Fremont Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Reservations are available on a 6-month rolling basis through Recreation.gov. Portable toilets are temporarily in use while flushing toilets are under construction.
From Recreation.gov
FLUSHING TOILETS ARE UNDER CONSTRUCTION. ONLY PORTABLE TOILETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE
Gifford Fire Closure Order
Gifford Fire Closure Order 05-07-53-25-21 supersedes Order 05-07-53-25-20 executed on August 24, 2025.
Sespe Condor Sanctuary Closure
The Los Padres National Forest will prohibit entry by the public to the Sespe Condor Sanctuary to support ongoing Condor recovery efforts. This special closure order supports the overall survivorship and sustained population increase of the California Condor species.
Special Closure - SBRD Storm Damage Recovery
Closure of developed recreation sites, roads, and trails in the Santa Barbara Ranger District impacted by storm damage and some roads restricted to non-motorized use.
Special Closure - SLRD Lake Fire Post-Burn Public Safety
Closure of developed recreation sites and roads on the Santa Lucia Ranger District impacted by the Lake fire.
Dry Canyon Area, Roads and Trails, and Wilderness Closure
Mt. Pinos Ranger District, Dry Canyon Area, Roads, Trails and Wilderness Closure
Road Use Restriction - Sycamore Cyn Rd to Pfeiffer Beach
Prohibits being on Sycamore Canyon Road (Forest Road No.
West Cuesta Fire Use Restrictions
Prohibits building, maintaining, attending, or using a wood or charcoal campfire, or cooking fire, on National Forest System lands within the West Cuesta Fire Use Restriction Area. Reference the description of the area and attached map for details.
San Carpoforo Beach Prohibition of Overnight Camping and Campfires
Prohibits overnight camping and building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire on San Carpoforo Beach, which includes all National Forest lands west of Highway 1 to the mean high tide line of the 
Santa Barbara Front Country Fire Use Restrictions
Prohibits building, maintaining, attending, or using a wood or charcoal campfire, or cooking fire, on National Forest System lands within the Fire Use Restriction Area which is the front country of Santa Barbara. Reference the description of the area and the attached map for details.
About
Fremont Campground is a family-friendly facility located in the Santa Barbara Ranger District of Los Padres National Forest, about 18 miles from Santa Barbara. The campground features 14 sites nestled in a shady oak forest at approximately 1,000 feet elevation. Sites are equipped with picnic tables, fire rings with grills, and pedestal grills. The campground has paved roads throughout the hilly terrain, though some sites require a short walk from parking spurs. The location provides excellent access to outdoor recreation. The Santa Ynez River runs along the last 6 miles of Paradise Road, offering water recreation opportunities. Nearby Cachuma Lake Recreation Area provides boating, kayaking, and fishing on a no-body-contact reservoir. Hikers can explore the Aliso National Recreation Trail, a popular 2.5-mile loop near the campground, or the more challenging 18-mile Santa Cruz Trail that connects to numerous other routes. Mountain biking and horseback riding trails are plentiful, and the Camuesa OHV Route is within 10 miles. The campground operates with 13 reservable sites and 1 first-come-first-served site on a 6-month rolling reservation window through Recreation.gov. Large accessible sites are available. Firewood can be purchased from the campground host for $6. The closest dump station is at Cachuma Lake. Campers should watch for abundant poison oak throughout the area.
Directions
From Santa Barbara, take Highway 101 northwest about 10 miles to Highway 154. Turn right on Highway 154 and continue about 9 miles. Turn right on Paradise Road and follow for 2.5 miles to the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 34ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 34ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| parksman@fix.net | |
| Phone | +1 (805) 434-1996 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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