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Sage Hill

Los Padres National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundSanta Barbara CoastCalifornia⭐ 4.3 (30)
Sage Hill
🟢 3 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3
Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 7 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Sage Hill in California has 3 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nights👥 groupbook these dates →opened 21h agosites 👥 CABAL #CABALLO, 👥 CACT #CACTUS, 👥 OAK #LIVE OAK, 👥 PINE #PINE, 👥 SYCA #SYCAMORE
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 21h agosites 👥 OAK #LIVE OAK
Fri Oct 23 – Mon Oct 263 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 CABAL #CABALLO

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite CACT #CACTUS — A photo of Site CACTUS of Loop CACT at SAGE HILL with Fire P
Site CACT #CACTUS · A photo of Site CACTUS of Loop CACT at SAGE HILL with Fire PPMC
Campsite CACT #CACTUS — A photo of Site CACTUS of Loop CACT at SAGE HILL with Picnic
Site CACT #CACTUS · A photo of Site CACTUS of Loop CACT at SAGE HILL with PicnicPMC
Campsite OAK #LIVE OAK — A photo of Site LIVE OAK of Loop OAK at SAGE HILL with Picni
Site OAK #LIVE OAK · A photo of Site LIVE OAK of Loop OAK at SAGE HILL with PicniPMC
Campsite OAK #LIVE OAK — A photo of Site LIVE OAK of Loop OAK at SAGE HILL with No Am
Site OAK #LIVE OAK · A photo of Site LIVE OAK of Loop OAK at SAGE HILL with No AmPMC
Campsite PINE #PINE — A photo of Site PINE of Loop PINE at SAGE HILL with Picnic T
Site PINE #PINE · A photo of Site PINE of Loop PINE at SAGE HILL with Picnic TPMC
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 7.2 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Santa Barbara Supercharger7.2 midirections →
⚡ Electrify America7.2 midirections →
⚡ Electrify America8.9 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 23 openings at Sage Hill over the last 30 days, on 21 separate days, most of them for stays 4–14 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

👥 Group site📍 ~95 mi from LA💵 $150/nightGroup EquestrianGroup Standard Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 horseback riding🎒 swimming🎥 956K YouTube views · top 12

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆30 ratings
5★17
4★8
3★3
2★1
1★1
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon3.2/4
AT&T1.8/4
T-Mobile1.1/4
Sprint retired2.5/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Sage Hill FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Sage Hill?

Sage Hill in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Sage Hill?

Campsite fees at Sage Hill run about $150/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Sage Hill when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Sage Hill often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Sage Hill?

CampSage's scans caught 23 openings at Sage Hill over the last 30 days, on 21 separate days, most of them for stays 4–14 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Sage Hill a good campground?

Sage Hill holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 30 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Sage Hill?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Sage Hill, Verizon rates highest at 3.2 out of 5 from 12 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Sage Hill located?

Sage Hill is located in Santa Barbara Coast, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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