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Los Padres National Forest Sage Hill Campground

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USDA Forest Service

Los Padres National Forest

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

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.

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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Location

Los Padres National Forest Sage Hill Campground is located in California

Detail location of campground

Directions

From highway 101, take highway 154 approximately 15 miles to paradise road. Turn right and continue 5 miles to Los Prietos road. Turn left past the ranger station to the camp entrance.

Address

3505 PARADISE RD.
Santa barbara, CA 93105

Coordinates

34.5391667 N
119.7911111 W

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Los Padres National Forest Sage Hill Campground?

Camping at Los Padres National Forest Sage Hill Campground can cost between $150.00 and $154.00 depending on the site.

What is the elevation of Los Padres National Forest Sage Hill Campground?

Los Padres National Forest Sage Hill Campground is located at 1259 feet.

What is the max vehicle length at Los Padres National Forest Sage Hill Campground?

Los Padres National Forest Sage Hill Campground allows vehicles up to 99 feet.

Is there cell phone reception at Los Padres National Forest Sage Hill Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Los Padres National Forest Sage Hill Campground?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Los Padres National Forest Sage Hill Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Los Padres National Forest Sage Hill Campground, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Los Padres National Forest Sage Hill Campground?

There are 5 campsites at Los Padres National Forest Sage Hill Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts