Los Prietos Campground

Los Padres National Forest | Santa Barbara, CA

Dreaming of lazing by a river and watching the clouds drift by? Los Prietos Campground, near Santa Barbara, is just minutes from the Santa Ynez River, one of the largest rivers on California’s Central Coast. When you’re ready for action, White Rock Day Use Area offers swimming, fishing, and hiking trails. Up for a major hike? Check out the 18-mile Santa Cruz Trail nearby, which accesses lots of other area trails. Back in your family-friendly campground, on the side of the Santa Ynez Mountains, enjoy the green, lush scenery that surrounds you.

Highlights

• 37 sites for tent and RV camping (no hookups)
• Picnic tables, campfire rings with grills, pedestal grills, restrooms, trash collection, and drinking water
• Swimming, fishing, and hiking in the Santa Ynez River