Clean, quiet campground with a truly lovely campground host. A little close to the road for my…read moretaste and the flush toilets don't look like they've worked in a good long while. Campfire wood for sale and a small bbq grill in the site. Despite some photos, it is not near the water, but a short drive to the Santa Ynez River. It's not one of the top places I've stayed, but perfect for a last minute weekend away. We hiked along the river, visited the Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park and enjoyed danishes in Solvang.

Ports- a- potties baking in the sun, dusty, full of gnats BUT the camp host? So amazing and cool…read more Stayed here as a last resort. If you are no frills and don't mind some noise it's for you.

We recently wrapped up another amazing camping stay with Sun Outdoors Santa Barbara and the amount…read moreof stuff we were able to do in a few days while still enjoying the laid back, coastal experience was beyond our expectations. From this location you're minutes away from the beach (across the highway with foot or car access), a short drive in to Solvang or DT Santa Barbara! And less than an hour to Ventura if you want to do a Channel Island day trip. The property offers convenient amenities like: Heated pool and hot tub, Nearby hiking trails, Views of Channel Islands and the Ynez Mountains, Concrete RV pads and grassy tent sites and a Market. Misc: The property was super clean and tidy. Two for two we arrived at our campsite and it looked like we were the 1st ones to have ever set foot in it. Immaculate! And of course the staff members are super friendly and helpful. Overall: If you're part of the RV bunch that enjoys a perfectly maintained property for your outing this is your spot. If you're a camper that enjoys setting up a tent and unwind...but also enjoys a hot shower and clean restrooms then by all means do consider Sun Outdoors your next get away spot.

My favorite campground, hands down…read more It honestly bugs me that Yelp only has a one-to-five rating system, because sometimes five stars just isn't enough. This place deserves a 9.9 out of 10. Let me tell you about this hidden gem. First off, the name is almost misleading. Sun Outdoors Santa Barbara makes it sound like it's right in Santa Barbara, but it's actually about 15 minutes north of Goleta, in the El Capitan area -- and that name fits it much better. This place feels like a hidden piece of heaven. This is my third time being here. The first time was when I was in boarding school in eighth grade and we came here on a school trip. The second time was when I was married and stayed at the connected glamping resort. My ex-wife loved to travel, and we stayed at some very elegant places, but this was glamping at its finest. What I didn't realize back then is that the hotel and RV campground are connected by a little trail. You can walk from the RV side to the hotel area, visit their little convenience store, and continue down toward the beach. I'm currently in spot 818, all the way near the top, and it feels like I'm in the mountains. It's private, peaceful, and surrounded by nature. But just a short walk away, you have access to one of the most beautiful beaches around. It feels almost private. Absolutely stunning. For me, this RV campground is perfect. They have everything: a dog park where your dog can run off-leash, a kids' playground, hiking trails, a pool, a jacuzzi, clean and beautiful bathrooms, and well-kept grounds. Everything is maintained extremely well. The staff is also outstanding. Kathy runs the place, and she clearly runs a tight ship. Every staff member I've dealt with has been wonderful. They're never in your way, but they're always there when you need them. That's rare. Before coming here, I stayed at a very nice RV park in Malibu. Was it nice? Sure. You could see the ocean. But it felt more like being in a parking lot. Here, I feel like I'm actually camping in the woods. Then you walk a little ways and suddenly you're at this incredible beach. I started RV life in February, and this is my fourth place so far. To me, this is heaven on earth. I've been here for a month, and I have to leave on the 8th because a school rented out the whole property and everyone has to clear out. Honestly, I'm sad to leave. But it's probably for the best, because I'm supposed to be exploring the coast -- and if I didn't have to leave, I might never go. As Arnold Schwarzenegger would say: I'll be back. Thank you to Kathy and everyone at Sun Outdoors/El Capitan for making my stay so comfortable and wonderful. I rarely write reviews unless a place is either the absolute best or disturbingly bad. This place is something very special. If you ever get the chance to stay here, take it.

If you can get some friends together to chip in for a group camping area, this is the way to do it…read more No partying going on until all hours, no screaming kids running through your site, no drunks to deal with. Unless the parties, kids, and drunks are members of your group, anyway. This was the first time I've had a quiet night camping on Paradise Road unless it was during the winter with nobody else around. Wonderful! Our camp host was awesome, the restrooms were kept clean and fully stocked, and it was a great experience all the way around. Normally you have to cross over a stream to get to the campground, but at the moment it is bone dry. When there's enough water the stream is a great place for your kids to play.

looks like sage hill has reopened, giving it the stars the camp ground deserves. just make sure…read moreyou have good ground clearance; the is a stream to ford. https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/lospadres/recreation/sage-hill-group-campground

Great area and even better hosts. Only complaint is the inability to contact the campground…read moredirectly.

If you are even near the bathrooms it smells like a sewage plant, entire place is overwhelmed with…read moreflies to the point you have to go in your car to eat. The river is a joke as well, unless you want your kids to come out with some swollen eyes or damaged ear drums go right ahead. Host was not very hospitable either, overall would not recommend this place at all find somewhere else worth your time.

