Best camping near Santa Paula
60 campgrounds · 60 ranked · updated 2026-08-23 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Santa Paula, 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 60 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Steckel Co Park
Good
0.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Steckel Co Park is a picturesque camping area located in California. It offers a range of amenities to make the camping experience comfortable and enjoyable. The campground…
Why 100: 102 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Ventura ranch koa
Good
0.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 91°F
The Ventura Ranch KOA camping area in California is a scenic and secluded destination surrounded by stunning mountain views. Visitors can enjoy exploring the area's natural beauty…
Why 100: 104 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Big Cone
Fair
3.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Heat advisory· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Big Cone is a backcountry campground in Los Padres National Forest near Santa Paula, California. This remote camping area offers primitive tent camping for visitors seeking a…
Why 100: 48 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Cross Camp
Fair
4.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Heat advisory· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Cross Camp is a backcountry campground in Los Padres National Forest near Santa Paula, California. Located at moderate elevation in Ventura County's rugged backcountry terrain, it…
Why 100: 43 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Jackson Camp
Fair
4.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Heat advisory· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Jackson Camp is a backcountry campground operated by Los Padres National Forest near Santa Paula in Ventura County, California. Located at moderate elevation in the Los Padres…
Why 100: 39 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
White Ledge Campground
Fair
6.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Heat advisory· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
White Ledge Campground is a picturesque camping area located in California. Situated in a serene natural environment, this campground offers a range of amenities to enhance your…
Why 100: 43 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Dennison Park
Good
6.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Dennison Park is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. This campground offers a variety of amenities to enhance visitors' camping experience. It provides…
Why 100: 78 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
The Pines
Fair
6.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Heat advisory· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
The Pines is a campground located near Santa Paula in Ventura County, California. Situated at approximately 2,300 feet elevation in the Los Padres National Forest, it offers a…
Why 100: 47 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Kenney Grove County Park
Good
8.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Kenney Grove County Park in Ventura County, California offers established campsites—no dispersed camping. Reservations are required; fees apply. Campground amenities include flush…
Why 100: 101 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
West Fork Lion Camp
Fair
9.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Heat advisory· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
West Fork Lion Camp is a backcountry campground located near Santa Paula in Ventura County, California. This primitive camping area is situated in the Los Padres National Forest…
Why 100: 33 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
East Fork Lion Camp
Fair
9.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Heat advisory· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
East Fork Lion Camp is a backcountry campground located near Santa Paula in Ventura County, California. The camp offers primitive backcountry camping in the Los Padres National…
Why 100: 33 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Camp Comfort
Good
9.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 93°F
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 100: 80 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Rose Valley
Fair
10.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Heat advisory· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Rose Valley Camping Area is located in the state of California and offers a variety of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides picnic tables, fire rings, and pit…
Why 100: 34 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Rose Valley Campground
Fair
10.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Heat advisory· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Rose Valley Campground is a beautiful camping area located in California. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. With picnic tables, fire…
Why 100: 34 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Bear Creek
Fair
10.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Heat advisory· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Bear Creek is a backcountry campground located near Santa Paula in Ventura County, California. The site accommodates tent camping in a wilderness setting within the Los Padres…
Why 100: 28 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Santa Paula
The Santa Paula area has 60 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 Santa Paula
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.