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Reviews (54)
Review Summary
Helen J
VerifiedAugust 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: UPPE
We were at site 13 and I'm not too sure if it's because so many people had used these areas so much but it had an infestation of gophers, wasps, small flies, and some mosquitoes. These were all present especially around the table. Therefore we ended up washing down the tables by ourselves even before we could get our gear out, let alone start cooking. We were awoken at 5am by someone getting ready to motor bike or dune buggy around that area. He was pretty loud and talked for about 20 minutes before starting off.
Helen J
VerifiedAugust 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: UPPE
We were at site 13 and I'm not too sure if it's because so many people had used these areas so much but it had an infestation of gophers, wasps, small flies, and some mosquitoes. These were all present especially around the table. Therefore we ended up washing down the tables by ourselves even before we could get our gear out, let alone start cooking. We were awoken at 5am by someone getting ready to motor bike or dune buggy around that area. He was pretty loud and talked for about 20 minutes before starting off.
Joshua S
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: UPPE
Loved this campground. Just far enough off the main road that it was nice and quiet. And our site was perfect. However, lots of offroaders and dirt bikers came very early (around 5 am) both days. Wish the staging area for the dirt bikes was further from the campground.
Joshua S
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: UPPE
Loved this campground. Just far enough off the main road that it was nice and quiet. And our site was perfect. However, lots of offroaders and dirt bikers came very early (around 5 am) both days. Wish the staging area for the dirt bikes was further from the campground.
Danielle J
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: UPPE
Family camping trip for the ages. We had so much fun we decided to make this an annual trip
Danielle J
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: UPPE
Family camping trip for the ages. We had so much fun we decided to make this an annual trip
Mariah T
VerifiedOctober 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: UPPE
Site #10 was a great location with shade! Camp host was the best! Close to the red rock swimming hole which was really nice.
Mariah T
VerifiedOctober 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: UPPE
Site #10 was a great location with shade! Camp host was the best! Close to the red rock swimming hole which was really nice.
Remi A
VerifiedOctober 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: UPPE
Host was very nice and helpful.
Access road to upper oso could be improved however.
Remi A
VerifiedOctober 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: UPPE
Host was very nice and helpful.
Access road to upper oso could be improved however.
Location & Directions for Upper Oso Campground
5050 Paradise Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93105 United States
Elevation: 724 ft
Getting There
From Santa Barbara, travel north on Highway 101. Exit onto Highway 154 and continue northwest for about 10 mi. Turn east onto Paradise Road and travel about 6 mi. Turn north onto Forest Route 5N15 and continue less than two miles to the campground.
Highway access
Upper Oso Campground is accessible via Highway 101 and Highway 154. It is located approximately 10 miles from Highway 101 and about 6 miles from Highway 154.
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Last updated: October 19, 2026
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