Paradise Campground, Santa Barbara, CA

Paradise Campground is located in the Santa Barbara Ranger District, Los Padres National Forest (just 23 min northwest of Santa Barbara, CA) with an elevation of 961 feet. There are a total of 14 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 22 and 48 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $40.00 to $80.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.

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Campsite Reviews (94)

4.2 out of 5

5 star		61%
4 star		20%
3 star		6%
2 star		4%
1 star		7%

@VaroujAC3D0D02 · Camped on Nov 12, 2024 at Campsite #12

Very nice place during two nights visit we enjoyed a lot.

@BrianW1026295 · Camped on Oct 4, 2024 at Campsite #12

It was such a lovely time, the river was running and I got to bring my kids to the swimming hole to play. The campsite was clean and well kept and the host were very helpful at giving directions and points of interest. I cant wait to come back in the spring

@KatieS8940479 · Camped on Sep 6, 2024 at Campsite #14

i switched campsites because this one didnt have any shade, the rec officer okayed it! had a lovely spot and a hammock. short walk to the santa ynez river, beautiful and secluded.

@elisabeth817DA · Camped on Aug 16, 2024 at Campsite #8

The best hosted campground!

@JonasGBE3B4647 · Camped on Aug 6, 2024 at Campsite #12

Very nice and calm place, with lot of shade coming from large old trees

@JoannaW9775846 · Camped on Jul 23, 2024 at Campsite #12

Campground is great, host very helpful. Site 12 is very shady but on the far side from the bathrooms. We had a lot of yellow jackets during our late July trip. Be sure to get your campfire permit. Santa Barbara activities are not too far away.

@JessicaM144623 · Camped on Jul 22, 2024 at Campsite #10

This is a small campground and there werent really any private spots. It was average-lots of dirt, no grass, one location for the flush toilets, no sinks only water spickets located around the campground (ours barely worked). The large field to play games in was a dirt lot located in the middle of the camp spots and covered in thorns. The name is a misnomer, this was no where near paradise, I would not bring my family here again.

@ConnieC9271024 · Camped on Jul 14, 2024 at Campsite #13

Paradise is an amazing campground. It's clean, everyone is friendly, my family and I love it here. We come back every year.

@craigzAD432A2A · Camped on Jul 8, 2024 at Campsite #12

loved it, host was great, clean rest rooms, grounds upkeep was good for dry camping

@CamiloRF8F610C · Camped on Jun 28, 2024 at Campsite #5

Great place to say with the family.

@Alejandra20993 · Camped on Jun 24, 2024 at Campsite #15

Love the people that were there families!

@cheryls3753416 · Camped on May 17, 2024 at Campsite #11

We love this campground. Perfect for kids and dogs. The hosts are available but not intrusive. Great trip as always!

@ElizabethD4334 · Camped on Apr 5, 2024 at Campsite #2

This is a great site! The creek is close by, it's nice to fall asleep to the sound of water. Also close to the bathrooms. Beware of black birds if you leave any food out, they will find it. Cell service is not that great, but why would you need cell service when you can enjoy the beautiful soundings and some R&R. :) Happy trails!

@RoySA210932514 · Camped on Mar 15, 2024 at Campsite #2

Beautiful campground. large campsites. Easy to access, yet quiet location. Camp host very helpful. Toilets are clean and stocked with toilet paper.

@CraigH8329221 · Camped on Mar 15, 2024 at Campsite #8

Enjoyed our stay. Facilities were good overall, I hope they get the bathrooms fixed soon. They probably need to have the temp porta potties serviced more, they needed it. Campground host Stephanie was very helpful.

@JustinR3682506 · Camped on Mar 15, 2024 at Campsite #10

What an awesome campground. It was perfect size and super easy to get in and out of. Plenty of hiking and mountain biking in the area. The only downside was that some of the surrounding areas were closed due to all the water in the Santa Ynez River and washed out access points. Other than that, the campground was clean and beautiful.

@TeresaG8479832 · Camped on Feb 15, 2024 at Campsite #10

Clean, friendly hostess, well taken care of, clear signage

@PhillipS719443 · Camped on Jan 19, 2024 at Campsite #8

My girlfriend and I stayed for two nights and had a great time. The host was friendly. The forecast for our weekend was rain so all but two others seemed to have canceled so there were only three campsites occupied. Our campsite didn't flood while we were there even though it did rain 2-3 inches. The bathrooms were closed and porta-pottys were the only option but there were several stocked and relatively clean. There is a road nearby and we could hear the occasional car pass through. One of the other campers had music that could be heard across the campgrounds throughout most of the afternoon and evening. Great convince to Santa Barbara/Goleta residents. Overall, we had a great experience and would go back.

@NickG3725346 · Camped on Jan 12, 2024 at Campsite #5

I'm hesitant to post this review because I don't want too many people to discover one of my new favorite campgrounds, but this place was totally awesome. We went in January when the weather was good, and the area was beautiful, bug-free, and had plenty of cool things to do. The small campground is very clean, very spacious, and had attentive hosts. Lots of trails to explore and the nearby Santa Ynez River made the outdoors really fun, and Los Olivos being nearby was really fun when we were looking for a bit or a drink. Definitely keeping this one on our shortlist for nearby getaways.

@DavidR6871281 · Camped on Dec 29, 2023 at Campsite #9

Large campsite with ample parking and space for tents. Shaded most of the day. Puddling of water during and after rain in the parking area. Nice trail up adjacent hillside. Campground host hospitable. Water in river. Trail under road for access to river and whiterock day use area.

@SophieR8A77F75 · Camped on Dec 25, 2023 at Campsite #15

Really nice! Big area, nicely secluded in the hills. Not too far of a drive to SB and perfect location if youre staying for outdoor activities like climbing. Wrong entrance on Apple Maps tho. Drive about 2 more miles and there will be a plaque that says paradise campground.

@IbrahimA992B11 · Camped on Dec 17, 2023 at Campsite #10

Timing was a no good.

@SorenV7AA7876F · Camped on Dec 17, 2023 at Campsite #5

Beautiful campground with friendly and helpful hosts. However, the campground is surrounded by private properties so hiking in the immediate area is limited and they can sometimes be a source of noise.

@Stephanie22978 · Camped on Dec 2, 2023 at Campsite #10

This is a wonderful small campground and the host (Stephanie) is very helpful. Easy hike to the creek, which is a fun area to explore. Campground itself is all unpaved, and the regular bathrooms are not open. Otherwise, we love this campground!

@PeterF7272337 · Camped on Nov 6, 2023 at Campsite #8

No services at all, and overpriced. Also, if you want to hike, they will charge you an ADDITIONAL fee to park at any nearby trailhead. Finally, the campground sits right next to the concessionaire's work lot, so you've got worker traffic and noise. Avoid this place if you can.

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