Foster Park Campground. Ventura, Ca

 Great park on between Ventura and Ojai.  There are 16 rv sites and also tent camping. It's near Lake Casitas, Ventura and close to Ojai.  We had full hook up. Lots of shade trees, public bathroom and a hiking path.  There is a very nice bike trail nearby (goes for miles) through the mountains and hills.  We enjoyed it here. Quiet and family friendly.

Pismo Sands RV Resort

Nice campground in Oceano, Ca.  Quiet, clean and family oriented. The sites are kind of small with a grassy area.  With the current environment (Corona Virus), we did a touchless check in.  We had a back in spot so we didn't have to share a mutual lawn.  They also have cottages for rent.  Nice pool and laundry.  There is a mini store but was closed.  They did however offer ice or chips, etc...just couldn't go inside the store.  There is shuffleboard.  Some sites have a fire ring and some don't.  It is located south of Grover Beach and Pismo Beach.  Lots of very interesting things to explore nearby.  Beach towns, nature, and culture.  We would stay here again if we are travelling up north.

Hobson Park Ventura County

Nice campground on the beach.  The ocean front ones are non hook up.  You can use RV or tent camp.  There are stairs down to the shore.  Sometimes (we visited in February), the tide is too high for a beach.  We did get a few days of beach, though and enjoyed it very much. Lots of families here and it's also open to the public for day use.

• Hook ups
• Tent camping
• Beach front
• Little cafe for breakfast, lunch, snacks, ice

It was quiet in the evenings.  The ocean sounds were great!!  The train goes by periodically.  I love the train sound.  It's also close to many beach choices and a bike path along the shore.   One little drawback, I found is that the spaces are tight and parking few.  Once you get all relaxed from the ocean sound and view, it'll be okay.  One car per site.

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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