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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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March 20, 2026 Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
My wife and I had a great time here at los Prietos. It was our first time camping in the Los padres national forest and we gotta say it was a nice pristine campground with lush vegetation. The only downside was the amount of bugs but that’s out of our control. Loved that there was a river near by and enjoyed hiking Snyder trail .5 mi from campground to trailhead. Would
Consider camping here again.
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March 20, 2026 Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
My wife and I had a great time here at los Prietos. It was our first time camping in the Los padres national forest and we gotta say it was a nice pristine campground with lush vegetation. The only downside was the amount of bugs but that’s out of our control. Loved that there was a river near by and enjoyed hiking Snyder trail .5 mi from campground to trailhead. Would
Consider camping here again.
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March 20, 2026 Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
My wife and I had a great time here at los Prietos. It was our first time camping in the Los padres national forest and we gotta say it was a nice pristine campground with lush vegetation. The only downside was the amount of bugs but that’s out of our control. Loved that there was a river near by and enjoyed hiking Snyder trail .5 mi from campground to trailhead. Would
Consider camping here again.
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March 19, 2026 Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
Super cool area, though the campground was pretty rocky and had little to no flat area for pitching a tent
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March 19, 2026 Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
Super cool area, though the campground was pretty rocky and had little to no flat area for pitching a tent
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March 19, 2026 Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
Super cool area, though the campground was pretty rocky and had little to no flat area for pitching a tent
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March 10, 2026 Stayed at: 019, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
quiet and camp host Jenny and Jerrod were friendly and helpful.
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March 10, 2026 Stayed at: 019, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
quiet and camp host Jenny and Jerrod were friendly and helpful.
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March 10, 2026 Stayed at: 019, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
quiet and camp host Jenny and Jerrod were friendly and helpful.
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February 25, 2026 Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
Well keep campground ,quiet and well spaced sites which is nice. Not extremely far from towns.
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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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Population: 87,779
Nearby city: Oxnard, CA
Approx. 43 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 69 ft
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