Sage Hill Group Campground is located in the Santa Ynez Recreation Area, 22 miles from Santa Barbara and 11 miles from the boat launch ramps at Cachuma Lake. Sage Hill Group Campground has 5 sites, one for equestrians and the others from groups up to 50 people. Each of the 4 standard group sites accepts up to 50 people and 10 vehicles.
The Sage Hill Equestrian Group Campground can accommodate up to 60 people and 10 vehicles. It has 11 corrals available. The site is close to the river and to equestrian trails.
From highway 101 in Santa Barbara, 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. Arriving vehicles must ford the river to reach the campground, easily done during dry seasons. Heavy rains, however, can make the river impassible; as a result, Sage Hill Group Campground may be subject to short term closure; call (805) 434-1996 for updates.
| Sage Hill Group Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Sage Hill Group Campground Location: | Off Paradise Road, 5 miles off Highway 154 |
| Elevation: | 960 feet |
| Mileage and driving time from gateway city: | Santa Barbara - 22 miles, 29 minutes |
| Number of Sites: | 5 |
| Camping Season: | Open year-round, weather permitting |
| Max. People per Site: | 50-60 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 10 ($10 per night fee for additional vehicles) |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Parks Management Company for Los Padres National Forest |
| Santa Barbara Ranger District: | (805) 967-3481 |
| Reservations at Sage Hill Group Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available | Reservations are available whenever the campground is open, up to 12 months in advance. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | None indicated |
| Accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | Group campsite $150 Equestrian group campsite $150 $2 more on weekends and holidays Plus $10 reservation fee |
| Reservations: | Sage Hill Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, Noon |
| Sage Hill Group Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | Nearby at Cachuma Lake |
| Attractions near Sage Hill Group Campground: | Enjoy the nearby Santa Ynez River. Try fishing. Hike or ride the Also Loop Trail and the Santa Cruz Trail. Visit the White Rock Day Use Area and the Lower Oso Day Use Area. The Falls Day Use Area is next to river, with shady oak trees, sandstone cliffs, and sandy beaches. Swimming holes are nearby. Head to Cachuma Lake for a day of fun. |
Sage Hill Group Equestrian Campground
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
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Sage Hill Group Campground
Visitors to Santa Barbara and Ventura counties find many wonderful attractions along the coast as well as inland at lakes and in Los Padres National Forest. Groups camped at Sage Hill Group Campground are only a short drive from Cachuma Lake.
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