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Quick facts

LocationGoleta, California
Nightly rate (listed)$10–$320/night
Maximum RV length42 ft (longest listed site)
HookupsNone listed
RV sites115
ShowersYes
Book onCalifornia State Parks

Amenities

  • Big rigs Big-rig friendly: the longest listed site is 42 ft. Check your site's length when you book.
  • Public land Public campground: State land.

From the park's listing on California State Parks. Confirm details with the park before you book.

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  • Fremont Campground Santa Barbara, CA · 13.4 mi straight-line
  • Paradise Campground Santa Barbara, CA · 13.7 mi straight-line
  • Los Prietos Santa Barbara, CA · 13.9 mi straight-line
  • Sage Hill Santa Barbara, CA · 14.8 mi straight-line
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Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour

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Where El Capitan SB fits

Nearest alternatives
Sun Outdoors Santa Barbara (0.4 mi) · Refugio SB (2.6 mi) · Gaviota SP (11.7 mi)

Other nearby options

Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from El Capitan SB, not driving.

  • Closest public campgroundRefugio SB2.6 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesSite HB1 · Hike and Bike: $10/nightCheck availability on California State Parks ↗
  • Closest private full-hookupSun Outdoors Santa Barbara0.4 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesStandard Full Hookup Parkview Backin: from $100/nightCheck availability on Campspot ↗
  • Closest public / first-comeFremont Campground12.9 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesSite 001 · Walk To: $40/nightCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
  • Next closestParadise Campground13.3 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesSite 007 · Standard Nonelectric: $40/nightCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗

Other stays nearby

Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night

Sun Outdoors Santa Barbara

0.4 mi from El Capitan SB (straight-line) 4.6 · 130 Campspot reviews
Tent sites · Full-hookup RV sites
Sites from $75/night
$150 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Refugio SB

2.6 mi from El Capitan SB (straight-line)
Tent sites · RV sites
Sites $10/night
$20 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from California State Parks · you book on their site
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Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights12 sites open for every night

Fremont Campground

12.9 mi from El Capitan SB (straight-line) 4.0 · 46 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites
Sites $40/night
$80 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
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El Capitan SB

State park · Goleta

This weekend · Availability not currentLast checked Oct 21 on California State Parks; check dates on their site

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10 Refugio Beach Rd.
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About this campground

El Capitan SB is a California State Parks campground in Goleta. It lists 37 RV or RV/tent sites and 3 tent sites for rigs up to 42 ft.

Highlights

  • Rigs up to 42 ftLongest RV site on the California State Parks site list
  • Hike-in sites3 hike-in or walk-in sites in the site list
  • ShowersListed amenity on California State Parks

Good for

RVs up to 42 ftTent camping

Know before you go

  • No hookups are listed.
  • Longest listed RV site is 42 ft; individual sites vary, so check the site length when booking.
  • Campfire Allowed
  • Fire Ring
  • Grill
  • Picnic Table
  • Shower
  • Toilet
All amenities

Amenities

Campfire AllowedFire RingGrillPicnic TableShowerToilet

Nearby activities

BicyclingBoatingBody SurfingCampingFishingGroup CampingHikingPicnic AreaRinse ShowersScuba DivingStore ConvenienceSurfingSwimming

Find your campsite

Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Tell us what you're staying in to see matching sites and prices.

Sites open for your whole stay

Last checked Oct 21 on California State Parks: availability may have changed, so check availability with the provider. Rates are listed rates, not an offer.

Site 1 · Lower Section (Sites 1-28)
Lower Section (Sites 1-28)Site length up to 42 ftHookups not listed
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California State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site 1.

$45/night
Site HB1 · Hike/Bike Campsite
Hike/Bike Campsite loop
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California State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site HB1.

$10/night
Site 2 · Lower Section (Sites 1-28)
Lower Section (Sites 1-28)Site length up to 42 ftHookups not listed
Check availability

California State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site 2.

$45/night
Site HB2 · Hike/Bike Campsite
Hike/Bike Campsite loop
Check availability

California State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site HB2.

$10/night
Site 4 · Lower Section (Sites 1-28)
Lower Section (Sites 1-28)Site length up to 42 ftHookups not listed
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California State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site 4.

$45/night
Site 5 · Lower Section (Sites 1-28)
Lower Section (Sites 1-28)Site length up to 42 ftHookups not listed
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California State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site 5.

