Los Prietos
Campground · California · 37 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Los Padres National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 37
- Bookable sites
- 35 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 930 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Los Prietos Campground is situated in the Los Padres National Forest and provides access to a variety of outdoor adventures, including water-related recreation and hiking. The family-friendly campground is green and lush and is a great place to camp in the mountains of western California.Recreation
The Santa Ynez River is popular for a variety of water-related recreation. The river can be accessed at White Rock Day Use Area, less than a half-mile from the campground.Cachuma Lake Recreation Area is no-body-contact reservoir 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 dozens of single-family sites for tent or RV camping. No utility hookups are available at the campground.Each site is equipped with a table, campfire ring with grill and a pedestal grill. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Trash collection bins are available throughout the campground.
Natural Features
The campground is nestled on the side of the Santa Ynez Mountains. Beautiful, mature oak trees provide ample shade, and abundant vegetation blankets the ground. The sites are roomy and allow for some privacy and separation.Nearby Attractions
The campground is located 19 miles from Santa Barbara and the Pacific Ocean.The facts
- 37 bookable sites
- 38 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 35 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: AREA LOS PRIETOS
Site types
- 29 Standard Nonelectric
- 8 Tent Only Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
38 campsites at Los Prietos
Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Management | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 003 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 004 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 24 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 005 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 24 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 006 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 24 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 007 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 009 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 010 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 011 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 012 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 013 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 014 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 28 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 015 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 016 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 017 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 018 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 24 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 019 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 020 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 24 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 021 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 022 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 023 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 34 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 024 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 34 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 025 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 15 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 026 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 027 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 34 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 028 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 029 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 030 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 28 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 031 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 24 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 032 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 34 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 033 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 034 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 24 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 035 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 32 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 036 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 037 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 34 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 038 | AREA LOS PRIETOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Highway 101 in Santa Barbara, turn east onto Highway 154 and continue about 11 miles. Turn onto Paradise Road and travel about 3 miles to the campground.
34.54167, -119.80917 · 34°32'30.0"N 119°48'33.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 96°F in Aug, down to 64°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 66 | 67 | 70 | 76 | 80 | 88 | 94 | 96 | 91 | 83 | 73 | 64 |
| Low °F | 36 | 36 | 38 | 41 | 46 | 49 | 55 | 54 | 51 | 45 | 40 | 34 |
| Precip in | 7.1 | 7.6 | 4.7 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 4.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Los Prietos
- Can you reserve a site at Los Prietos?
- Yes, Los Prietos is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Los Prietos have?
- 38 sites in total, of which 37 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Los Prietos?
- 35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Los Prietos?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Los Prietos.
- Does Los Prietos have hookups?
- Electric.
Camping near Los Prietos
- Paradise Campground 0.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Fremont Campground 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Sage Hill 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Upper Oso Campground 3.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Los Prietos Campground 0.5 mi · Campground
- Sage Hill Group Campground 1.1 mi · Campground
- First Crossing Day Use Picnic Area 1.8 mi · Facility
- Lower Oso Day Use Picnic Area 1.9 mi · Facility
- Upper Oso Campground 2.4 mi · Campground
- Upper OsoTrailhead 2.4 mi · Facility
- La Cumbre Peak Day Use 6.4 mi · Facility
- Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center 11.6 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 805-434-1996
- Email parksman@fix.net
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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