Beautiful campground with amazing views. Nice camp host, clean campground snd nor a lot of noise…read more They have nice fire pits and charcoal grills. Most spots are huge and have large shade trees. Warning: it gets super hot here in June through summer. Like 104 degrees, but it's very cool at night and it cools off fast once the sun goes down behind the mountain. Not a bad campground at all but it does need some updating. The bathrooms aren't bad but the toilets leak some and need maintenance. I realize it's federal property and parks always get their funding cut but the toilets need to be fixed given how many people are in the campground. Otherwise the restrooms are clean and nice. There is potable water and it's easy to wash dishes and other things. Also the camp host leaves Large jugs of water out so you can put out your fires when done. They need more signage to keep the motorcycle riders from driving across the campsites. And park service should give tickets or warnings. Also, starting up motorcycles at 7am is just wrong! Luckily there wants very many but they are loud. Camp host or park service should establish rules on this that are clearer and get repeated by campsite staff. We had a great time! And the stars are amazing at night from up here.

Very nice place with plenty of space to set up camp. Stayed for 3 nights mid July. Weather was hot…read morebut not unbearable, red rock is a great place to visit if you want go cool off with a swim. Keep in mind that you will need to pay $10 for parking at fee areas around the national forest. Keep cash on you to avoid a citation. (They do check to see if cars have paid). Road leading to upper oso is not the best and there is a flash flood crossing that has loose rocks, low cars or thin tires can be easily damaged. Bring plenty of water and have a place to store food away from wildlife.

This was our first time coming here and it was a great experience. There were some drawbacks, but…read moreI'll get to those in a bit. We booked our trip in July, the weather was pretty good. We experienced a high of 84 and one of the nights it was down at 52! We did read that it gets cold at night so luckily we brought warm clothes to sleep in. Having a beanie and warm blankets helped get through the cold nights. Second night was a low of 64, so that wasn't too bad. I like to book my campsite as close as possible to the restrooms to make the trips short, but just an FYI, these restrooms have a really bad smell. The restrooms are kept very clean, but the smell comes from the vent. We could smell that stuff from our campsite, so I would recommend choosing a spot not too close to these restrooms. The campsites looked very nice in size, there was some distance between sites. I like my privacy and I like that there were many small trees providing tons of shade and separation from neighbors. The sites have a BBQ pit and a fire pit. Unfortunately a fire restriction was placed the day before we arrived so we couldn't use either or. They allowed us to use a gas stove. There is no running water as mentioned so we brought extra to drink, wash dishes, and shower. They do sell water at the site, but it is very expensive so be sure to bring a lot of water.

The location is really nice, but not for camping with tents, unfortunately. For the whole night…read morethere was a strong wind that almost had blown out tent away But landscape is so picturesque

I'm definitely not an expert camper, I usually go to…read more family camping sites that are easy to access, and are generally near essential needs in case of an emergency. Davy Brown is not a bad campsite, but I do recommend this for well-versed campers . The road to this campsite is 1-1.5 hours from the main road, and is fairly windy and full of potholes. My Hyundai Accent proved to be hard to use. In terms of the campsite, it is nice and peaceful. It is next to the creek and you can hear the peaceful water stream as you doze off. The campsite is fairly clean and spacious. Plus, there are fire pits and barbecues available. I would recommend this place if you want to go deep into the forest. However, the bumpy and narrow road here makes it a tough recommendation for amateur campers like myself.

Good standard campground. This is not a "destination" campground, so you can avoid the crowds…read more Overall we enjoyed it, keeping in mind you are camping after all. - The creek runs through camp and is running next to most camp spots - Spots are well spaced out. Lots of privacy. - Vault toilets in good condition. - Fire rings and grills. - A lot of hiking trails nearby connected to camp. - Fair amount of firewood on ground to be collected if you don't want to overpay for your bundle from town. - Dumpster at entrance to dispose of trash - Pets are allowed in camp and surrounding trails. - No cell service. - No potable water. Bring your water. - Fair amount of bugs (the annoying swarm of flies around your head when near water during the heat of the day) - Lots of poison oak in camp and on trails. It can be avoided, but watch the exploring and curious kids. - Lots of ticks. Get flea/tick treatment from your vet before bringing the dog. - The road to the site is a bit rough. 4WD not required but high clearance recommended in some spots

Omg, it was like sleeping next to a racetrack, but the noise never ended!! I was sandwiched…read morebetween the bathrooms on one side and 101 about 20 feet away on the other side. Do not stay in #8!!! I didn't see what the rest of the park was like or how far the other sites are from the freeway, but site 8 was so loud I couldn't hear myself think, and I have hearing loss!! I pulled my pop top down to help drown out the noise and wore earplugs, but man oh man!!!!

Always my favorite place to stay in Santa Barbara!…read more We come up here once a year for our anniversary and we drive a converted Van. What I love: Safe, Quiet and peaceful little RV park! Bathrooms are simple clean and stocked with lots of T.P.! The area feels tucked in a secure but close to everything we need and close to downtown! Great communication from the business in case there are any changes No problems when we do late check ins !