$45/night
Site 6 · Lower Section (Sites 1-28)
Lower Section (Sites 1-28)Site length up to 42 ftHookups not listed
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California State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site 6.

$45/night
Site 7 · Lower Section (Sites 1-28)
Lower Section (Sites 1-28)Site length up to 42 ftHookups not listed
Check availability

California State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site 7.

$45/night

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Last checked Oct 21 on UseDirect: this grid may be out of date, so check availability with the provider. Showing 40 of 121 sites.

SiteFr
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Price
HB2
group area
✓✓$10
HB1
hike/bike campsite
✓✓$10
HB2
hike/bike campsite
✓✓$10
46
middle section (sites 29-91) & anza group)
✓✓$45
101
upper section (sites 92-132) & portola group
✓✓$45
115
upper section (sites 92-132) & portola group
✓✓$45
GANZ
middle section (sites 29-91) & anza group)
✓✓$235
GPOR
upper section (sites 92-132) & portola group
✓✓$285
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upper section (sites 92-132) & portola group
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Location & access

This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on California State Parks — open dates and rates come from the booking site.

Longest RV site listed: 42 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool

Location

10 Refugio Beach Rd.
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Policies

Not listed — check the provider's page for check-in times, fees and rules.

About

El Capitan State Beach offers visitors a sandy beach, rocky tidepools, and stands of sycamore and oaks along El Capitan Creek. It's a perfect setting for swimming, fishing, surfing, picnicking and camping. A stairway provides access from the bluffs to the beach area.

Policies & rules

Key facts

Max rig length
Longest RV site listed: 42 ft (115 of 115 RV sites list a length) Listing
Hookups & power
Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
Pets
Not listed — check with campground
Booking
Reservable on reservecalifornia.com Listing
Getting there
10 Refugio Beach Rd. (map in Location below) Listing
All 15 facts with sources ↓
Why stay here and common questions

Why stay here?

  • RV sites listed for rigs up to 42 ft.
  • Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.
  • Showers on site (per listing).

El Capitan SB: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at El Capitan SB?
Longest RV site listed: 42 ft (115 of 115 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does El Capitan SB have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at El Capitan SB?
Reservable on reservecalifornia.com (per the listing)
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources

Quick facts

Agency / operatorNot listed
BookingReserveCalifornia [ReserveCalifornia]
Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Bear storageNot listed
SeasonNot listed
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RVs near this campground

Picks are 42 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Los Angeles (Los Angeles International (LAX)), about 99 mi straight-line from El Capitan SB. RV rentals in Los Angeles

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Ramble On Rose ProMaster 2500 lots of headspace

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Newbury Park, CA · 35 mi from Los Angeles (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 5 mi
to see if it's open
from $178/nightvia Outdoorsy
Pick up in Moorpark

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Towable — needs tow vehicle or deliveryDelivery up to 80 miPets OK
Pick up in Thousand Oaks

Airstream Sport 22FB-2018. Front Bdrm. Dry Bthrm with Walk-In Shower.

Travel trailerTowableSleeps 4
Thousand Oaks, CA · 34 mi from Los Angeles (straight-line)
Towable — needs tow vehicle or deliveryDelivery up to 75 mi
R
$45
126
upper section (sites 92-132) & portola group
RR$45
128
upper section (sites 92-132) & portola group
RR$45
130
upper section (sites 92-132) & portola group
RR$45
132
upper section (sites 92-132) & portola group
RR$45
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lower section (sites 1-28)
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lower section (sites 1-28)
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lower section (sites 1-28)
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lower section (sites 1-28)
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lower section (sites 1-28)
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29
middle section (sites 29-91) & anza group)
RR$45
30
middle section (sites 29-91) & anza group)
RR$45
31
middle section (sites 29-91) & anza group)
RR$45
32
middle section (sites 29-91) & anza group)
RR$45
34
middle section (sites 29-91) & anza group)
RR$45

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Hookups
Not listed

Sources: ReserveCalifornia — El Capitan SB. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.

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 Longest RV site listed: 42 ft (115 of 115 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Road & site access
Listing 115 paved site driveways
Shade
Listing 0 of 106 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservecalifornia.com
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $45/night (live price once you pick dates)
Getting there
Listing 10 Refugio Beach Rd. (map in Location below)
Pull-through / back-in · Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
to see if it's open
from $90/nightvia Outdoorsy
to see if it's open
from $230/nightvia Outdoorsy