Location Name - Knapp's Castle / Ruins
4800 East Camino Cielo
Snyder Trail surrounded by Los Padres National Forest
Santa Barbara 93105

County: Santa Barbara
Region: *Central
Location ID: 10038791

Phone 1:(626) 485-3645
Phone 2:(213) 507-6837

Website:
https://www.santabarbara.com/attractions/knapps-castle/ (Website)

Email: [email protected]
 
Styles: Art &Crafts (Craftsman), California Ranch
Categories:
CITIES, TOWNS & PUBLIC SPACES - *
CITIES, TOWNS & PUBLIC SPACES - Vacant Lots / Abandoned Buildings
NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - *
NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Mountains / Rocks / Geological Oddities
NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Open Terrain / Scenic Vistas
Tags/Keywords: Hills, Mountains, Plateau, Rural, Arched Windows , Fireplaces, Gated, Trails, Historic Buildings

Description:
Knapp's Castle is a re-created landmark hunting lodge, originally built in 1920s, burned down in 1940, rebuilt 2019-24 to match archival photos. Located on the mountain crest above Santa Barbara off San Marcos Pass at 3000' above sea level. Dramatic ruined stone arches and chimneys preserved with intimate outdoor amphitheater and spectacular views of Santa Ynez Valley, Lake Cachuma and Los Padres National Forest.

Site Condition:
Knapp's Castle Ruins: From the 101 Freeway in Santa Barbara, take Route 154 north for ten miles. At the top of the mountain, turn right on East Camino Cielo and drive three miles east to Freemount Fuel Break and make a turn right. Vear off to the right and park your car near the road block.

General Notes:
updated by: [Smith, Calvin] 7/7/2025 10:07:55 AM

Jurisdictions::
Santa Barbara County, SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FILM COMMISSION

Within 30-Mile Zone: N

State Property: No

Closed/Vacant: No

GPS Source:
Google Maps (interactive), x coordinate: 34.5430599, y coordinate: -119.8146731

Building Materials: Stone

Contacts:
Smith, Cal *
Knapp's Castle Ruins, Owner
626.485.3645 Phone 1
[email protected]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knapp's_Castle

* Key Contact


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