I was pleasantly surprised by how big the market at Cachuma Lake is! This is the first campground store I've visited that feels like a small convenience market with such a wide variety of items. They carry just about everything campers might need, including firewood, bread, snacks, chips, bottled water, ice cream, bacon, eggs, camping essentials, toys, and a huge selection of souvenirs. I was especially surprised by their large beer selection as well. The store is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday through Wednesday, with extended hours until 8:00 PM Thursday through Saturday, making it very convenient if you forget to pack something or need to restock during your camping trip. Of course, prices are higher than what you'd pay at a regular supermarket, but that's expected for a campground store. Overall, it's a well-stocked, convenient market that makes camping at Cachuma Lake even more enjoyable. read more

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The ONLY store within miles of this campsite. The store was of a good size, fully stocked with everything and anything you could possible ever need for a fun and relaxing camping trip. The employees were all very friendly and helpful Prices were definitely on the higher end for even the most basic items but what choice do we have when SOMEONE (me!) forgot to bring the cheese for our group's cheeseburgers. I had one job! I ended up but several more items, souvenirs and beverages and I was ok with spending money here at it was very convenient for my family and I. read more

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They had everything we needed, and the people there is awesome recommend They even help us to put gas in our generator read more

We arrived in search of some snackies. They had a good limited supply of chips and treats. I was in search of a ramen to indulge before dinner. The ramen was a bit overpriced as expected... still tasty! The staff was friendly, store was clean, and they had a great selection of Lake Cachuma souvenirs: shirts, hats, stickers! They close pretty early @4:30 so make sure you swing by early to get the goods. read more

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This store has everything you need to make the camping experience one to remember. I absolutely loved the souvenirs and the friendly staff.

Nothing like having a fully stocked camp store! You need it, darn sure they have it! S'mores equipment, ice, craft beer, nice wines, propane. Hot coffee in the morning! This place has it. Friendly folks. Stop in for a late afternoon ice cream and enjoy a seat out front. Camp life!! read more

Cachuma Lake Store - Had to have a hostess pie!! - Convenience Stores Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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We stayed in Cabin one of the blinds didn't work and we had no power for a nite up until 8 pm the next day. No bueno I wanted a refund for the nite read more

pretty good, expectedly expensive but you can find everything you need. Fire wood burns very quickly read more

Cachuma Lake Store - Puma - Convenience Stores Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Friendly employees, great multiple product lines. A little bit of everything for the vacation travelers.

A great store with so many things that you would need when you go camping you almost don't need to bring any food with you. The people who work there are really lovely and kind. It is pricey, but so incredibly convenient and worth paying a little bit more. read more

I love this store. It has everything you might need in case you forget to bring it. They have sleeping bags, lanterns, s'mores sticks, fishing bait, and plenty of souvenirs! They have Ice and an amazing selection of beer for a lake store. The first time I came here they ran out of wood by the evening but I haven't had any issue since then. Overall they have everything you need with the exception of meat, other than bacon eggs and hotdogs. read more

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8/26/23- Stopped for gas and some snacks. Very over priced but hey we're on vacation, it's expected. What was not expected was get verbally yelled at by the blonde haired attendant. Apparently we weren't allowed to use the restroom? Not only did she yell at us across the store in front of a ton of customers when we walked out -but also banged on the door when I was washing my hands and OPENED THE BATHROOM DOOR. I totally get trying to keep out unwanted weirdos from a bathroom, but we are paying customers. Why yell? Why be insulting and inappropriate by opening a door to a literal bathroom? We will never be returning, spending money, or time here. There are so many different ways to communicate to your patrons then what we experienced. They seriously need to address this with her. They will lose customers due to this type of bad behavior. read more

