Recreation area

West Camino Cielo Rd - Santa Barbara RD

Los Padres National Forest · California — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

West Camino Cielo Rd is open from Hwy 154 to Refugio Rd. Views of Channel Islands and inland areas from a ridge that rises to 4,298 feet at Santa Ynez Peak. Drive time from Hwy 154 to Refugio Rd is about 1.5 - 2 hours.

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West Camino Cielo Rd - Santa Barbara RD doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby California campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.