Sadhavi K
VerifiedApril 5, 2026 Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA PARADISE
Great campsite, clean restrooms. The host was very friendly and knowledgeable. Will definitely be back!
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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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April 5, 2026 Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA PARADISE
Great campsite, clean restrooms. The host was very friendly and knowledgeable. Will definitely be back!
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April 5, 2026 Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA PARADISE
Lots of water flowing, lots of bugs.
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April 12, 2026 Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA PARADISE
Great little campground for quick relaxing getaways.
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April 12, 2026 Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA PARADISE
Great little campground for quick relaxing getaways.
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April 28, 2026 Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA PARADISE
We drove into the campsite and it was in very poor condition. The roads were rutted and the campsite we had selected we could not back into. We decided it wasn’t worth the effort to try to stay there. This is the first USFS campground we have ever walked away from. We did not even try to get a refund.
The campground host did call when we did not stay. We simply told her we changed plans. It is not her fault that the campground is poor.
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April 28, 2026 Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA PARADISE
The campsite was quiet and relaxing. From our tent the sky was beautiful with stars. The bathrooms are clean a little far depending on your spot.
The walk to the river is short and worth the walk. You have to be careful, so many gopher holes you can twist an ankle. Can’t wait to go back.
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April 28, 2026 Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA PARADISE
We drove into the campsite and it was in very poor condition. The roads were rutted and the campsite we had selected we could not back into. We decided it wasn’t worth the effort to try to stay there. This is the first USFS campground we have ever walked away from. We did not even try to get a refund.
The campground host did call when we did not stay. We simply told her we changed plans. It is not her fault that the campground is poor.
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April 28, 2026 Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA PARADISE
The campsite was quiet and relaxing. From our tent the sky was beautiful with stars. The bathrooms are clean a little far depending on your spot.
The walk to the river is short and worth the walk. You have to be careful, so many gopher holes you can twist an ankle. Can’t wait to go back.
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May 8, 2026 Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA PARADISE
As soon as I entered the campground I slammed into a giant pothole! The bathrooms smelled so bad and there were flies and stains. Host was off-duty. This campground doesn't have much privacy. The spot I picked was in the middle of an open field with a few trees. I just had a weird vibe upon arriving not sure if it was me or the other campers. There was decent amount of shade. Lots of holes in the ground from the squirrels. I ended up booking one of the local hostels and had a really good time. I tried to cancel but it showed an error message. Wasn't expecting much of a refund and I am happy you all are getting the $$. I was able to show back up for the day and use the picnic table and restrooms while I visited the river.
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May 17, 2026 Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA PARADISE
Everything was perfect.
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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