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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

Best in California: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Private sites

97% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

Songdog Ranch is a Star Host

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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 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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4007 ratings · 1788 reviews

Kandice R.recommends

May 5, 2024

Base Camp site

Base camp

Base camp was awesome! It had soo much usable space to play games or have multiple tent set ups. There were no neighboring site near by either so you have privacy. Only down fall on the privacy note is your by one of the main roads, so people are driving/riding by very frequently. The site was very well kept, including the bathroom. Jen’s new store was awesome, has all the essentials!

Kate K.recommends

May 4, 2024

Vintage Glamp Trailer

We’ve been coming to Songdog for years. And it’s a beautiful spot. Each year we see new improvements and thoughtful touches. The addition of the general store and library is pretty amazing.

Wayne S.recommends

April 30, 2024

The Barbeque

This is my 3rd or 4th time staying at Songdong Ranch, and it never disappointes. Great place to stay this time of the year.

Nico V.recommends

April 30, 2024

Cheap Sleep

Love this place! Amazing view, quiet and perfect for watching the sunset while sitting by the firepit. Beautiful walk in the flowerfield up the hill. Hope to be back someday.

Max T.recommends

April 27, 2024

Draw Camp in the Far West

Awesome campsite, very peaceful with lots of room for the pup to run around, flowers were blooming, great views of the valley and sunset with an open air loo to take it all in 10/10

Scott B.recommends

April 23, 2024

Site 4 - Songdog West Campsites.

Best in the West

Plenty of space and Big Sky Country. Sunrise to Sunset. The covered table makes getting a little shade easy. Firewood available on site, along with kindling and a little fuel. Just an awesome spot to soak in the mountains and valleys. There are soooi many overland adventures to take from here. Mt Pinos being my favorite. Book a night or two. You will not be disappointed

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 2 hours

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