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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 13, 2020 Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA PARADISE
Very available and attentive camp hosts are on site, which made it feel very safe. The sites are nicely spaced apart. Very clean bathroom. Most sites have quite a bit of shade. I was in #11, and got morning sun, which allowed my solar panels to charge. Quite dusty in early November of 2020 d/t lack of rain, but I enjoyed my stay. Hiked along the dry creek bed, saw lots of wild turkeys, and a bobcat. Will go again.
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November 13, 2020 Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA PARADISE
Very available and attentive camp hosts are on site, which made it feel very safe. The sites are nicely spaced apart. Very clean bathroom. Most sites have quite a bit of shade. I was in #11, and got morning sun, which allowed my solar panels to charge. Quite dusty in early November of 2020 d/t lack of rain, but I enjoyed my stay. Hiked along the dry creek bed, saw lots of wild turkeys, and a bobcat. Will go again.
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November 15, 2020 Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA PARADISE
Super camp host! Campground was in great shape even in the borderline weather!
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November 15, 2020 Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA PARADISE
Super camp host! Campground was in great shape even in the borderline weather!
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November 18, 2020 Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA PARADISE
Even though its in the open area outside nature staffs on golf carts should have their masks on.
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November 18, 2020 Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA PARADISE
There were only 3-5 other parties at the campground when I was there (mid-November) so it was very quiet. Area was kept clean and suitable for my tent camping. This canyon, which has multiple campgrounds, is much colder than Santa Barbara at night, be specific when checking the weather. I stayed in space #11, which i couldn't find on the maps. Turned out to be a great option because it was on the outside of the ring road and the last site. No adjoining sites on two sides.
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November 18, 2020 Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA PARADISE
Even though its in the open area outside nature staffs on golf carts should have their masks on.
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November 18, 2020 Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA PARADISE
There were only 3-5 other parties at the campground when I was there (mid-November) so it was very quiet. Area was kept clean and suitable for my tent camping. This canyon, which has multiple campgrounds, is much colder than Santa Barbara at night, be specific when checking the weather. I stayed in space #11, which i couldn't find on the maps. Turned out to be a great option because it was on the outside of the ring road and the last site. No adjoining sites on two sides.
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November 23, 2020 Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA PARADISE
Even with no water running in it, we enjoyed walking along the river bed that is easily accessible from the campground.
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November 23, 2020 Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA PARADISE
Even with no water running in it, we enjoyed walking along the river bed that is easily accessible from the campground.
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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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