⛵ 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 mi4.8 (736)
Wheeler Gorge25 mi4.4 (484)
Santa Rosa Island36 mi4.8 (233)
Mcgill Campground And Group Campground44 mi4.5 (229)
Reyes Creek Campground29 mi4.6 (185)
Paradise Campground11 mi4.2 (183)

2Channel Islands & Ventura Day 1–2

Top campgrounds near Channel Islands & Ventura, California:

Santa Cruz Island Scorpion22 mi4.8 (736)
Wheeler Gorge18 mi4.4 (484)
Mcgill Campground And Group Campground40 mi4.5 (229)
Pyramid Lake - Los Alamos Campground40 mi3.9 (210)
Reyes Creek Campground30 mi4.6 (185)
Paradise Campground37 mi4.2 (183)

3Ojai & Los Padres Day 2–3

Top campgrounds near Ojai & Los Padres, California:

Santa Cruz Island Scorpion33 mi4.8 (736)
Wheeler Gorge5 mi4.4 (484)
Mcgill Campground And Group Campground27 mi4.5 (229)
Pyramid Lake - Los Alamos Campground30 mi3.9 (210)
Reyes Creek Campground16 mi4.6 (185)
Paradise Campground33 mi4.2 (183)

4Pismo Beach & SLO Day 3–4

Top campgrounds near Pismo Beach & SLO, California:

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