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Reviews (54)
Review Summary
Talitha U
VerifiedDecember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: UPPE
We loved our visit to Upper Oso! The sites are well spaced apart and there’s plenty of shade. The creek had a little water if you hike up stream a bit. The Aliso trail is walking distance if you want a beautiful hike with views. We did get woken up by OHVs taking the access road, but they came and left quickly. There are flush toilets and the host kept them very clean. Some sites are a distance from your vehicle, so if you sleep in your van, like we did, or have all your gear in your car take this into consideration.
Talitha U
VerifiedDecember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: UPPE
We loved our visit to Upper Oso! The sites are well spaced apart and there’s plenty of shade. The creek had a little water if you hike up stream a bit. The Aliso trail is walking distance if you want a beautiful hike with views. We did get woken up by OHVs taking the access road, but they came and left quickly. There are flush toilets and the host kept them very clean. Some sites are a distance from your vehicle, so if you sleep in your van, like we did, or have all your gear in your car take this into consideration.
Emma B
VerifiedOctober 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: UPPE
Nice campgrounds. Great escape from the city. The host was lovely. Lots of flies and mosquitos during the day.
Glenn L
VerifiedOctober 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: UPPE
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
VerifiedOctober 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: UPPE
Nice campgrounds. Great escape from the city. The host was lovely. Lots of flies and mosquitos during the day.
Glenn L
VerifiedOctober 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: UPPE
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.
Juana O
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: UPPE
Amazing place, beautiful and peaceful. Fully recommend it.
Juana O
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: UPPE
Amazing place, beautiful and peaceful. Fully recommend it.
rob a
VerifiedJuly 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: UPPE
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
VerifiedJuly 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: UPPE
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
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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