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Los Prietos
Total sites: 37
Available Today: 3 FF*
Available this Weekend: 3 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 3 FF*
Available this Weekend: 3 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
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Los Padres National Forest › Santa Barbara Ranger District › California
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Los Prietos Campground, CA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
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 including 10 tent-only sites. 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. Prices start at $40.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include biking, fishing.
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Campsite Reviews (145)
4.5 out of 5
| 5 star | 66% | |
| 4 star | 23% | |
| 3 star | 6% | |
| 2 star | 3% | |
| 1 star | 1% |
@RodrigoA4FF645 · Camped on Apr 24, 2026 at Campsite #37
Great spot. Be aware there is poison ivy and my kid (7) got bit by a tick, so apply the repellent generously! The host was nice to change us to a spot away from big group (noise). Spent two nights with some rain and cold weather, good stuff. Toilets were clean but for some reason mosquitos were having a convention in there! Repellant, repellant, repellant
@Jennifer602066 · Camped on Apr 17, 2026 at Campsite #17
Well we had a blast at this campground jenny was very nice to us. It was our First time camping here,i t was very quiet at night. We are already thinking of going back.thank you. Very nice experience. Host are amazing
@JenniferM11870 · Camped on Apr 17, 2026 at Campsite #19
Lovely campground with thee best camp hosts!!!!
@EwanB88B9E78F8 · Camped on Apr 10, 2026 at Campsite #38
The campsite is fantastic. Clean and tidy and beautiful at this time of the year. Hats off to the camp hosts.
@JenniferW73279 · Camped on Apr 3, 2026 at Campsite #4
Loved Los Prietos! The camp hosts were friendly and helpful, and site #4 was beautiful. There was lots of poison oak, but each site had plenty of maintained space so you could easily avoid it.
@CassidyBFB9B38 · Camped on Mar 31, 2026 at Campsite #13
Clean campsite, water worked great, clean bathrooms
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@DeanC5469970 · Camped on Mar 29, 2026 at Campsite #23
Very few sites are suitable for RV's, maybe half dozen. Luckily we had site 23 which is a pull thru that fit our 22 foot TT but was still tight. Campground is well shaded, especially the upper loop.Campground was not busy during the week but full on the weekend. Flush toilets were cleaned daily.
@AshleyM6190418 · Camped on Mar 20, 2026 at Campsite #15
What a beautiful campground. The hosts were phenomenal! Such sweet, welcoming people. They sell firewood for $10 a bundle. We had site 15. It has lots of shade. Not super flat for tent camping, but we made it work. This site has lots of privacy and is tucked away from the heart of the campground. Has a water spigot. Lots of poison oak, and the mosquitoes were plentiful, even in late March. My daughter and I will definitely return.
@LindaH1671742 · Camped on Mar 17, 2026 at Campsite #12
Friendly staff made the camping experience enjoyable.
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@adama70F3148D9 · Camped on Mar 12, 2026 at Campsite #3
Super cool area, though the campground was pretty rocky and had little to no flat area for pitching a tent
@JamesC5011896 · Camped on Mar 11, 2026 at Campsite #15
My wife and I had a great time here at los Prietos. It was our first time camping in the Los padres national forest and we gotta say it was a nice pristine campground with lush vegetation. The only downside was the amount of bugs but thats out of our control. Loved that there was a river near by and enjoyed hiking Snyder trail .5 miles from campground to trailhead. Would Consider camping here again.
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@JoseG1304798 · Camped on Mar 2, 2026 at Campsite #19
quiet and camp host Jenny and Jerrod were friendly and helpful.
@AmyM7630349 · Camped on Feb 6, 2026 at Campsite #9
Well keep campground ,quiet and well spaced sites which is nice. Not extremely far from towns.
@SolomonS498327 · Camped on Jan 17, 2026 at Campsite #27
Size is big quiet location only parking space little small
Good
@MathewC6F243AB · Camped on Dec 19, 2025 at Campsite #29
What a peaceful campground, i met the host a couple weeks ago camping at another campground and she talked me into going to LP,I'm glad she did. Bathrooms were clean and working. I can't wait to go back!!!
Excellent
@MonicaM6326647 · Camped on Nov 28, 2025 at Campsite #22
Really nice site - we liked the adjacent loop better than the main loop but it is close to the street so there are noises from the road. There is a small trail behind the campground. The river access is across the street and then a 10 minute walk down hill. The cleanest bathrooms I've ever used in a federal park but bring soap to wash hands outside.
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@LeylaN5AE44E1F · Camped on Nov 26, 2025 at Campsite #28
Plenty of space to set up your tent and shower tent. Restroom is cleaned everyday and the host drive 2-3 times throughout the day to check in & they sell wood.
Excellent
@raulcD85CD6F6A · Camped on Nov 21, 2025 at Campsite #9
Pasamos un tiempo buenisimo en Los Prietos, un lugar muy limpio, los guardabosques super amables, y la vista de las estrellas, demasiado bonito.
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@KimA9943387 · Camped on Nov 7, 2025 at Campsite #15
clean bathrooms and trashcans available.camps were fairly separated. our camp was one the best imo, surrounded by big trees. no animals in sight. would recommend this place to people.
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@evelyngA9985B6 · Camped on Nov 7, 2025 at Campsite #21
The site was clean, spacious, shaded and close to the restroom and a water faucet. The hosts were so attentive, helpful and friendly too!
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@LeslieC8948534 · Camped on Nov 7, 2025 at Campsite #18
Grounds were beautiful! Hosts were friendly, attentive and organized. Spot was a comfortable size and bathrooms nearby. Close to hiking trails and restaurants. Will definitely stay here again!
@MarcosBD39C41A · Camped on Oct 31, 2025 at Campsite #16
Stayed at campsite 16 it has a wide area surrounded by trees that provided ample shade ( although was worried about the widow makers ). The fire ring and bench was across a dried river bed which is not terrible. Provides a bit more seclusion. Although would consider if you are lazy as your tent and bench are separated. I did find myself missing the convenience. The ground was mostly flat with a slight incline plan your tent placement accordingly. This campsite takes extremely well care of their bathrooms as all the ones I visited where very clean. I did find myself having service out there ( T-Mobile) enough to stream episodes of some series Ive been watching. This campy site was great over all and would recommend it to those who want an escape. The only thing I would change is the campsite location I chose .
Good
@Francisco1CE2C · Camped on Oct 24, 2025 at Campsite #29
Loved the camp site very clean very quiet, the camp host or rangers where very nice super helpful around they sure do keep the campsite clean. Bathrooms work very well super clean, also a lot of water post around the campsite just perfect
Good
@IzzyR5E8317116 · Camped on Oct 17, 2025 at Campsite #11
was fun and nice. Very easy and cute creek walk nearby.
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