Lower Caliente
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations). Lower Caliente is a National Forest campground near Santa Barbara, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Fee unknown, see agency
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 1,920 ft
34.5355, -119.5633 in Santa Barbara. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Lower Caliente?
No. Lower Caliente is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
Who manages Lower Caliente?
Lower Caliente is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Lower Caliente
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Lower Caliente, in a straight line: Willett Hot Springs (hot spring, 30 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
Middle Santa Ynez
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- Season
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- Fee
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- Sites
- 19
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- Not on record
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- Not on record
More campgrounds: camping near Santa Barbara and campgrounds in Santa Barbara.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30