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Cuyama Badlands

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· Cuyama, Santa Barbara, California

164 acres hosted by Songdog Ranch J.

4 lodging sites · 13 RV/tent sites · 2 tent sites

Great for groups

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for larger groups.

Best in California: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Romantic

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.

Best in California: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

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 at Painted Rock remind us of those who lived before us. **Read on for more details.** 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 and amazing stargazing. Our Ranch House and Glamp sites 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. For any sites located south of Ballinger Wash, your vehicle length is limited to 22' and no more than 4' overhang from the rear axle, so you don't get stuck in the crossing and block access for others. Towing services are 1-3 hours away. Our offerings include fresh air and sunshine, amazing night sky, endless views, and plenty of space and privacy to enjoy your moments in nature. You'll find our amenities and activities puposefully sparse here. Upon booking, there are about 5 miles of dirt road on the property that you are welcome to explore on foot or by bicycle. There is no shower, no wifi, and no electricity available, but you will enjoy your own private spigot and the cellular service is acceptable. Within a short drive, you'll find plenty of hiking/biking and adventuring, and if you enjoy exploring by car, definitely take a loop drive through Carizzo Plains National Monument, or Mount Pinos and Lockwood Valley. Enjoy a beautiful dinner at the Cuyama Buckhorn and take in the view of the Caliente mountain range. The AllTrails app will give a pretty good birds eye view of hiking in the area. Our friendly cancellation policies vary between 24 hours for simple campsites and 72 hours for our Glamp sites and Group sites. We do offer a buyout opportunity for the mesa, however the cancellation policy for that much stricter at 50% refund up until 1 week before check-in time. Be sure to check your dates for availability and site descriptions, and upon booking, you can look forward to an information packed email to help you make the very best of your trip! We look forward to seeing you! *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.

Activities

Biking

Hiking

Horseback riding

Off-roading (OHV)

Natural features

Cave

Desert

Forest

Canyon

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4143 ratings · 1892 reviews

Brandon D.recommends

September 16, 2024

Draw Camp in the Far West

Best Hipcamp

We stayed at the Draw Camp for 2 nights and it was spectacular to say the least. Our host was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful. We rented a tub for the nights we stayed and it was ready and waiting for us when we arrived. Our camp was very clean and even had a little post card. I cant recommend this site enough to anyone looking to stay around New Cuyama and explore the Carrizo Plains.

Citlali G.recommends

September 16, 2024

Base Camp site

Great beautiful place!!!

We loved our camping trip to Songdog. We got a great, safe, beautiful and quiet spot. It was Super sunny and hot but we rented a big bath that worked as a pool so we had a blast. Definitely we’ll go back and recommend this place. Thanks again!!!

Kylie B.recommends

September 16, 2024

Site 3 - Songdog West Campsites.

Love it!

Amazing campsite definitely one of our new favorites! As 4 girls camping it felt very safe, the view was incredible, the site so clean and beautiful! We can’t wait to come back again :)

Aaron M.recommends

September 16, 2024

Grand View

Our group loved camping at Songdog Ranch! Incredible views of a truly stunning landscape.

Alison W.recommends

September 15, 2024

Site 3 - Songdog West Campsites.

Great hosts and beautiful views

Songdog Ranch was an amazing place to stay. We loved the Songdog West 3 site, but all of the sites were great. Each site had a shade structure, picnic table, fire pit, and access to water spigots and bathrooms. Our dog loved getting to enjoy the wide open space and the hosts were very nice. There were even camp chairs and a hose provided. I would absolutely recommend staying here!

Siviakova M.recommends

September 15, 2024

Songdog Glampout

Love this place

Thank you so much! We spent wonderful time in this place. Big surprise - they provide all the tools for cooking. Highly 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