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Perched on the edge of the expansive Los Padres Natural Forest lies Lake Cachuma, a motorhome camping enthusiast's haven. Situated about 120 miles away from Los Angeles, Lake Cachuma is an ideal spot for a fun time with nature away from the hassle and bustle of city life. Sitting a short drive away from Santa Barbara along Highway 154, the area's topography makes it one of the region's best fishing lakes much to the delight of anglers. Waste no time in making those adventure plans. Search for an RV in Santa Barbara County, and make memories uncovering Santa Barbara's best-kept secrets.

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Getting Outdoors

Avid hikers will love RV camping at Lake Cachuma due to the expansive trail network. The multiple hiking trails are 15 minutes or less drive from the Cachuma Lake Recreational Area. Be sure to stop and pick up a trail guide at Cachuma Lake and hike through the Sweetwater Trail between the campgrounds and Bradbury Dam Overlook while bird watching. This is a must-try activity, so don't forget to pack your favorite hiking boots into your travel trailer.

Camping at Lake Cachuma

The beach is Santa Barbara's best amenity, and most RV parks in this city tend to capitalize on this fact. Once you rent a camper near Lake Cachuma, check out the Rancho Oso RV and Camping Resort which is nestled on the foot of Los Padres National Forest. This RV Park boasts of 159 sites consisting of both back-in and pull-thru sites. The campground features full hookups in a child-friendly environment and pets are allowed so don't forget Fido.

Exploring the Area

Nobody can say they’ve been to Lake Cachuma without driving west to Solvang town. Sitting at the foot of Santa Ynez Valley, Solvang is famous for the Danish-style architecture and is flooded with wineries making it a must-visit town for those with a wild appetite for wine. If you'd like to study the Danish heritage, the Elverhoj Museum of History and Art is the place to be.

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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds

  • Hiking TrailLocation
  • Cachuma Lake Campground , CASanta Ynez, CA
  • Cachuma Lake: Sweetwater Trail, CASanta Barbara, CA
  • Tequepis Trail, CAGoleta, CA
  • Rattlesnake Trail, CASanta Barbara, CA
  • West Camino Cielo, CAGoleta, CA
  • Happy Canyon Road Trail, CALos Padres National Forest, CA
  • The Playground Trail, CALos Padres National Forest, CA
  • Canyon and Ridgetop Trails, CAGoleta, CA
  • Bill Wallace El Capitan Trail, CAGoleta, CA
  • Aniso Trail from El Capitan State Beach to Refugio State Beach, CAGoleta, CA

Recent RV rental reviews in Lake Cachuma

Jennifer R.

September, 2025

Our first camping trip in years, Jason was amazing and his RV was perfect.
Josh P.

September, 2025

Incredible weekend and Frank was fantastic to work with.
Kirsten K.

September, 2025

Carlos was incredible! He responded quickly to any questions that we had prior to our trip and made the entire experience so easy for us. I would use him again any day!

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