Camping Near Santa Barbara, CA

30 campgrounds within 50 miles of Santa Barbara.

30 nearby12 Federal Campgrounds6 Private Campgrounds5 County/Municipal Parks
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Camper van adventure in nature

Santa Barbara Sunrise RV Park

California · 2.4 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Tent beside a campfire at dusk

Los Padres NF - White Oaks Campground

California · 8.2 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
RV campsite at sunset

Rancho Oso RV and Camping Resort

California · 8.8 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Campground road through forest

Sage Hill

California · 9.5 mi

Federal CampgroundModerate
Forest trail through tall trees

Upper Oso Campground

California · 9.8 mi

Federal CampgroundModerate
Green tent on a grassy hillside

Los Padres NF - Upper Oso Campground

California · 10.0 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Misty forest morning

Los Prietos

California · 10.2 mi

Federal CampgroundModerate
Autumn forest campground

Paradise Campground

California · 10.4 mi

Federal CampgroundModerate
Towering redwoods in forest

Fremont Campground

California · 10.7 mi

Federal CampgroundModerate
State park forest

Carpinteria State Beach

California · 10.8 mi

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Sunbeams through forest canopy

Santa Barbara Ranger District

California · 13.1 mi

Federal CampgroundModerate
Camping tent in the wilderness at golden hour

Cachuma Lake Recreation Area

California · 17.8 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Campfire under the stars

Hobson Beach Park (County)

California · 17.9 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Wooded state park trail

El Capitan State Beach

California · 18.3 mi

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Tent beside a calm lake at sunset

Ocean Mesa at El Capitan

California · 18.4 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Warm campfire glow

Rincon Parkway (County)

California · 18.4 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Campfire with sparks at night

Faria Beach Park (County)

California · 19.4 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
State park green landscape

Refugio State Beach

California · 21.0 mi

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Tent beside a campfire at dusk

Lake Casitas Recreation Area

California · 21.1 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Camper van at sunset overlook

Ventura Oaks RV Park

California · 22.7 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Campfire flames closeup

Foster Park (County)

California · 22.9 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Tent camping in a pine forest

Emma Wood State Beach

California · 24.3 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Van camping in desert landscape

Ventura Beach RV Resort

California · 24.5 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Forest trail through tall trees

Holiday Group Campground

California · 25.5 mi

Federal CampgroundModerate
Foggy pine forest

Wheeler Gorge

California · 25.5 mi

Federal CampgroundModerate
Campfire pit with chairs

Camp Comfort Park (County)

California · 25.6 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Sunlit path through a forest campground

Rancho Nuevo Campground

California · 25.9 mi

Federal CampgroundModerate
Campsite among birch trees

Pine Mountain Campground

California · 26.4 mi

Federal CampgroundModerate
Forest clearing at golden hour

Mt. Figueroa Campground

California · 26.9 mi

Federal CampgroundModerate
Misty forest morning

Reyes Peak Campground

California · 26.9 mi

Federal CampgroundModerate

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I camp near Santa Barbara, CA?

There are 30 campgrounds within 50 miles of Santa Barbara. Popular site types include federal campground, private campground, county/municipal park.

What types of camping can I do near Santa Barbara?

Near Santa Barbara you'll find opportunities for tent camping, RV camping, car camping, and more. Many campgrounds offer beginner-friendly conditions with various hookup options.

Are there free campgrounds near Santa Barbara?

Yes! Some dispersed camping areas and BLM campgrounds near Santa Barbara are free to use. Some state parks and recreation areas may charge a camping or entrance fee.