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Paradise Campground is a beautiful place to enjoy California's westernmost national forest. It provides access to a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, biking, horseback riding and more. Mountain lakes and rivers in the area offer campers plentiful fishing, boating and swimming opportunities. Recreation The Santa Ynez River is popular for a variety of water-related recreation and can be accessed at White Rock Day-Use Area, less than half a mile from the campground. Cachuma Lake Recreation Area, a no-body-contact reservoir, is about 10 miles northwest of the campground. It offers boating, fishing and kayaking. Anglers will find an abundance of annually stocked trout. Carp and bass are also common catches. Visitors enjoy a variety of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails. The Aliso National Recreation Trail is a popular, 2.5-mile loop that begins near the campground. Also nearby is the 18-mile Santa Cruz Trail, which provides access to a variety of other trails in the area. The Camuesa OHV Route and its connecting trails are available within 10 miles of the campground. Facilities The campground offers just over a dozen sites for single and double-family tent and RV camping. Each site is equipped with a table, campfire ring with grill and a pedestal grill. Accessible flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Utility hookups are not provided. Parking spurs are paved and can accommodate most RVs. Firewood can be purchased from the campground host. The nearest fee dump station is about 11 miles away at Cachuma Lake County Park off State Route 154. Natural Features The developed campground is located in the Santa Ynez Mountains at an elevation of about 1,000 feet. The Santa Ynez River can be accessed through a tunnel beneath adjacent Paradise Road. The campground is nestled in an oak tree woodland that provides ample shade in most sites. Lush greenery blankets the campground and an open, level playing field allows for games and exploration. Nearby Attractions The city of Santa Barbara and the Pacific Ocean are about 18 miles from the campground. ADA Access: N
From Santa Barbara, take Highway 154 for approximately 9 miles to Paradise Road. Turn right and continue on Paradise Road to the campground.
All single campsite reservations are good for 6 people and 1 vehicle.
Maximum number of people per single site is 8 ($10.00 additional charge per person per night after 6 people.)
Maximum number of vehicles per single site is 2 ($10.00 additional charge for 2nd vehicle per night.
Double Sites
All Double campsite reservations are good for 12 people and 2 vehicles
Maximum number of people per double site is 16 ($10.00 additional charge person per night after 12 people)
Maximum Number of vehicles per double site is 4 ($10.00 additional charge per vehicle per night after 2 vehicles)
Extra Vehicle and person fees will be charged at the facility
Dusty and so loud. Bathrooms were out of service, which isn't a big issue, but the port-johns were so gross. Didn't have toilet paper and they were completely full. You could smell them from about 30 feet away and could tell they hadn't been serviced appropriately
Clean flushing bathrooms, plenty of shade, spacious sites, and they take reservations. Easy access to River.
Only complaint is the price. $30 seems really high. Small bundles of wood sell for $10...you're better off picking some up on the way.
Nice place to spend a few days. Sort of hidden but well worth the excursion. They have all the same amenities as a normal campground. Showers are coin operated , public bathrooms are clean daily.
Not too far from Santa Barbara and clean sites. They only have porta potties because the bathrooms are under construction. There's a tunnel to the creek which made for a good mini pre bed time hike. We got an unexpected viewing to some drama at the site so we didn't get to buy firewood but felt safe knowing they first responders can come quickly.
Nice campground. Mix of tents and RVs, no hookups. Beautiful huge Oak trees provide great shade. We enjoyed #12. There is a tunnel under the road that leads to some trails that were nice to walk.
