A photo of facility UPPER OSO CAMPGROUND
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

David E

Verified

June 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: UPPE

4

We really enjoyed the campground and especially Sunny, the resident host. She kept everything clean and especially the bathrooms, which were decorated to feel welcoming. We will definitely be coming back.

David E

Verified

June 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: UPPE

4

We really enjoyed the campground and especially Sunny, the resident host. She kept everything clean and especially the bathrooms, which were decorated to feel welcoming. We will definitely be coming back.

Joe L

Verified

July 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: UPPE

1

The campgrounds are worn, restrooms are filthy and the asphalt on parking pads are covered with dirt and weeds, causing Camp Host to make threats about parking on dirt. The fact that the Upper Oso Horse Campgrounds (and others on Paradise Road) are still not open, after over 4 year closure, is a shame and just mismanagement on the part of the Santa Barbara Ranger District. STOP MILKING THE COVID SITUATION, GET OFF YOUR REAR ENDS AND GET BACK TO WORK.

Joe L

Verified

July 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: UPPE

1

The campgrounds are worn, restrooms are filthy and the asphalt on parking pads are covered with dirt and weeds, causing Camp Host to make threats about parking on dirt. The fact that the Upper Oso Horse Campgrounds (and others on Paradise Road) are still not open, after over 4 year closure, is a shame and just mismanagement on the part of the Santa Barbara Ranger District. STOP MILKING THE COVID SITUATION, GET OFF YOUR REAR ENDS AND GET BACK TO WORK.

rob a

Verified

July 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: UPPE

4

Toilet only fair Pit toilets could be better. The road in makes it good because it is not for big rigs Good site It was HOT

rob a

Verified

July 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: UPPE

4

Toilet only fair Pit toilets could be better. The road in makes it good because it is not for big rigs Good site It was HOT

Juana O

Verified

September 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: UPPE

5

Amazing place, beautiful and peaceful. Fully recommend it.

Juana O

Verified

September 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: UPPE

5

Amazing place, beautiful and peaceful. Fully recommend it.

Glenn L

Verified

October 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: UPPE

1

Filthy campground, piles of very fine dirt… blowing around. Someone needs to sweep every campsite. Host looked like she had a rough night when I arrived around 3 pm. She was not dressed appropriately and told me to not bother her before 10 am if I had any problems. There were various used plastic water bottles around every water spigot filled with water and standing out in the sun. I don’t know who filed all those old plastic bottles and put them around every water spigot but it was a complete waste of time, who wants old stagnant warm water that has been sitting in the sun for days? I will never go back to this campground.

Emma B

Verified

October 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: UPPE

5

Nice campgrounds. Great escape from the city. The host was lovely. Lots of flies and mosquitos during the day.

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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