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SAGE HILL
SAGE HILL
SAGE HILL
SAGE HILL

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit

About Sage Hill

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.

Available sites

5 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Pet friendly Pet friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Fish Cleaning Station
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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5 Sites Available

Site
Price
🏕️ CABALLO, Loop: CABAL Equestrian
60 guests · Pet Friendly
🚐 CACTUS, Loop: CACT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 LIVE OAK, Loop: OAK RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 PINE, Loop: PINE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 SYCAMORE, Loop: SYCA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel

Reviews

55 reviews

Summary

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Sage Hill is a spacious campground ideal for large groups, offering clean facilities and a friendly camp host who provides excellent service. Many visitors enjoyed the hiking opportunities and proximity to the river, enhancing their outdoor experience. While some noted issues with restroom cleanliness and maintenance, the overall atmosphere and amenities make it a great choice for camping with friends and family.

Based on guest feedback

4.4

Overall rating

Based on 55 reviews

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5 stars 60.0% (33)
4 stars 25.5% (14)
3 stars 9.1% (5)
2 stars 1.8% (1)
1 star 3.6% (2)

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Renee E

Verified

November 2, 2021 Stayed at: CABALLO, Loop: CABAL

As of 11/1/21: Bring your own wheelbarrow. There are no wheelbarrows. You'll need to deposit the manure in the dumpster. There are 19 corrals, three of them are huge and could easily accommodate 2 horses. There are two working flush toilets, five picnic tables, and two fire rings. Parking on the asphalt is limited but there is plenty of parking in the overflow dirt area next to the host. The rides are nice but most have quite a hefty elevation climb/descent. Stephanie, the host, is very friendly and comes at least once a day to service the bathrooms. The bathrooms are very neat/clean/tidy. The water spigots do not have threads to attach a hose. There are tons of beautiful oaks in the campground but watch your ankles, there are tons of squirrel holes! Make sure to grab the brochure before heading up the Aliso Canyon Trail, it will tell you about the marked areas/plants on the trail.

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Renee E

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November 2, 2021 Stayed at: CABALLO, Loop: CABAL

As of 11/1/21: Bring your own wheelbarrow. There are no wheelbarrows. You'll need to deposit the manure in the dumpster. There are 19 corrals, three of them are huge and could easily accommodate 2 horses. There are two working flush toilets, five picnic tables, and two fire rings. Parking on the asphalt is limited but there is plenty of parking in the overflow dirt area next to the host. The rides are nice but most have quite a hefty elevation climb/descent. Stephanie, the host, is very friendly and comes at least once a day to service the bathrooms. The bathrooms are very neat/clean/tidy. The water spigots do not have threads to attach a hose. There are tons of beautiful oaks in the campground but watch your ankles, there are tons of squirrel holes! Make sure to grab the brochure before heading up the Aliso Canyon Trail, it will tell you about the marked areas/plants on the trail.

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Monica C

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January 10, 2022 Stayed at: CACTUS, Loop: CACT

Camp host Stephanie did an outstanding job in all respects. Bathroom was immaculate and she was very responsive to some minor issues we had. She clearly cares about the visitors and the area.

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Monica C

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January 10, 2022 Stayed at: CACTUS, Loop: CACT

Camp host Stephanie did an outstanding job in all respects. Bathroom was immaculate and she was very responsive to some minor issues we had. She clearly cares about the visitors and the area.

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courtney j

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April 21, 2022 Stayed at: LIVE OAK, Loop: OAK

Beautiful spot with super friendly host. We camped there for the weekend with our cub scout pack of 100 people. Lots of fun, lots of snakes but we survived and came out better for it :)

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courtney j

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April 21, 2022 Stayed at: LIVE OAK, Loop: OAK

Beautiful spot with super friendly host. We camped there for the weekend with our cub scout pack of 100 people. Lots of fun, lots of snakes but we survived and came out better for it :)

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Deborah D

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May 8, 2022 Stayed at: CABALLO, Loop: CABAL

Great camp hosts! Wonderful 3 mi trail with lots of wildflowers (end April). Keep an eye out for rattlesnakes, we're in their habitat.

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Deborah D

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May 8, 2022 Stayed at: CABALLO, Loop: CABAL

Great camp hosts! Wonderful 3 mi trail with lots of wildflowers (end April). Keep an eye out for rattlesnakes, we're in their habitat.

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Daniela G

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May 15, 2022 Stayed at: CABALLO, Loop: CABAL

Loved Caballo for a group camping site with a bunch of preschoolers. Hiking trail right there, fire pits and plenty of space, fantastic staff that sells firewood and a muddy creek. What could be better? Well the horse corrals were great for them to play on too (and no horsepoop around)

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Daniela G

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May 15, 2022 Stayed at: CABALLO, Loop: CABAL

Loved Caballo for a group camping site with a bunch of preschoolers. Hiking trail right there, fire pits and plenty of space, fantastic staff that sells firewood and a muddy creek. What could be better? Well the horse corrals were great for them to play on too (and no horsepoop around)

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Location & Directions for Sage Hill

3505 Paradise Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93105 United States

Elevation: 399 ft

Getting There

From highway 101, take highway 154 approximately 15 mi to paradise

road. Turn right and continue 5 mi to Los Prietos road. Turn left

past the ranger station to the camp entrance.

Nearest town

Santa Barbara, CA - 20 mi

About 31 min to downtown

Highway access

Sage Hill is accessible via Highway 101 and Highway 154, with Highway 101 located approximately 15 miles from the campground.

Near Channel Islands National Park

The closest entrance is: Prisoners Harbor (Santa Cruz Island)

Approximate drive: 44.4 mi · over 1 hr (76 min)

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Last updated: October 22, 2026

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