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Camping at Gaviota SP near Goleta

State park · Goleta · 38 campsites

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

About this campground

Gaviota State Park is a popular spot for swimming, picnicking and surf fishing. This section of the coast was first called gaviota (seagull) by soldiers of the Portola Expedition in 1769.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 24 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

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

0 available sites

Site 1
Tent · Up to 24 ftHookups not listedGaviota Campground
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$45/night
Site 2
Tent · Up to 24 ftHookups not listedGaviota Campground
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$45/night
Site 3
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$45/night
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Tent · Up to 24 ftHookups not listedGaviota Campground
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$45/night
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Tent · Up to 24 ftHookups not listedGaviota Campground
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Tent · Up to 24 ftHookups not listedGaviota Campground
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Park notices 1
  • Gaviota SP

    Gaviota SP has strong winds from time to time. Please prepare accordingly. Note that there are NO REFUNDS DUE TO WIND.

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

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Amenities & location

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

Location

Gaviota State Park Rd
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Gaviota SP: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Gaviota SP?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Gaviota SP?
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, 38 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 38 paved site driveways
Shade
Listing 0 of 38 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservecalifornia.com
Stay limits
Listing 15 nights max
Getting there
Listing Gaviota State Park 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

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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 nights3 sites open for every night

Freedog Farms @ Cactus Flower Ranch

7 mi from Gaviota SP (straight-line)
Sites from $75/night
$150 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 nights1 site open for every night

Refugio SB

9.2 mi from Gaviota SP (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
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Sun Outdoors Santa Barbara

11.6 mi from Gaviota SP (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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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 24 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 · 60 mi from campground

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

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    Lightweight Bunkhouse for 5
    Lightweight Bunkhouse for 5

    Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 5 · 60 mi from campground

    $118/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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

    Class C motorhome · 23 ft · sleeps 5 · 87 mi from campground

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

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Gaviota SP

    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 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Apr 202797%3%0%
    May 202798%2%0%
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    38 individual reservable campsites from California State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Other sites

    38 sites · $45/night

    Loops: Gaviota Campground (38)

    0 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