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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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September 15, 2024 Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA PARADISE
i switched campsites because this one didnt have any shade, the rec officer okayed it! had a lovely spot and a hammock. short walk to the santa ynez river, beautiful and secluded.
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September 15, 2024 Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA PARADISE
i switched campsites because this one didnt have any shade, the rec officer okayed it! had a lovely spot and a hammock. short walk to the santa ynez river, beautiful and secluded.
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October 13, 2024 Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA PARADISE
It was such a lovely time, the river was running and I got to bring my kids to the swimming hole to play. The campsite was clean and well kept and the host were very helpful at giving directions and points of interest. I can’t wait to come back in the spring
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October 13, 2024 Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA PARADISE
It was such a lovely time, the river was running and I got to bring my kids to the swimming hole to play. The campsite was clean and well kept and the host were very helpful at giving directions and points of interest. I can’t wait to come back in the spring
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November 21, 2024 Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA PARADISE
Very nice place during two nights visit we enjoyed a lot.
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November 21, 2024 Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA PARADISE
Very nice place during two nights visit we enjoyed a lot.
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November 29, 2024 Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA PARADISE
Small beautiful,clean campground
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November 29, 2024 Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA PARADISE
Small beautiful,clean campground
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December 8, 2024 Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA PARADISE
There's a whole sign board covered in rules and policies. But not a site map. The sites are numbered but the signs with numbers are small and easy to miss. Backing into my space, I hit a log sticking ~7" out of the ground because it was directly behind my tire and blocked from my mirrors. Why are there random logs sticking out of the ground? No idea. But they're sure here and you will hit them if you don't have someone guiding you since they're directly in the path of your vehicle when you back into the space. I thought they might be there to protect the tables from vehicles hitting them, but the one I hit was just in the middle of my spot and nowhere near the table or anything else. The spigot nearest our site only works if you absolutely smash the top of the handle down, and then it sprays out at a wide angle hosing down your shoes and pants and everything except where you want the water to go. It's clearly been like this awhile because there's a paper sign that says "push handle straight down for water" that looks several years old. Campgrounds are situated right off the road so there's constant noise from cars even in the evening. Bathrooms were very clean when we arrived, but there are only 4 stalls, and the cleanliness didn't last all weekend with a half full campground. Fire pits are burned out on the bottom with large rusted through holes. Unsure if smoking is allowed or not, but the group next to us decided to chain smoke cigars and cigarettes all weekend. Not really worth the price, especially having to pay an extra $10 a night for a second car despite the two cars taking up less room than a single RV.
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December 8, 2024 Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA PARADISE
There's a whole sign board covered in rules and policies. But not a site map. The sites are numbered but the signs with numbers are small and easy to miss. Backing into my space, I hit a log sticking ~7" out of the ground because it was directly behind my tire and blocked from my mirrors. Why are there random logs sticking out of the ground? No idea. But they're sure here and you will hit them if you don't have someone guiding you since they're directly in the path of your vehicle when you back into the space. I thought they might be there to protect the tables from vehicles hitting them, but the one I hit was just in the middle of my spot and nowhere near the table or anything else. The spigot nearest our site only works if you absolutely smash the top of the handle down, and then it sprays out at a wide angle hosing down your shoes and pants and everything except where you want the water to go. It's clearly been like this awhile because there's a paper sign that says "push handle straight down for water" that looks several years old. Campgrounds are situated right off the road so there's constant noise from cars even in the evening. Bathrooms were very clean when we arrived, but there are only 4 stalls, and the cleanliness didn't last all weekend with a half full campground. Fire pits are burned out on the bottom with large rusted through holes. Unsure if smoking is allowed or not, but the group next to us decided to chain smoke cigars and cigarettes all weekend. Not really worth the price, especially having to pay an extra $10 a night for a second car despite the two cars taking up less room than a single RV.
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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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