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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

AI generated

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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Caitlin M

Verified

January 20, 2020 Stayed at: LIVE OAK, Loop: OAK

We ended up having a smaller group than expected at this group campsite but had a blast nonetheless. Lots of picnic table space, water access, and our own flush toilets. We brought lawn type games and had a lot of fun using all the open space.

We didn’t do any hikes and the SY River was dry (early Oct) but we had a nice morning stroll up the dry creek bed as far as we could go. I appreciated the rangers stopping by, we bought a bundle or two of firewood from them.
Great site for groups, would love to camp again.

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Kate R

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January 10, 2020 Stayed at: CACTUS, Loop: CACT

Amazing group campsite! However there is no onsite store for firewood.

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Kate R

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January 10, 2020 Stayed at: CACTUS, Loop: CACT

Amazing group campsite! However there is no onsite store for firewood.

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Frank N

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December 19, 2019 Stayed at: CABALLO, Loop: CABAL

Great group campsites. We had reserved 2 sites, but only one bathroom was open unlocked. It could have been cleaner.

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Frank N

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December 19, 2019 Stayed at: CABALLO, Loop: CABAL

Great group campsites. We had reserved 2 sites, but only one bathroom was open unlocked. It could have been cleaner.

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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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