Paved parking, next to river, shady, oak trees, sandstone cliffs, sandy beaches. Swimming holes in nearby river
The Basics
Location:
Lower Santa Ynez Recreation Area (Paradise Road)
Operator:
National Forest Service
Total Sites:
4 sites
Reservation Info:
First come, first served.
Season:
Open year round
Price:
$5
Address:
Los Padres National Forest
3505 Paradise Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA
Phone:
805-967-3481
:
805-967-7337
Fax:
805-967-7312
Pricing Details
Adventure Pass ($5 / day or $30 / year), or Golden Age, Access or Eagle Passport. A free permit for Day Use will be issued by the Concessionaire when camping in a Concession managed campground.
Some More Things to Know
Special Rules: Barbecues or fires only permitted in the Day Use Area; not permitted along the river. Helpful Hints: Bring drinking water. Trout planted in the springtime. Watch out for poison oak
Directions
(From Santa Barbara) Off Hwy 101, 10 miles N.W. on Hwy 154, 7.3 miles E. on Paradise Road.