Use Marker Groups Wolf 2002
Piru 2003
Day 2006
Zaca 2007
Gap 2008
La Brea 2009
Paradise Campground South Los Padres National Forest
- Camp Type: Car Campground - Please Make A Reservation
- Topo Map Link: San Marcos Pass
- Elevation: 934 feet
- Wilderness Area: Non Wilderness Area
- County: Santa Barbara County
- Ranger District: Santa Barbara Ranger District
- Longitude: -119.8121905
- Latitude: 34.5421285
- Water Sources: There is potable water in the campground. Access to the Santa Ynez River is just down the road at White Rock Dayuse area or directly across Paradise Rd by passing through a field.
- Length of Stay: 14 Days
- Reservations: Car Campground - Please Make A Reservation
Description:
Paradise Campground is located off of Paradise Road in Santa Barbara County. It is a car camping facility composed of large sites, set within huge shady oak trees and paved roads. There is an 8 persons limit per site, and a 14 day stay limit. Two double sites are also available that can accommodate up to 16 people. There is a fee to stay at Paradise Campground, contact the Santa Barbara Ranger District for specific details. Paradise Campground provides flush toilets, potable water and garbage bins, and each site includes a table, campfire ring with grill and a pedestal grill. Enjoy this campground within the Santa Ynez River Valley year round.
Paradise Campground provides excellent access to the Santa Ynez River for water-related recreation. There are multiple day use areas and plentiful access to hiking, biking, horseback riding, and much more. Not to mention a level playing field allowing for games.
Just down Paradise Rd near Hwy 154 is a great store and grill called Paradise Store. You can get most camping supplies and essential groceries at the store. It also has cold beer, great sandwiches and music on the weekends.
Overview
Paradise Campground is a beautiful place to enjoy California's westernmost national forest. It provides access to a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, biking, horseback riding and more. Mountain lakes and rivers in the area offer campers plentiful fishing, boating and swimming opportunities.
Natural Features:
The developed campground is located in the Santa Ynez Mountains at an elevation of about 1,000 feet. The Santa Ynez River can be accessed through a tunnel beneath adjacent Paradise Road.
The campground is nestled in an oak tree woodland that provides ample shade in most sites. Lush greenery blankets the campground and an open, level playing field allows for games and exploration.
Recreation:
The Santa Ynez River is popular for a variety of water-related recreation and can be accessed at White Rock Day-Use Area, less than half a mile from the campground.
Cachuma Lake Recreation Area, a no-body-contact reservoir, is about 10 miles northwest of the campground. It offers boating, fishing and kayaking. Anglers will find an abundance of annually stocked trout. Carp and bass are also common catches.
Visitors enjoy a variety of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails. The Aliso National Recreation Trail is a popular, 2.5-mile loop that begins near the campground. Also nearby is the 18-mile Santa Cruz Trail, which provides access to a variety of other trails in the area.
The Camuesa OHV Route and its connecting trails are available within 10 miles of the campground.
Facilities:
The campground offers just over a dozen sites for single and double-family tent and RV camping. Each site is equipped with a table, campfire ring with grill and a pedestal grill. Accessible flush toilets and drinking water are provided.
Utility hookups are not provided. Parking spurs are paved and can accommodate most RVs. Firewood can be purchased from the campground host. The nearest fee dump station is about 11 miles away at Cachuma Lake County Park off State Route 154.
Nearby Attractions:
The city of Santa Barbara and the Pacific Ocean are about 18 miles from the campground.
Activities and Amenities
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Know Before You Go
- Fire restrictions (on all campfires and charcoal fires) may be imposed at any time, due to hot, dry weather conditions; for current fire conditions and weather closures, contact the campground manager by calling (805) 967-8766
- A $5 fee will be collected nightly for extra vehicles at the campground
- Call (805) 967-8766 for more information
- Click here for more information on the Los Padres National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
Getting There:
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):34.54222, -119.81278
34°32'32"N, 119°48'46"W
From Santa Barbara, take Highway 154 for approximately 9 miles to Paradise Road. Turn right and continue on Paradise Road to the campground.
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Survey / Report Form Last Updated: Monday, August 17, 2015
