Refugio State Beach Campground California
Refugio State Beach Overview
Refugio State Beach Campground has 66 campsites next to a beautiful beach about 20 miles up the coast of Santa Barbara. Most of the campsites have ocean views and some are just steps from the beach. Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grate.
Group and hike/bike campsites are also available. Group campsites include GANA (8 vehicles / 32 people), GYAN (8 vehicles / 32 people), and GBOC (25 vehicles / 80 people).
The campground has flush toilets, hot showers, a camp store and drinking water. Overflow parking is also available. There is not a dump station, WiFi or RV hookups at the campground.
Refugio State Beach Area Recreation
Rufugio State Beach has a world-class beach, a charming creek, a pretty picnic area and a delightful day use area. Outdoor recreation is plentiful and includes sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, surfing, fishing, kayaking, beach combing, whale/wildlife viewing and tide pool exploration.
Two other California State Beach campgrounds in the area area El Capitan (142 campsites) and Carpinteria (216 campsites).
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Amenities
- Amphitheater
- BBQ Grills
- Camp Store
- Campground Host
- Campsite Tables
- Drinking Water
- Equipment Rentals
- Fire Pit
- Fire Rings
- Firewood Available
- Grills
- Group Camping
- Overflow Parking
- Pets OK
- Picnic Tables
- Rentals
- Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
- Showers
Activities
- Beach
- Beach Access
- Beach Combing
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Boating (non motorized)
- Creek
- Fishing
- Geocaching
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Nature Trails
- Ocean
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Scuba Diving
- Skin Diving
- Snorkeling
- Stargazing
- Surf Fish
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Tide Pools
- Walking Trails
- Water Sports
- Whale Watching
- Wildlife Viewing
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8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 31, 33, 34, 35, 37, 42, 45, 46, 52, 53, 60, 61, 62
Regions
Campsite Types
- ADA
- Group
- Hike/Bike
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
Season:
Year Round
Elevation:
15
# of Campsites:
66
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Refugio State Beach Comments & Reviews
Visited Refugio State Beach Campground lately? We'd love to hear about your adventure. Did you find us useful? Did we forget something? Anything our community should know before heading out to Refugio State Beach?
This is the beach I remember as a child and young teenager! We loved this beach and came every year for many years! The pictures of it bring back some great memories!
I am a 60 year old woman. When I was between the ages of 5-10, my parents took me to Refugio, weekend after weekend. It is still my favorite beach in California. It is so pristine!
I’m 55, going on 56. When I was 7 years old, my family moved to Refugio Beach. We lived there, 4 years. I played n the garage, and on the beach. My brother and I stopped there, just a year ago, June. It’s appeared to be more popular, than years prior. Wish, I could see inside the house.
I cannot tell from my reservation if campsite 4 allows an RV? Can you please let me know.
Hi Lisa,
Yes – you can park an RV in campsite #4. The pad length is 30 feet. You can have up to 3 vehicles and 8 people in that campsite.
hi. my van is 19.5 ft but a little over 20 with spare tire. ok in site #15?
Hi Dean,
The parking pad length is 20 feet with some overhang off the back so you’ll be fine in campsite #15. Have a great time at Refugio State Beach!