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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)

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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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Rose D

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April 27, 2025 Stayed at: CABALLO, Loop: CABAL

A group of 10 of us all brought our horses to Sage Hill. There is plenty of parking for large LQ's and plenty of pens with shade. Some of the gates on the pens did not work but we managed. Also, if you are planning on bringing your equine friends, bring a hose bib as the water spigots do not have threads for your normal hose. We thankfully had a cut off garden hose that stuck on quite well. You will also need to bring your own pitchforks and muck buckets to clean the stalls. The Aliso trail was closed, however, we managed to cross the river and go on a 2-hour ride towards the east. We could not find a way across the river to the west to go on the Snyder trail (across Paradise Rd) without crossing the slippery water bridge. All in all, I give it a 9 out of 10 as we are hardy folk and always love a challenge.

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John F

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November 24, 2024 Stayed at: LIVE OAK, Loop: OAK

Perfect for large groups

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John F

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November 24, 2024 Stayed at: LIVE OAK, Loop: OAK

Perfect for large groups

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Claudia J

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July 23, 2024 Stayed at: SYCAMORE, Loop: SYCA

We have been visiting Sage Hill for years now and we always enjoy our days there. The creek is the highlight of our camping.

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Claudia J

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July 23, 2024 Stayed at: SYCAMORE, Loop: SYCA

We have been visiting Sage Hill for years now and we always enjoy our days there. The creek is the highlight of our camping.

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Thomas W

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September 20, 2023 Stayed at: PINE, Loop: PINE

The Campgrounds were very clean, it was a great spot and the camp hosts could not have been more accommodating and friendly 10/10

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Thomas W

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September 20, 2023 Stayed at: SYCAMORE, Loop: SYCA

The Campgrounds were very clean, it was a great spot and the camp hosts could not have been more accommodating and friendly 10/10

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Thomas W

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September 20, 2023 Stayed at: PINE, Loop: PINE

The Campgrounds were very clean, it was a great spot and the camp hosts could not have been more accommodating and friendly 10/10

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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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