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Camping at Carpinteria SB

State park · Carpinteria · 117 campsites · 68 group

A forested campground near fishing, and hiking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

If you are interested in having a RV delivered and set up on your campsite at Carpinteria SB, El Capitan SB, Gaviota SP, or Refugio SB Campgrounds, the following Concessionaire is the approved contract provider: 101 RV Rentals (805) 210-7391. No business or private party may conduct business on State Park property without an approved contract.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 35 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Full hookups on many sites
  • Pets welcome
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

3 available sites

3 open of 117 sites
Site M426
RV · Up to 21 ftElectricSan Miguel (Sites 401-460) loop
Available all 2 nights
$140 for 2 nights
$70/night · before taxes & fees
Site M428
RV · Up to 21 ftElectricSan Miguel (Sites 401-460) loop
Available all 2 nights
$140 for 2 nights
$70/night · before taxes & fees
Site M420
RV · Up to 21 ftElectricSan Miguel (Sites 401-460) loop
Available all 2 nights
$140 for 2 nights
$70/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from UseDirect

Availability on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 185 sites.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
HB12
anacapa (sites 101-127 & group sites)
✓✓$10
M420
san miguel (sites 401-460)
✓✓$70
M426
san miguel (sites 401-460)
✓✓$70
M428
san miguel (sites 401-460)
✓✓$70
A102
anacapa (sites 101-127 & group sites)
✓R$45
A103
anacapa (sites 101-127 & group sites)
RR$45
A104
anacapa (sites 101-127 & group sites)
RR$45
A106
anacapa (sites 101-127 & group sites)
RR$45
A108
anacapa (sites 101-127 & group sites)
RR$45
Park notices 2
  • Carpinteria SB

    From March 1 through November 30, park visitors may camp for a maximum of 7 consecutive days. From December 1 through February 28, park visitors may camp for a maximum of 15 consecutive days. When… Read full notice

    From March 1 through November 30, park visitors may camp for a maximum of 7 consecutive days. From December 1 through February 28, park visitors may camp for a maximum of 15 consecutive days. When the maximum consecutive stay has been reached, the person(s), equipment, and vehicle(s) must vacate the campground for a period of 48 hours before returning for another stay. The maximum stay limit for camping at Carpinteria State Beach is a total of 30 days in any calendar year.

  • Carpinteria SBAnacapa (sites 101-127 & group sites), Santa Cruz (sites 201-244 & group sites), San Miguel (sites 401-460) loop + 2 more

    Carpinteria SB will be performing annual maintenance starting February 15, 2027, through March 13, 2027. During this time, the Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, and San Miguel camping loops (including… Read full notice

    Carpinteria SB will be performing annual maintenance starting February 15, 2027, through March 13, 2027. During this time, the Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, and San Miguel camping loops (including group camps) will not be available for reservations. There will be some campsites available on a first-come, first-serve walk-up basis at the park entrance kiosks. Campsite availability will vary based on ongoing maintenance projects. Please note that any reservations or modifications to a reservation made during this time period will automatically be cancelled (fees will apply).

From the California State Parks booking site, checked Nov 7, 2026.

From $140 for 2 nights
$70/night · Before taxes & fees
3 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on California State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on California State Parks ↗

3 openSites from $70/night
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Amenities & location

  • Campfire Allowed
  • Electric Hookup
  • Fire Ring
  • Grill
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
  • Sewer Hookup
  • Water Hookup
Pets
Pets welcome
Maximum stay
15 nights

Hookups (individual campsites): 67 full-hookup, 23 electric individual sites · group sites listed separately.

