Camping at Lake Cachuma
Public campgrounds, private sites, cabins and RV options near Lake Cachuma, plus the supplies you'll need.
Photo: Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Heads up: Off-season trips are quieter. Many owners still rent on calm, sunny weekends.
Where to stay
Campgrounds near Lake Cachuma
- Cachuma Lake Recreation AreaSanta Barbara County Parks · Santa Barbara County Parks, fee: yes · 0.2 mi from the waterDirections
National Weather Service forecast. Afternoon wind builds on big lakes; plan crossings for the morning.
Gas and fuel docks
- Gas station0.1 miDirections
- Mobil5.8 miDirections
- 7-Eleven7.9 miDirections
- 767798 Calle Real, Goleta7.9 miDirections
Groceries and ice
- Cielo Store4.7 miDirections
- One Stop Shop Market & Liquor7020 Calle Real, Goleta7.9 miDirections
- Mobil Mart49 Glen Annie Road, Goleta7.9 miDirections
- 7-Eleven7390 Calle Real, Goleta7.9 miCallDirections
RV dump and fresh water
- RV dump stationDump station0.1 miDirections
- Thousand TrailsDump station7.2 miDirections
- Flying Flags RV ResortDump station12.1 miDirections
- Marborg IndustriesDump station14.8 miDirections
Ranger stations
- Santa Barbara District Ranger Station5.8 miCallDirections
Hospitals and urgent care
- Santa Ynez Tribal Health Clinic6.4 miDirections
- Cottage Urgent Care7070 Hollister Avenue, Goleta8.1 miCallDirections
- Santa Ynez Valley HospitalEmergency2050 Viborg Road, Solvang8.2 miCallDirections
- Hydration Room5707 Calle Real, Goleta8.4 miCallDirections
Good to know
Questions about Lake Cachuma
Where can I camp near Lake Cachuma?
Campgrounds near the water include Cachuma Lake Recreation Area. When public sites are full, private sites nearby are listed on Hipcamp.
Is there gas near Lake Cachuma?
The closest listed fuel is Gas station, about 0.1 miles from the water.
Where can I buy bait near Lake Cachuma?
Bait and tackle nearby: REI (14.5 mi), Mountain Air Sports (14.8 mi), Surf N Wear's Beach House (14.9 mi). Hours change, so call ahead.