First timer and it was a good time! It wasn't crowded and neighbor campers were very nice and kind…read more Easy check in into the lake. We had a big group and accommodated all of our needs. The only thing I wish this lake/campground had were actual bathrooms and some shade. I've read that it was manmade but you would think they would consider building actual restrooms and/or shade even fake trees for shade. Otherwise, the lake was a gorgeous spot and the area was clean. I would definitely come back with other families but be more prepared with shade or head when the weather is slightly cooler lol. Highly recommend when you're in the area!

My favorite lake for one my grandpa helped dig out the lake. It was news to me I didn't know it was…read moreman made so now it's my favorite. Yes I camp other places I love the area and it gets very hot wish we had more tree coverage so with that said bring a pop up or two. You never know what kind of wild life you will see and walk hike with caution rattle snakes blend in super good. I made the mistake of brushing my teeth with the water spicket one year so don't do that unless you want to get sick my stupidity. If you like fishing make sure you have a fishing license we went down to the lime one year with a kids like two year old fishing pole and a child hook and some lame person said we had a fish net and called the rangers on us and they all came looking for a net looked in my backpack in my truck in our ice chest in the back of my truck acting like we had done something wrong it was a huge embarrassing moment for them because they came In hot like I was a criminal with my wife and to young kids and the only thing was a trash bag that I collected trash people left around apparently they had a video of this so called net and the ranger told me after looking a this video that they must have mistaken a net for a trash bag. It's was super lame like I understand they have a job todo but the way it was handled in the beginning was not professional with kids around. Other then that I've always have had a great time in the heat we even went when the lake was dried up on the Harris creek side and camping one year and it rained we still had a great time. Yes it's not super party like as year in the past and that's ok you want that behavior drive up the road to the next lake. I wish they still had the little store but that closed up sadly. They need more people camping to get that open again.

Just visited for the day to hike around the lake. The water was pristine and we enjoyed walking…read morearound the grounds, honestly didn't see anyone, maybe people were sleeping in... The few staff we interacted with were helpful, one at the gate gave us a map of the resort and one at the A-frame administrative building told us where to start from where we parked. Gorgeous blue skies and perfect weather today.

It's reasonable. A touch pricey for camping but then you get to say that you are epic so that's…read moreworth it, right? ;-) Got the group campsite nearest the water so we basically had a walkway through the campsite. It was okay. Didn't rent a boat so I have nothing to say about that. We did bring a Blackstone and that was fun. Cooked just about everything on it, including some awesome breakfasts. Got to see more of the fam than per usual. Group site had a number of tables but not much shade so be careful. One nice part was that it was farther away from most other sites.

Booked one of the cabins for a long weekend with some friends for a relaxing retreat from the city…read more This place exceeded all expectations. From the start, the staff was friendly, helpful, and attentive. The manager, Layla, personally greeted us at check in and gave us a lot of great advice for the local area (where to eat, rent boats, etc). Whenever we stopped by the main office on our way in or out, she remembered my name and checked in to make sure everything was going great. We didn't run into any real issues, but I could tell they would have diligently solved them. Once we got to the cabin, the breathtaking view of the lake from the cabin and balconies was so serene. There was even a little private beach (only about 20 feet long) which we share with a few of our resort neighbors but was mostly empty. Perfect to dip our feet in the water and jump on the boogie board -- literally 2 minute walk from our balcony. The food options are a little limited, but the remote nature is one of the perks of this place, so I can't complain. What I ate from the local pizza joint and grocery was all tasty. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking and eating utensils so you could definitely take care of yourself with ease. The beds were comfortable and AC strong (both musts for me). Overall I can't really think of anything I'd change. Except maybe staying 2 nights longer.

