U.S. Forest Service · Los Padres National Forest · CA
Sage Hill Group Campground
Photo · U.S. Forest ServiceOpenSeason 01-01 – 12-31
UnlistedAccess
The place
There are 5 group campsites. Flat area, next to river, some sites are shady, oak trees, paved roads. Tables, group barbecues, firepits, water faucets, flush toilets, R/V - no hookups. Closest dump station is at Cachuma Lake. Firewood can be purchased from the camp host. Access to the Santa Ynez River. The Aliso interpretive trail begins at this campground. There is river access to the Santa Ynez River along the last 6 miles of Paradise Road. Watch out for poison oak. One site has 12 corrals and hitching post for equestrian use, each site holds 25-50 people. Trailhead parking for the Aliso Trail. Keep reading
($10/day - or the Parks Management Company (PMC) Annual Pass can be displayed). The PMC Annual Pass is $50. Send an email to: customerservice@pmcparks.com for information about the PMC Annual Pass. Heavy rains during winter months can make river impassible; as a result, campground may be subject to short term closure. Campfires are currently allowed with a CA Campfire Permit: www.readyforwildfire.org
SRC · USFS Enterprise Data Warehouse · 2026-08-24
Booking
183 daysBooking window before arrival
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24
Fees
Cactus Loop -$125.00 (up to 50 people)
Live Oak Loop -$125.00 (up to 50 people)
Sycamore Loop -$125.00 (up to 50 people)
Pine Loop$125.00 (up to 50 people)
Caballo Loop -$150.00 (equestrian site with corrals - up to 60 people)
SRC · USFS Enterprise Data Warehouse · 2026-08-24
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