ATTENTION JALAMA BEACH CAMPERS: Southern California Edison will be temporarily interrupting the electric service at Jalama Beach in order to upgrade equipment. Although SCE will do their best to minimize the length of the service interruption, please be prepared to be without electrical service on Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Cabins, Hookup Sites, and Starfish Cove Group Area will be affected.

Parks Reservations

County Park Facilities

Camping and cabins or yurts are available at two park locations in Santa Barbara County.


Jalama Beach

Visitors find this camping park is a respite from the typically bustling seaside parks, yet offers many conveniences.

  • Basic Campsites
  • Hookups
  • Group Campsites
  • Cabins

Here you'll find basic sites, including 12 beachfront, and partial-hookup sites on a hill with an incredible view.


Cachuma Lake

Cachuma Lake offers a variety of camping opportunities, including basic and hookup sites, yurts, cabins, and group sites with the largest accommodating up to 120 campers.

  • Basic Campsites
  • Hookups
  • Group Campsites
  • Yurts & Cabins

At any age, in any season, you'll find that the Cachuma Lake Recreation Area offers a fun and relaxing getaway.


Day Use Facility Rentals

Day-use and hourly facility rentals are available at 21 locations across the County.

For Day-Use Parks, please click here to make an online reservation or call (805) 568-2460, Option 3.

Jalama Beach

Follow the scenic 14.5-mile road to the coast to Jalama Beach.

Cachuma Lake

Located off scenic Highway 154 in the Santa Ynez Valley, midway between the beaches of Santa Barbara and Solvang.