Isla Vista

Pets

Electricity Hookup

Toilets

Campfires

Potable water

Picnic table

Great view once you get out from under the trees.

Fremont Campground

Fremont Campground is shady, the good kind of shady--think oak trees as your SPF from the hot summer sun

Paradise Campground

Los Prietos Campground is pleasantly shady and a great site for those newer to camping. 

Los Prietos Campground

Grab the skillet honey cause your cooking me dinner at los Prietos Campground

Sage Hill Campground

The Pacific isn’t the only aquatic attraction in the Santa Barbara area

View from Upper Oso via Andy Sternberg: https://www.flickr.com/photos/revolute/

Upper Oso Campground

With Oak trees surrounding, and a seasonal creek that runs through it, Upper Oso Campground is pretty much a Bob Ross painting (if it isn’t already)

View from Upper Oso via notphilatall
https://www.flickr.com/photos/__piq/

There's a little creek behind site #9 that's lovely at sunset

before Upper Oso is a day use spot and bathrooms

Mono Campground

Looking for some hot springs and epic camping close to Santa Barbara? Head to Mono Campground, where you can hike a short trail into the Little Caliente Hot Springs to soak your travel’n bones

P-Bar Flat Campground

P-Bar Flats Campground is a popular camping spot outside of Santa Barbara

Middle Santa Ynez Campground

The Middle Santa Ynez Campground, close to Santa Barbara, is an outdoor enthusiast's delight

Rock Camp Campground

Looking for some watery wilderness bliss? Rock Camp Campground sits on a creek where you can take a refreshing soak and keep your favorite beer icy cold

Mount Figueroa Campground

Springtime at Figueroa Mountain is where it's at

Two grills - one stand up one and the grill over the fire pit.

Nice little water fall to dip in during the hot summer 

Davy Brown Campground

Close to Santa Barbara, Davy Brown Campground offers some of the best camping in Los Padres National Forest

Nira Campground

A stay here has the word ‘adventure’ written all over it… no, really

Showers

Los Padres National Forest

From beach to mountain, California's second largest forest offers recreation in diverse ecosystems.

Driving up Nacimiento Fergusson Road towards Prewitt Ridge.

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Gracewood Santa Barbara

This is an historic ranch with buildings dating from the 1880's to the mid 1930's and then some newer and spacious structures.  See management for tours, history and accessibility to some structures and areas.  This is a working ranch with a fascinating heritage going back three owners to an impressive land grant.  There are 6 miles of trails and roads on the ranch shared by vehicles, hikers and equestrians.  A map can be provided which will insure that neighboring properties are not trespassed on.  All visitors to the ranch must have checked in with the office and management.  There is an extra charge of $40.00 per person per day coming onto the ranch whether they are spending the night or just visiting.  This charge is beyond and in addition to the charge made for the first four individuals on the reservation for each day.  We find that many of our regular clients on the ranch are very friendly and helpful.

Only 1 site is exclusively available right now 

Come stay at our rustic campsite under some large oak trees next to a little open area by an ecological pond on our working ranch!

With 54 acres for our horses and avocados, we welcome guests to camp on a somewhat private part of the ranch (on occasion, equestrians may ride by). We can accommodate up to 8 more campers depending on the group type. We love welcoming families to the ranch, but like to approve larger groups ahead of time!

At the campsite you'll find picnic tables, a fire pit for small fires, and running water.

Minimal 110 Volt electrical outlet is at the campsite.

There is a fully functional unique bathroom made out of a converted horse trailer with a toilet and sink a few hundred yards from the site. Walking around the property, you'll see an activity barn and a historic 19th century cottage which houses a private library. Permission may be granted for entry to these structures if requested. There is an outdoor shower at the campsite with cold water only. Some firewood may be provided at no cost.

Campers, making reservations during cold winter months when the otherwise beautiful weather becomes cooler, should be aware that because of the proximity of a wind machine which makes a noise like a helicopter about 300 yards away from the campsite, on a neighboring property,  may interrupt an otherwise peaceful and quiet experience.

 The wind machine comes on automatically when the temperature drops to around 37 degrees so that avocados in the orchard do not suffer from a freezing temperature. Please note the trigger temperature for the machines is taken at individual low points on the adjacent property and may reflect as many as 6 degrees lower than what is found on forecast sites. 

 This machine probably might turn on maybe 7 nights in a year and only during the cold winter months.

Headlamps are a great idea, otherwise, flashlights for sure.

Minimal 110 V. electricity at campsite.

The library and restroom are a little ways away from the campsite
have lighting but it is very dark between the campsite and those facilities.

We are located only two miles to the ocean beaches and about a mile to a major shopping center. UCSB is just minutes away. Bicycling is very easy as all roads and access are flat.

Please return all furniture to the place(s) from which it was moved and thank you for putting out your fire(s) and carrying out your trash to the dumpster when leaving the campsite.

Climb the ladder up this awesome tree for a view of the luscious creek below!

On the property is this building that was built in the 1800s. It now has a library inside that guests can peruse. 

A tent, a firepit and a body of water. Our three campsite essentials!

