Camping Near Goleta Beach

Santa Barbara County

Goleta Beach, Santa Barbara County, California
Goleta Beach, Santa Barbara County, California

Camping Near Goleta Beach

Santa Barbara County


Beach Camping near Goleta Beach

El Capitan State Beach

Located off US Highway 101, 15 miles northwest of Goleta
(805) 968-1033

  • 119 standard campsites, most for tents or RVs up to 35'
  • 9 RV/trailer only sites (sites #124-132)
  • 3 Group Tent Sites (Cabrillo (up to 60 people), Drake (60), and Ortega (50)
  • 2 Group Standard Sites (de Anza (32) and Portola (40)

Campground Facilities: Restrooms with flush toilets, showers, fire rings, picnic tables, store, laundry

Campground Fees and Reservations

Standard Campsite: $45 per night
Primitive Site: $35
Hike & Bike: $10
Group Campsites
de Anza Group Site: $235
Portola Group Site: $285
Drake Group Site: $320
Cabrillo Group Site: $320
Ortega Group Site: $225
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
El Capitan State Beach Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM


Refugio State Beach

Located Off US Highway 101, 18 miles northwest of Goleta
(805) 968-1033

  • 63 Standard Campsites for tents or RVs up to 35'
  • 3 Group Standard Sites: Yanonali (holds up to 32 people), Anapamu (32 people maximum), and Bouchard (80 people maximum)

Campground Facilities: Restrooms with flush toilets, showers. fire rings, picnic tables, store, laundry, campfire center

Campground Fees and Reservations

Standard Campsite: $45 per night
Hike & Bike: $10
Group Campsites
Anapamu Site: $235
Bouchard Group Site: $350
Yanonali Group Site: $235
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
Refugio State Beach Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM

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Gaviota State Park

Off US Highway 101, 33 miles north of Santa Barbara
  (805) 968-1033

38 campsites, most for tents or RVs up to 28', several 30-38', restrooms with flush toilets, showers, fire rings, picnic tables, store

Camping Fees and Reservations



National Forest Campgrounds

Paradise Campground

18 miles from Goleta via Highway 154 and Paradise Rd.
Facilities: 15 campsites, flush toilets, drinking water, oak trees. Nearby White Rock Day Use area has river access.
Fees: $30 per single site or $60 for double site
Reservations: Recreation.gov - Paradise Campground

Fremont Campground

18 miles from Goleta via Highway 154 and Paradise Rd.
Facilities: 15 campsites (8 standard, 7 walk-in sites), flush toilets, drinking water, oak trees. One mile from White Rock Day Use area has river access.
Fees: $30 per single site
Reservations: Recreation.gov - Fremont Campground

Los Prietos Campground

19 miles from Goleta via Highway 154 and Paradise Rd.
Facilities: 38 campsites (with electric hookup, 29 standard sites, 8 tents only), flush toilets, drinking water, oak trees. One mile from White Rock Day Use area has river access.
Fees: $30 per single site
Reservations: Recreation.gov - Los Prietos Campground


Goleta Beach, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California

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RV Parks

Ocean Mesa at el Capitan

100 El Capitan Terrace Lane, Santa Barbara, CA
Located across Highway 101 from El Capitan State Beach
(805) 879-5751 or (866) 410-5783
Ocean Mesa at el Capitan
Accommodations:
20 tent camping sites
80 RV sites with full hook-ups, 50 amp
All campsites have fire rings with grills and a picnic table. WiFi, cable TV
Amenities: heated pool and spa, laundry, store, horseback riding facilities
Rates: $$ - $$$

Santa Barbara Sunrise RV Park

516 South Salinas Street, Santa Barbara, CA
(805) 966-9954 or (800) 345-5018
Sunrise RV Park
Accommodations: RV sites with full hook-ups, 50 amp, cable TV available, WiFi
Amenities: Restrooms, showers, laundry, picnic tables



Camping at the Lake

Cachuma Lake Recreation Area Campgrounds

Off San Marcos Road, at Tequepis Point on the southwestern side of the lake.
Phone: (805) 568-2460
Lake Cachuma County Park
Campground Facilities: Showers, Restrooms, Piped Water, RV Dump Station
Campsites: All campsites come with Picnic Tables and Fire Rings
Campsite Fees:

  • Basic Campsite (no hook-ups):   $25 - $30 per night
  • Premium Sites (Lake View):   $40
  • Water and Electric Hook-ups:   $40 - $45
  • Water, Electric, and Sewer Hook-ups:   $45 - $50

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Ocean Safety

California State Parks and Recreation cautions that "large surf, cold water temperatures, backwash, sudden drop-offs, pounding shorebreak, and dangerous rip currents can turn what seem like safe activities such as playing near the surf line, wading, or climbing on rock outcroppings, deadly." Learn more about ocean safety at CA State Parks: Ocean Safety