Can you reserve a site at Sage Hill?

Yes, Sage Hill is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Sage Hill?

99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Sage Hill?

Yes, pets are allowed at Sage Hill.

Sage Hill, California — 5 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

5 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 99 ft
Up to 60 people per site
Loops: CABAL, CACT, OAK, PINE, SYCA

Site types

4 Group Standard Nonelectric
1 Group Equestrian

Amenities

Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

5 campsites at Sage Hill

Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
CABALLO	CABAL	Group Equestrian	—	Gravel	99 ft	60	🐾
CACTUS	CACT	Group Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	99 ft	50	🐾
LIVE OAK	OAK	Group Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	99 ft	50	🐾
PINE	PINE	Group Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	99 ft	50	🐾
SYCAMORE	SYCA	Group Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	99 ft	50	🐾

Getting there

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.

34.53917, -119.79111 · 34°32'21.0"N 119°47'28.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 96°F in Aug, down to 64°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	66	67	70	76	80	88	94	96	91	83	73	64
Low °F	36	36	38	41	46	49	55	54	51	45	40	34
Precip in	7.1	7.6	4.7	1.6	0.7	0.1	0.1	0.0	0.1	1.1	1.5	4.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Sage Hill

Can you reserve a site at Sage Hill?: Yes, Sage Hill is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Sage Hill have?: 5 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Sage Hill?: 99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Sage Hill?: Yes, pets are allowed at Sage Hill.

Camping near Sage Hill

Los Prietos 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Paradise Campground 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fremont Campground 1.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Upper Oso Campground 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sage Hill Group Campground 0.5 mi · Campground
Los Prietos Campground 0.5 mi · Campground
First Crossing Day Use Picnic Area 0.9 mi · Facility
Lower Oso Day Use Picnic Area 1 mi · Facility
Upper Oso Campground 1.6 mi · Campground
Upper OsoTrailhead 1.7 mi · Facility
La Cumbre Peak Day Use 5.4 mi · Facility
Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center 10.9 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Sage Hill