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Cuyama Badlands

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· Cuyama, Santa Barbara, California

164 acres hosted by Songdog Ranch J.

4 lodging sites · 10 RV/tent sites · 5 tent sites

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Private sites

97% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

Best in California: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at some sites.

If you've ever wondered what it might be like to camp on the moon, this is it. Completely removed from civilization and surrounded by a barren nature that is alive with the subtle presence of the universe. Seasonally, Spring wildflowers burst across the landscape. Cave paintings of Chumash Indians remind us of those who lived before us. This is where the deer and the antelope play. Our Carrizo Camp is surrounded by the Carrizo Plains National Monument. This is truly a get away from it all camping. That's it. You, the coyotes and your own private moon. Our Songdog Camps are sparsely scattered atop a 200 foot mesa that looks west over a valley offering stunning desert sunsets. Our Ranch House and Glampsites are available on occasion. This is our home but we love to share our life in the outback. We believe it will give you a better appreciation of life's simpler side. This land was sparsely populated by the Chumash Indian and is evident by the numerous cave painting that remain here near the Caliente mountain. In the era of the California Missions, this land was a part of the Spanish land grants. Currently the property is privately owned and is adjacent to large sections of publicly held lands.

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3988 ratings · 1772 reviews

Veronica J.recommends

April 19, 2024

The Barbeque

Fun Spring Campout with friends!

Our stay at the Barbecue was perfect ! The flowers views and amenities were exceptional! Great kitchen area with sink for cooking and hanging out! Night campfire was perfect for our group of twenty friends! Easily accommodated 6 cars - plenty of flat areas for tents.

Robert B.recommends

April 18, 2024

Draw Camp in the Far West

Golden fields

The camp sites are well spaced apart and tended. It’s clear that Jim and daughter Jenny take pride and work hard maintaining such an ideal space. We loved our time at SunDog. Great birdwatching and wildflowers galore.

Angela G.recommends

April 16, 2024

Site 3 - Songdog West Campsites.

The host was so accommodating and responded to our last minute request quickly! The property was absolutely beautiful. An excellent camping experience. Thank you!

Sarah C.recommends

April 14, 2024

Site 1 - Songdog West Campsites.

Great campsite!

I camped at these sites to see the superbloom. Beautiful sites surrounded by flowers and Jenny was an incredible host! She really went above and beyond to make us have a comfortable stay at the ranch. Thank you!

Stephen O.recommends

April 14, 2024

Draw Camp in the Far West

Flower Bloom

Came down to see the flower bloom and found the best bloom right at my camp site. Beautiful setting, great sunsets and private camp site. Definitely will return!

Mary V.recommends

April 14, 2024

Site 1 - Songdog East Campsites.

We absolutely loved camping here! Blooms of wildflowers covered the landscape with tons of wild life to see and hear. The sunrise/sunset views were amazing and it was such a quiet and relaxing place to camp. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating. Our group arrived quite late due to traffic in Frazier Park, but the host still came out to help direct us to camp. We would come back and we definitely recommend camping here

Location

Cuyama, Santa Barbara, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Chumash, Salinan, and Kuyam First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Songdog Ranch J.Joined in August 2015

Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 3 hours

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