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We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Aug 8, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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About

Overview Nestled in the Santa Ynez Mountain Range, Sage Hill Campground is a great group camping spot with easy access to the Santa Ynez River. Spend time fishing or take in the epic scenery on one of the trails designed for both hikers and horseback riders. One of the campsites is designed for group equestrian camping and includes 12 corrals and a hitching post. Recreation Fishermen are likely to find carp, catfish, bluegill and the occasional bass that swim up from Cachuma. The Aliso Canyon Trail begins at the rear of the facility and continues to Upper Oso Campground, which is where the Santa Cruz Trail begins. The nearby Cachuma Lake Recreation Area is perfect for boating, fishing and kayaking. Facilities Each campsite accommodates up to 50 people, and the group equestrian site accommodates up to 60. Flush toilets, drinking water and paved roads are included, in addition to an extra large parking area to accommodate horse trailers. The closest dump station is at Cachuma Lake. Natural Features The campground sits in a flat area with some sites shaded by oak trees. Sage Hill is near the river, which flows into Cachuma Lake about seven miles west. The Santa Ynez Mountains make up part of the Transverse Range along the Pacific Coast of California. The landscape may become very dry by mid-summer. Nearby Attractions The campground is half an hour from the thriving beach city of Santa Barbara.

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4.3

30 camper reviews on Recreation.gov

Amenities

Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Trash Service
Cell Service

Cell reception

Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026

Some Coverage

Average 2.3 of 4 bars · 23 reports across 3 carriers

Phone calls may occasionally drop; text messages may be delayed. Data service may be unusable. Drop-outs are common and it may be necessary to search for signal. Social media likely unusable.

  • Verizon

    Good Coverage

    3.2/4

    12 reports

  • AT&T

    Some Coverage

    1.8/4

    4 reports

  • T-Mobile

    Major Issues

    1.1/4

    7 reports

Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM

Check-out 12:00 PM

Campground Rules

  • No campfires allowed

Reservations

This campground accepts reservations. Book early for popular dates.

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Individual Sites (5)

CABALLO

CABALLO

Loop CABAL

Check official pricing Max 60 guests99 ft
CampsiteGroupPets OK
Reserve
CACTUS

CACTUS

Loop CACT

Check official pricing Max 50 guests99 ft
CampsiteGroupPets OK
Reserve
LIVE OAK

LIVE OAK

Loop OAK

Check official pricing Max 50 guests99 ft
CampsiteGroupPets OK
Reserve
PINE

PINE

Loop PINE

Check official pricing Max 50 guests99 ft
CampsiteGroupPets OK
Reserve
SYCAMORE

SYCAMORE

Loop SYCA

Check official pricing Max 50 guests99 ft
CampsiteGroupPets OK
Reserve

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