Upper Oso
Its 19 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Upper Oso is a National Forest campground near Santa Barbara, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 45 ft
- Max RV length
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Fee unknown, see agency
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 19
- Tent sites
- 3
- Walk-in sites
- 2
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
19 sites; the longest takes a 45 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | UPPE | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 03 |
| 04 | UPPE | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 04 |
| 05 | UPPE | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 05 |
| 06 | UPPE | Walk to | 20 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 06 |
| 07 | UPPE | Walk to | 20 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 07 |
| 10 | UPPE | Standard nonelectric | 32 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 10 |
| 11 | UPPE | Standard nonelectric | 32 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 11 |
| 13 | UPPE | Standard nonelectric | 32 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 13 |
| 14 | UPPE | Equestrian nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 14 |
| 15 | UPPE | Equestrian nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 15 |
| 16 | UPPE | Equestrian nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 16 |
| 17 | UPPE | Equestrian nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 17 |
| 18 | UPPE | Equestrian nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 18 |
| 20 | UPPE | Equestrian nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 20 |
| 21 | UPPE | Equestrian nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 21 |
| 22 | UPPE | Equestrian nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 22 |
| 24 | UPPE | Equestrian nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 24 |
| 25 | UPPE | Equestrian nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 25 |
| 27 | UPPE | Equestrian nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 27 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 1,142 ft
34.5547, -119.7694 in Santa Barbara. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Upper Oso?
Sites at Upper Oso are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231961).
How many campsites does Upper Oso have?
Upper Oso has 19 campsites, including 3 tent sites and 2 walk-in sites.
Does Upper Oso have RV hookups?
No. Upper Oso has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 45 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Upper Oso?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Upper Oso; 17 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Are dogs allowed at Upper Oso?
Yes, pets are allowed at Upper Oso.
Who manages Upper Oso?
Upper Oso is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Upper Oso
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Upper Oso, in a straight line: Gaviota Hot Springs (hot spring, 26 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- 5
- Season
- 01-01 to 12-31
- Fee
- Site: $150 per night
- Sites
- 37
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- 14
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- 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
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01