---Atmosphere, Service & Location-- Truthfully, I thought this would be a small store but man was I wrong. This is actually a pretty decent sized store with tons of stuff. A great general store to have at the campgrounds of Lake Cachuma -- you'll find this off to the side close to the entrance.The employees I did come into contact with were pleasant and nice. ---What they carry & Prices--- The store carries everything under the sun and more. Truly, if you need/want something, they probably have it. Some pictures I took should showcase just the many of the items they carry. Here's a list of just some: - Food wise : Eggs, bacon, meats, cheese, hot dogs, various grab and go items like sandwiches, butter and margine for cooking and such - Snacks: Candies, chips, beef jerky, nuts and various other items you would find at a market -Beverages: Juices (orange), naked smoothies, milk, water, flavored waters, iced teas, chocolate milk, Starbucks frappuccinos, v8juices, sodas, tonic water, club soda, lemonades, rootbeer, energy drinks, sports drinks, beer and wine, wine coolers. -Misc beverage and food items: Half and half, coffee creamers, whipped cream -Toys, games, footballs, soccerballs -Sunglasses, various clothing items (hats included) -Ice, firewood, marshmallow sticks to make smores....and so much more! Prices are fair and even great. A lady had even said that eggs were cheaper in this store than where she lives. ---More?---- In the same lot there's also a gas station err gas pumps available - about 6 or so! read more

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Great place to shop! Very convenient it's within the park and just a short walk or bike ride away. They have coolers with drinks and frozen food and ice. There's a coffee and hot chocolate machine. There's also a variety of nick knacks to remember your visit to the lake...hats, coffee cups and lots of other great souvenirs There's even fishing goods to select and of course friendly and very knowledgeable cashiers! Definitely drop in while you're there. read more

Friendly staff and welcoming. Been coming to this store for the past 25 years and hasn't changed a bit. If your camping and you forget that something snacks.to charcoal, they have it! read more

Everything you could possibly need all in one convenient location. I've camped at Cachuma countless times and as much as I feel I've packed my whole life into my vehicle, there's always an item or two forgotten. Sure, I could drive into Santa Ynez which is 10-15 miles away, but WHY? Just walk here and you're good to go. This particular store has remained practically the same for as long as I can remember. It's very simple but ample in size and has all of the essentials of a convenience store with an emphasis on camping necessities. Beer, eggs, meat, baking goods, ice, gasoline, some pre-made entrees, propane, general groceries, random little souvenirs - you've come to the right spot. Pricing really isn't bad for the overall convenience factor of it all. Check them out if you're ever camping at Cachuma. Even if you packed everything, go on and treat yourself to something special. read more

Went camping at Cachuma Late 2 years in a row and the staff there are the sweetest and very helpful polite and always willing to help me my family will definitely be back next year... Mrs. DeHaven read more

If you are camping near the site, and forgot to bring the essential items for camping, you have the cachuma lake store near by. They have wood lodges for your camp fire and other essentials. I think they also sell frisbees since they have frisbee golf available for visitors. I give a four since the price is a bit higher than other places but it's pretty expected to be higher price. I called prior to heading out toe cachuma to make sure we get there before closing hours. What it says on google and yelp were different so its best to call to verify. There are plenty of parking! read more

Keep an eye on the operating times. This store has just enough of what we need every time we visit the lake and forget something. The prices aren't outrageous and the staff maintains the store organized, stocked and very clean. read more

Is very friendly stuff. The store had everything you needed. The price was decent For the area In general. We purchased a lot of stuff from them. read more

We had a great weekend camping at Cachuma Lake this weekend and this store was one of the highlights. It had everything we needed, things we didn't know we needed and and plenty off stuff just to buy for fun. I probably made 3-4 trips per day, so many that my family started teasing me about it. But there was so much good stuff and very reasonable prices I couldn't help myself. The staff was friendly and helpful (as was everyone we encountered). If we go back to Cachuma Lake in the future, this store will be a big reason why. read more

Great spot for your last min items including gas ! Store prices r just like any 7 11 or AM PM, except they have more stuff. Gas station is a bit run down n small, but again prices were very reasonable. The staff moves a bit slow, but very friendly. Glad they have this place. read more

