Established Camping
Los Padres National Forest Sage Hill Campground
Los Padres National Forest Sage Hill Campground is located near Santa Barbara, CA, surrounded by forested terrain. Temperatures range from 40°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Santa Ynez Mountains and Cachuma Lake, offering opportunities for hiking and fishing.
Description
US 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.
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.
Location
Los Padres National Forest Sage Hill Campground is located in California
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
Access
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Pets
Drive Time
- 57 min from Santa Maria
- 1 hr 5 min from Oxnard
- 1 hr 24 min from San Luis Obispo
- 2 hrs 35 min from Bakersfield
