Los Prietos

Los Padres National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundSanta Barbara CoastCalifornia⭐ 4.5 (166)

🟢 10 open windows right now — soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2

2 of the last 42 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.

Availability checked 47m ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

📈 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 10 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2. 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

Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →👥 10 in a row, AREA LOS PRIETOS #011–AREA LOS PRIETOS #020 next to each othersites #003, #004, #005, #006, #007, #009, #011, #012, #013, #014, #015, #016, #017, #018, #019, #020, #025, #026, #027, #028, #029, #030, #032, #033, #034, #035, #036, #037

Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →👥 AREA LOS PRIETOS #022 & AREA LOS PRIETOS #023 next to each othersites #022, #023, #031, #038

Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →sites #021

Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, AREA LOS PRIETOS #002–AREA LOS PRIETOS #007 next to each othersites #002, #003, #004, #005, #006, #007, #009, #013, #018, #021, #023, #029, #031, #036, #037, #038

Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nightsbook these dates →sites #002, #024

Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 AREA LOS PRIETOS #027 & AREA LOS PRIETOS #028 next to each othersites #027, #028, #030, #032, #034, #035

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 AREA LOS PRIETOS #024 & AREA LOS PRIETOS #025 next to each othersites #017, #019, #024, #025, #033

Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 AREA LOS PRIETOS #011 & AREA LOS PRIETOS #012 next to each othersites #011, #012, #014, #020, #026

📷 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 #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

Campsite AREA LOS PRIETOS #006 — Los Prietos Site 6 — **Site AREA LOS PRIETOS #006** · Los Prietos Site 6PMC

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

Campsite AREA LOS PRIETOS #009 — Los Prietos Site 9 — **Site AREA LOS PRIETOS #009** · Los Prietos Site 9PMC

⚡ EV charging nearby

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

⚡ Santa Barbara Supercharger7.7 midirections →

⚡ Electrify America7.8 midirections →

⚡ Electrify America8.6 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 36 openings at Los Prietos over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays 3–13 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🎥 39K YouTube views · top 12

Ratings

4.5★★★★★164 ratings

5★108

4★39

3★10

2★6

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-Mobile1.6/4

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 25 separate days, most of them for stays 3–13 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 166 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 52 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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