Camping Near Santa Barbara, CA
There are 272 campgrounds within driving distance of Santa Barbara, CA in the Camphive database, listed below closest-first. The nearest is Forbush Flat Camp, about 6 miles away. 26 of the closest are free. 9 score 8 or higher on the Vistas scenic scale. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Looking for no-fee sites? See free camping near Santa Barbara (244). Prefer primitive, off-grid spots? Browse dispersed camping near Santa Barbara (208).
Closest campgrounds to Santa Barbara
- Forbush Flat Camp — 6 mi from Santa Barbara · CA · Free · Vistas 6.9
- Cottam Camp — 7 mi from Santa Barbara · CA · Free · Vistas 7.5
- Lower Camuesa Camp — 9 mi from Santa Barbara · CA · Free · Vistas 6.8
- P-Bar Flat Campground — 9 mi from Santa Barbara · CA · Free
- Middle Santa Ynez Campground — 9 mi from Santa Barbara · CA · Free
- Middle Camuesa Camp — 10 mi from Santa Barbara · CA · Free · Vistas 7
- Fremont Camp - Paradise Rd — 10 mi from Santa Barbara · SB - Los Padres NF · ~$22/night · Vistas 6.5
- Los Prietos Boys Camp — 10 mi from Santa Barbara · CA · Free · Vistas 6.5
- SAGE HILL — 10 mi from Santa Barbara · SAGE HILL · Vistas 7.3
- UPPER OSO CAMPGROUND — 10 mi from Santa Barbara · UPPER OSO CAMPGROUND · Vistas 8
- Sage Hill Campground — 10 mi from Santa Barbara · CA · Free · Vistas 6.5
- Los Prietos Campground — 10 mi from Santa Barbara · CA · Free
- Carpinteria State Beach: Anacapa — 10 mi from Santa Barbara · CA · Vistas 8.2
- Hike Bike Campsite — 10 mi from Santa Barbara · CA · $10 USD · Vistas 8
- Carpinteria State Beach — 10 mi from Santa Barbara · SB - Carpinteria · ~$50/night · Vistas 8
- Carpinteria State Beach: Santa Cruz — 10 mi from Santa Barbara · CA · Vistas 8.2
- LOS PRIETOS — 10 mi from Santa Barbara · LOS PRIETOS · Vistas 6.8
- Hidden Potrero Camp — 10 mi from Santa Barbara · CA · Free · Vistas 7
- Paradise Campground (Fed) — 11 mi from Santa Barbara · CA · Free
- PARADISE CAMPGROUND — 11 mi from Santa Barbara · PARADISE CAMPGROUND · Vistas 8.7
- FREMONT CAMPGROUND — 11 mi from Santa Barbara · FREMONT CAMPGROUND · Vistas 8
- 19 Oaks Camp — 11 mi from Santa Barbara · CA · Free · Vistas 6.8
- Rock Camp Campground — 11 mi from Santa Barbara · CA · Vistas 7.2
- Meadow — 11 mi from Santa Barbara · CA · Free · Vistas 7.5
- Alder Creek Camp — 12 mi from Santa Barbara · CA · Free · Vistas 6.6
- Upper Caliente Camp — 12 mi from Santa Barbara · CA · Free
- Santa Barbara Ranger District — 13 mi from Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara Ranger District · Vistas 8.3
- Happy Hollow Camp — 13 mi from Santa Barbara · CA · Free · Vistas 6.2
- Rincon Parkway Campground — 13 mi from Santa Barbara · Ventura - Rincon Beach · ~$35/night · Vistas 8.5
- Little Pine Spring Camp — 13 mi from Santa Barbara · CA · Free · Vistas 6.7
Open the interactive map near Santa Barbara to filter by free camping, RV access, and scenic rating, or to draw a drive-time radius from your own location.
Camping near Santa Barbara FAQ
How far are the nearest campgrounds to Santa Barbara?
The closest campground in the Camphive database is Forbush Flat Camp, roughly 6 miles from Santa Barbara, CA. The full list on this page is sorted by distance so you can pick by how far you want to drive.
Is there free camping near Santa Barbara?
Yes. 244 campgrounds near Santa Barbara, CA are free, mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests. See the free camping near Santa Barbara page for the full list.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1-10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. 9 of the spots near Santa Barbara listed here score 8 or higher. This page lists the closest campgrounds first; sort by Vistas on the interactive map to rank by scenery instead.