Paradise Campground
Campground · California · 14 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Los Padres National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 14
- Bookable sites
- 48 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 16
- People per site
- 926 ft
- Elevation
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.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.
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.
Nearby Attractions
The city of Santa Barbara and the Pacific Ocean are about 18 miles from the campground.The facts
- Season: January – December — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 14 bookable sites
- 15 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 48 ft
- Up to 16 people per site
- Loops: AREA PARADISE
Site types
- 14 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
15 campsites at Paradise Campground
Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | AREA PARADISE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 002 | AREA PARADISE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 003 | AREA PARADISE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 38 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 004 | AREA PARADISE | Management | Back In | Gravel | 46 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 005 | AREA PARADISE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 006 | AREA PARADISE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 007 | AREA PARADISE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 36 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | AREA PARADISE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 009 | AREA PARADISE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 38 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 010 | AREA PARADISE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 36 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 011 | AREA PARADISE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 29 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 012 | AREA PARADISE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 36 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 013 | AREA PARADISE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 22 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 014 | AREA PARADISE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 48 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 015 | AREA PARADISE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
34.54222, -119.81278 · 34°32'32.0"N 119°48'46.0"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, 7.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
All single campsite reservations are good for 6 people and 1 vehicle. Maximum number of people per single site is 8 ($10.00 additional charge per person per night after 6 people.) Maximum number of vehicles per single site is 2 ($10.00 additional charge for 2nd vehicle per night. Double Sites All Double campsite reservations are good for 12 people and 2 vehicles Maximum number of people per double site is 16 ($10.00 additional charge person per night after 12 people) Maximum Number of vehicles per double site is 4 ($10.00 additional charge per vehicle per night after 2 vehicles) Extra Vehicle and person fees will be charged at the facility
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Paradise Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Paradise Campground?
- Yes, Paradise Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Paradise Campground have?
- 15 sites in total, of which 14 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Paradise Campground?
- 48 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Paradise Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Paradise Campground.
Also listed by
Paradise Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Paradise Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $30.00 per site (6-8 people), $10.00 for each extra vehicle. There are (2) double sites available that can accommodate up to 16 people, $55.00 per site. Interagency Senior and Acess Passes provide pass holders with 50% off of camping fees - not valid for day use or extra vehicle parking fee.
Restrictions:
- 14 day stay limit.
Camping near Paradise Campground
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- Los Prietos Campground 0.7 mi · Campground
- Sage Hill Group Campground 1.3 mi · Campground
- First Crossing Day Use Picnic Area 2 mi · Facility
- Lower Oso Day Use Picnic Area 2.1 mi · Facility
- Upper Oso Campground 2.6 mi · Campground
- Upper OsoTrailhead 2.6 mi · Facility
- La Cumbre Peak Day Use 6.6 mi · Facility
- Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center 11.7 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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