Paradise Campground
Open — Open year-round with reservations available on a 6-month rolling basis through Recreation.gov. High clearance vehicles recommended for access. 14-day stay limit applies.
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
Paradise Campground provides a peaceful retreat in California's westernmost national forest, located in the Santa Ynez Mountains at approximately 1,000 feet elevation. The campground features 15 sites nestled beneath a canopy of mature oak trees that provide ample shade and create a serene camping environment. Paved parking spurs accommodate most RVs, though high clearance vehicles are recommended for the access road. The Santa Ynez River runs adjacent to the campground and can be accessed through a tunnel beneath Paradise Road, offering opportunities for water-based recreation at the nearby White Rock Day-Use Area. Hikers can explore the 2.5-mile Aliso National Recreation Trail loop that begins near the campground, or tackle the more challenging 18-mile Santa Cruz Trail. The McPherson Peak Trail also originates from the campground. The area is popular with hunters in the fall season. Cachuma Lake Recreation Area, a no-body-contact reservoir located about 10 miles northwest, provides additional opportunities for boating, fishing, and kayaking. The lake is annually stocked with trout, and bass and carp are also common catches. The Camuesa OHV Route and connecting trails are available within 10 miles. Santa Barbara and the Pacific Ocean are approximately 18 miles away.
Directions
From Santa Barbara, take Highway 154 north for approximately 9 miles to Paradise Road. Turn right onto Paradise Road and continue to the campground entrance.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 48ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 48ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (805) 434-1996 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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