Nestled in a breathtaking canyon, surrounded by hills covered in colorful wildflowers, and just minutes from the Central Coast city of Santa Barbara, California sits El Capitan Canyon, a hidden gem of a campground. Offering families numerous outdoor lodging options from canvas, safari-style tent camping sites to comfortable adventure yurts, and even luxurious cedar cabins, this resort-style campground boasts creature comforts like hot showers, super clean toilets and even awesome, kid-friendly amenities like playgrounds and heated outdoor pools.
To read our full guide to camping and hiking at El Capitan Canyon, see Jennifer Fontaine’s article on Examiner.com.
Reserve your spot today at El Capitan Canyon for your next unforgettable family camping adventure!
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Overview
El Capitan Canyon has provided Southern Californians with a cozy sanctuary since the early 70’s. Take advantage of the local hikes with trailheads on property, frolic with their llamas and goats, enjoy live music concerts in the summer, or indulge in an in-room massage.
The Canyon Market and Deli is well stocked with a large selection of local, organic groceries, world renowned wine, and those often-forgotten sundries like sunscreen and bug spray. Order their signature BBQ kit which includes all the necessary ingredients to enjoy a family meal cooked over the campfire, or if you don’t feel like grilling, the restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Natural Features
Situated on 300 acres of towering sycamores and California coastal oaks, each one of El Capitan Canyon’s 139 individual sites offers guests a relaxed, communal experience. Originally a Chumash tribal celebration site, the canyon is blanketed by flavorful elderberries and wildly fragrant sage. Two local hikes take you over soft rolling hills, along the majestic Pacific Ocean, and through vast pastures where goats and llamas dance to the sounds of the crashing waves.
Here’s a list of our favorite amenities and activities El Capitan Canyon has to offer
- Family Room 5+
- Kitchenettes
- Laundry Service
- Onsite Dining
- Onsite Market
- Refrigerator
- Heated Outdoor Pool
- Playground
- Fire Pits
- Room Service
- Maid Service
- Complimentary Beach Cruiser Bikes
- Hiking
- Yoga Classes
- Massage Therapy
Mommy Hiker 
I wouldn’t mind camping in a place like this at all. When our son was small we used to go camping in very primitive campgrounds. The surroundings were heavenly beautiful, but my bones weren’t very happy. Lack of comfort was the main reason why we gave up camping, but El Capitan Canyon campground doesn’t look bad at all. We may try it. Thanks for the tip, Jennifer.
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Trust me when I say you’ll be very comforatble at El Capitan Canyon 😉
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