Trails, primitive roads, mountains.. a true adventure at this ranch. 

This beautiful pond is alive with flora and fauna. 

The swing is so peaceful and a perfect place to sit and watch the wildlife!

You'll have access to private beach / famous surf spot, known as Ed's Beach. 

Private Beach Farm

This is an incredibly historic site in Santa Barbara history. 2 tribes of Chumash Indians lived here for 10,000 years. This is where Spain landed and began colonizing the area. In the 1950's and 60's, this was the site of the World's largest orchid farm. There is a book called The Royal Rancho, if you are a history buff. 

We are a farm on the beach just North of Santa Barbara and Goleta, Ca. You will camp in a historic, glass greenhouse with incredible ocean views. Inside is a cob pizza oven that works awesome. (Bring your own firewood),,, a place to pitch tents and tiny artistic structures to explore. You will have a private bath and shower (Primitive, no electricity, but the hot shower has the best view in the world of any shower!) Bring your own toiletries and whatnot.

Private beach access from our property. We have a barnyard with a multitude of farm animals. Limited electricity in greenhouse (A couple of extension chords). The fire ban is ONLY for open campfires. The pizza oven and YOUR bbq or propane flame is fine.
 
If you are camping during the rain, be advised, it gets wet in the greenhouse. It's an antique after all!

Our lovely hosts Fred and Jinger! Ask them for a tour of the permaculture / aquaponics systems! 

Take a soak with a glass of wine and watch the sunset

To get to the beach, walk down the path and cross the railroad with caution, Amtrak regularly comes through (super cool to see it whiz by!) 

Rancho Relaxo

Located on private property, 3 minutes from the historic La Purisima State Mission. Hiking trails on the 1500 acres State wildland. Located less than 5 minutes away from the wine tasting of the Lompoc Valley, home of the infamous "Wine Ghetto", Lompoc Valley Flower Festival and  Skydiving less than 3 minutes away. 10 miles from Surf Beach and 21 miles from Jalama County Beach. 

Learn more about this land:

Private Ranch natural preserve located by La Purisima Mission, Lompoc, Vandenberg Space Port and Village. Dry tent or self-contained camping.

Wifi

Cooking equipment

Dare 2 Dream Farms

Nestled in the back of a canyon with old-growth oaks and eucalyptus, our campsites offer a front row view of our working family farm: an acre of garden space, mangalitsa pigs, jersey cows, pigmy goats, and chickens. Birdsong and owl calls fill the quiet canyon, and the beautiful stars light up the night sky. The property boasts a small honor-system farm stand, where you can purchase fruits and vegetables grown on the farm, goodies from other local businesses, and items to elevate your guest experience, such as firewood, fire starters, s'mores kits, and more. We also have a little library of books to enjoy while you're here. On special occasions, SpaceX launches satellites into space from the neighboring Space Force Base, and we get a one-of-a-kind view of the rocket launches as they crest over the hillsides and fill the sky with their sound and light.

Fire pit with chairs to enjoy in the evening, there is also a grill if you want to cook on that!

we opt to camp in the car, but there's plenty of space for up to three tents

camp area with picnic table and chairs :) 

Seating and dining area inside. This area is such a perfect nook for reading a book or enjoying a cup of coffee, the light is beautiful 

salmon and squash are on the menu for dinner

camp is at the end of the dead end street

The bed in the back of the airstream, very cozy and cute!

The airstream is equipped with cooking supplies and plenty of dish ware 

Freedog Farms @ Cactus Flower Ranch

Howdy, campers,

We removed our 10-paragraph description, our reviews and photos say it all.

Feel free to ask any questions, we will get back to you ASAP.

Before you ask:  

Yes, we have two outdoor showers.

Yes, you can use a propane camp stove or cook at our common area bbq in front of the barn where we light a real wood fire for campers to socialize with us, other campers and visit our speakeasy.

Yes, we provide propane for the propane fire pits.

Yes, your dog can run off-leash.

Yes, each site has a picnic table, umbrella, propane fire pit. Most sites have a hammock and hammock stand.

Please pack your trash out there is a dumpster at the front gate entrance/exit for your trash.

Please close your umbrella when your not at the site, especially when it's windy. We have lost far to many very expensive solar light umbrellas due to the wind when it picks up.

Please support our farm by buying eggs, hats, stickers, and other items, all for sale in the barn.

We look forward to hosting you.

Sincerely,

Sierra, Darin, and The Freedog Crew!

Each campsite and area has its own name and each one has a story to tell. Make sure and ask Darin & Sierra about it!

We loved having our own table and fire pit to enjoy at our campsite.

Handcrafted signs point you in the right direction! And they all have a story behind them.

Sierra & Darin have 25 hens which means tons of fresh eggs for you to buy!

The yoga/meditation deck has incredible views in the morning, but sunset is the best time to head up there.

Sierra was hard at work the morning we left, getting ready for a busy weekend. Also note the beautifully crafted beer wall around her!

Darin took us on a tour of the land before we headed out and of course Bandit had to ride along with us!

Our new goat "Furiosa" thinks she's a dog!

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