Van-tested notes
Underrated SB coast campground. Gaviota Hot Springs is a 2-mile hike from camp — worth it. Quieter than Leo Carrillo.
Know before you go
- Book ahead for summer weekends
The facts
Cost
$35/night
Legal status
legal
Distance from LA
120 mi · ~2.2 hr drive
Elevation
20 ft
Season
year round
Van access
easy
Safety score
10/10
Last verified
2026-02
Cell signal
Verizonok
AT&Tweak
T-Mobilenone
Amenities
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