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
Marcos B
VerifiedNovember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
Stayed at campsite 16 it has a wide area surrounded by trees that provided ample shade ( although was worried about the widow makers ). The fire ring and bench was across a dried river bed which is not terrible. Provides a bit more seclusion. Although would consider if you are lazy as your tent and bench are separated. I did find myself missing the convenience. The ground was mostly flat with a slight incline plan your tent placement accordingly. This campsite takes extremely well care of their bathrooms as all the ones I visited where very clean. I did find myself having service out there ( T-Mobile) enough to stream episodes of some series I’ve been watching. This campy site was great over all and would recommend it to those who want an escape. The only thing I would change is the campsite location I chose .
Francisco H
VerifiedNovember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
Loved the camp site very clean very quiet, the camp host or rangers where very nice super helpful around they sure do keep the campsite clean. Bathrooms work very well super clean, also a lot of water post around the campsite just perfect
Karla G
VerifiedNovember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
New flushing toilet .
Karla G
VerifiedNovember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
New flushing toilet .
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.
Izzy R
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA LOS PRIETOS
was fun and nice. Very easy and cute creek walk nearby.
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.
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.
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
