Openings · last 7 days
3
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-231960
When Sage Hill reopens
Sage Hill's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
11
Openings · last 90 days
11
Only 11 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 5 monitored sites
Of the 915 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 806 open for online reservation · 96 reserved · 13 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
11.9% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 806 of 915 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online11.9%
Open site-nights806 / 915
Reserved (of online inventory)96 / 902
Weekday openings505
Weekend openings301
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 505 fall on weekdays and 301 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027January holds the most room. 154 of 155 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 5 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 5 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 5 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 5 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 5 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 5 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 5 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 5 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 5 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 5 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 5 sites are available for the complete two-night stay.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| CABALLO | 165 |
| SYCAMORE | 164 |
| PINE | 161 |
| LIVE OAK | 159 |
| CACTUS | 157 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Oct 2
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Oct 2. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
806 open site-nights across 5 sites at Sage Hill, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 47 2-night, 42 3-night, 16 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site CABALLO.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 99 ft. 5 sites take 25 ft, 5 sites take 35 ft, 5 sites take 40 ft.
All 5 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CABALLO | 99 ft | None | 165 | 118 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +153 more |
| SYCAMORE | 99 ft | None | 164 | 61 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +152 more |
| PINE | 99 ft | None | 161 | 118 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +149 more |
| LIVE OAK | 99 ft | None | 159 | 82 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11 +147 more |
| CACTUS | 99 ft | None | 157 | 97 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +145 more |
About Sage Hill
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.
5 monitored sitesRVs up to 99 ftNo hookups5 shadedPets OKMax party 60
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.
3505 Paradise Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93105805-434-1996
CampingFishingHikingHorseback RidingHuntingSwimming Site
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-231960 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Sage Hill?
Reservations for Sage Hill are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 806 of 915 tracked site-nights are open (88.1%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 11 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 15:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Sage Hill?
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site-date openings at Sage Hill in the last 7 days, 11 over 30 days and 11 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Sage Hill?
42 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site CABALLO. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Sage Hill fit a 35-foot RV?
5 of the 5 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 99 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Sage Hill?
January 2027, with 154 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 155.
When is the next open date at Sage Hill?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 2. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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