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PARADISE CAMPGROUND
PARADISE CAMPGROUND
PARADISE CAMPGROUND
PARADISE CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Fire Pit Fire Pit

About Paradise Campground

Paradise Campground is a beautiful place to enjoy California's westernmost national forest. It provides access to a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, biking, horseback riding and more. Mountain lakes and rivers in the area offer campers plentiful fishing, boating and swimming opportunities.

Available sites

12 total sites

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Upcoming seasons
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Closed periods
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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • ADA Accessible
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
  • Firewood Available
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Fish Cleaning Station
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see availability.

12 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: AREA PARADISE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 22 ft · Gravel
🚐 002, Loop: AREA PARADISE RV
Pet Friendly · 48 × 14 ft · Gravel
🚐 005, Loop: AREA PARADISE RV
Pet Friendly · 42 × 25 ft · Gravel
🚐 007, Loop: AREA PARADISE RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 12 ft · Gravel
🚐 008, Loop: AREA PARADISE RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 12 ft · Gravel
🚐 009, Loop: AREA PARADISE RV
Pet Friendly · 38 × 23 ft · Gravel
🚐 010, Loop: AREA PARADISE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: AREA PARADISE RV
Pet Friendly · 24 × 12 ft · Gravel
🚐 012, Loop: AREA PARADISE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: AREA PARADISE RV
Pet Friendly · 28 × 10 ft · Gravel
🚐 014, Loop: AREA PARADISE RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 14 ft · Gravel
🚐 015, Loop: AREA PARADISE RV
Pet Friendly · 38 × 14 ft · Gravel

Reviews

355 reviews

Summary

AI generated

Paradise Campground offers a great camping experience, with clean facilities, friendly and professional camp hosts, and a peaceful atmosphere. Many visitors appreciate the spacious, shaded sites and the campground's proximity to nature, including hiking and a nearby river. While there are some concerns about pests and occasional noise, overall, guests find it to be a lovely spot for relaxing getaways.

Based on guest feedback

4.2

Overall rating

Based on 355 reviews

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5 stars 56.3% (200)
4 stars 23.9% (85)
3 stars 7.9% (28)
2 stars 5.1% (18)
1 star 6.8% (24)

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shuangqing y

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July 20, 2022 Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA PARADISE

It's a small camp with no showers, but I made a reservation after reading the reviews before booking.

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shuangqing y

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July 20, 2022 Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA PARADISE

It's a small camp with no showers, but I made a reservation after reading the reviews before booking.

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Thomas T

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July 26, 2022 Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA PARADISE

The campground was nice and clean and the campsites were spaced apart nicely. The trees in our three sites were live savers in the 90 degree heat, and the rock formation next to our site (10) was fun for the kids in our family.
One of the four bathrooms was out of order the whole time we were there, and the water faucet between sites 7 and 10 was not functioning correctly. It needs a new faucet to be installed. The other disappointment didn't really have to do with the campground - All the maps showed the river to have water where we could hike over and cool down. Not a drop anywhere near the campground, so we all drove down river to a couple of water holes at a day use area.

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Thomas T

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July 26, 2022 Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA PARADISE

The campground was nice and clean and the campsites were spaced apart nicely. The trees in our three sites were live savers in the 90 degree heat, and the rock formation next to our site (10) was fun for the kids in our family.
One of the four bathrooms was out of order the whole time we were there, and the water faucet between sites 7 and 10 was not functioning correctly. It needs a new faucet to be installed. The other disappointment didn't really have to do with the campground - All the maps showed the river to have water where we could hike over and cool down. Not a drop anywhere near the campground, so we all drove down river to a couple of water holes at a day use area.

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Fred H

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August 1, 2022 Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA PARADISE

nice site - quick warning, the edge of the site near the tree line has lots of poison oak! Simply keep clear of it and you will be fine, as it does not go into the site itself.
The site is quiet, flat and relatively spacious. The camp ground is small with only 15 spaces. Bathrooms were clean, water was working.

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Fred H

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August 1, 2022 Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA PARADISE

nice site - quick warning, the edge of the site near the tree line has lots of poison oak! Simply keep clear of it and you will be fine, as it does not go into the site itself.
The site is quiet, flat and relatively spacious. The camp ground is small with only 15 spaces. Bathrooms were clean, water was working.

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Shannon F

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August 12, 2022 Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA PARADISE

I read comments about the flies and I thought, how bad could it be? It’s really really bad. If you leave your mouth open you breathe them in. We packed up in a rush and got out of there first thing in the morning before breakfast or coffee. It was that unbearable. At night it was nicer but there’s really no barriers between you and the other campers so you could see and hear people clearly around their camp fires. The bathrooms were clean but no sinks or showers. The camp host was nice enough. It would be fine but the flies were unimaginably bad and made it impossible to have fun or even concentrate.

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Shannon F

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August 12, 2022 Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA PARADISE

I read comments about the flies and I thought, how bad could it be? It’s really really bad. If you leave your mouth open you breathe them in. We packed up in a rush and got out of there first thing in the morning before breakfast or coffee. It was that unbearable. At night it was nicer but there’s really no barriers between you and the other campers so you could see and hear people clearly around their camp fires. The bathrooms were clean but no sinks or showers. The camp host was nice enough. It would be fine but the flies were unimaginably bad and made it impossible to have fun or even concentrate.

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Colleen J

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August 15, 2022 Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA PARADISE

We went in August and the campground was hot and dusty. We attempted a hike through the tunnel across from our campground, but there were not any established trails to follow.

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Colleen J

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August 15, 2022 Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA PARADISE

We went in August and the campground was hot and dusty. We attempted a hike through the tunnel across from our campground, but there were not any established trails to follow.

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Location & Directions for Paradise Campground

5050 Paradise Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 United States

Elevation: 300 ft

Getting There

From Santa Barbara, take Highway 154 for approximately 9 mi to Paradise Road. Turn right and continue on Paradise Road to the campground.

Nearest town

Santa Barbara, CA - 18 mi

About 26 min to downtown

Highway access

Paradise Campground is accessible via Highway 154, which is approximately 9 miles from Santa Barbara. Paradise Road leads directly to the campground from Highway 154.

Near Channel Islands National Park

The closest entrance is: Prisoners Harbor (Santa Cruz Island)

Approximate drive: 44.9 mi · over 1 hr (77 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • In order to contact our offices, please use the email: [email protected] or view our website: CampOne.Com for answers to frequently asked questions.
  • Fire restrictions (on all campfires and charcoal fires) may be imposed at any time, due to hot, dry weather conditions; check www.campone.com for current fire restrictions.
  • All single campsite reservations are good for 6 people and 1 vehicle.
  • Maximum number of people per single site is 8 ($10.00 additional charge per person per night after 6 people.) Maximum number of vehicles per single site is 2 ($10.00 additional charge for 2nd vehicle per night).
  • All Double campsite reservations are good for 12 people and 2 vehicles.
  • Maximum number of people per double site is 16 ($10.00 additional charge person per night after 12 people). Maximum Number of vehicles per double site is 4 ($10.00 additional charge per vehicle per night after 2 vehicles).
  • Extra Vehicle and person fees will be charged at the facility.
  • Click here for more information on the Los Padres National Forest
  • 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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Last updated: November 5, 2026

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