Lake Castaic, Ca

Beautiful campground.  We went in the beginning of April.  There are no hook ups, so keep that in mind.  We brought our RV and had the most fantastic lake view.  It was uncrowded and very clean.  There are restrooms, showers, fishing pier, fish cleaning station and more.  You can rent boats at the upper lake.  There is tent camping as well.  In the summer it can get pretty warm, so you most definitely won't find me there at this time of year.  But hey!  Other people like the heat.  There is a swim beach (seasonal) as well.  You can fish from the shoreline near the camping also.  It is patrolled by L.A. Sheriff's and it felt pretty safe.  I'm not sure how busy it is in the summer, but I imagine it is busy.  A great area if you want to come in for a picnic too!  Will definitely return.

Ventura Ranch Koa, Santa Paula, Ca

We've camped here before several times.  We were in the Birch section and had a patio and pull thru.  Peacocks roam in the mornings and evenings.  Very kid friendly place.  We had a view of the mountains...B32.  The weather was perfect this time of year.  Didn't need a/c and only a little heat in the evening.  Lots to do for kids and very family oriented.  Hiking trails, zip line, bouncy pillow. Little store at the office.  

Steckel Park Santa Paula, Ca

Nice spot with 10 full hook ups.  Shady trees.  There is a picnic area, bird aviary and tent camping.  We camped here in April and the weather was perfect.  There are some peacocks that roam the area.  Clean showers and bathrooms.  You can make a reservation if more that two weeks ahead, otherwise first come basis.  

Lake Piru, Ca

We camped here in January.  Nice and quiet and uncrowded.  It may be busy in the summer.  Got a great lake view.  We had full hook up.  

• Beautiful olive trees
• Surrounded by mountains
• Fishing/ boat rentals
• Picnic table
• Clean restrooms/ showers

Pechanga RV Resort Temecula, Ca

Was here over Christmastime.  It is part of the Pechanga Resort Casino.  All of the ammenities that you can think of.

• Full hook up
• Pool
• Cable
• 9 restaurants
• Hotel
• Shops
• Wi-fi
• Restrooms and showers
• BBQ grill areas
• 2 spas
• Fenced dog walk
• Book exchange
• Games in the Pool House
• Gas Station , Mini mart, and Car Wash
• On property shuttle to the casino (but still walking distance)
• Golf
• Laundry
• Entertainment at the casino 

So there ya go.  Alot to do here.  Temecula is a great town.  Lots of wineries her and very pretty.
The RV resort is more of a suburban feel versus the nature type of places, but the chocolaty rocky road ice cream mountains in the backdrop are gorgeous.

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Lake Pyramid RV Park Gorman, CA

Just off of the Grapevine (I-5) on Smokey Bear Road.

Campground

Lake Pyramid is across the Highway just a bit south of campground

•  In kind of a canyon bowl type setting. 
• Full hook ups
• Picnic tables
• Pool
• Laundry
• Mini golf
• Dog park (no grass, but it is winter now so...)
• Propane for sale

We came here on the windiest night in America.  We survived though.  Hosts are very nice.  No fires allowed at certain times of year unless you have a fire ring.  Weather can be extreme in these parts...cold, hot, windy etc.  The pool (solar heated) looks nice....closes in November.  

Mt. Pinos is nearby and a great little day (30 min away).  We went to see the snow, etc.  Also Lake Pyramid is just across the highway but don't know much about that.

Mt Pinos, about 25 minutes away.  Go north thru Frazier Park

Ocean Mesa RV Resort, Goleta, Ca

This place is awesome!!  We stayed in December, yes, chilly...but it is so peaceful.  We had a nice fire and gorgeous sunset.  There is a small breakfast place to walk to (sister cabin/ camping property) and it was very quaint, rustic and good.  Heated Pool, jacuzzi and massage avail.  Gift shop.  There is also a llama pasture to hike to.  El Capitan State beach is across the road...a small drive or bike to.  The sister property offers complimentary bikes to use.

Some very nice features:

• Ocean views
• Private sites...bushes or decent space
• Heated pool
• Jacuzzi
• Nice clean showers and restrooms
• Laundry
• Store
• Country Market cafe (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Hiking trails
• Wifi (not the best but it is there and complimentary)
• GORGEOUS views from the mesa to the canyons and the ocean
• Massage...call for appointment

We will return again.  It's located about 10 or 15 minutes north of Santa Barbara