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  3. Refugio SB

Camping at Refugio SB near Goleta

State park · Goleta · 58 campsites · 3 group

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

About this campground

Picturesque beach 22 miles west of Santa Barbara with breathtaking sunsets and a tropical island feel, perfect for picnic and coastal fishing as well as for small, intimate weddings, celebrations and other events.

No reviews listedBook on California State Parks
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 30 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

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

1 available sites

1 open of 58 sites
Site HB1
TentHookups not listedHike and Bike 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 61 sites.

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Price
HB1
hike and bike
✓✓$10
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refugio campground
RR$45
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RR$45
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RR$45
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refugio campground
RR$45
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RR$45
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RR$45
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Park notices 1
  • Refugio SBGroup Camping Area

    Group Campsite Bouchard will be available for year-round online reservations starting July 16, 2026. Special Event Permits will still be required for activities beyond the normal scope of family camping but not required solely for off-season reservations.

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

From $20 for 2 nights
$10/night · Before taxes & fees
1 site 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 ↗

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

Amenities & location

  • Campfire Allowed
  • Fire Ring
  • Grill
  • Picnic Table
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Pets
Pets not allowed
Maximum stay
7 nights

Location

10 Refugio Beach Rd
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Refugio SB: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Refugio SB?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Refugio 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 5 pull-through, 53 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 59 gravel site driveways
Shade
Listing 0 of 23 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservecalifornia.com
Stay limits
Listing 7 nights max
Getting there
Listing 10 Refugio Beach Rd (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
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$45
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✓R$45
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RR$45
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RR$45
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X✓$45
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RR$45
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Sun Outdoors Santa Barbara

2.5 mi from Refugio 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
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

El Capitan SB

2.6 mi from Refugio 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 nights3 sites open for every night

Rock Creek - RV Camping

10 mi from Refugio SB (straight-line)
Sites from $65/night
$130 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 30 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    Viking Express Popup Teardrop
    Viking Express Popup Teardrop

    Pop-up camper · 12 ft · sleeps 2 · 51 mi from campground

    $61/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    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 · 52 mi from campground

    $250/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 · 78 mi from campground

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

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Refugio 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 7 nights (California State Parks rules).

    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 202627%72%0%
    Apr 202738%62%0%
    Compare site types

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

    Other sites

    61 sites · $235, $45/night

    Loops: Refugio Campground (57), Group Camping Area (3), Hike and Bike loop (1)

    1 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