Location

5361 6th St
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Carpinteria SB: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Carpinteria SB?
Longest RV site listed: 35 ft (90 of 90 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Carpinteria SB have RV hookups?
67 full-hookup, 23 electric individual sites · group sites listed separately (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Carpinteria SB?
Reservable on reservecalifornia.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Carpinteria SB?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reservecalifornia.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 35 ft (90 of 90 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 67 full-hookup, 23 electric individual sites · group sites listed separately
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 184 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 185 paved site driveways
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Water
Listing Water at 90 sites
Shade
Listing 0 of 102 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservecalifornia.com
Stay limits
Listing 15 nights max
Getting there
Listing 5361 6th St (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
A109
anacapa (sites 101-127 & group sites)
RR$45
A110
anacapa (sites 101-127 & group sites)
RR$45
A111
anacapa (sites 101-127 & group sites)
RR$45
A112
anacapa (sites 101-127 & group sites)
RR$45
A113
anacapa (sites 101-127 & group sites)
RR$45
A114
anacapa (sites 101-127 & group sites)
XX$45
A116
anacapa (sites 101-127 & group sites)
RR$45
A117
anacapa (sites 101-127 & group sites)
RR$45
A118
anacapa (sites 101-127 & group sites)
RR$45
A119
anacapa (sites 101-127 & group sites)
RR$45
A120
anacapa (sites 101-127 & group sites)
RR$45
A121
anacapa (sites 101-127 & group sites)
RR$45
A122
anacapa (sites 101-127 & group sites)
RR$45
A123
anacapa (sites 101-127 & group sites)
✓R$45
A124
anacapa (sites 101-127 & group sites)
RR$45
A125
anacapa (sites 101-127 & group sites)
RR$45
A126
anacapa (sites 101-127 & group sites)
RR$45
C206
santa cruz (sites 201-244 & group sites)
RR$45
C207
santa cruz (sites 201-244 & group sites)
RR$45
C208
santa cruz (sites 201-244 & group sites)
RR$45
C209
santa cruz (sites 201-244 & group sites)
RR$45
C216
santa cruz (sites 201-244 & group sites)
RR$45
C217
santa cruz (sites 201-244 & group sites)
RR$45
C218
santa cruz (sites 201-244 & group sites)
RR$45
C222
santa cruz (sites 201-244 & group sites)
RR$45
C223
santa cruz (sites 201-244 & group sites)
RR$45
C224
santa cruz (sites 201-244 & group sites)
✓R$45
C225
santa cruz (sites 201-244 & group sites)
RR$45
C226
santa cruz (sites 201-244 & group sites)
RX$45
C227
santa cruz (sites 201-244 & group sites)
RR$45
C228
santa cruz (sites 201-244 & group sites)
RR$45

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night

Arber-Moore's Ranch

11.9 mi from Carpinteria SB (straight-line)
Sites from $69/night
$138 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights38 sites open for every night

Earl Warren Showgrounds

12.5 mi from Carpinteria SB (straight-line)
Sites from $75/night
$150 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Rancho de Granville

12.6 mi from Carpinteria SB (straight-line)
Sites from $60/night
$120 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour Santa Barbara area · 2.5 hr · from $85/person
    • Santa Barbara Trolley Tour Santa Barbara area · 1.5 hr · from $37/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • The ORIGINAL Downtown Santa Barbara Walking Food & Drink Tour Santa Barbara area · 3 hr–4 hr · from $175/person
Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 35 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    Let Your Journey Begin with our 2020 Coachmen Leprechaun
    Let Your Journey Begin with our 2020 Coachmen Leprechaun

    Class C motorhome · 29 ft · sleeps 6 · 22 mi from campground

    $250/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    2020 Forest River Wildwood Heritage Glen
    2020 Forest River Wildwood Heritage Glen

    Travel trailer · 34 ft · sleeps 6 · 23 mi from campground

    $155/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Monday's Minnie Winnie
    Monday's Minnie Winnie

    Class C motorhome · 27 ft · sleeps 6 · 32 mi from campground

    $210/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Carpinteria SB

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour
    Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour

    Santa Barbara area · 2.5 hr · from $85/person

    Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
    Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

    Santa Barbara area · 1.5 hr · from $37/person

    The ORIGINAL Downtown Santa Barbara Walking Food & Drink Tour
    The ORIGINAL Downtown Santa Barbara Walking Food & Drink Tour

    Santa Barbara area · 3 hr–4 hr · from $175/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    Kayak Tour of Santa Barbara with Experienced Guide
    Kayak Tour of Santa Barbara with Experienced Guide

    Santa Barbara area · 1.5 hr · from $55/person

    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    stays up to 15 nights (California State Parks rules).

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on California State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 202626%73%0%
    Dec 202646%54%0%
    Jan 202755%45%0%
    Feb 202772%25%0%
    Mar 202757%43%0%
    Apr 202744%56%0%
    May 202752%47%0%
    Compare site types

    185 individual reservable campsites from California State Parks, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Other sites

    185 sites · $180, $290/night

    Loops: Santa Rosa (sites 301-380) loop (67), San Miguel (sites 401-460) loop (50), Santa Cruz (sites 201-244 & group sites) loop (42), Anacapa (sites 101-127 & group sites) loop (26)

    4 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    Small-Group Wine Tour in Santa Barbara to Exclusive Vineyards
    Small-Group Wine Tour in Santa Barbara to Exclusive Vineyards

    Santa Barbara area · 7 hr · from $235/person

    Spooky Solvang Ghost Hunting & History Tour
    Spooky Solvang Ghost Hunting & History Tour

    Santa Barbara area · 1.8 hr · from $55/person

    Epic Zipline Tour near Santa Barbara
    Epic Zipline Tour near Santa Barbara

    Santa Barbara area · 2 hr · from $155/person

    Taco Tour Santa Barbara | Food Tour
    Taco Tour Santa Barbara | Food Tour

    Santa Barbara area · 2.5 hr · from $159/person

    Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
    Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

    Santa Barbara area · 2 hr · from $59/person