Cachuma Lake Recreation Area
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- Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.
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🏞️ Attractions
Bradbury Dam is an earthen dam across the Santa Ynez River in central Santa Barbara County, California. The dam forms Lake Cachuma, which provides the majority of water supplies within the county. Although the Santa Ynez can reach massive flows in the winter, it usually dries up for several months of the year in the summer. A large storage facility to catch winter floodwaters for use in the summer
Santa Ynez ( ee-NEZ; Spanish for "St. Agnes", originally spelled Santa Inés) is an unincorporated community in the Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara County, California, United States. The population was 4,505 at the 2020 census, up from 4,418 at the 2010 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Santa Ynez as a census-designated place (CDP). Santa Ynez is the a
El Capitán State Beach is a protected beach in the state park system of California. The most easterly of three state parks along the Gaviota Coast, it is located about 20 miles (32 km) west of downtown Santa Barbara, in Santa Barbara County. The beach is named for José Francisco Ortega, who retired from the Spanish Army in 1795 with the rank of captain and received the Rancho Nuestra Señora del Re
🛒 Amenities & services
⛽ Fuel
- Fuel station
🍽️ Food & drink
- Hook'd Bar and Grill
- Lucky Hen Larder
- The Maverick Saloon
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Showers
🎾 Sports
- Swimming pool
- Swimming
- Equestrian
🏧 ATM & bank
- Rabobank
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Good to know
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How much does it cost to camp at Cachuma Lake Recreation Area?
Cachuma Lake Recreation Area charges a camping fee.
Is there WiFi at Cachuma Lake Recreation Area?
Yes, internet access is available.
Is Cachuma Lake Recreation Area wheelchair accessible?
Yes, it's wheelchair accessible.
Where is Cachuma Lake Recreation Area located?
Cachuma Lake Recreation Area is in Santa Barbara, CA.
Who runs Cachuma Lake Recreation Area?
Cachuma Lake Recreation Area is operated by Santa Barbara County Parks.
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