About Los Prietos
Number of accommodations: 35
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Hiking
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
Restrooms
Site Setup and Access
- Shaded Site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Firewood Available
Parking and Transport
- Parking
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Reviews (418)
What Guests Are Saying
Los Prietos campground offers a clean, spacious, and well-maintained environment, making it a great spot for families and nature lovers. Camp hosts are friendly and accommodating, enhancing the overall experience. While there are some concerns about bugs and poison oak, the beautiful scenery and proximity to the river and hiking trails make it a desirable destination for camping enthusiasts.
What Guests Are Saying
Los Prietos campground offers a clean, spacious, and well-maintained environment, making it a great spot for families and nature lovers. Camp hosts are friendly and accommodating, enhancing the overall experience. While there are some concerns about bugs and poison oak, the beautiful scenery and proximity to the river and hiking trails make it a desirable destination for camping enthusiasts.
Review Summary
Jack R
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
The Campground is really easy to find which is nice. It's also a 25min Drive from Lake Cachuma. We took the kids there to Lake Cachuma for a dip in the pool, which was a nice amenity to have close by. There are no stores close by. You'll have to drive into the city in order to replenish supplies if you need too. There are a lot of bugs, But nothing that really bites. More Creepy Crawly doods but they just make you more situationally aware. I do love that its in an Oak Grave so your camp fires burn hot and long, you also get a nice flavor for any Asada's (Grilling) that you do. I recommend bringing a shovel so you can clean out the Fire pits, The Camp Host doesn't do it. I just dug a deep hole near by and dumped it all in there and covered it up.
At night it does get a bit noisy since it's really close to a main road but I wasn't to bothered by it. Also make sure you keep your food and stuff in a Sterilite container, The Raccoons are advantageous and will eat anything thats left out on the table. I'll admit that was my own fault for not thinking about that prior to going to sleep.
Denis L
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
We loved our time at this campground! 4 friends were only able to make it to the campground when it was already dark and past 9 o’clock but it was easy to navigate and no fuss coming and going as we pleased. We woke up and found our camp ground spot perched on a little hill, under a lovely canopy of tree cover. Overall, quiet, peaceful, very convenient to access the Red Rock Pools, and not far from Santa Barbara either!
Jack R
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
The Campground is really easy to find which is nice. It's also a 25min Drive from Lake Cachuma. We took the kids there to Lake Cachuma for a dip in the pool, which was a nice amenity to have close by. There are no stores close by. You'll have to drive into the city in order to replenish supplies if you need too. There are a lot of bugs, But nothing that really bites. More Creepy Crawly doods but they just make you more situationally aware. I do love that its in an Oak Grave so your camp fires burn hot and long, you also get a nice flavor for any Asada's (Grilling) that you do. I recommend bringing a shovel so you can clean out the Fire pits, The Camp Host doesn't do it. I just dug a deep hole near by and dumped it all in there and covered it up.
At night it does get a bit noisy since it's really close to a main road but I wasn't to bothered by it. Also make sure you keep your food and stuff in a Sterilite container, The Raccoons are advantageous and will eat anything thats left out on the table. I'll admit that was my own fault for not thinking about that prior to going to sleep.
Denis L
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
We loved our time at this campground! 4 friends were only able to make it to the campground when it was already dark and past 9 o’clock but it was easy to navigate and no fuss coming and going as we pleased. We woke up and found our camp ground spot perched on a little hill, under a lovely canopy of tree cover. Overall, quiet, peaceful, very convenient to access the Red Rock Pools, and not far from Santa Barbara either!
Jack R
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
The Campground is really easy to find which is nice. It's also a 25min Drive from Lake Cachuma. We took the kids there to Lake Cachuma for a dip in the pool, which was a nice amenity to have close by. There are no stores close by. You'll have to drive into the city in order to replenish supplies if you need too. There are a lot of bugs, But nothing that really bites. More Creepy Crawly doods but they just make you more situationally aware. I do love that its in an Oak Grave so your camp fires burn hot and long, you also get a nice flavor for any Asada's (Grilling) that you do. I recommend bringing a shovel so you can clean out the Fire pits, The Camp Host doesn't do it. I just dug a deep hole near by and dumped it all in there and covered it up.
At night it does get a bit noisy since it's really close to a main road but I wasn't to bothered by it. Also make sure you keep your food and stuff in a Sterilite container, The Raccoons are advantageous and will eat anything thats left out on the table. I'll admit that was my own fault for not thinking about that prior to going to sleep.
Ashley C
VerifiedDecember 18, 2019 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
Great area with lots of shade and large campsites. 2nd year in a row - we love going camping here and heading to the beach/pier for the day!
Ashley C
VerifiedDecember 18, 2019 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
Great area with lots of shade and large campsites. 2nd year in a row - we love going camping here and heading to the beach/pier for the day!
Ashley C
VerifiedDecember 18, 2019 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
Great area with lots of shade and large campsites. 2nd year in a row - we love going camping here and heading to the beach/pier for the day!
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.5417 / -119.809
Elevation: 287 feet
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: June 5, 2026
