Upper Oso Campground
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At a Glance
About Upper Oso Campground
Upper Oso Campground is a national park campground at Los Padres National Forest in Santa Barbara County, California. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Upper Oso Campground is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 32 ft. Campers rate it 3.9/5 across 27 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Los Padres National Forest include Sage Hill, Los Prietos, Paradise Campground and Fremont Campground.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 6 · 2024: 2 · 2025: 18
Location
Address
Santa Barbara, California
Coordinates
34.5558, -119.7539
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •October sees 45 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Sage Hill
Los Padres National Forest
Los Prietos
Los Padres National Forest
Paradise Campground
Los Padres National Forest
Fremont 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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Upper Oso Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book Upper Oso Campground?
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 Upper Oso Campground?
October typically sees the highest reservation activity at Upper Oso Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Upper Oso Campground right now?
Upper Oso Campground is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
How often is availability checked at Upper Oso Campground?
Campsite Tonight monitors Upper Oso Campground for cancellations and new availability as fast as every 24 sec. When a site opens up, users with alerts enabled receive instant notifications so they can book before others.
Where is Upper Oso Campground located?
Upper Oso Campground is located in Los Padres National Forest, near Santa Barbara, California.
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