Carpinteria State Beach, south of Santa Barbara, features four adjacent campgrounds - Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, and San Miguel. Visitors to the Carpinteria State Beach Campgrounds enjoy wonderful, sandy beaches along with attractions such as Jellybowl Vista Point, the Harbor Seal Preserve, Tomol Interpretive Play Area, and Tar Pit Park. Some campsites are spread out a little more than others, some are designated for RVs or trailers only. All are within easy walking distance of the beach and other facilities.
Altogether the Carpinteria State Beach Campgrounds offer 191 family sites. Some campsites have hook-ups, and some beach-front sites are designated as premium. Amenities such as hot showers, full hook-ups, an on-site store, a visitor center and summer interpretive programs make Carpinteria's campsites among the most sought-after on the Santa Barbara coast. Carpinteria State Beach also has a Hike & Bike Site, Enroute camping, and several Group Camps.
| Carpinteria State Beach Campgrounds Basics | |
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| Carpinteria State Beach Campgrounds Location: | Palm Ave. in Carpinteria, 12 miles south of Santa Barbara |
| Camping Season: | Open year-round, weather permitting |
| Number of Sites: | 191 |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 3 |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | California State Parks |
| Carpinteria State Beach Information: | (805) 684-2811 |
| Reservations at Carpinteria State Beach Campgrounds | |
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| Reservations available | Reservations are available year-round up to 6 months in advance of arrival date. Some sites may be available first-some, first-served. |
| Maximum Vehicle Length: | 35 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | #5, 15, 38, 52, 64 |
| Fees: | Developed campsites $45 - $80
Hike & Bike site $10 Enroute sites - $35 |
| Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: | Carpinteria State Beach Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM |
| Check-in, Check-out: | 2:00 PM, Noon |
| Carpinteria State Beach Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill (except San Miguel), some sites with hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, amphitheater, store |
| Showers: | Yes |
| Dump Station: | Yes |
| Campground Map: | Carpinteria State Beach Campgrounds Map |
| Attractions near Carpinteria State Beach Campgrounds: | Enjoy the ocean when lifeguards are on duty. Visit Jellybowl Vista Point. Children like to play at the Tomol Interpretive Play Area. Walk down for a view of the Harbor Seal Preserve. Hike the Coastal Vista Trail. Join park Nature Walks. Tour the Visitor Center. Head out to the Carpinteria Bluffs Natural Preserve and the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History. |
Enroute camping is available for self-contained vehicles when the campgrounds are full. Check-in is 6 PM, check-out is 9 AM. Awnings, slide-outs, tents, and fires are not permitted. Vehicles may not move to day use after checking out. A 48-hour absence is required before returning to enroute camping.
Carpinteria State Beach
Carpinteria State Beach has 7 group campsites. Five of the sites (Bobcat, Fox, Egret, Gull, and Plover) can accommodate up to 25 people. Raccoon holds 40 people, and Heron provides camping for up to 65 people. Bobcat and Fox have accessible facilities. The group sites are included as parts of the standard family campgrounds. None of group sites has hook-ups.
Reservations from ReserveCalifornia:
Carpinteria State Beach Group Campsite Reservations
| 1No tents allowed at Bobcat Group Campsite
Always confirm campsite configuration and fees with the reservation website since campgrounds are sometimes reconfigured or specifications changed. |
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| Campground Area | Max. # of People | Max. # of Vehicles | Fee per Night |
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| Bobcat1, Fox, Egret, Gull and Plover | 25 people | 3 Vehicles | $180 |
| Raccoon | 40 people | 5 Vehicles | $290 |
| Heron | 65 people | 8 Vehicles | $430 |
Carpinteria State Beach Campground
Visitors to Southern California beaches have so many places to explore and enjoy. Campers at One of the Carpinteria State Beach Campgrounds can enjoy many nearby attractions as well as exploring up and down the coast.
Check Carpinteria State Beach for any campground updates.
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on snow conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
