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Campsite #10 at Paradise Campground, CA
$40
Campsite #10
| 8 people | |
| 36 ft | Back-In |
| 1 | fair |
3/12
3/16
Campsite #10 Features: Back-In parking, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (17)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 53% |
| 4 star | | 12% |
| 3 star | | 6% |
| 2 star | | 24% |
| 1 star | | 6% |
@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!
@HunterIB840156 · Camped on Nov 29, 2024 at Campsite #10
There's a whole sign board covered in rules and policies. But not a site map. The sites are numbered but the signs with numbers are small and easy to miss. Backing into my space, I hit a log sticking ~7" out of the ground because it was directly behind my tire and blocked from my mirrors. Why are there random logs sticking out of the ground? No idea. But they're sure here and you will hit them if you don't have someone guiding you since they're directly in the path of your vehicle when you back into the space. I thought they might be there to protect the tables from vehicles hitting them, but the one I hit was just in the middle of my spot and nowhere near the table or anything else. The spigot nearest our site only works if you absolutely smash the top of the handle down, and then it sprays out at a wide angle hosing down your shoes and pants and everything except where you want the water to go. It's clearly been like this awhile because there's a paper sign that says "push handle straight down for water" that looks several years old. Campgrounds are situated right off the road so there's constant noise from cars even in the evening. Bathrooms were very clean when we arrived, but there are only 4 stalls, and the cleanliness didn't last all weekend with a half full campground. Fire pits are burned out on the bottom with large rusted through holes. Unsure if smoking is allowed or not, but the group next to us decided to chain smoke cigars and cigarettes all weekend. Not really worth the price, especially having to pay an extra $10 a night for a second car despite the two cars taking up less room than a single RV.
No Service
@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.
Major Issues
@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.
Some Coverage
@TeresaG8479832 · Camped on Feb 15, 2024 at Campsite #10
Clean, friendly hostess, well taken care of, clear signage
Good
@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!
Some Coverage
@RonaldJ5E2C6F9 · Camped on Apr 22, 2022 at Campsite #10
A great time. Friendly campers, helpful camp host, and gorgeous hikes.
Good
@michaelk687828 · Camped on Mar 28, 2022 at Campsite #10
Pretty run down and needling some maintenance.
Some Coverage
@KylieM9EA7D975 · Camped on Feb 18, 2022 at Campsite #10
bathrooms were clean. campsite was beautiful. got there the day after, host kindly greeted us no problem. definitely want to come back.i had T-mobile and had little to no service. friend with AT&T had no service. Friend with Verizon actually did have a little bit of service.
Major Issues
@VickieH277 · Camped on Apr 16, 2021 at Campsite #10
Very quiet and tranquil campground. Hosts were super nice. Thoroughly enjoyed our trip.
No Service
@KathleenB498 · Camped on Mar 29, 2021 at Campsite #10
Paradise campground is a great place: spacious sites, not too large, shady, nearby hikes and biking trails.
Some Coverage
@DanielB126 · Camped on Mar 14, 2021 at Campsite #10
While we did go mid-week, during the offseason, the campground was very peaceful. The campground layout was great with all the sites set in a loop around a large grassy meadow. It's also close to so many great activities, which we found on www.roadsidesecrets.com, plus there's a tunnel to the Santa Ynez River with some really cool swimming holes and small beaches. Really feels like you're a world away, but you're only ~20 minutes from Santa Barbara if you need anything.
Good
@PeterD125 · Camped on Feb 18, 2021 at Campsite #10
What a beautiful and clean campground. Easy access to fresh water, perfect bathrooms. Definitely check out the hike at Aliso Canyon loop. It was a beautiful view at the top and great exercise.
Good
@AmberB2127441 · Camped on Nov 13, 2020 at Campsite #10
Tent camping and generators all day long... our neighbors turned their generator on at 6am!!!! And then again from 3-9pm!!!! WTF Recognize that other campers are camping to enjoy the sounds of nature, camping is not about listening to man made constant engine generators, respect others that are actually camping and leave your generators at home or buy one thats silent!!!
Some Coverage
@MiaG1886838 · Camped on Aug 5, 2020 at Campsite #10
Fun place. Middle area of camp site made it feel like a little community. Spots are close together. River is dried out. Perfect weather when we went.
No Service
@SaeedRDA43CAC0 · Camped on Aug 16, 2019 at Campsite #10
They didnt reserve our spot
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