USDA Forest Service · California
Fremont Campground
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 15
- Hookups
- 7 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Max RV length
- 34 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 994 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T weak · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- FREMONT CG. (NFSR 5N18A) · bituminous surface treatment · high degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Los Padres National Forest
- Nearest town
- SANTA BARBARA
- Address
- 5050 PARADISE ROAD, SANTA BARBARA, CA, 93105
- Phone
- 805-434-1996
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Horse Rentals, Mountain Biking, Swimming
15 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Fremont Campground is a family-friendly facility located just off California's western coast. It provides access to a variety of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails, as well as some off-road vehicle trails, in a scenic area.
Recreation
The Santa Ynez River is popular for a variety of water-related recreation. It can be accessed at nearby White Rock Day Use Area. Cachuma Lake Recreation Area, a no-body-contact reservoir, is also nearby. It offers boating, kayaking and fishing opportunities.
Visitors enjoy access to a variety of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails. The Aliso National Recreation Trail is a popular, 2.5-mile loop available close to the campground. Also nearby is the 18-mile Santa Cruz Trail, which provides access to a variety of other trails in the area. The Camuesa OHV Route and its connectors are within 10 miles.
Facilities
The campground offers more than a dozen sites for tent or RV camping. Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Large accessible sites are also available.
Each site is equipped with a table, campfire ring with grill and a pedestal grill. Accessible flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.
Natural Features
The campground is located in the Lower Santa Ynez Recreation Area of the Santa Barbara Ranger District. It is situated in an forest of mostly oak trees in hilly terrain at an elevation of about 1,000 feet. The campground is full of lush greenery and is shady.
Nearby Attractions
The large city of Santa Barbara is located about 18 miles from the campground. The coast is not far beyond that.
Fees
All single campsite reservations are good for 6 people and 1 vehicle.
Maximum number of people per single site is 8 ($10.00 additional charge per person per night after 6 people).
Maximum number of vehicles per single site is 2 ($10.00 additional charge for 2nd vehicle per night).
Extra Vehicle and person fees will be charged at the facility.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61° | 48° | 41° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| February | 60° | 47° | 38° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| March | 62° | 49° | 38° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| April | 67° | 51° | 40° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 70° | 54° | 49° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 76° | 60° | 51° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 80° | 65° | 58° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 80° | 66° | 56° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 77° | 62° | 51° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 76° | 58° | 45° | 91° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 68° | 53° | 45° | 85° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 64° | 49° | 39° | 78° | 0 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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