Awesome location and vibe…read more It was an amazing experience and really close to the lake ! If you have water toys is a must we were out there on April 22-25 and weather was great mid 70

We really enjoyed our trip here. The campsites themselves are very spacious. Your not on top of…read moreyour neighbors. You have plenty of room. The host came around everyday and sold firewood an took out he trash took care of bathrooms. There are trails to hike on along the river and one in the camp site that is quarter mile long with signs telling you about the hike. There are some great hikes along the rode out to the campground (off main road but on the road you turned off to get to campground) that are AMAZING!! Waterfalls. Pools. Just beautiful. We would defiantly return.

We were camping at Balch park and we came here to take a half day ride…read more We found the employees to be helpful and friendly The trip was fun and full of beautiful things to see The horses were easy to ride and that was good. It made the ride worry free. If your in the area it's worth the drive to have a day out with the horses

We have been up here several times just to go riding. We have had a great experience each time. We…read moreare from Orange County and love to visit Balch Park.

We had our wedding here last October and this place is seriously amazing - if you're looking to…read morehave an outdoor wedding this is the place you want to go to. Just look at the photos! Even in the fall it was pretty..and we have also been here in the spring when it's greener and the flowers are in bloom, so perfect! There is a river running through the property (duh, that's probably where it gets the name), and there's multiple places on-site to have the ceremony. I want to get married all over again, just to have another big evet here, it was seriously so perfect. One of my favorite parts was the amazing rustic gazebo where you'd have your reception/dance area. They have cool lanterns and white lights strung, lighting and a sound system already hooked up for you. We barely had to do any decorating (just the tables). The tables and chairs for everything also came with the rental of the facility. Speaking of, it was a really good deal, especially because you are able to be there Friday through Sunday. We were able to be there for a few hours on Friday for rehearsal, and a bit of setup, then all day Saturday, and we were also there for hours on Sunday morning cleaning up and we explored the property a bit after that as well. If you cross the river, there are pastured with animals (horses, chickens, etc.). We used an iPod/mp3 player for our of our wedding music, and it was extremely convenient to do that here. Where you would have your ceremony, they have speakers set up so all you have to do is plug it in and have someone controlling it. Same thing with the reception area. Some other random things worth noting: they have a brand new bridal cabin where you can get ready, they have bathrooms, beer & wine only (you have to pay for their bartender, too), they have a HUGE fire pit (smores were a huge hit at our wedding, with everyone!), they have a kitchen & bar area, tons of different places on site to take photos, lots of parking, the owner had tons of things available for us to use as decor (lots of vases, bottles, easels, tables, baskets, etc.). Gary (the owner) was extremely helpful with all of our questions and concerns, he can also marry you - which is a plus if you're looking for someone to do that. They offer food options if you want to go for that, but we went with a caterer out of Porterville (Cherry Tree Catering, so good!). You can also rent all of your linens through them, which was also convenient. Us and ALL of our guests were SO impressed with this place (they still talk about how cool it was) I will definitely suggest this place to ANYONE having a wedding.

River Ridge Ranch is an amazing venue for a DIY wedding, but they're also flexible if you'd like…read morethem to take care of certain things (eg. tableware, servers). Gary and his crew are amazing, helpful, and accommodating throughout the planning process. There's a bar area, a reception area with a covered pavilion/gazebo (heat lamps and curtain enclosures are available in cooler weather) a fire pit for s'mores and a huge barn area with its own seating that's set off from the main entrance, perfect for the ceremony. There were a lot of supplies available to borrow for the set up and big day, so don't be afraid to ask Gary for specific things before you go out and buy them yourself. We loved that he provided all chairs and tables, and even some decorations: lanterns, vases, a card box, etc. We got married October 19th and the weather was perfect! Our guests could not stop talking about what an amazing and beautiful venue we had chosen. No one was in a rush to leave! There are some trails for exploring, a river nearby, and so many nooks with seating for people to spend time relaxing outdoors. We love that the owners host outdoor educational programs as well as community concerts/gatherings. We definitely felt good about supporting this business in our community, our wedding was perfect!

