Paradise Campground is located in the Santa Ynez Recreation Area, 11 miles from Cachuma Lake and 19 miles from Santa Barbara. Visitors to the campground enjoy spacious campsites under oak trees. The Santa Ynez River is nearby. White Rock Day Use Area only 1/4 mile away offers both swimming and fishing.
Paradise Campground has 13 family campsites which can accommodate RVs, trailers, or tents. In addition, there are 2 double sites. A 2-day minimum stay is required on weekends. Three sites are available on a first come, first served basis.
| Paradise Campground Basics | |
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| Paradise Campground Location: | Paradise Road, 3 miles off Highway 154 |
| Elevation: | 920 feet |
| Mileage and driving time from gateway city: | Santa Barbara - 19 miles, 26 minutes |
| Number of Sites: | 15 |
| Camping Season: | Open year-round, weather permitting |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 vehicle and 1 towed vehicle (fee per night for additional vehicles) |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Parks Management Company for Los Padres National Forest |
| Santa Barbara Ranger District, Information: | (805) 967-3481 |
| Reservations for Paradise Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available | Reservations are available for camping dates whenever campground is open. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 40 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | $40 per night
$2 more on weekends and holidays |
| Reservations: | Paradise Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, Noon |
| Paradise Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring, and pedestal grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | Nearby at Cachuma Lake |
| Attractions near Paradise Campground: | Enjoy the White Rock Day Use Area along the Santa Ynez River. Set out on local hiking trails, including the 2½-mile Aliso National Recreation Trail. Go swimming in the river when water levels are safe. Drive up to the Falls Day Use Area for swimming and picnicking. Enjoy horseback riding on the 18-mile Santa Cruz Trail. Find nearby OHV routes. |
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Paradise Campground
Visitors to Santa Barbara County and neighboring Ventura County enjoy the nearby Los Padres National Forest as well as the beautiful coast and lakes. Campers at Paradise Campground are near the Cachuma Lake and the Santa Inez River.
Check Los Padres National Forest - Paradise Campground for any campground updates.
