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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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April 18, 2021 Stayed at: 016, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
Very pretty campsite. The sites around the entrance loop are pretty open, but the campsites in the second loop are more private with lots of trees. Most of the sites we saw had somewhat of a slope to them. Lots of poison ivy in April. Well maintained toilets. Overall we would definitely stay again.
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April 18, 2021 Stayed at: 016, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
Very pretty campsite. The sites around the entrance loop are pretty open, but the campsites in the second loop are more private with lots of trees. Most of the sites we saw had somewhat of a slope to them. Lots of poison ivy in April. Well maintained toilets. Overall we would definitely stay again.
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April 18, 2021 Stayed at: 016, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
Very pretty campsite. The sites around the entrance loop are pretty open, but the campsites in the second loop are more private with lots of trees. Most of the sites we saw had somewhat of a slope to them. Lots of poison ivy in April. Well maintained toilets. Overall we would definitely stay again.
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April 14, 2021 Stayed at: 019, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
The site was very green and well spaced apart from our neighbors. Only draw back was the amount of poison oak all around.
Wild turkeys walking around was cool. Hiking nearby was also very fun. Not many people around so this was a real relaxing vacation.
Solvang was only 35 minutes away and our kids loved that. I would recommend it to anyone.
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April 14, 2021 Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
This is a very nice spot... it is well maintained...I would be great if they had a "what you can do" locally on info board but we found our way around... There are hiking trails close by and you can get to a river in two different spots on right across the street at the day use facility and one a few miles up at the end of the road...If that's not your cup of tea, Santa Barbara is 30 minutes away with all the great stuff you can do there...When the weather is gorgeous this is a fantastic spot to spend a week...
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April 14, 2021 Stayed at: 019, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
The site was very green and well spaced apart from our neighbors. Only draw back was the amount of poison oak all around.
Wild turkeys walking around was cool. Hiking nearby was also very fun. Not many people around so this was a real relaxing vacation.
Solvang was only 35 minutes away and our kids loved that. I would recommend it to anyone.
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April 14, 2021 Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
This is a very nice spot... it is well maintained...I would be great if they had a "what you can do" locally on info board but we found our way around... There are hiking trails close by and you can get to a river in two different spots on right across the street at the day use facility and one a few miles up at the end of the road...If that's not your cup of tea, Santa Barbara is 30 minutes away with all the great stuff you can do there...When the weather is gorgeous this is a fantastic spot to spend a week...
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April 14, 2021 Stayed at: 019, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
The site was very green and well spaced apart from our neighbors. Only draw back was the amount of poison oak all around.
Wild turkeys walking around was cool. Hiking nearby was also very fun. Not many people around so this was a real relaxing vacation.
Solvang was only 35 minutes away and our kids loved that. I would recommend it to anyone.
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April 14, 2021 Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
This is a very nice spot... it is well maintained...I would be great if they had a "what you can do" locally on info board but we found our way around... There are hiking trails close by and you can get to a river in two different spots on right across the street at the day use facility and one a few miles up at the end of the road...If that's not your cup of tea, Santa Barbara is 30 minutes away with all the great stuff you can do there...When the weather is gorgeous this is a fantastic spot to spend a week...
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April 12, 2021 Stayed at: 029, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
We had a very good time for easter this year. WE had friendly neighbors and the campground was so green with fresh grass and oak trees. We appreciated the landscaped grassy areas to put our tents onto. Overall we had a really good time despite the cg being full it was very quiet at night time. Til the next time.
David and Rebecca Iniguez
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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
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