The best dog-friendly RV campgrounds near Santa Ynez, California

If you're looking for an outdoor adventure near Santa Ynez, California and want to bring your furry friend along, Hipcamp offers over 650 options for RV camping with pets. With top-rated campsites such as Cuyama Badlands (1681 reviews), FreedogFarms@CactusFlowerRanch (549 reviews), and Camp Arroyo Grande (508 reviews), you can trust that you'll have an enjoyable experience. Popular amenities like potable water, toilets, and pet-friendly accommodations are available, and you can enjoy activities such as whitewater paddling, snow sports, and paddling. With an average price per night of $75 and options as low as $25, there's an RV camping spot for every budget.

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1. -G Ranch

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28mi from Santa Ynez · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · New Cuyama, CA

The Cuyama Valley separates the Caliente Mountain Range from the Sierra Madre Mountain Range. Tucked away in the northern foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range of the Los Padres National Forest is Cottonwood Canyon of the Cuyama Valley, located in northern Santa Barbara County. Cottonwood Canyon is known for its spectacular high desert landscapes offering open ranges, rolling hills, chaparral with oak woodlands, riparian and juniper-sage terrain, and seasonal wildflowers. Cottonwood Canyon is also home to our secluded 116-acre ranch. The flora and fauna are plentiful, the mountainous views are indescribable, and the night skies are unforgettable! Perfect for unplugging, wildlife watching, photography, meditation, and much more! Our ranch has miles of hiking, mountain biking and horseback trails and is just two short miles from the Los Padres National Forest. This is the true essence of wilderness meets country, and we can’t wait to share it with you! Even though we are in the middle of nowhere, we are conveniently located near many recreational sites. Just to name a few, about 20 miles east is Alison Canyon Park; About 30 miles east off highway 33 is OHV recreation area, Ballinger Canyon; About 35 miles east off Hudson Ranch Road is the Bitter Creek National Wildlife Refuge; About 60 miles north off Soda Lake Road is the Carrizo Plain National Monument; About 12 miles west is the Chimineas Ranch Ecological Reserve; and, about 60 miles east off highway 166 is Wind Wolves Preserve. Get a peaceful night’s sleep with full bellies! Here at -G Ranch, it’s important to us that you get the most pleasant stay that you deserve. Bring your own food to grill on our communal BBQ or possibly let us cook for you! Contact us before your stay and we can discuss food details.Learn more about this land:Come spend the night under the stars at our Grant Line camp site and event center. The Grant Line campsite is situated right next to an original 1840’s Spanish Land Grant boundary line, which is intersected by Forest Route 11N01. The grant has since been divided, but large pieces of land still remain, mostly inhabited by mountainous wildlife, ground squirrels, rabbits, coyotes and cattle. This area is also rich in Chumash history. Million-dollar views of the Caliente Mountain Range await you for evening sunsets and the Sierra Madre Mountain Range await you for your morning coffee enjoyment. Don't miss the brilliance of the famous Cottonwood Canyon Wildflowers with your front row seat. For your comfort, there is a 16x20 rustic-style shade structure (which has also been used for a dance floor!), water spigot, fire pit, small BBQ, and an outhouse. We have oak firewood available for purchase and a larger BBQ capable of cooking for 200+ guests available for rent, if needed. This site also provides plenty of parking for multiple RV’s and can accommodate larger groups.

2. Rancho San Marino

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25mi from Santa Ynez · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Orcutt, CA

We have a level and easily accessed site just off the pavement for an RV or trailer stay and we also have a secluded tent-camp site with water and electric accessed by a (rough) dirt road. We are very close to the 101 Fwy supermarket, gas station and numerous Santa Barbara County wineries.

If you're looking for an outdoor adventure near Santa Ynez, California and want to bring your furry friend along, Hipcamp offers over 650 options for RV camping with pets. With top-rated campsites such as Cuyama Badlands (1681 reviews), FreedogFarms@CactusFlowerRanch (549 reviews), and Camp Arroyo Grande (508 reviews), you can trust that you'll have an enjoyable experience. Popular amenities like potable water, toilets, and pet-friendly accommodations are available, and you can enjoy activities such as whitewater paddling, snow sports, and paddling. With an average price per night of $75 and options as low as $25, there's an RV camping spot for every budget.

96% (6.3K)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. -G Ranch

98%

(52)

28mi from Santa Ynez · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · New Cuyama, CA

