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Upper Oso road Into campground
Deer at camp
Upper Oso field
Local map

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Equestrian-Friendly Equestrian-Friendly
Restrooms Restrooms

Available sites

7 total sites

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.

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 Parking
Pet friendly Pet friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Equestrian-Friendly Equestrian-Friendly
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit 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 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 05, Loop: UPPE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 06, Loop: UPPE Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 07, Loop: UPPE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 10, Loop: UPPE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 11, Loop: UPPE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 13, Loop: UPPE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

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

Helen J

Verified

August 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: UPPE

2

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

Verified

August 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: UPPE

2

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.

Zac D

Verified

August 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: UPPE

5

Beauty

Zac D

Verified

August 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: UPPE

5

Beauty

Maria Elena M

Verified

August 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: UPPE

5

Very shaded and very spacious

Maria Elena M

Verified

August 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: UPPE

5

Very shaded and very spacious

Elisa H

Verified

February 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: UPPE

4

We stayed here in the middle of the week during a fire warning time. So the place was pretty much empty except for 1 other group. Unfortunately, we were not able to make a camp fire due to the restriction at the time. Nice open space but if there were more people you might not have much privacy because it's so open.

Elisa H

Verified

February 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: UPPE

4

We stayed here in the middle of the week during a fire warning time. So the place was pretty much empty except for 1 other group. Unfortunately, we were not able to make a camp fire due to the restriction at the time. Nice open space but if there were more people you might not have much privacy because it's so open.

Ashley B

Verified

January 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: UPPE

5

Friendly staff and clean location!

Ashley B

Verified

January 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: UPPE

5

Friendly staff and clean location!

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.

Nearest town

Santa Barbara, CA - 24 mi

About 42 min to downtown

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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