Upper Oso Campground

A photo of facility UPPER OSO CAMPGROUND
Upper Oso road Into campground
Deer at camp
Upper Oso field
Local map

Featured amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
Picnic Table
Equestrian-Friendly
Restrooms

About Upper Oso Campground

Upper Oso Campground provides ample opportunity for exploration of California's coastal mountains. It is a family-friendly campground, equipped with equestrian sites, and is close to a variety of trails and several mountain streams.

Number of accommodations: 7

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - May 15 to Nov 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking
Pet friendly
Picnic Table
Equestrian-Friendly
Restrooms
Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • BBQ
  • Fire Pit
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
  • Equestrian-Friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

7 Sites Available

Site
Price
04, Loop: UPPE
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
05, Loop: UPPE
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
06, Loop: UPPE
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
07, Loop: UPPE
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 10, Loop: UPPE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 11, Loop: UPPE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 13, Loop: UPPE
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (54)

Review Summary

3.9
54 reviews
5
48.1%
26
4
22.2%
12
3
11.1%
6
2
7.4%
4
1
11.1%
6

Dom N

Verified

October 28, 2021 Stayed at: 10, Loop: UPPE

5

The campground was great, though a touch treacherous to get to. The host Sunny was fantastic and very helpful and accommodating. Somehow despite the motor bike and ATV parking and trail access the grounds stayed nice and quiet. Look out for all the squirrels though, they are too curious.

Dom N

Verified

October 28, 2021 Stayed at: 10, Loop: UPPE

5

The campground was great, though a touch treacherous to get to. The host Sunny was fantastic and very helpful and accommodating. Somehow despite the motor bike and ATV parking and trail access the grounds stayed nice and quiet. Look out for all the squirrels though, they are too curious.

Sean Y

Verified

October 19, 2021 Stayed at: 05, Loop: UPPE

4

Our camp host Sunny was very nice and helpful. There was a problem with the water so it wasn't drinkable - not a huge inconvenience, but a little nonetheless. End of summer is sooo dry though. I'll try going there in the spring next, although with this drought everything may still be parched and yellow.

Sean Y

Verified

October 19, 2021 Stayed at: 05, Loop: UPPE

4

Our camp host Sunny was very nice and helpful. There was a problem with the water so it wasn't drinkable - not a huge inconvenience, but a little nonetheless. End of summer is sooo dry though. I'll try going there in the spring next, although with this drought everything may still be parched and yellow.

Gena B

Verified

August 28, 2021 Stayed at: 13, Loop: UPPE

3

The host, Sunny was friendly and helpful. My campsite was very clean. The restroom (the continuous presence of "smears" in the toilet in particular) was pretty gross, but I guess that is to be expected at a campground. I had really noisy camping neighbors and the coming and going of ORVs at all hours prevented a good night's sleep at night and peaceful conditions during the day, so hiking was my best option. The trails were very good.

Gena B

Verified

August 28, 2021 Stayed at: 13, Loop: UPPE

3

The host, Sunny was friendly and helpful. My campsite was very clean. The restroom (the continuous presence of "smears" in the toilet in particular) was pretty gross, but I guess that is to be expected at a campground. I had really noisy camping neighbors and the coming and going of ORVs at all hours prevented a good night's sleep at night and peaceful conditions during the day, so hiking was my best option. The trails were very good.

Adriana F

Verified

August 25, 2021 Stayed at: 13, Loop: UPPE

3

comfortable and friendly staff.

Adriana F

Verified

August 25, 2021 Stayed at: 13, Loop: UPPE

3

comfortable and friendly staff.

Joseph V

Verified

August 7, 2021 Stayed at: 06, Loop: UPPE

5

Staff were awesome!!

Joseph V

Verified

August 7, 2021 Stayed at: 06, Loop: UPPE

5

Staff were awesome!!

Location Upper Oso Campground

Address:
5050 Paradise Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
United States

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 34.5558 / -119.754

Elevation: 724 feet

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Last updated: July 11, 2026

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