Jalama Beach Campground visitors enjoy surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, fishing, swimming, and beach combing. Campsites are either ocean-front or within a short walk of the sand.
Jalama Beach Campground is located a little more than an hour's drive north of Santa Barbara. The turnoff to the beach is from Highway 1, about 4½ miles south of Lompoc. Another 14½-mile-drive on a county road leads to secluded Jalama Beach County Park.
Jalama Beach Campground is adjacent to the beach and offers more than 100 campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents. Many campsites can be reserved while others are left open for first-come, first-served visitors. Thirty-one sites have electric hook-ups. There is a 2-night minimum stay for weekend reservations (Friday and Saturday), and a 3-night minimum stay for holiday weekends. The park also has 2 Group Camping Areas.
Jalama Beach Campground reservations are available year-round, up to 6 months in advance.
16 walk-in sites (8 tent, 8 RV) may be available each day through a waiting list at the campground beginning at 8:00 AM. You must be present to add your name.
Maximum Vehicle Length:
38 feet
Accessible Sites:
None designated
Fees:
Basic Camping April - September: $40 (off-season $35)
Premium Beach-front sites - $55
Camping with Electric Hook-ups: $55 (off-season $50)
Jalama Beach County Park offers two group campsites. Abalone Point can accommodate up to 20 people and 8 vehicles. It is located only yards from the water. Amenities include 5 picnic tables, a fire ring and BBQ. Motorhomes are counted as 2 vehicles.
Starfish Cove can accept up to 40 people and 8 vehicles. This group area is more inland than Abalone Point. Starfish Cove has 7 picnic tables, 2 preparation tables, a sink and a pair of 30-amp RV pedestals.
A two-night minimum stay is required for weekends and 3 nights on holiday weekends. Check-in time is 3:00 PM, check-out is 1:00 PM
Group Site Fees: $250 or $280 plus a $30 reservation fee
Reservations: Jalama Beach Group Campsite Reservations
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.
Jalama Beach Campground
Reviews from Previous Campers
2024
Very quiet at night.
Jalama burgers are delicious.
Can get windy, so come prepared.
Wonderful rangers.
Santa Barbara Beach and Lake Attractions
Visitors to Santa Barbara beaches have miles of warm sand to stroll and great ocean access for swimming, wading, and surfing. Campers at Jalama Beach County Park Campground have their own private stretch of beach to enjoy.
Reviews from Previous Campers
2024