I'm so happy that the General Store is on Yelp. I have been camping at Cachuma Lake for over twenty years and I have become very familiar with this store. The General store has every thing you could need for your campsite. They have everything from soda, chips, cookies, candy, marsh mellows, graham crackers, cans of chili, eggs, cheeses, bacon, etc. They also have propane and fire wood. The prices at the store are great. They are the same that you would find at any corner liquor store. The main reason I wanted to rate this store is because I know the man who owns and runs the store. I was reading a review below about how the man who works there is very friendly and will just strike up a conversation with you. When I read that it made me smile. His name is Tom and he is a wonderful person. I have known him for many many years. He makes everyone he meets feel like a friend. He even came to my family's Halloween party this past October. If your ever up at the lake on a camping trip and you run out of something make sure you check to see if the General store has what you need before you make that ten minute drive into town. Chances are they will have you covered. Also make sure you say hi to Tom for me. Thanks read more

We have all come to expect to pay an arm and a leg for last minute items we forgot or just didn't have room to bring on a camping trip.. We dread that trip to the "general store" forking over 10 dollars for a bag of ice.. We have nightmare paying a kidney for some dried up wood that someone chopped up just the right size so that it burns out in all but 5 minutes.. Well.. IT says "new management" outside.. What a surprise Lake Cachuma General store has been on this last camping trip. Not only are they better stocked with things that you actually would need and use, but the prices are surprisingly average. pretty much the same price i would pay at my neighborhood Ralph's. and that really deserves a WOW! So whether it be some Graham crackers, marshmallows and hershey chocolate bars for an impromptu smores session, or 5 bundles of wood you didn't want to put in your truck since it would kill your gas mileage, not to mention dirty up the back, or just a fresh pair of batteries for toy.. err I mean that flashlight.. be confident that you will not be gouged here like a tourist in Disneyland. read more

Its been at least a year since i walked into a small store somewhere, and had a conversation with the person who worked there. You know like people did back when people were nice to each other? Or maybe just in rural places where people are nice to each other... Anyway this is one of those places. This is a great country general store. Its small, sells as much crappy tourist trap stuff as it does wood for fires and marshmallows to roast on the wood you just bought. The proprietor is a very friendly guy, and its nice to once in a while talk to a stranger like they are a human. Its there basically to cater to the camper, with hotdogs, wood, and some varied other camping essentials like ice-cream and beer. read more

This store was perfect! We forgot a few things for our camping trip and they had it all. The hours are from 8am - 8pm. Rather than bringing your eggs and bacon, you can buy them when they open and fry them up. They have wood, tent stakes & feminine hygiene stuff. They are friendly and I like that they give you reusable bags (maybe they charged me, but I didn't notice). Super friendly too. Important: They don't gauge you on the prices either, so I bought more stuff. :-) read more

This place is ok for a campground store. Better than nothing. Not a great food selection. I wish they had a deli.

Very well stocked general store with just about anything you'd need while camping ... firewood, ice, beer, mittens ... huh? Yup. Won't be needing those right now in June and definitely not in July or August! Anyway, the prices were actually much better than I expected. Two kids running it when we got there and no one else inside at the moment. We grabbed some drinks and sat outside and watched all the people from the campground drive up and get one supply or another. Pretty standard store though with a whole section dedicated to extra items like games, sleeping bags, lanterns, kites, water balloons, etc. You won't need to go into town. read more

They charge a premium for the camping essentials because they can. But at least they have everything you need. During the summer it's hot there and you can't camp with a freezer unless you have a trailer or motor home. Icecream and popsicles were the essentials we needed and I gladly paid the $1.25 each for them. I also bought Ice for the cooler, toys for the kids and candy to bribe them with, I mean reward them with. There's no bathroom here so you have to take your chances at one of the camp bathrooms. read more

This general store has everything and us reasonably priced. Camping supplies, tackle, fire wood, groceries, and gas.

Despite my terrible stay, the one decent thing about this trip was encountering the two female employees who ran the cashiers, they both displayed such hospitality and kindness. They both obviously know what some good hospitality is. They're both intellectuals. I Definitely felt welcome the minute I stepped into the store. read more

It's a nice little store. The staff is friendly. The only problem its a little pricey. read more

great store to have at the campground. they have everything you forgot plus things you forgot you even needed. has is priced fair for how convenient it is. makes the campground a better place! read more