Sites & Rates
Average nightly rates35 total sites
RV Sites
27 sites
Tent Sites
8 sites
About Los Prietos
Number of accommodations: 35
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
Hiking
Water Activities
Year-round
Hiking
Spring
Water Activities
Summer
Water Activities
Fall
Water Activities
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access
- Shaded Site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- BBQ
- Fire Pit
- Firewood Available
Parking and Transport
- Parking
On Site Services
- Fish Cleaning Station
Rates, Sites & Availability
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Reviews (441)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
Victoria C
VerifiedApril 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
Park ranger was very amicable and accommodating. The bathrooms were quite clean. One of the campsites I stayed at was downwind of the bathrooms, so the smell wasn't great. I was able to move to a camp site that was upwind. I would recommend!
Kees V
VerifiedApril 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
Short walk to the river for a swim, great mountain bike ride up and down Snyder, and nice overall campsites. Clean and very well maintained, a pleasure between beautiful oak trees. The occasional visit of the turkeys was an added pleasure.
Kees V
VerifiedApril 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
Short walk to the river for a swim, great mountain bike ride up and down Snyder, and nice overall campsites. Clean and very well maintained, a pleasure between beautiful oak trees. The occasional visit of the turkeys was an added pleasure.
Kees V
VerifiedApril 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
Short walk to the river for a swim, great mountain bike ride up and down Snyder, and nice overall campsites. Clean and very well maintained, a pleasure between beautiful oak trees. The occasional visit of the turkeys was an added pleasure.
Dorothy C
VerifiedApril 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
Camping here in the spring is absolutely beautiful. Beautiful green grass, lots of wild turkeys, very few people. It’s a perfect place to have as a hub to go to wine country in Santa Ynez and to Santa Barbara.
Dorothy C
VerifiedApril 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
Camping here in the spring is absolutely beautiful. Beautiful green grass, lots of wild turkeys, very few people. It’s a perfect place to have as a hub to go to wine country in Santa Ynez and to Santa Barbara.
Dorothy C
VerifiedApril 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
Camping here in the spring is absolutely beautiful. Beautiful green grass, lots of wild turkeys, very few people. It’s a perfect place to have as a hub to go to wine country in Santa Ynez and to Santa Barbara.
Scott B
VerifiedApril 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
Outstanding host services from
The cleanest restrooms to jumping a low battery.
Scott B
VerifiedApril 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
Outstanding host services from
The cleanest restrooms to jumping a low battery.
Scott B
VerifiedApril 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
Outstanding host services from
The cleanest restrooms to jumping a low battery.
Location Los Prietos
Address:
5050 Paradise Road
Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
United States
From Highway 101 in Santa Barbara, turn east onto Highway 154 and continue about 11 miles. Turn onto Paradise Road and travel about 3 miles to the campground.
Los Prietos is accessible from Highway 101, which is approximately 11 miles from the campground via Highway 154.
Elevation: 287 feet
18 mi drive to downtown Santa Barbara (about 27 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Contact our office via email or website for inquiries.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Safety & rules
- Caution is advised due to the presence of poison oak.
Fees & deposits
- Expect extra charges for additional vehicles at the campground.
- The campsite reservation fee includes up to 6 people and 1 vehicle; additional fees apply for extra guests and vehicles.
General
- Click here for more information on the Los Padres National Forest
Fires & fuel
- To protect forests, buy firewood locally and burn it on-site; do not move firewood.
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Last updated: September 7, 2026
