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200 campsites
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Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$10 - $80/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
200 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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5361 Sixth Street, Carpinteria, CA 93013
Spring campers chasing gray whale sightings and wildflowers on the dunes get the best of it: lighter crowds than summer, mid-60s to mid-70s temps, and tide pools within walking distance. Aim for sites #14, #16, or #23, and book ReserveCalifornia the moment your window opens.
Privacy matters to you, or you're easily worn down by neighbor friction: reviewers flag more campsite conflict here than at most beach parks, and the RV loops especially feel wall-to-wall. Raccoons are bold and persistent, dogs can't go on the beach, and coin-operated showers are
Context for the broader area surrounding Carpinteria State Beach Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
This newly expanded reservoir has 114 miles of shoreline for family recreation uses. The reservoir boasts a 10-lane boat ramp; parking for 200 vehicles. Recreational facilities concentrated primarily on the reservoir's western shore. About 450 picnic sites, 165 campsites ranging from tent to primitive to improved camping with full utility hookups, 14 group-use areas, 4 overlooks, a full-service marina equipped to handle 1,000 boats, and 7 miles of trails. The lake also has a visitor center an overlook as well as a desert education center. Along with hiking, biking and watersports, sportfishing is very popular and numerous species inhabit the lake including white bass, largemouth bass, striped bass, channel catfish, and black crappie. A state-issued license is required. Contact/Entry Station phone number is 928-501-1710. <A HREF="https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=311">New Waddell Dam</a> and Lake Pleasant are features of the <A HREF="https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=504">Central Arizona Project</a>.
Site is about 30 miles from Phoenix, Arizona. North on I-17, west on State Hwy. 74.
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Spring delivers the best conditions. Daytime highs run mid-60s to mid-70s°F with cool mornings and evenings. Wildflowers peak on nearby dunes and foothills during this window, and migrating gray whales pass offshore from March through April. Crowds stay lighter than summer, making reservations easier to secure. Year-round temperatures generally range 60-80°F. Pacific water warms from 58°F in winter to 72°F by late summer and early fall.
Spring highlighted as best window: mid‑60s–70s, wildflowers and whale migrations.
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Carpinteria State Beach Campground offers a variety of amenities, including showers, potable water, fire rings, picnic tables, and accessible campgrounds. User reviews highlight the cleanliness of bathrooms and showers, though some note issues in certain areas. Sites come equipped with fire rings and picnic tables, providing a good setup for camping.
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