La Purísima Mission State Historic Park
Lompoc, CA
The most completely restored of California’s missions, rebuilt by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, with workshops, gardens and livestock. Trails cross the surrounding park; day-use fee.
- Nearest town
- Lompoc, CA
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 34.6697, -120.4214
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually March–June and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
© Channel City Camera Club from Santa Barbara, US · CC BY 2.0Nojoqui Falls
© Missvain · CC BY 4.0Mission Santa Inés
© Mike Baird from Morro Bay, USA · CC BY 2.0Oceano Dunes
© Pacific Southwest Region USFWS from Sacramento, US · Public domainPismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove
Campsites nearby
- Mountain View Mobile EstatesMotorhome stopover2 mi from La Purísima Mission State Historic ParkMotorhomes
- Mountain View Mobile EstatesMotorhome stopover2 mi from La Purísima Mission State Historic ParkMotorhomes
- Missile Village Mobile Home ParkMotorhome stopover3 mi from La Purísima Mission State Historic ParkMotorhomes
- The Willows Mobile Home ParkMotorhome stopover3 mi from La Purísima Mission State Historic ParkMotorhomes
- Ranch Club Mobile EstatesMotorhome stopover13 mi from La Purísima Mission State Historic ParkMotorhomes
- Gaviota CampgroundCampsite18 mi from La Purísima Mission State Historic ParkTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
All campsites in California · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is La Purísima Mission State Historic Park?
La Purísima Mission State Historic Park is in Lompoc, CA, at GPS 34.6697, -120.4214. It is about 17 mi from Solvang.
Can you camp near La Purísima Mission State Historic Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is River Park, about 2 mi away; within 25 mi there are 10 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass La Purísima Mission State Historic Park?
La Purísima Mission State Historic Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Santa Ynez Valley: missions, wine and dunes.
What is there to see near La Purísima Mission State Historic Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Nojoqui Falls (17 mi), Mission Santa Inés (17 mi), Oceano Dunes (31 mi) and Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove (34 mi).
When is the best time to visit La Purísima Mission State Historic Park?
The most pleasant months are usually March–June and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)