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Cuyama Badlands

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· Cuyama, Santa Barbara, California

164 acres hosted by Songdog Ranch J.

4 lodging sites · 9 RV/tent sites · 5 tent sites

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Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

Amazing views

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Family-friendly

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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 in 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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3968 ratings · 1756 reviews

Danny T.recommends

April 4, 2024

Songdog Double Fire

Jen and Jim were very accommodating! Has significant rain on the forecast so couldn’t get onto the west campsites so they let us use the other one! Been here before and glad to see this place thriving. Always recommended

Ashley Y.recommends

March 31, 2024

Songdog Glampout

Absolutely stunning property and top-notch hospitality. We will be back - Songdog’s property daddy a gem!

Kim S.recommends

March 30, 2024

Site 3 - Songdog West Campsites.

What a great property! So many great campsite options throughout the ranch. Loved site 3west so much we booked it on our return as well. Jen was also really responsive to our messages and helpful. Thank you Jim and Jen!!

Jonathan K.recommends

March 29, 2024

Glamp Tank site

We had a wonderful time at Songdog Ranch! The property was absolutely beautiful and so well thought out. The tank site was such a fun and unique experience. We slept on the top bunk, which was roomy for two (and our dog) and warm at night with the provided propane heater on. Right outside is a table with a shade structure where we cooked breakfasts and dinners with a stunning view all around. We enjoyed a fire in the mornings and evenings with complimentary firewood that was restocked for us each day. We recommend heading out on a walk around the property, especially up on the ridge. It’s a lovely walk and if you’re lucky you may run into the owner of the property, Jim. We had the pleasure of chatting with him and learning about the region. He has a wealth of knowledge about the area and is a super nice guy. We had such an amazing time here and highly recommend it. We plan on coming back again for sure!

Adriana F.recommends

March 27, 2024

Pupdog Hill

Another great experience! Brought my parents and they loved it too.. it was easy getting my dad on his wheelchair inside from the car. Plenty of firewood to keep us warm at night. Having warm running water is a plus. Highly recommend it.

Izzy T.recommends

March 26, 2024

Grand View

We had a relaxing night at the Songdog Ranch. The hosts were very nice & helpful, as well as the host dogs! You can tell they have put a lot of love and work into their property. We 100% recommend!

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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