Cachuma Lake Camping

Santa Barbara County County

Lake Cachuma, CA
Lake Cachuma, CA

Cachuma Lake Camping

Santa Barbara County


Camping at Cachuma Lake

Cachuma Lake County Park has more than 400 campsites available in four campground areas. One hundred of them have full hook-ups for any size RV, while another 30 have just electric and water hook-ups. Campsites are first come, first served.

They also have other options such as yurts, cabins, and 9 group campsites.

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Cachuma Lake Campgrounds

Cachuma Lake Recreation Area Campgrounds

Location: Off San Marcos Road, at Tequepis Point on the southwestern side of the lake.
Phone: (805) 568-2460
Cachuma Lake County Park
Campground Facilities: Showers, Restrooms, Piped Water, RV Dump Station
Campsites: All campsites come with Picnic Tables and Fire Rings

  • Dakota Area: Near the tip of the point, Playground, Lanford Memorial Grove, Fireside Theater; No RV Hook-ups
  • Barona Area: Close to Park Entrance, General Sore, Nature Center; Full Hook-up Sites
  • Apache Area: Near Park Entrance, Marina, Snack Shop, Fun Center, Pools, Golf, Laundry; Partial Hook-ups
  • Mohawk Area: East of other Campgrounds at Martini Cove, Close to UCSB Rowing Center; No Hook-ups

Campsite Fees:

  • Basic Campsite (no hook-ups):   $30 ($25 Oct. 1 - March 31)
  • Premium Sites (Lake View):   $40 year-round
  • Water and Electric Hook-ups:   $45 ($40 Oct. 1 - March 31)
  • Water, Electric, and Sewer Hook-ups:   $50 ($45 Oct. 1 - March 31)

Prices subject to change.

Cachuma Lake Recreation Area: Group Campsites

For groups from 32 to 120 people
Location: Off San Marcos Road, at Tequepis Point on the southwestern side of the lake.
Reservations: (805) 686-5050 (up to 6 months in advance), 2 night minimum
Cachuma Lake County Park
Campsite Facilities: Picnic Tables to Seat Everyone, Food Preparation Table, Large BBQ, Fire Ring, Piped Water. Some have electric outlets.
Fees: $220 - $825 per night (about $6.88 per person if used to maximum capacity)
Prices subject to change.

Cachuma Lake Recreation Area: Yurt Camping

Location: Off San Marcos Road, at Tequepis Point on the lake shore.
Reservations: (805) 686-5050 (up to 6 months in advance), 2 night minimum for weekends, 3 nights over holiday weekends
Cachuma Lake County Park
Yurt Amenities: Platform Beds, Sleep 5-6 People, Lockable Door, Lighting and Heating, Screen Windows
Fees: $75 - $90 per night
Prices subject to change.


Cachuma Lake Area Lodging

Cachuma Lake Cabins

Cachuma Lake County Park, CA
(805) 568-2460 (Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM)
Reservations: Cachuma Lake Cabins
Amenities: Kitchens, Bathrooms, Satellite TV, BBQ, Fire Ring, Porch
Accommodations: Queen Bed, Bunk Beds in most, Futon; Sleep 4 -6 People
Rates:   April - September $150 - $175, October - March $125 - $150
Prices subject to change.

Chumash Casino Resort

Location: 3400 E. Highway 246, Santa Ynez CA
Reservations: (800) CHUMASH
Website: Chumash Casino Resort
Amenities: Casino, Spa, Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi, Fitness Center
Accommodations: Cable TV, Suites
Rates: about $$$ - $$$$


Cachuma Lake camping, CA

Cachuma Lake Campground



Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground

180 Ave of the Flags, Buellton, CA
(877) 783-5247   Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground
Resort Facilities: WiFi, Restrooms, Free transport to casinos, Swimming Pool, Indoor and Outdoor Spas, Fitness Center, Laundry, Dump Station
RV and Tent Sites: Full Hook-ups, 50 Amp, Cable TV, Grass Tent Sites

Ocean Mesa

100 El Capitan Terrace Lane, Santa Barbara, CA
(866) 410-5783   Ocean Mesa
Resort Facilities: Heated Pool and Spa, Laundry, ATM, Store, WiFi, Snack Bar
RV and Tent Sites: 20 Tent Sites, 80 RV Sites with Full-Hook-ups, 50 Amp

Ventura Ranch KOA

7400 Pine Grove Rd., Santa Paula, CA
Reservations: (800) 562-1899   Information: (805) 933-3200
Ventura Ranch KOA
Seasonal pool, pavilion, Bigfoot Watering Hole, Laundry, Zip Line, Nature Trails, and much more
RV and Tent sites, Full hook-ups, 50amp, WiFi,

Ventura Oaks RV Park

255 Burnham Rd., Oak View, CA
(805) 649-9103
Ventura Oaks RV Park


More Cachuma Lake Area Lodging

The Santa Ynez Inn

3627 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, CA
(805) 688-5588   Reservations: (800) 643-5774
Website The Santa Ynez Inn
Amenities: Breakfast, Evening Wine and hors d'oeuvres, Fitness Suite, Health Spa, Whirlpool, WiFi
Accommodations: Satellite TV, Refrigerator, Whirlpool Tubs

Circle Bar B Guest Ranch

1800 Refugio Rd., Goleta, CA
Reservations: (805) 968-1113
Website: Circle Bar B Guest Ranch
Amenities: Main Lodge with Full Bar, Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi, Game Room, WiFi, Horseback Riding
Accommodations: Private Cabins, Deluxe Ranch Rooms, Creekside Cottages

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