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Thousand Trails Rancho Oso

3750 Paradise Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Thousand Trails Rancho Oso

3750 Paradise Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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    Historic RV Campground in California
    • Number of Sites: 190
    • Open/Close: Open Year Round
    • Need Help? Call: 888-846-3103

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    Historic RV Campground in California
    • Number of Sites: 190
    • Open/Close: Open Year Round
    • Need Help? 888-846-3103

    Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence Winner 2015 - 2019. Plus, 2020 Tripadvisor Hall of Fame!

    Bordered by the Los Padres National Forest and the Santa Ynez River, Thousand Trails Rancho Oso offers acres of beautiful scenery and endless opportunities for horseback riding, hiking, and photography. Explore 310 beautiful acres of our RV campground in California, filled with history dating back to 1845. Put on your boots and hats (spurs optional), come to our RV campground in coastal California, and experience the Western atmosphere of Rancho Oso from our RV campsites.

    Have a horse? Board it with us & take advantage of our Western Village and horse camping options with spacious pasture, covered corrals and more.

    Visit the Western Village, adobe, stables, conestoga wagons, cabins, stone lodge and all the unique amenities we have to offer at our RV campground in California. At Thousand Trails Rancho Oso, we encourage you to participate in the recreation events, entertainment, or sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery and wildlife native to our area. We are also just a scenic 30-minute drive from Santa Barbara or Solvang.

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    Resort Amenities

    • WiFi
    • Clubhouse/Lounge
    • Swimming Pool
    • Whirlpool/Spa/Hot Tub
    • RV Storage
    • Pet Friendly
    • Restaurant
    • Store
    • Nature/Hiking Trails
    • Mini Golf
    • Restroom/Shower Facilities
    • Laundry Facilities
    • Picnic/BBQ Area
    • Playground
    • Volleyball
    • Basketball
    • Horseshoes
    • Game Room/Billiards
    • Pickleball Court
    • Dog Park
    • Satellite TV

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    Activities

    Whether you're planning a retreat for the whole family, a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.

    We currently offer the following activities:
    • Activities Center
    • Arts & Crafts
    • Children's Playground
    • Church Service
    • Kids Activities
    • Mini Golf
    • Activities Coordinator
    • Bingo/Card Playing
    • Children's Program
    • Live Entertainment
    • Planned Activities
    • Western Village
    • Volleyball Court
    • Sand Badminton

    Policies

    General Policies & Information

    • Policies subject to change without notice.

    Check-in/Check-out & Hours

    • Campsite check-in: 12 noon
    • Campsite check-out: 12 noon
    • Rental check-in: 4 p.m.
    • Rental check-out: 11 a.m.
    • Upon check-in you may be asked to provide a valid ID, and a certificate of insurance and registration for your camper. Members should also have their membership card on hand.
    • Guests aged 17 years and under at the time of check-in are considered children.
    • A completed Reservations for Minors form is required for all unaccompanied minors. Download this form: http://www.rvonthego.com/images/PDF/Reservations-For-Minors061917.pdf.
    • Two-hour early check-in for your reservation may be available for $30. Please contact the management office, in advance of your arrival, to inquire about availability.
    • Two-hour late check-out for your reservation may be available for $30. Please contact the management office, in advance of your arrival, to inquire about availability.

    After Hours Arrival

    • For late arrival arrangements, please contact our Reservation Department at (877) 880-2508.

    Reservations & Payments

    • To make changes to your reservation, please call our Reservation Department at (877) 864-2728 and specify that you booked your reservation online.
    • Your credit card will be charged Itinerary Total prior to arrival, up to a maximum deposit of one night rack rate. Any remaining balance will be due on arrival.
    • Prices and site type are subject to availability.
    • By using a credit card for a deposit, guarantee or payment, you agree to the following: if I used a credit card for a deposit, guarantee or payment, I authorize MHC Property Management L.P. to charge any expenses incurred during my stay to that credit card or apply funds you have on deposit with MHC Property Management L.P. against what I owe.
    • RV sites and lodging typically accommodate four guests. A guest fee is added per day to the reservation rate for each additional guest over four.

    Cancellations & Refunds

    • In the case of multiple sites booked, cancellation penalties apply to each site that is cancelled or changed.
    • No refunds will be issued for early check-out.
    • RV campsites: We allow full refunds for cancellations up to 2 days prior to your arrival date for daily and weekly reservations.
    • Rental accommodations: We allow full refunds for cancellations 7 days prior to your arrival date for daily and weekly reservations. For guests booking a stay in a rental accommodation located in California of 30 or fewer consecutive days, a full refund will be given for reservations cancelled within 24 hours of booking provided the reservation’s arrival date is at least 72 hours after the time of booking.
    • Extended stays: For long-term reservations (28 days or longer), we allow full refunds for cancellations up to 60 days prior to your arrival date. For cancellations received less than the required notice period prior to arrival, the deposit amount will be held on account for a future stay.

    Pet Policy

    • Pets are allowed.
    • Rental Pet Policy: Pets are welcome. For those who camp with pets, there is a pet fee of $10 per pet per night for our pet-friendly rental units. The fee may vary at select properties. Service animals are not pets. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state/local laws regarding service animals. Service animals may accompany a disabled person without any proof of disability or certification for the service animal. Guests traveling with a service animal will not be charged a pet fee. Charges may be incurred, however, should a service animal damage the rental unit.

    Campground Services & Information

    • Our one mile paved entry road is winding and narrow in spots. Please use caution.
    • Tent camping base rate is for one vehicle per site. Second vehicle per site is additional $20/night. Maximum of six people/two tents per site.
    • RV sites are base rate for RV (motorhome or car/truck pulling trailer or 5th wheel). Second vehicle is $10/night. Maximum six people/site with one tent per RV site.
    • The Los Padres Forest Service has lifted the fire ban, so wood and charcoal fires are now allowed in the designated campsites. Please continue to be firewise.

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    • Sun 90°
    • Mon 78°
    • Tue 74°
    • Wed 72°
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    From April 15th till September 15th, reservations can have a maximum of 14 days per site. Back-to-back 14-day stays are permissible, given that guests change sites between reservations.

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