U.S. Forest Service · Camuesa Roadless Area · CA
Upper Oso Campground
OpenSeason 01-01 – 12-31
UnlistedAccess
The place
There are 10 campsites open at the Upper Oso Campground. They are currently first-come, first-served only. No reservations until May 15, 2022. The remaining 14 campsites (mostly equestrian campsites) are temporarily closed until further notice. Oak trees, seasonal creek runs through the campground, large sites, canyon setting. Tables, firepits w/grill, barbecues, flush toilets, water, garbage bins, R/V - no hookups. Firewood for purchase from the campground host. River access to the Santa Ynez River along the last 6 miles of Paradise Road. Watch out for poison oak. Keep reading
There are several accessible sites at this campground. This campground occasionally closes during the winter months if the water levels are too high at the First Crossing and prevents access. Campfires are currently allowed with a CA Campfire Permit: www.readyforwildfire.org
SRC · USFS Enterprise Data Warehouse · 2026-08-24
Booking
183 daysBooking window before arrival
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24
Fees
$30/night, $10/ extra vehicle fee. Concession-managed by the Parks Management Company for the Forest Service. The Interagency Senior and Acess Passes provide pass holders with 50% off of camping fees - not valid for day use within the campground or extra vehicle parking fee. Day use in the campground is $10 per vehicle.
SRC · USFS Enterprise Data Warehouse · 2026-08-24
Who runs it
Operated by Parks Management Company, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.
SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24
Your representative
This campground sits in CA-24. This member’s public-lands record →
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