Los Prietos

Los Padres National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundSanta Barbara CoastCalifornia⭐ 4.5 (175)

🟢 17 open windows as of Oct 12 — soonest Thu Oct 15–Sun Oct 18

6 of the last 104 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.

Availability checked 1h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🆕 Just opened — our latest scan caught 1 cancellation here, marked below

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 38 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 16h ago.

📈 CampSage caught 8 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Los Prietos in California has 17 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Thu Oct 15–Sun Oct 18. 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

Thu Oct 15 – Sun Oct 183 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →🆕 just openedopened 1h agosites #003, #007, #036

Fri Oct 16 – Mon Oct 193 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #003, #007, #036

Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nightsbook these dates →👥 9 in a row, AREA LOS PRIETOS #027–AREA LOS PRIETOS #035 next to each othersites #002, #004, #005, #006, #009, #011, #015, #016, #018, #019, #021, #022, #023, #024, #025, #027, #028, #029, #030, #031, #032, #033, #034, #035, #037, #038

Mon Oct 19 – Thu Oct 223 nightsbook these dates →👥 AREA LOS PRIETOS #012 & AREA LOS PRIETOS #013 next to each othersites #012, #013, #017, #026

Tue Oct 20 – Fri Oct 233 nightsbook these dates →sites #014, #020

Fri Oct 23 – Mon Oct 263 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, AREA LOS PRIETOS #028–AREA LOS PRIETOS #032 next to each othersites #012, #014, #018, #024, #028, #029, #030, #031, #032, #038

Sun Oct 25 – Wed Oct 283 nightsbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, AREA LOS PRIETOS #019–AREA LOS PRIETOS #023 next to each othersites #002, #004, #005, #006, #009, #011, #013, #015, #016, #017, #019, #020, #021, #022, #023, #025, #026, #027, #033, #034, #035, #036, #037

Sun Nov 1 – Wed Nov 43 nightsbook these dates →👥 AREA LOS PRIETOS #012 & AREA LOS PRIETOS #013 next to each othersites #012, #013, #016, #019, #030, #037

📷 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 AREA LOS PRIETOS #007 — Los Prietos Site 7 — **Site AREA LOS PRIETOS #007** · Los Prietos Site 7PMC

Campsite AREA LOS PRIETOS #036 — Los Prietos Site 36 — **Site AREA LOS PRIETOS #036** · Los Prietos Site 36PMC

Campsite AREA LOS PRIETOS #002 — Los Prietos Site 2 — **Site AREA LOS PRIETOS #002** · Los Prietos Site 2PMC

Campsite AREA LOS PRIETOS #004 — Los Prietos Site 4 — **Site AREA LOS PRIETOS #004** · Los Prietos Site 4PMC

Campsite AREA LOS PRIETOS #005 — Los Prietos Site 5 — **Site AREA LOS PRIETOS #005** · Los Prietos Site 5PMC

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 7.7 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger7.7 midirections →

⚡ Electrify America7.8 midirections →

⚡ EVgo8.0 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 April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 36 openings at Los Prietos over the last 30 days, on 30 separate days, most of them for stays 3–38 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 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

📍 ~96 mi from LA💵 $40/nightStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming🎥 40K YouTube views · top 12

Ratings

4.5★★★★★175 ratings

5★116

4★41

3★10

2★7

1★1

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

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon3.1/4

AT&T2.9/4

T-Mobile1.7/4

Sprint retired1.6/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Los Prietos FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Los Prietos?

Los Prietos 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 Los Prietos?

Campsite fees at Los Prietos run about $40/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Los Prietos when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Los Prietos 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 Los Prietos?

CampSage's scans caught 36 openings at Los Prietos over the last 30 days, on 30 separate days, most of them for stays 3–38 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 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 Los Prietos a good campground?

Los Prietos holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 175 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Los Prietos?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Los Prietos, Verizon rates highest at 3.1 out of 5 from 54 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Los Prietos located?

Los Prietos 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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