Campground Santa Barbara – Lake Cachuma
Los Padres / Santa Barbara District:
| campground | elev | spots | veg | toilet | water | notes |
| Cachuma Campground | 2100′ | 8 | mixed | vault | creek | year round creek |
| Fremont Campground | 1000′ | 14 | oaks | flush | piped | March-Sept |
| Lower Caliente Camp | 1800′ | 2 | oaks | vault | no | hot springs |
| Middle Santa Ynez | 1500′ | 9 | trees | vault | creek | shady |
| Mono Campground | 1400′ | 4 | trees | vault | creek | shady, 3 walk-in |
| Paradise Campground | 1000′ | 13 | oaks | flush | piped | reservations |
| P-Bar Campground | 1500′ | 4 | – | vault | creek | water can close |
| Upper Oso Campground | 1200′ | 23 | oaks | flush | piped | corrals, OHV traffic |
Some of these camps above may have been damaged in recent wildfires, so it’s best to inquire before you make the drive. Call rangers to verify or have a backup alternative (plan B). See more campsites @ Santa Barbara Beach Camping
Los Padres Forest Headquarters
Goleta CA
805/968-6640
Santa Barbara District
Santa Barbara CA
805/967-3481
San Lucia District
Santa Maria CA
805/925-9538
Los Padres National Forest
maps of the Los Padres region –
