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Picnic Table
Restrooms
River Access
Fire Pit
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355 reviews
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.
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November 28, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PARADISE
Beautiful spacious area! Not like most campsites that are super close to each other. Enjoyed the scenery and very convenient that it's just a 20 minute drive to Santa Barbara
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November 28, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PARADISE
Beautiful spacious area! Not like most campsites that are super close to each other. Enjoyed the scenery and very convenient that it's just a 20 minute drive to Santa Barbara
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December 2, 2022 Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA PARADISE
Great experience! Clean bathrooms!!! Super helpful host.
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December 2, 2022 Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA PARADISE
Great experience! Clean bathrooms!!! Super helpful host.
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January 5, 2023 Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA PARADISE
Nice quiet campsite, with clean restrooms. Had good service on my verizon phone.
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January 5, 2023 Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA PARADISE
Nice quiet campsite, with clean restrooms. Had good service on my verizon phone.
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May 7, 2023 Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA PARADISE
We got site 15 which was the very last site around the giant loop of campsites so we ended up back near the entrance. Although it was closest to the main road, it wasn't too noisy! Super sunny campsite with not too many trees to provide shade around but that wasn't an issue, we enjoyed the sun! The grass is mainly foxtails so be careful if you bring pets or children, the little sticklers hurt! It was fully booked the weekend we went so it felt pretty safe.
I wish the site had mentioned beforehand that the flush bathrooms were out of commission right now. They provided 4 portapotties which was nice but in the 3 days we were there, we saw them clean it only once and you can assume how used they were in a full 15 site campground with at least 4 people each site. The restroom situation is the only grievance I have with this campground though!
The camp host was super nice and made their rounds each day we were there to check us in and offer firewood to purchase. The other campers near us were kind and considerate of noise levels and curfew and such. The site came with a picnic table, campfire round, and grill stand. There was ample parking.
Activities to do around there, we mainly swam at the river nearby. There was an access tunnel right by the campground that takes you under the main road and into the riverbank. Walk a little bit more to the right, following the trails you'll find and you will be at a perfect swimming spot where you can put some camp chairs at and sit for a while.
Overall, one of the better campsites I've been to. Just wish there was a pop up notice of the potty situation!
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May 7, 2023 Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA PARADISE
We got site 15 which was the very last site around the giant loop of campsites so we ended up back near the entrance. Although it was closest to the main road, it wasn't too noisy! Super sunny campsite with not too many trees to provide shade around but that wasn't an issue, we enjoyed the sun! The grass is mainly foxtails so be careful if you bring pets or children, the little sticklers hurt! It was fully booked the weekend we went so it felt pretty safe.
I wish the site had mentioned beforehand that the flush bathrooms were out of commission right now. They provided 4 portapotties which was nice but in the 3 days we were there, we saw them clean it only once and you can assume how used they were in a full 15 site campground with at least 4 people each site. The restroom situation is the only grievance I have with this campground though!
The camp host was super nice and made their rounds each day we were there to check us in and offer firewood to purchase. The other campers near us were kind and considerate of noise levels and curfew and such. The site came with a picnic table, campfire round, and grill stand. There was ample parking.
Activities to do around there, we mainly swam at the river nearby. There was an access tunnel right by the campground that takes you under the main road and into the riverbank. Walk a little bit more to the right, following the trails you'll find and you will be at a perfect swimming spot where you can put some camp chairs at and sit for a while.
Overall, one of the better campsites I've been to. Just wish there was a pop up notice of the potty situation!
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June 20, 2023 Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA PARADISE
Since we were new to the area, the campground hosts were very helpful in letting us know where to explore.
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June 20, 2023 Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA PARADISE
Since we were new to the area, the campground hosts were very helpful in letting us know where to explore.
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5050 Paradise Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 United States
Elevation: 300 ft
From Santa Barbara, take Highway 154 for approximately 9 mi to Paradise Road. Turn right and continue on Paradise Road to the campground.
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.
The closest entrance is: Prisoners Harbor (Santa Cruz Island)
Approximate drive: 44.9 mi · over 1 hr (77 min)
Last updated: November 5, 2026
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Population: 87,779
Nearby city: Oxnard, CA
Approx. 43 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 69 ft
Best Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
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