The Cuyama Valley separates the Caliente Mountain Range from the Sierra Madre Mountain Range. Tucked away in the northern foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range of the Los Padres National Forest is Cottonwood Canyon of the Cuyama Valley, located in northern Santa Barbara County. Cottonwood Canyon is known for its spectacular high desert landscapes offering open ranges, rolling hills, chaparral with oak woodlands, riparian and juniper-sage terrain, and seasonal wildflowers. Cottonwood Canyon is also home to our secluded 116-acre ranch. The flora and fauna are plentiful, the mountainous views are indescribable, and the night skies are unforgettable! Perfect for unplugging, wildlife watching, photography, meditation, and much more! Our ranch has miles of hiking, mountain biking and horseback trails and is just two short miles from the Los Padres National Forest. This is the true essence of wilderness meets country, and we can’t wait to share it with you! Even though we are in the middle of nowhere, we are conveniently located near many recreational sites. Just to name a few, about 20 miles east is Alison Canyon Park; About 30 miles east off highway 33 is OHV recreation area, Ballinger Canyon; About 35 miles east off Hudson Ranch Road is the Bitter Creek National Wildlife Refuge; About 60 miles north off Soda Lake Road is the Carrizo Plain National Monument; About 12 miles west is the Chimineas Ranch Ecological Reserve; and, about 60 miles east off highway 166 is Wind Wolves Preserve. Get a peaceful night’s sleep with full bellies! Here at -G Ranch, it’s important to us that you get the most pleasant stay that you deserve. Bring your own food to grill on our communal BBQ or possibly let us cook for you! Contact us before your stay and we can discuss food details.Learn more about this land:Come spend the night under the stars at our Grant Line camp site and event center. The Grant Line campsite is situated right next to an original 1840’s Spanish Land Grant boundary line, which is intersected by Forest Route 11N01. The grant has since been divided, but large pieces of land still remain, mostly inhabited by mountainous wildlife, ground squirrels, rabbits, coyotes and cattle. This area is also rich in Chumash history. Million-dollar views of the Caliente Mountain Range await you for evening sunsets and the Sierra Madre Mountain Range await you for your morning coffee enjoyment. Don't miss the brilliance of the famous Cottonwood Canyon Wildflowers with your front row seat. For your comfort, there is a 16x20 rustic-style shade structure (which has also been used for a dance floor!), water spigot, fire pit, small BBQ, and an outhouse. We have oak firewood available for purchase and a larger BBQ capable of cooking for 200+ guests available for rent, if needed. This site also provides plenty of parking for multiple RV’s and can accommodate larger groups.

2. Rancho San Marino

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25mi from Santa Ynez · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Orcutt, CA

We have a level and easily accessed site just off the pavement for an RV or trailer stay and we also have a secluded tent-camp site with water and electric accessed by a (rough) dirt road. We are very close to the 101 Fwy supermarket, gas station and numerous Santa Barbara County wineries.

Public campgrounds near Santa Ynez

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Stories from the community

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Marek

3 weeks ago

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to -G Ranch

Amazing place for spend a camping weekend with family and friends. David, the owner is super friendly and helpful. 5 starts, we will be back :)

Ryan

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to -G Ranch

2nd time at this campsite this year because we've loved it so much! Dave was very helpful once again, and it was a great trip for our bigger group. Was so nice having such a big space all to ourselves.

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Eric

October 2025

25 ft travel trailer

Group trip

Weekend Trip to -G Ranch

We had the most incredible wedding camp-out here! 🌿✨ Dave was the absolute best host — kind, easygoing, and so helpful with every bit of logistics. He helped us organize things like fuel for our generators, firewood, and even connected us with an amazing caterer for our reception. Dave is just good people. For our potluck rehearsal dinner, he cooked the meats himself, and they were so delicious! The property itself is stunning — with wide-open views that made for the most beautiful sunsets and starlit nights. The built-in fire pit, flush toilet, and outdoor shower were such a treat and made our stay feel extra comfortable while still keeping that perfect camp vibe. It was always a joy to see Dave drive up with his two adorable pups in tow. Thanks to him and this magical spot, we were able to create the camp-out wedding of our dreams. The whole weekend was pure magic — the kind of experience we’ll be talking about forever.

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Eli

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to -G Ranch

Our stay on David’s property was stellar, stunning landscapes, an incredibly attentive and hospitable host, and a thoughtfully equipped space. So grateful for people like David.

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Chiara

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to -G Ranch

Our preschool had a lovely time at David's camp. They had everything we needed, firewood, water, bathroom, grill, pit, and lots of space to run and walk around. We got lucky and saw the full corn move rise over the hills in front of our tents. It was a spectacular setting!

Ryan

June 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to -G Ranch

The campsite was so perfect for my bigger group! Tonsss of open space and a few nice-to-have amenities (toilet, outdoor shower, shade structure) that made it an easier trip. My whole group loved this campsite & we’re excited to return!

Josey

May 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to -G Ranch

Such an awesome location to have a weekend camping trip with friends! Lots of space, clean restroom, great fire pit. We had a nice time exploring the property and a ton of fun on the dance floor. Dave was so helpful. He was very communicative before we arrived and helped us figure out some logistics. He was available our whole stay and helped us out with a few things, like getting the fire going. Definitely coming back in the future!

Christopher

April 2025

19 ft campervan

3 nights at -G Ranch

David and Company took great care of our large group. Very attentive to any needs or issues that came up and were just a text away. Lovely piece of land, especially during the spring when we come there. This is our third year having a party/reunion there and we are never going to choose another place. To us, this is absolute paradise. Lovely for hikes and bikes around the campsite and beyond. Huge fire pit for big fires and a cool stage for entertaining and music/DJ. Super clean bathroom with a sink also. Pure well water is offered at a very low cost as well which tastes divine.

Jen

March 2025

16 ft travel trailer

Group trip

Weekend Trip to -G Ranch

Our group had an amazing time camping at G Ranch! Dave was very helpful and communicative. The property is incredibly beautiful and secluded, with a large flat area for plenty of tents, vans, RVs, etc. The pavilion shade structure made a perfect dance floor, firepit is awesome and well maintained, and the water tank bar was a big hit! The bathroom facility is a great amenity as well. The site is easily accessible with a paved road most of the way and a short, well-maintained, gravel entrance road. We can't wait to come back!

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Christian

March 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to -G Ranch

Dave is awesome - super chill and reliable and a great communicator. So is Greg who came by a few times to check in. Amazing views, great infrastructure, and good company. He even got us wood a few times to keep the fire stoked. Will be coming back in a few months. Love the freedom and flexibility both dave and this place provides