Spending two days out here has been a breathtaking experience. One thing I noticed was there were…read moremore tents up with people camping versus RVs. The boat rentals were ridiculous for the day. They were booked up by 9:30 AM, but we had such a wonderful relaxing 2 days. We left with a total of five bass. Everyone at the lake was very nice and talkative. I was able to sit back and get some good reading in while my husband went back to fishing. This will be a return trip with more family members. I absolutely loved that the showers and bathroom were clean every time I went in. Bravo to the employees and the campers.

This place has decent camp grounds. The lake is beautiful but is for fishing and boating, not…read moreswimming or water sports. There is at least one hiking trail that leads here, but no trail around the lake or in the camping areas. There is a boat rental place, a restaurant with burgers and sandwiches, a bait shop, and a boat launch ramp. Costs $10 for the day to get in. The workers are friendly. Nice place to get a meal and enjoy the view or go fishing or rent a boat to go on the lake. Boats a bit run down and selection small. Most people seemed to bring their own. Not sure how the camping experience is but it looked just ok.

Starting off with the Lake itself, it is filled to the max…read more As far as the registration office the lady at the office was extremely friendly and helpful. at the store the new ownership, husband and wife amazing, helpful, and extremely friendly went out of their way to open the door and to let me purchase ice I wish all the best to this couple. To the Rangers patrolling the area at the overflow area where my blue truck was camping at thank you for your friendly conversation you and your partner are the best. This is a well kept up clean place campground. All grass areas are cut and clean. Restrooms are clean. I highly recommend this place for camping or even just a day picnic fishing best views . And also to add if you appreciate astronomy a place to star Glaze & watch the moon set on the West.

Beautiful place to camp, you can fish as well. One thing that I noticed is that the bathrooms are…read morealways filthy.

Such a beautiful place and fun to take the family. Especially now that there should be more waterread more

One of the most underrated hiking spots in Santa Barbara. Absolutely beautiful and not crowded at…read moreall! Great biking spot as well!

I had 10 wonderful days of camping here with great neighbors who respected quiet hours…read more Unfortunately, a new couple moved in and their dog barked nonstop all night -- from 11 PM until 5 AM. Quiet hours are clearly stated as 10 PM to 7 AM ,and we all signed a contract agreeing to that. I contacted the park office, only to later be told I should have called the sheriff instead. The ranger did absolutely nothing during the night. This morning the ranger spoke to my neighbor and then came to tell me that I could move -- even though I followed all the rules. The noisy neighbors were allowed to stay. If I wanted peace and quiet, apparently I was the one expected to relocate. When I asked the neighbor why he couldn't control his dog, he said, "What do you want me to do, tape its mouth shut?" That says everything about the kind of pet owner he is. It's unbelievable to punish someone who's been here peacefully for 10 days while allowing a dog to bark all night and disturb the entire campground. If you stay here, bring earplugs -- because management won't help. I'm giving two stars only because I enjoyed my stay before the neighbors from hell showed up.

I am definitely not a camper so this camping stuff is still new to me but I am HOOKED!!…read more I went camping with my family and close friends and we all had a BLAST!! The memories we created will be with me forever. This campground is well maintained, offers so much to do and see, is very affordable ($50.00 per night) and the Park Rangers are here around the clock providing security. The campground offers boat rentals, fishing, camping, movie nights, campfires, amazing views of the lake etc.. I could go on and on. This is a PERFECT place to come camping with your family, friends, both or solo. Solvang is 15-20 mins away and the Chumash Casino is three miles away for those that wish to step away from the camping thing for a short time. Very happy with our visit to this campground

Joel and Cooper, thanks for the great ride yesterday (03-31-2025) through the channel! You were the…read morefriendliest crew. The whales decided to take a day off, but sea lions and bottlenose dolphins swimming near and around the Sunfish was priceless! Choppy waters, Joel, you maneuvered with ease. It was a fun morning! I look forward to another chance to see the gray and humpback whales! Thank you for being the best crew! I hope to join you again! Book with Channel Islands Expeditions! I can't wait to experience one of your other adventure options.

Smooth training on how to do the work and easy layout on the boat. Food was delicious and…read moreaccommodating. I would reccomend this experience to those who are fascinated with the unusual, wildlife or history. The team/crew also had good communication between themselves or the passengers.

