Recreational Land for Sale in Santa Margarita, California

Outdoor Adventures at Your Doorstep! Escape to your own off-grid paradise consisting of 20+- secluded acres just 40 minutes outside the town of Santa Margarita. This unique property offers a perfect blend of independence and adventure for those seeking a tranquil retreat surrounded by nature. The private, gated road leads you to an open meadow with a nearby 3,000+- square-foot Quonset hut-style shop with drive-through roll-up doors, thoughtfully designed to include a kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. Adjacent to the shop, you'll find a steel RV cover on one side and RV water & sewer hookups on the other, ensuring convenience for guests. The kitchen is well-equipped with a propane oven and fridge, microwave, and an instant water heater. An elevated graded pad makes for the ideal home/cabin build-site with 360? views of the surrounding open space. The property is fully self-sustained with its own private well, a 2,500+- gallon water storage tank, a private septic system, and solar power, providing true off-grid enjoyment. What makes this property truly exceptional is its direct private access to approximately 1,000+- acres of Los Padres National Forest, which borders the property on two sides. This opens the door to near-endless recreational opportunities, extending further into the Navajo Flat OHV Area, Turkey Flat OHV Area, the Machesna Mountain Wilderness, and beyond! A year-round spring is just a short hike away within the privately accessed public land, adding to the property's natural allure. There are improved quad and riding trails throughout the property and the adjacent national forest, and the area is rich with wildlife, including deer, rabbits, quail, and more. Whether you're seeking an adventure-filled basecamp, a private escape, or the opportunity to live off the grid, this one-of-a-kind property delivers it all.