Los Prietos Campground, Santa Barbara, CA

Los Prietos Campground is located in the Santa Barbara Ranger District, Los Padres National Forest (just 24 min northwest of Santa Barbara, CA) with an elevation of 945 feet. There are a total of 37 campsites. The campground is open all year. 27 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 15 and 35 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. There is a fee of $40.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include biking, fishing.

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Campsite Reviews (70)

4.5 out of 5

5 star		63%
4 star		21%
3 star		7%
2 star		6%
1 star		0%

@ChristopherD16 · Camped on Aug 7, 2021 at Campsite #11

My girlfriend and I recently did a 1 night stay here. I booked it before through the Recreation app it received really good reviews. We both the campsite was boring, lacked good scenery, bathrooms were dirty and the parking spots are TINY. My Chevy Colorado barely fit in the parking spot. We had spot #11 and the fire pit/BBQ/bench is about 50 feet away on a semi steep rocky hill. The campsite also didn't allow us to use the fire pit or BBQ grill. The site also had a pretty bad fly problem too. I'm glad we only stayed 1 night. Probably won't return any time soon.

@Christoph76639 · Camped on Aug 7, 2021 at Campsite #11

@RosarioL735867 · Camped on Jul 22, 2021 at Campsite #18

Great location, bathrooms were always clean

@RosarioL252 · Camped on Jul 22, 2021 at Campsite #18

Great location, bathrooms were always clean

@AaronM411 · Camped on Jul 9, 2021 at Campsite #21

Wild Turkeys! My family and I really enjoyed the grounds and of course the frequent visit from the wild turkeys. Everyone was realatively quiet at night for the most part other than a couple of sites. Some people don't realize how loud they are in the dead of night or just casually talking to on the way to the restroom. We would definitely come again!

@AaronM4160322 · Camped on Jul 9, 2021 at Campsite #21

@ClaireR4254607 · Camped on Jul 7, 2021 at Campsite #4

We had a great camping experience here! The campground was great and the staff were very friendly. There are no showers available but there are bathrooms that seemed well kept. Had some of the best sleep yet here!

@ClaireR777 · Camped on Jul 7, 2021 at Campsite #4

@CydM7988905 · Camped on Jun 4, 2021 at Campsite #20

Very nice campground, close to hiking trails, clean restrooms and helpful camp hosts. We will camp here again soon!

@WilliamW786 · Camped on Jun 4, 2021 at Campsite #17

A beautiful chance to relax beneath some old, graceful oak trees.

@WilliamW688008 · Camped on Jun 4, 2021 at Campsite #17

A beautiful chance to relax beneath some old, graceful oak trees.

@MiguelA196 · Camped on Jun 4, 2021 at Campsite #3

Excelente lugar.

@CydM833 · Camped on Jun 4, 2021 at Campsite #20

Very nice campground, close to hiking trails, clean restrooms and helpful camp hosts. We will camp here again soon!

@RyanM191 · Camped on May 29, 2021 at Campsite #33

Sites are spread out, excellent shade for the warmer days. Camp host were excellent and attentive. The restrooms were always clean and well kept. Campground noise was not an issue, all were respectful during out stay.

@SueM133 · Camped on May 28, 2021 at Campsite #22

Lovely shaded site

@SueM2034977 · Camped on May 28, 2021 at Campsite #22

Lovely shaded site

@NinaK4128956 · Camped on May 19, 2021 at Campsite #11

We stayed at the Los Prietos campground for 2 nights during a two week long camping trip across the US, and it was very nice! not very popular so we only had a few neighbors, but everyone was very friendly and the campground was relaxing and quiet most of the time. there was fire pits, bathrooms, water, and a picnic table. Not too many bugs and I got to see some neat wildlife; a giant toad and bats! Along with the usual crows and ground squirrels. Good access as well to Santa Barbara, as it wasn't too long of a drive to the beach.

@NinaK850 · Camped on May 19, 2021 at Campsite #11

@RosendoD604 · Camped on May 14, 2021 at Campsite #21

Great place!

@PatY152 · Camped on May 11, 2021 at Campsite #9

Large site; nice trees; loved the visits from the wild turkeys; wish more of the toilet facilities were available for use; Hosts were very accommodating.

@JoeC232 · Camped on May 7, 2021 at Campsite #6

Very nice for an Urban park.

@WillieC494 · Camped on May 7, 2021 at Campsite #38

My favorite campground! ⛺️

@WillieC6554888 · Camped on May 7, 2021 at Campsite #38

My favorite campground! ⛺️

@JamesG882 · Camped on Apr 30, 2021 at Campsite #19

Campground hosts very kind and efficient

@BarbaraW300 · Camped on Apr 28, 2021 at Campsite #33

The wild turkeys are exceptional Oak trees majestic

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