Los Prietos
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At a Glance
About Los Prietos
Los Prietos is a national park campground at Los Padres National Forest in Santa Barbara County, California. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Los Padres National Forest around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Los Prietos is moderately busy, with sites that can fill up on peak weekends. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 35 ft. Campers rate it 4.4/5 across 93 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Los Padres National Forest include Paradise Campground, Fremont Campground, Sage Hill and Upper Oso Campground.
Total reservations in January — 2023: 6 · 2024: 9 · 2025: 3
Location
Address
Santa Barbara, California
Coordinates
34.5417, -119.8092
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •August sees 235 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Paradise Campground
Los Padres National Forest
Fremont Campground
Los Padres National Forest
Sage Hill
Los Padres National Forest
Upper Oso Campground
Los Padres National Forest
Cachuma Lake
Santa Barbara County
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Lower Section (sites 1-28)
El Capitan SB
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Los Prietos FAQ
How far in advance should I book Los Prietos?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Los Prietos?
August typically sees the highest reservation activity at Los Prietos. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Los Prietos right now?
Yes! There are currently 330 site-nights available over the next 14 days at Los Prietos, with availability on 13 different dates. Availability changes frequently due to cancellations - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when new sites open up.
How often is availability checked at Los Prietos?
Campsite Tonight monitors Los Prietos for cancellations and new availability as fast as every 26 sec. When a site opens up, users with alerts enabled receive instant notifications so they can book before others.
Can I get a reservation at Los Prietos?
Yes! Campers have recently secured reservations at Los Prietos using Campsite Tonight's availability alerts. Even when fully booked, cancellations happen regularly. Set up an alert to get notified instantly when a site opens up.
Where is Los Prietos located?
Los Prietos is located in Los Padres National Forest, near Santa Barbara, California.
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