El Capitán State Beach

Category: State park in Goleta, California

Address: 1 El Capitan State Beach Rd, Goleta, CA 93117, USA

Phone: +18055851850

Reviews

Paul Monroy

Sep 4, 2022

Great place to RV or tent camp. Showers were nice near the upper lot where the designated RV spots are. There is a paved trail along the cliff side that will take you to the beach. Nearest dump station is at the 76 station about 5 miles away. It is $7.50 to use the dump station. Overall, it is a gorgeous location to stay at.

Fatma Deniz

Aug 5, 2022

Beautiful and peaceful!!!

Tristan Brown

Aug 3, 2022

Perfect for families and friends.

Christopher Grant

Jul 30, 2022

I can’t recommend this place enough

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Questions & Answers

I am thinking of camping here on Sunday, and can a tent trailer for hookup and 2 tents be there to camp in same spot for 6 people? Or is that considered group camp?

michelle montagna | Sep 18, 2019
Jera Barbero | Sep 18, 2019

Have you made reservations? You must make reservations ahead of time. Also its dry camping they provide showers and bathrooms, take quarters!

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What is the fee for a second vehicle on a camp site?

Robert Johnson | Sep 18, 2019
Chad C | Sep 18, 2019

Will from what I could find on Google, it's $10 per vehicle up to 3.

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is campfire permit?

Radhika Neelam | Jul 19, 2022
Ricardo Cardona | Jul 19, 2022

Yes

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Can I drive and pick my camp site/pay fees?

Irma Dominguez | Sep 18, 2019
Rosa Ochoa | Sep 17, 2021

Where do we make reservations

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Tent camp allowed ?

D. M. | Sep 18, 2019
Antonio Salazar | Sep 18, 2019

Yes, tent camping is allowed

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How's the fishing out there

Charlotte Robbins | Nov 21, 2021
SHREKONATREK | Nov 21, 2021

As good as it gets for California

How's the cell service (Verizon)? I wouldn't normally care but we need it for school purposes. 😁 Thanks!

Kelly Jones | Sep 17, 2021
Gregory MacClean | Sep 17, 2021

No problem! Especially on the beach

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Are group campsites open at El Capitan currently?

G Weng | Sep 17, 2020
Cris Dominguez | Sep 17, 2020

I don't think so.

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How many tenets can i put on site 80

Cindy Saldias | Sep 17, 2020
The lawnranger | Sep 17, 2020

Go to Campsitephotos.com. You can see your actual campsite.

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Does El Capitan has hookups for pop up trailers?

Cheryl Lashley | Sep 17, 2020
D. Francis | Sep 17, 2020

No, But still worth the camping

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Does anyone know if they're allowing campfires in the designated fire rings?

Aaron Clements | Sep 17, 2020
Cebolla Mendez | Sep 17, 2020

Yeeeaaaahh

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How much is it a night?

Liz Ortega | Sep 18, 2019
General Deplorable | Sep 18, 2019

Depends on the night but most of the time it's filled up quick.. early reservations are best.. go to the site by 9:30 or 10 in the morning to see about first come first. Fees depend on camp or RV and spot but normally no more than about $35

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How many vehicles are allowed on the campsite?

Robert Johnson | Sep 18, 2019
Michelle VanFleet of Faery Mysterium | Sep 18, 2019

I'm pretty sure they allow 2 per site. There are parking areas for other vehicles.

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How can you view a map of El Capitan beach camping sites, easily?

Teri Hoffmann | Sep 18, 2019
thoughtknot | Sep 18, 2019

This is my go to! http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/601/files/ElCapitanSBCampground060818.pdf

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Is there a dump site at this location? I have a trailer and not sure if there's a place to dump after camping

J Siong | Sep 18, 2019
Naomie Moore | Sep 18, 2019

They used to, but no longer do. At the ranger station when you check in, they can give you places to go in Goleta and surrounding areas - they all charge a small fee. We just haul it home as we live near the Camping World in Valencia (by Magic Mountain), where we can dump for free. Typically a line though, as they only have one station open.

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Heading down on a Saturday night with 23 foot RV. No reservation. Am I going to find a spot. How much to camp and what is the latecomers policy for check in?

Tricia | Sep 18, 2019
Jorgen Thompquist | Sep 18, 2019

Camping can easily fill up on the weekends. Reservecalifornia.com is the only way to make reservations. I think it's $35/night. Once you have a reservation you can check in anytime.

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how many RV hook up sites do you have ?

Dennis Houseknecht | Sep 18, 2019
Ron Loos | Sep 18, 2019

Zero

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Are dogs allowed on leash in camping area and/or on beach?

Thorv Hessellund | Sep 18, 2018
Naomie Moore | Sep 18, 2019

Signs are clearly posted NO DOGS ON BEACH but on off season people do. I have taken mine down on the beach in the early morning before the sun rises to get a good run in, I have some awesome photos too, BUT, we take out for dogs for a walk first and pick up after them. It galls me to no end all the people that don't.

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What is this all about not being able to tent when u reserve a spot in the evening section???

Dayana maruri | Sep 18, 2018
Jera Barbero | Sep 18, 2019

I tented it....my family goes every year...

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Where is good surfing in CA state parks?

Kathleen Gustafson | Sep 18, 2018
M A | Sep 18, 2018

I see surfers at every beach

Cost to get in?

Craig Moore | Sep 18, 2018
Ruben Luna | Sep 18, 2018

Day use $10 - camping $45 summer peak $35 non peak.

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Cost ? Is it worth it.

Sancha Marcos | Sep 18, 2018
Luis Preciado | Sep 18, 2018

For the people complaining, I guess it's how you look at things. I think it cool to hear the train come by. Yes.. racoons can steal your eggs but your own dog can steal from you...Just secure them items. Camp host is only doing thier job. If the camp host sees something wrong, he has to address it. I never had a problem there. I enjoy El Capitán.

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I have a 12 ft tent trailer. Is it permitted in the group campsite?

Jim Keese | Sep 18, 2018
Jerry | Sep 18, 2018

Yes up to 32 ft I believe

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It is hot. Are campground fire rings allowed today?

Andrea Makshanoff | Sep 18, 2018
Everett Angle | Sep 18, 2018

Sure, burn it up..

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are dogs allowed

William William | Sep 18, 2017
Patrick G. Stokes | Sep 18, 2017

Yes but you must have control of them.

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Is there any electricity for travelers & RV'S to hook up to??

Colleen Hoffarth | Sep 18, 2017
Greg Frank | Sep 18, 2017

I don't know about rvs but the cabins have electric outlets, they arent the best and some didn't work in our cabin but a few did.

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How much is it to rent a cabinet?

Rosa Vasquez | Sep 18, 2017
Patrick G. Stokes | Sep 18, 2017

I do not have the answer to that. I went with the group of people and was not involved in making any reservations. My apologies.

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