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-G Ranch

97%

· New Cuyama, Santa Barbara, California

116 acres hosted by David & Whitney G.

2 RV/tent sites · 1 tent site

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

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David & Whitney is a Star Host

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Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at some sites.

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.

Activities

Biking

Hiking

Horseback riding

Off-roading (OHV)

Natural features

Desert

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Swimming hole

97%

36 ratings · 29 reviews

Peter L.recommends

October 20, 2024

Caliente Camp

Awesome piece of land. Lots of privacy. Great setup. Host Dave was the best. Would def return !

Diana B.recommends

September 5, 2024

Grant Line Camp Site & Event Center

Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! If you really love tent camping, this place is the rigth campground. Nice, clean and isolated. I really recommend it. We were a party of five and we realy enjoyed it. Thanks Dave, you are an amazing host.

Gina G.recommends

June 26, 2024

Grant Line Camp Site & Event Center

Tell your dog I said Hi

Grant Line Hipcamp is beautifully situated, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The campsite is well-maintained and level for tents and trailers. Trees and rustic structures offer shade and a great place to communally cook or eat. The facilities at Grant Line Hipcamp are great. There were clean and stocked restrooms, convenient water sources, and miles of trails for hiking. Picnic tables and the fire pit were in great condition, making meal preparation and evening gatherings enjoyable. The site also provided ample privacy, which enhanced the overall camping experience. It was a very hot weekend when we stayed at Grant Line, luckily we were able to take advantage of the shared pool and porch on the property. Dave, the host, was welcoming, attentive and a great storyteller. We enjoyed hearing about the land and buildings on the property. We will definitely be returning to Grant Line next year!

John R.recommends

May 29, 2024

Grant Line Camp Site & Event Center

Best camping venue ever

This was the best camping venue we have ever been to. The host is kind, friendly, and chill, and is happy to help out wherever needed. One of our tents exploded (long story) and he even offered to loan us one of his. There's plenty to explore near the location, and the site itself is full of good vibes. It was easy to get setup and throw a very special event here, and that's in no small part due to the host. If you're looking for somewhere to kick back, chill, and play some music - you've found your spot. We will certainly be coming back in the future.

Jason F.recommends

May 28, 2024

Caliente Camp

My two daughters and I had an amazing time! David was a great host and made sure we were very comfortable. For example, when we arrived I asked if he could level some ground under a tree so we could set up our tent there. So he grabbed his tractor and leveled the ground and trimmed up the tree with his chainsaw. The views are great and it’s very peaceful! We are definitely going to come back!

Ariella P.recommends

May 11, 2024

Honey Bee Camp

What a special place!!

We had an amazing time. What an incredible piece of land. The trees, the grasses, the owls hooting at night. We watched hawks hunting in the daytime. Absolutely stunning. Dave is an amazing host! He went absolutely above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and the site worked for us. I’m so grateful we found this little haven! We can’t wait to come back.

Location

New 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