UPPER OSO CAMPGROUND
Upper Oso Campground provides ample opportunity for exploration of California's coastal mountains. It is a family-friendly campground, equipped with equestrian sites, and is close to a variety of trails and several mountain streams.The campground is open year-round and offers around two dozen sites tent or RV camping. About 10 sites are outfitted with horse corrals and extra long, paved parking spurs. Some additional sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Each site is equipped with a table, campfire ring with grill and a pedestal grill. Accessible flush toilets and drinking water are provided throughout the campground. Firewood is available for purchase from the on-site campground host.The campground is located in the lower Santa Ynez Recreation Area, not far from Santa Barbara. The campground has large sites scattered among plentiful oak trees that provide pleasant shade. It is situated alongside a seasonal creek, at an elevation of 1,040 feet.The campground is located about 25 miles north of the city of Santa Barbara.A variety of hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails begin in and around the campground, including the Santa Cruz Trail, which traverses 18 miles north to the San Rafael Wilderness. The 2.5-mile Aliso National Recreation Trail leads through scenic areas to a group campsite.
Off-road vehicle enthusiasts enjoy the Camuesa OHV Route, which loops about 10 miles through the surrounding forest.
Fishing and swimming are available at nearby White Rock Day-Use Area, less than two miles from the campground. The Santa Ynez River is stocked with trout in the springtime.
Cachuma Lake Recreation Area, a no-body-contact reservoir, is about 10 miles northwest of the campground. It offers boating, fishing and kayaking. Anglers will find an abundance of annually stocked trout. Carp and bass are also common catches there.
Arroyo Seco Campground 
Arroyo Seco Campground is a semi-rustic, but developed facility in California's westernmost national forest. It offers a great escape from bustling city life, into the mountain air and provides access to a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities.The campground offers sites that are both modern and more primitive, for single and double-family occupancy.
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....more 1. Tent Camping: There are 22 single-family campsites available at Upper Oso campground suitable for tent camping.
2. RV and Trailer Camping: The campsite also accommodates trailers up to 24 feet and motorhomes up to 30 feet long with no hookups provided.
3. Group Sites: For larger parties or family gatherings, there is one group site that can accommodate between nine and fifty people.
4. Equestrian Camping: This campground has equestrian facilities including corrals making it an ideal spot if you wish to bring your horse along on your trip.
5. Hiking/Backpacking Options Nearby: While not directly within the grounds itself but nearby trails like Arroyo Burro Trail offer backpacking opportunities where hikers could set:up their tents overnight (please check local regulations).
6. Dispersed / Primitive Camping: Outside designated areas may be used as well depending on forest service rules & availability.
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