Weekend availability at Fremont Campground
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 10:04 PM PTSold out 1 of the next 6 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.
- Fri, Sep 18Sold out
- Fri, Sep 25Open11/13 sites
- Fri, Oct 2Open11/13 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Open13/13 sites
- Fri, Oct 16Open11/13 sites
- Fri, Oct 23Open13/13 sites
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
How booked is Fremont Campground?
as of September 19Sites are open right now — we found space out to Nov. That changes fast at a campground. We check Fremont Campground around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.
Weekends (Saturday night)
Weekdays (Wednesday night)
Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 15
- Max rig length
- 34 ft
About this campground
Overview Fremont Campground is a family-friendly facility located just off California's western coast. It provides access to a variety of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails, as well as some off-road vehicle trails, in a scenic area. Recreation The Santa Ynez River is popular for a variety of water-related recreation. It can be accessed at nearby White Rock Day Use Area. Cachuma Lake Recreation Area, a no-body-contact reservoir, is also nearby. It offers boating, kayaking and fishing opportunities. Visitors enjoy access to a variety of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails. The Aliso National Recreation Trail is a popular, 2.5-mile loop available close to the campground. Also nearby is the 18-mile Santa Cruz Trail, which provides access to a variety of other trails in the area. The Camuesa OHV Route and its connectors are within 10 miles.Facilities The campground offers more than a dozen sites for tent or RV camping. Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Large accessible sites are also available. Each site is equipped with a table, campfire ring with grill and a pedestal grill. Accessible flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.Natural Features The campground is located in the Lower Santa Ynez Recreation Area of the Santa Barbara Ranger District. It is situated in an forest of mostly oak trees in hilly terrain at an elevation of about 1,000 feet. The campground is full of lush greenery and is shady. Nearby Attractions The large city of Santa Barbara is located about 18 miles from the campground. The coast is not far beyond that.
Getting there
From Santa Barbara, take Highway 154 approximately 9 miles to Paradise Road. Turn right and follow the road to the campground.
Activities
- HORSEBACK RIDING
- FISHING
- CAMPING
- BOATING
- BIKING
- SWIMMING SITE
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Paradise CampgroundLos Padres National Forest0 mi
- Los PrietosLos Padres National Forest1 mi
- First Crossing Day Use Picnic AreaLos Padres National Forest2 mi
- Sage HillLos Padres National Forest2 mi
- Lower Oso Day Use Picnic AreaLos Padres National Forest3 mi
- Upper OsoTrailheadLos Padres National Forest3 mi
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