$40
Paradise
Total sites: 14
Available Today: 6 FF*
Available this Weekend: 3 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 6 FF*
Available this Weekend: 3 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
961 ft
68°F
51°F
51°F
poor
Los Padres National Forest › Santa Barbara Ranger District › California
› Santa Barbara County
› Santa Barbara
› Paradise Campground
Paradise Campground, CA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
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 (174)
4.2 out of 5
| 5 star | 57% | |
| 4 star | 21% | |
| 3 star | 9% | |
| 2 star | 5% | |
| 1 star | 7% |
@AnitaDE5442F2F · Camped on Apr 17, 2026 at Campsite #13
The campsite was quiet and relaxing. From our tent the sky was beautiful with stars. The bathrooms are clean a little far depending on your spot. The walk to the river is short and worth the walk. You have to be careful, so many gopher holes you can twist an ankle. Cant wait to go back.
@TimE040D26B61D · Camped on Apr 17, 2026 at Campsite #8
We drove into the campsite and it was in very poor condition. The roads were rutted and the campsite we had selected we could not back into. We decided it wasnt worth the effort to try to stay there. This is the first USFS campground we have ever walked away from. We did not even try to get a refund. The campground host did call when we did not stay. We simply told her we changed plans. It is not her fault that the campground is poor.
@AndrewB2067797 · Camped on Apr 3, 2026 at Campsite #9
Great little campground for quick relaxing getaways.
@SadhaviK4B85F3 · Camped on Mar 27, 2026 at Campsite #11
Great campsite, clean restrooms. The host was very friendly and knowledgeable. Will definitely be back!
@KevinS71326729 · Camped on Mar 27, 2026 at Campsite #7
Lots of water flowing, lots of bugs.
@RuthGE0EAB2EDE · Camped on Mar 23, 2026 at Campsite #2
Nice place to rest and connect with Mother Nature.
@PamelaB5154250 · Camped on Mar 22, 2026 at Campsite #14
nice campground with plenty of shade, water. close to the river!
@DonaldAF4AFF5F · Camped on Mar 19, 2026 at Campsite #11
The signage was easy to follow and the campground was clean. The restrooms were very clean. My only complaint is of a political statement painted on the side of the bridge. I dont go camping to be reminded of political issues, I get enough of that in my daily life.
@FernandoN2DD4B · Camped on Mar 14, 2026 at Campsite #14
The loop that we got was to much in the son and is so far from the restrooms theres no privacy and plus no showers for the prize that we pay we expect more amenities
@VictoriaG75427 · Camped on Mar 13, 2026 at Campsite #5
Our Girl Scout troop love and enjoined every minute. Thank you so much and thank you to Gracie the dog for the extra loves and hugs.
@MichaelH990269 · Camped on Feb 26, 2026 at Campsite #5
Peaceful setting with giant oaks and a beautiful meadow. Nice restrooms. Close to river, hiking, vineyards, and Santa Barbara.Camp hosts were excellent and welcoming.
Major Issues
@MarkL5886645 · Camped on Feb 25, 2026 at Campsite #15
Very nice.
@CathleenM4180B · Camped on Feb 18, 2026 at Campsite #10
A beautiful campground surrounded by great hiking and only 20 minutes away from all Santa Barbara has to offer. One of our favorites places!
@WayneR1572217 · Camped on Jan 19, 2026 at Campsite #9
It was quiet, for January, as expected. Bike rides and hikes in Santa Barbara were good.
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@JimD11B8E413C5 · Camped on Jan 16, 2026 at Campsite #2
Camp host were super friendly. Campground was super clean. Only complaint would be the ground squirrels and their holes, but it is their full time home we are just visiting.
Excellent
@SarahC1505024 · Camped on Dec 30, 2025 at Campsite #15
We have gone to this campground three times now and have enjoyed each year. This year did have some set backs with the rain coming from a waterfall at the top of the campground and flooding everything but otherwise the entire place is well kept. Bathrooms are clean. Flushable toilets although no sink to wash hands. Hosts are nice as well.
Good
@Christoph94057 · Camped on Dec 21, 2025 at Campsite #9
Very friendly camp host, clean facilities.
@SeanO50CF54B8B · Camped on Nov 26, 2025 at Campsite #11
Beautiful campground. Excellent host. Bathrooms very clean
Good
@PatrickB523191 · Camped on Oct 17, 2025 at Campsite #9
Very nice camp host Stephanie quite a bit of room a lot of hiking trails
@KennethR295800 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #13
This was my 2nd time at Paradise. 1st time was great - this time was awful. One campsite group showed up at 930P and were loud for hours. Then - a big trailer showed up at midnight and set up 6 tents and were loud until 330A. No enforcement at the campsite and the sites are too close together.
Good
@TristineP5F7E1 · Camped on Sep 26, 2025 at Campsite #13
Nice time to get away in the outdoors and nature.. many areas to hike.
Major Issues
@AngelaG7629019 · Camped on Sep 26, 2025 at Campsite #7
The campsite itself was nice and shady, but our campsite neighbors put their tents way too close to our grill - it would have been unsafe for us to use it that close to their tents. Additionally, they played loud clubbing music that could be heard throughout the campsite, which kept our two young children awake. They stopped by 10, but the music/talking was far louder than any other campground I have visited.
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@meixD263FFF76D · Camped on Aug 10, 2025 at Campsite #2
Nice campground with necessary amenities we need in national park.
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@AllisonPFF558D · Camped on Aug 7, 2025 at Campsite #11
Nice enough stay. Unfortunately, not a lot of love shown to California public campgrounds. So many squirrels, felt like a squirrel takeover. Honestly, I dont think I would return.
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