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VerifiedSeptember 25, 2026 Stayed at: 026, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
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451 reviews
Los Prietos is a lovely campground featuring well-maintained, spacious sites with plenty of shade, friendly camp hosts, and clean facilities, making it an ideal spot for families and outdoor enthusiasts. While some sites are sloped and there were issues with yellow jackets and bugs, the overall atmosphere is peaceful and inviting. Visitors appreciate the proximity to recreational activities, including the Santa Ynez River and Lake Cachuma, enhancing the camping experience.
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September 25, 2026 Stayed at: 026, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
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September 19, 2026 Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
It was perfect
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September 14, 2026 Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
The camp host were amazing. My grandkids had such a good time.
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September 14, 2026 Stayed at: 025, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
The camp hosts are amazing
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September 13, 2026 Stayed at: 029, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
The noisiest campground I’ve ever been to. It’s right next to a busy highway, there are tons of people on weekends, and the quiet hours aren’t enforced. Multiple campsites played music all day long up to 1 AM and the camp hosts didn’t really care. Also not ideal for enjoying nature, it is very dry in summer and there’s not much wildlife activity, probably due to pressure from too many people frequenting the area. I would rate this as the worst campground I’ve ever been to. The only thing that saved this trip was the nearby river. Hopefully your experience will be better, or you don’t mind noisy/busy campgrounds but I’m leaving this review here for people that are seeking a more quiet and peaceful experience.
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September 11, 2026 Stayed at: 031, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
Great site! The hosts were very welcoming and hospitable. Love how close it is to the White Rock day use area.
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September 7, 2026 Stayed at: 022, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
The site and location were great. The hosts were very helpful and gave me a jump! There was a problem with loud music every day.
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September 6, 2026 Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
clean campground and courteous hosts!
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August 30, 2026 Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
I stayed at area 013 at Los Prietos. Amazing campground. It's so close to the white rock river/creek--you could walk there! I would just watch out for the yellow-jackets. Bring a trap--they get vicious. Also, this area is on a slight slope so you'll just have to be strategic about where you set up your tent.
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August 26, 2026 Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
Even in the mid-spring heat at the end of May, this campsite provided an excellent space for shelter. We had access to clean water, firewood, and an adequate bathroom. There was plenty of area to spread out with multiple tents, in addition to setting up a makeshift mess hall. Our group had a wonderful time. The mornings were quiet, peaceful, serene and I enjoyed the company of the birds as the sun came up. Night was cool and quiet. The camp hosts were kind, helpful and friendly!
Close by was the recreation area where we were able to throw out some line and catch a large trout. Some boat traffic, but after we gathered out bearings we found a calm area to do some fishing.
Looking forward to coming back!
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5050 Paradise Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 United States
Elevation: 287 ft
From Highway 101 in Santa Barbara, turn east onto Highway 154 and continue about 11 mi. Turn onto Paradise Road and travel about 3 mi to the campground.
Los Prietos is accessible from Highway 101, which is approximately 11 miles from the campground via Highway 154.
The closest entrance is: Prisoners Harbor (Santa Cruz Island)
Approximate drive: 44.8 mi · over 1 hr (77 min)
Last updated: October 22, 2026