About Los Prietos
Number of accommodations: 35
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (133)
What Guests Are Saying
Los Prietos campground offers a clean and well-maintained environment with friendly and attentive hosts, enhancing the overall camping experience. Many visitors appreciate the ample shade, privacy, and spacious campsites, as well as the convenient access to water and nearby hiking trails. While some reviewers noted the presence of mosquitoes and poison oak, the positive aspects such as cleanliness, helpful staff, and beautiful surroundings make it a popular choice for campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Los Prietos campground offers a clean and well-maintained environment with friendly and attentive hosts, enhancing the overall camping experience. Many visitors appreciate the ample shade, privacy, and spacious campsites, as well as the convenient access to water and nearby hiking trails. While some reviewers noted the presence of mosquitoes and poison oak, the positive aspects such as cleanliness, helpful staff, and beautiful surroundings make it a popular choice for campers.
Review Summary
Karla G
VerifiedNovember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
New flushing toilet .
Izzy R
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
was fun and nice. Very easy and cute creek walk nearby.
Emily D
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
This campground was really pretty and the camp hosts are awesome. The sites are a bit close together so if you were looking to be more secluded, this isn’t the place for you. Bathrooms are kept pretty clean. Lots of trees and shade and birds to watch. No showers but there are potable spigots every few camp sites.
Jesse W
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
I camped from September 26th to 28th, and the experience was excellent. The weather was pleasant, staying in the mid-70s throughout the trip. The campground was clean, quiet, and had a friendly atmosphere. Restrooms were well-maintained with individual stalls, and water spigots were conveniently located nearby.
While there were no showers on site, a creek within walking distance offered a nice alternative for swimming when water levels allowed. The camp hosts were attentive, helpful, and made the stay even more enjoyable. Firewood was available for purchase daily, which was very convenient.
Overall, this was a great camping experience, and I would definitely return.
Annette C
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
Campground was clean and well-kept. Reservations were easy to make and campground hosts were friendly.
Andrew D
VerifiedOctober 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
Perfect spot for a weekend getaway
Fred N
VerifiedOctober 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
Campsite 15 at Los Prietos is beautiful.
Yang Z
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
It is a good experience, however, some participants did not adhere to the rules after consuming alcohol. They kept talking loudly until 1 a.m., and even after we tried to address the situation, there was no improvement. It was quite uncomfortable
Paul D
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
I use to come to this camp site with my dad and brother over 20yrs ago for hunting. The environment has changed a lot over the long years but still a great place for camping. As I once use to come with my family, I now bring my own here for them to experience the joys I did when I was young. My children loved it! Will definitely be coming back yearly.
Gerardo R
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
Lots of trees, lots of shade as well. Loved it, also plenty of privacy. We will definitely go back.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.5417 / -119.809
Elevation: 287 feet
Policies & Rules
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In order to contact our offices, please use the email: customerservice@pmcparks.com or view our website: CampOne.Com for answers to frequently asked questions. |
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Poison oak is abundant in the area; use caution |
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Additional fees will be collected for extra vehicles at the campground |
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Click here for more information on the Los Padres National Forest |
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Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov. |
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Campsite reservation fee covers 6 people and 1 vehicle. Maximum number of people per site is 8 ($10.00 additional charge per person, per night after 6 people). Maximum number of vehicles per site is 2 ($10.00 additional charge for 2nd vehicle per night). |
