Sage Hill
Los Padres National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: SANTA BARBARA, CA, CA
Price: From $150 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (25 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.Each campsite accommodates up to 50 people, and the group equestrian site accommodates up to 60.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Fishing
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Sage Hill offers excellent group camping in the Santa Ynez Mountain Range with easy access to the Santa Ynez River for fishing and scenic hiking/horseback riding trails. One site is specifically designed for equestrian groups with 12 corrals and a hitching post.
Wildlife alert: Western Bobcat, American Black Bear, Mountain Lion present in area. Rattlesnakes reported on trails by campers. Also: Coast Mountain Kingsnake, Two-striped Garter Snake, Red-eared Slider.
Insider tips for Sage Hill: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 5 sites and high demand Organize a group to secure the equestrian camping area with 12 corrals if you have horses Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups at most sites
Skip Sage Hill if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You want solitude — group camping focus means potential for organized group activities.
Best time to visit Sage Hill: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Los Prietos (SANTA BARBARA, CA), Fremont Campground (SANTA BARBARA, CA), Upper Oso Campground (SANTA BARBARA, CA), Mt. Figueroa Campground (Los Olivos, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Sage Hill
Cell signal at Sage Hill (SANTA BARBARA, CA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.Each campsite accommodates up to 50 people, and the group equestrian site accommodates up to 60.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 5 sites and high demand
Organize a group to secure the equestrian camping area with 12 corrals if you have horses
Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups at most sites
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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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.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Los Padres National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Los Padres National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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