Weekend availability at Sage Hill
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Nov 5, 6:14 AM PTSold out 2 of the next 6 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.
- Fri, Nov 6Sold out
- Fri, Nov 13Sold out
- Fri, Nov 20Limited1/5 sites
- Fri, Nov 27Limited2/5 sites
- Fri, Dec 4Open3/5 sites
- Fri, Dec 11Open4/5 sites
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
How booked is Sage Hill?
as of November 6Weekends book out well ahead here — 1 of the 4 Saturdays we sampled, as far out as Jan 2027, are already sold out. When a site frees up it's gone again within minutes, so people watch Sage Hill and hear the instant one opens for their dates. Weekdays still have room — for now.
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Weekdays (Wednesday night)
Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 5
About this campground
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.
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.
Activities
- SWIMMING SITE
- HUNTING
- HORSEBACK RIDING
- HIKING
- FISHING
- CAMPING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- First Crossing Day Use Picnic AreaLos Padres National Forest1 mi
- Los PrietosLos Padres National Forest1 mi
- Lower Oso Day Use Picnic AreaLos Padres National Forest1 mi
- Paradise CampgroundLos Padres National Forest1 mi
- Fremont CampgroundLos Padres National Forest2 mi
- Upper Oso CampgroundLos Padres National Forest2 mi
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