State park

Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park

Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park is a state park in Santa Barbara County, California. Hours: dawn ‘til dusk.

Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park
Photo: John Wiley User:Jw4nvc - Santa Barbara, California, CC BY 3.0

Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park map

Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

Common questions

Sites can be reserved in advance.
Hours: dawn ‘til dusk.
No, day use at Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Yes, dogs are allowed at Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park.

Before you go

Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.

Camping at Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park

Sites can be reserved in advance.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

Trails

  • Painted Cave access path (easy) Short path from the pullout on Painted Caves Road to the gated cave

What to see

  • Cave Chumash Painted Cave Sandstone cave with Chumash rock art; paintings viewed through a protective gate
  • Feature Alaxuluxen painted cave art Chumash painted cave art; viewed through a protective gate
  • Feature The pullout at the site will only accommodate one or two veh The pullout at the site will only accommodate one or two vehicles

Public lands next to Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.