Davy Brown Campground

Los Padres National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundSanta Barbara CoastCalifornia⭐ 4.2 (43)

🟢 3 open windows right now — soonest Mon Sep 7–Thu Sep 10

Availability checked 3h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

💡 In short

Davy Brown Campground in California has 3 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Sep 7–Thu Sep 10. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nightsbook these dates →👥 Loop 1 #004 & Loop 2 #005 next to each othersites Loop 1 #004, Loop 2 #005, #006, #007, #008, #009, #010, #011, #012, #013

Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 Loop 1 #004 & Loop 2 #005 next to each othersites Loop 1 #004, Loop 2 #005, #006, #007, #009, #010, #011, #013

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Loop 2 #008, #012

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Loop 1 #004 — Davy Brown Campground — **Site Loop 1 #004** · Davy Brown CampgroundUS Forest Service

Campsite Loop 2 #005 — Davy Brown Campground — **Site Loop 2 #005** · Davy Brown CampgroundUS Forest Service

Campsite Loop 2 #006 — Davy Brown Campground — **Site Loop 2 #006** · Davy Brown CampgroundUS Forest Service

Campsite Loop 2 #007 — Davy Brown Campground — **Site Loop 2 #007** · Davy Brown CampgroundUS Forest Service

Campsite Loop 2 #008 — Davy Brown Campground — **Site Loop 2 #008** · Davy Brown CampgroundUS Forest Service

Campsite Loop 2 #009 — Davy Brown Campground — **Site Loop 2 #009** · Davy Brown CampgroundUS Forest Service

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 11.0 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger11.0 midirections →

⚡ eVgo13.5 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger16.7 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 25 openings at Davy Brown Campground over the last 30 days, on 21 separate days, most of them for stays 8–12 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~109 mi from LA💵 $30/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 hiking🎒 swimming🎥 11K YouTube views · top 12

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆42 ratings

5★27

4★6

3★3

2★1

1★5

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile0.5/4

AT&T0.2/4

Verizon0.0/4

Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Davy Brown Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Davy Brown Campground?

Davy Brown Campground in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Davy Brown Campground?

Campsite fees at Davy Brown Campground run about $30/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Davy Brown Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Davy Brown Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Davy Brown Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 25 openings at Davy Brown Campground over the last 30 days, on 21 separate days, most of them for stays 8–12 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Davy Brown Campground a good campground?

Davy Brown Campground holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 43 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Davy Brown Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Davy Brown Campground, T-Mobile rates highest at 0.5 out of 5 from 8 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Davy Brown Campground located?

Davy Brown Campground is located in Santa Barbara Coast, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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