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Cuyama Badlands

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· Cuyama, Santa Barbara, California

164 acres hosted by Songdog Ranch J.

4 lodging sites · 12 RV/tent sites · 2 tent sites

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Accuracy verified by Hipcamp's on-the-ground team.

Best in California: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at some sites.

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. 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. 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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4134 ratings · 1886 reviews

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!!!

Leah S.recommends

September 15, 2024

Grand View

Gorgeous!

Everything about this spot is great. Incredible views, shade, beautiful land, feeling of privacy… it ticks all the boxes for us and having a cowboy tub to soak in was icing on the cake!

Holly W.recommends

September 13, 2024

Site 3 - Songdog West Campsites.

A great stay - excellent views, clean facilities, spacious sites with enough privacy from others and some great personal touches. My dog loved it!

Antonio N.recommends

September 7, 2024

Songdog Glampout

We had a great family trip out at Songdog. The owners were kind, the campsite was beautiful, and the experience was truly memorable. Would definitely recommend, and hope to do it again!

Sara E.recommends

September 6, 2024

Site 4 - Songdog West Campsites.

Camping with the Dogs

The campsites are spread out and beautifully kept - it was a bit warm this time, but we have been several times now and it is always AMAZING!!! Our dogs love it too!

Cole T.recommends

September 3, 2024

Soda Lake of Carrizo Plains

We stayed at the Soda Lake of Carrizo Plains site. The area is beautiful, remote, and private. We had a very peaceful stay. I'd recommend an SUV or better as far as navigating to the site. Soda Lake Rd has some choppy unpaved parts, and the road connecting you to the site from Soda Lake Rd would be difficult in a normal sedan.

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