Best camping near Carpinteria
30 campgrounds · 30 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Carpinteria, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 30 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Alder Creek Camp
Prime
2.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 79°F· No active weather warnings
Alder Creek Camp is a camping area located in the state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience. It provides both…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 67 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Upper Santa Ynez Camp
Prime
4.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 79°F· No active weather warnings
The Upper Santa Ynez Camp camping area is located in the Los Padres National Forest, just 30 miles from Santa Barbara, California. The campsite offers breathtaking views of the…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 45 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Middle Santa Ynez
Prime
6.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 79°F· No active weather warnings
Middle Santa Ynez camping area is located in the state of California and offers a wonderful camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. This campground provides a range of…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 59 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Middle Santa Ynez Campground
Prime
6.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 79°F· No active weather warnings
Middle Santa Ynez Campground, located in the state of California, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. Nestled in the Santa Ynez Valley, this campground provides…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 59 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
P-Bar Flat Campground
Prime
6.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 79°F· No active weather warnings
P-Bar Flat Campground is a picturesque camping area located in California. Surrounded by natural beauty, it offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. The…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 60 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Lake Casitas
Prime
10.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 80°F· No active weather warnings
Lake Casitas camping area is located in California and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides various facilities to ensure a comfortable stay, including…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 62 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Foster Park
Prime
12.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Mild day · high 66°F· No active weather warnings
Foster Park, located in Ventura County, California, offers established campsites only—no dispersed camping. Reservations are required and can be made through Ventura County Parks…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 88 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Holiday Group Campground
Prime
14.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 80°F· No active weather warnings
Holiday Group Campground is a picturesque camping area located in California. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers. With its…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Camp Comfort
Prime
14.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 80°F· No active weather warnings
Camp Comfort is a peaceful campground located in the heart of Ojai Valley, California. The surrounding views of the Topa Topa Mountains and the Ventura River make this an ideal…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 63 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Wheeler Gorge
Prime
14.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 80°F· No active weather warnings
Wheeler Gorge is a beautiful camping area located in the state of California. Situated near the Los Padres National Forest, it offers a range of amenities to provide a comfortable…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Wheeler Gorge Campground
Prime
14.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 80°F· No active weather warnings
Wheeler Gorge Campground, located in the beautiful state of California, offers campers a serene and picturesque camping experience. This well-maintained campground provides a…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
state beach RV on the water
Prime
15.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Mild day · high 66°F· No active weather warnings
The State Beach RV On The Water camping area, located in California, offers campers a range of amenities and a stunning location for their outdoor adventure. This campground…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 93 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Emma Wood State Beach
Prime
15.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Mild day · high 66°F· No active weather warnings
Emma Wood State Beach in California offers established, oceanside campsites for self-contained RVs only—no tents or car camping. Reservations are required and can be made via…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 94 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Upper Oso
Prime
16.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Comfortable day · high 78°F· No active weather warnings
The Upper Oso Camping Area is situated in the Los Padres National Forest in California and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding wilderness. The campground is located near…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 77 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Upper Oso Campground
Prime
16.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Comfortable day · high 78°F· No active weather warnings
Located in the Los Padres National Forest in California, the Upper Oso Campground is a popular camping area that offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 77 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Carpinteria
The Carpinteria area has 30 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Carpinteria
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.