Had a great time on the trail with my husband! Perfect weather and smells. Would definitely…read morerecommend this for a road trip stop and/or your destination for the day.

My family and I rented a houseboat from the Marina a few weeks back, to go out on the lake and fish…read moreall day. The boat rental was fairly inexpensive - a little under 200 dollars for a 10 person boat, and we really enjoyed our experience. The staff was friendly and helpful at the Marina, and despite not catching anything, we had a fantastic day. Add in the fact that the lake is beautiful, we had a great time. We will be back, with more of the family this time!!

My friends and I planned a trip out to Yosemite Valley to enjoy some spring camping. Our…read morereservation was canceled at the last minute due to flooding in the valley from melting snow. We were lucky enough to make camping reservations at Pine Flat Lake and were in the market for a white water rafting adventure. We came across Mountain Descents, and found their service to be exactly what we needed. Most of my group consisted of beginners; a few of us had gone once or twice before but were novices nonetheless. Our guides consisted of Amicaya and Ivan, in addition to a few other trainees / employees. Everyone was super friendly and did an excellent job preparing us for our excursion. With their excellent guidance, NOBODY FELL OUT OF THE BOAT; a little surprising, if you ask me. The tide was high and the waters were fierce at times, but we had an absolute freakin' blast with the team over at Mountain Descents. Highly recommend!

My sister and I took the intermediate course with Mountain Descents River Rafting, and it…read morecompletely exceeded our expectations. It was definitely more intense than I originally thought, but in a way that made the whole experience even more thrilling. Our guide, DJ (I think!), had a sense of humor that made the whole ride even more fun. We both left feeling exhilarated and already talking about doing it again next time we're visiting Sequoia.

this is a pretty nice campground. spacious sites and easy to book online. little dried up success…read morelake.

Went here on a hot summer day to escape the 100+ degree heat. It was cool that you could park right…read moreon the beach of the lake and have all your junk for hanging out right there. We set up some chairs and canopy. Had some beers and lunch. It was fairly pleasant except for the GAS smell. The whole time, it just smelled like gas. Someone had a jet ski parked inside the roped-off swimming area. The water in the swimming area was stale and tepid and smelled like gas. I went in despite that, and it was gross. The muddy lake bottom and uncomfortably warm water added to the disgust. Once you get far enough into the lake it was cool and comfortable, but geez - right by the shore was awful. I'll just rent a boat next time, haha.

Had a great weekend they were able to fit my family and I in last minute notice and stayed up super…read morelate for us untill we got there on memorial weekend 2016 It was a small drive up to the lake for fishing, make sure to stop at the walmart near bye for a fishing license cause they dont sell or issue them there hint hint. Longer term tenants were very polite and friendly, had full hookup sites that were very easy to hookup to and very inexpensive. Had a pretty big pool ready to go till late and were not strict about anything very lade back, as long as your not being a disturbance of course I would stay here again based on the fact that i called super late and they welcomed me in and made it happen no worries! Seems like they allow small motorized bikes and or quads to cruz around but nothing crazy as no one likes dust! Fire wood and ice were a good price and had plenty. Not bad eagles nest! Thanks for a chill weekend when i was about to go back home from lack of availability at other camp sites for my trailer!

As of May 2026, all water has to be boiled, per State of California. Come with your water tank full…read moreor buy bottled water for drinking. Very nice staff. Sites closer together than I prefer but it was quiet. We brought more people than can sleep in our RV so we usually set up a small tent. When making the reservation they said we could set up a tent next to our RV but we were not comfortable with neighbors so close. Restrooms at office had screen door only. When stepping out of the shower, I felt exposed to entire campground, especially at night with lights on inside. Before coming to this place again, I would call and ask if some of these issues have been resolved.

An excellent place to volunteer!…read more This is a review of Coexist with Wildlife Day, which was awesome: a bio blitz, some volunteer work and tacos from a food truck with a band. Also free Otter Pops!

I really enjoyed visiting the River Pky. We gathered for a meeting and for some attendees, it was…read moretheir first visit and the atmosphere was amazing for all. I have been back just to enjoy the grounds. So pretty!