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  3. El Capitan SB

Camping at El Capitan SB near Goleta

State park · Goleta · 24 campsites · 96 group

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

About this campground

El Capitan State Beach offers visitors a sandy beach, rocky tidepools, and stands of sycamore and oaks along El Capitan Creek. It's a perfect setting for swimming, fishing, surfing, picnicking and camping.

No reviews listedBook on California State Parks
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 42 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Pets not allowed
  • Showers
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

2 available sites

2 open of 24 sites
Site HB1
TentHookups not listedHike/Bike Campsite loop
Available all 2 nights
$20 for 2 nights
$10/night · before taxes & fees
Site HB2
TentHookups not listedHike/Bike Campsite loop
Available all 2 nights
$20 for 2 nights
$10/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from UseDirect

Availability on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 120 sites.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
HB1
hike/bike campsite
✓✓$10
HB2
hike/bike campsite
✓✓$10
GDRA
group area
✓✓$320
124
upper section (sites 92-132) & portola group
RR$45
126
upper section (sites 92-132) & portola group
RR$45
128
upper section (sites 92-132) & portola group
RR$45
130
upper section (sites 92-132) & portola group
RR$45
132
upper section (sites 92-132) & portola group
RR$45
1
lower section (sites 1-28)
––$45
From $20 for 2 nights
$10/night · Before taxes & fees
2 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 ↗

2 openSites from $10/night
Book on California State Parks

Amenities & location

  • Campfire Allowed
  • Fire Ring
  • Grill
  • Picnic Table
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Pets
Pets not allowed

Location

10 Refugio Beach Rd.
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El Capitan SB: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at El Capitan SB?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at El Capitan SB?
Reservable on reservecalifornia.com (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 No RV sites listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 110 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 115 paved site driveways
Shade
Listing 0 of 106 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservecalifornia.com
Getting there
Listing 10 Refugio Beach Rd. (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Sun Outdoors Santa Barbara

0.4 mi from El Capitan SB (straight-line)
Sites from $75/night
$150 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Refugio SB

2.6 mi from El Capitan SB (straight-line)
Sites $10/night
$20 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from California State Parks · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Gracewood Santa Barbara

8.5 mi from El Capitan SB (straight-line)
Sites $160/night
$320 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
2
lower section (sites 1-28)
––$45
4
lower section (sites 1-28)
––$45
5
lower section (sites 1-28)
––$45
6
lower section (sites 1-28)
––$45
7
lower section (sites 1-28)
––$45
10
lower section (sites 1-28)
––$45
11
lower section (sites 1-28)
––$45
12
lower section (sites 1-28)
––$45
13
lower section (sites 1-28)
––$45
14
lower section (sites 1-28)
––$45
16
lower section (sites 1-28)
––$45
17
lower section (sites 1-28)
––$45
18
lower section (sites 1-28)
––$45
19
lower section (sites 1-28)
––$45
21
lower section (sites 1-28)
––$45
22
lower section (sites 1-28)
––$45
23
lower section (sites 1-28)
––$45
24
lower section (sites 1-28)
––$45
25
lower section (sites 1-28)
––$45
27
lower section (sites 1-28)
––$45
28
lower section (sites 1-28)
––$45
29
middle section (sites 29-91) & anza group)
RR$45
30
middle section (sites 29-91) & anza group)
RR$45
31
middle section (sites 29-91) & anza group)
RR$45
32
middle section (sites 29-91) & anza group)
RR$45
34
middle section (sites 29-91) & anza group)
RR$45
35
middle section (sites 29-91) & anza group)
RR$45
36
middle section (sites 29-91) & anza group)
RR$45
37
middle section (sites 29-91) & anza group)
RR$45
41
middle section (sites 29-91) & anza group)
✓R$45
42
middle section (sites 29-91) & anza group)
✓R$45

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

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

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 1 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 42 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 · 50 mi from campground

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

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2020 Forest River Wildwood Heritage Glen
2020 Forest River Wildwood Heritage Glen

Travel trailer · 34 ft · sleeps 6 · 51 mi from campground

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

View rental
Thor Four Winds - Cozy family traveller - Delivery Available
Thor Four Winds - Cozy family traveller - Delivery Available

Class C motorhome · 23 ft · sleeps 5 · 76 mi from campground

$189/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

View rental
Things to do

Activities near El Capitan 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

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on California State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202634%65%0%
Dec 202692%0%0%
Jan 202789%0%0%
Feb 202792%0%0%
Mar 202792%0%0%
Apr 202766%34%0%
May 202786%14%0%
Compare site types

120 individual reservable campsites from California State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Other sites

120 sites · $320, $225/night

Loops: Middle Section (sites 29-91) & Anza Group) (56), Upper Section (sites 92-132) & Portola Group (37), Lower Section (sites 1-28) (22), Group Area (3), Hike/Bike Campsite loop (2)

3 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