⛵ Central Coast & Channel Islands Camping Trip

California's central coast between LA and Big Sur — Santa Barbara's beaches, the boat-in wilderness of Channel Islands National Park, the Los Padres backcountry, and the dunes at Pismo. Small campgrounds, big demand — watch the cancellations.

📍 4 stops🗓️ 4 days🏕️ 24 campgrounds

1Santa Barbara Day 1

Top campgrounds near Santa Barbara, California:

Santa Cruz Island Scorpion27 mi⭐ 4.8 (715)
Wheeler Gorge25 mi⭐ 4.4 (463)
SANTA ROSA ISLAND36 mi⭐ 4.8 (233)
Mcgill Campground And Group Campground44 mi⭐ 4.6 (214)
Reyes Creek Campground29 mi⭐ 4.6 (185)
PARADISE CAMPGROUND11 mi⭐ 4.2 (179)

2Channel Islands & Ventura Day 1–2

Top campgrounds near Channel Islands & Ventura, California:

Santa Cruz Island Scorpion22 mi⭐ 4.8 (715)
Wheeler Gorge18 mi⭐ 4.4 (463)
Mcgill Campground And Group Campground40 mi⭐ 4.6 (214)
PYRAMID LAKE - LOS ALAMOS CAMPGROUND40 mi⭐ 3.9 (210)
Reyes Creek Campground30 mi⭐ 4.6 (185)
PARADISE CAMPGROUND37 mi⭐ 4.2 (179)

3Ojai & Los Padres Day 2–3

Top campgrounds near Ojai & Los Padres, California:

Santa Cruz Island Scorpion33 mi⭐ 4.8 (715)
Wheeler Gorge5 mi⭐ 4.4 (463)
Mcgill Campground And Group Campground27 mi⭐ 4.6 (214)
PYRAMID LAKE - LOS ALAMOS CAMPGROUND30 mi⭐ 3.9 (210)
Reyes Creek Campground16 mi⭐ 4.6 (185)
PARADISE CAMPGROUND33 mi⭐ 4.2 (179)

4Pismo Beach & SLO Day 3–4

Top campgrounds near Pismo Beach & SLO, California:

Cerro Alto Campground21 mi⭐ 4.3 (311)
NAVAJO FLATS CAMPGROUND24 mi⭐ 2.8 (6)
LA PANZA CAMPGROUND26 mi⭐ 4 (3)
Pismo SB2 mi
Montana De Oro SP15 mi
Morro Bay SP18 mi

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