This man made lake sits on 125 acres and is private. It is so pretty and is surrounded by over 1300…read morehuge and bougie homes. It has 8 miles of shoreline and was built in 1969. You can fish, but you must throw them back. There are lots of places to sit and just enjoy the views too. I am not sure if swimming is allowed. There are a couple of upscale restaurants along the shore that one can dine at. The rest of the area is a business plaza. I did not feel like I was still in LA. The neighborhood is so gorgeous!

Who feels like chilling today?! I DO, I DO!!!!! But I don't feel like going far...Hmmmm, where to…read morego? Westlake Lake!!!~ That is where! In 1969, this lake was created as a community development...But wait...there is more...Get this, it was designed to control flooding & to create a scenic focal point for the community. This would replace the town's earlier plan for a concrete flood control channel. Absolutely brilliant plan! But let's not get all "environmentally jacked up" because this review is more about the scene here... As George Costanza's dad Frank would say, "SERENITY NOW!" There are several restaurants and shops along the lake. You can also "catch & throw," along the lake, sit on a bench and enjoy the calmness. *Plenty of parking in the lot *Restaurants are $$$ *FREE ~ Walking around the lake and enjoying the peacefulness

I found Mono Campgrounds on GORP and it was listed as a top ten campground for Southern California…read more I was stoked to hear that there was swimming, hot springs, and many more great things to do. However, this campground is not all it is promised to be. First, the hot springs are pretty cool. However, they really are HOT. I mean too hot to go into when I was there. Hotter than a jacuzzi for sure. And they are literally piped into a little pool type concrete thing. Still nice though, but don't expect a natural swimming hole. Second, the area is very beautiful. You are not that far from Santa Barbra, but once you are over the first mountain range, you are into the middle of no where and it is beautiful. However, be prepared that you will have to drive 15+ miles over rough road. I saw some BMWs out at the campground, but man, I do not know how or why these people would take their cars out there. It is rough for a standard SUV and most people out there bring old beat up four wheelers. There are multiple water crossings and steep roads. We went in July (2010) and it was hot, about 95 when it was only 70 by the ocean. But this wasn't a surprise. But the millions of flys were. They were everywhere and unbearable. We left a night early because they were so bad. As for the swimming hole, we didn't find it. We did find an old dam, that was nothing special. I think there is a larger lake downstream a little bit, but it was so dry in July that I would doubt if there is any appreciable water that isn't stagnant and gross. Overall, this is a beautiful campground and the hot springs are something to see. But you really have to plan on taking forever to get there over the roads and be ready to battle the flies, heat, and lack of water. There is also no water at the sites themselves, so be sure to bring in your own water. There are vault toilets. Also do not forget your adventure passes!

I agree with the previous reviews. Our party also got feasted on by flies and ticks. The so called…read more"Hot Spring" is an ugly cement basin. The drive out there is very beautiful but easily 15 miles of rough road not suitable for my poor little sedan. If you're looking for a Santa Barbara Hot Spring check out the Gaviota hot spring. Right off the road, easy to find, good times to be had by all at good ol Gaviota.

We had a great stay in the seagull cabin. Overall very clean and perfect for two!…read more Thankful for the store that seems to literally have everything

Annual visit. Great little hideaway. Beach vibe. We stay away from humans and simply park and spend…read moretime on the beach so it's PERFECTO!!

A few years ago, my buddy and I were regulars at Cachuma. Starting in late January and continuing…read morethrough April, we really enjoyed the early season crappie fishing. We would make about 6-7 trips each season where we rented a nice 4 passenger 6hp(?) v-hull boat for around $125. The rental process was quick, and the office and marina staff were friendly and efficient. They also posted regular fishing reports. Then it all changed. I believe a new vendor took over the boat rental operations and everything went downhill. The boat rental process became very long and tedious, and you had to watch a 15 minute "safety " video each time you rented a boat. The staff also turned over and gone were all the friendly and efficient people. At times there was only one person running the whole show. They had to handle all the paperwork/video process and then walk you down to the boat and get that started. It literally took about 30-40 minutes per boat. Also, all the v-hull boats were no longer available and the least expensive rental option was around $250. I really miss the great crappie fishing and the beautiful surroundings. I hope that one day the marina will be back to what it was.

Love the service, pricing, family friendly experience and convenience to our home in sb. Recommend…read morefor a long weekend.