My family and I have been coming to Lake Nacimiento for over 25 years. We've stayed in the lodges,…read moretrailers and for the last 10 years in the cottage across from the general store. This trip was a huge disappointment. When we got to the cottage, there were several things that were missing and of course there's no cell service so you have no way of contacting anyone to tell them about it. The worst part was the general store was closed for two days in a row, which is unacceptable. They should've told every single person entering at the gate that the store would be closed. Who does inventory in the height of the season? We had to drive to the store down the hill outside of the resort to get more ice, etc Since we got cell service down the hill, I called and told them what was missing and I never heard back. To top it off, the boat slip that we were given had another boat in it. Next year when we go to Lake Nacimiento, we will be renting an Airbnb and save ourselves a big headache! The only reason I'm giving two stars instead of one is because they put the fire pit on the grassy area with pavers around it, which was a huge improvement and got a new barbecue so you could cook everything at the one time.

North Shore Awesome mellow camping…read moreRobert helped us greatly fixing the showers Great job thanks Robert

Easy in, easy out. What's to complain about? Nice lake, water could be cleaner…read more ** AVOID on Holiday Weekends!!

Went turkey hunting in April with 4 friends. It was a semi guided hunt, but Deedy had obviously…read morebeen scouting the area prior and put us in good spots. 3 of the 4 of us got birds. Saw pigs roaming on the property as well, but missed the chance to get one. I plan on going back for turkey, pigs, or both.

Don't bother with Bryson Hesperia Resort. Tried to plan a birthday hunting trip. First excuse, the…read morelady has back surgery and can't guide. Second excuse, the landowners mother passed and being buried on property. Third excuse, she's worried about me infecting her with corona virus because of a single case in Alameda county. Bryson Hesperia Resort is full of excuses!

After visiting the Central Coast Zoo, we decided to walk over to the park located just outside, and…read moreit was the perfect follow-up activity. There's a large area to walk around, and you're even able to feed the ducks, which my daughter absolutely loved. She had so much fun on the jungle gyms, slides, and all the playground features available. If you're visiting the Central Coast Zoo, I highly recommend taking the kids to the park afterward to burn off some energy. You can easily make it a full day--visit the zoo, head to the park, feed the ducks, and just immerse yourself in nature. It was a beautiful day and hands down the perfect after-zoo activity. Next time, I'll definitely remember to bring snacks!

Water birds, fish and turtles live in the park. The lake is large with a scenic drive. Make sure to…read morego slow. The park has multiple spots to park your car. The entry is free. - Some locations have direct water access. Others are higher up so you can take photos. There is exercise/playground equipment for use and shade in some locations. - The park holds multiple events each year including Pride. I like having this location as a community staple.

The lake, although the water level is low compared to usual, is still nice, and you can still go…read morein and boat and fish and have fun. There's different types of fish in this lake; perch/blue gills, catfish, trout and crappies; large and small. They do a pretty good job at keeping it clean, and you should too! Respect nature, guys! :-)

Santa Margarita Lake family Camping Trip 2023. So much fun and we love this lake. So clean and…read morebeautiful, staff so friendly. Highly recommend! Fishing, camping, & hiking so much fun!!

Fantastic Experience - Highly Recommend!…read more We just had an amazing time on Lake Nacimiento thanks to SBR Rentals! From the rental process, making sure we had the boat that fit our needs, to the check in/check out, all the interactions were friendly, professional, and super helpful. The check-in process was quick and smooth, and they made sure we were fully comfortable with the boat before heading out. They were also very responsive when we had questions! The boat itself was in excellent condition--clean, well-maintained, and easy to operate. Definitely an added bonus that they had wakeboards and life vests for different sizes. The tube was a huge hit! What really stood out was the customer service. Mikey was amazing at the dock and even gave us tips on the best spots to wakeboard, tube, anchor and swim. We'll definitely be renting from them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a fun and stress-free day on the water! Thank you for an awesome experience!

We had the most amazing day on Lake Naci through SBR Marine rentals. WOW! From start to finish,…read moreKristin, Mikey and their family took such good care of us. They were so attentive, accommodating, and knowledgeable. Our boat very comfortably fit the 8 of us, and we added on the tube and wakeboard. I cannot recommend this business enough. Such a fun day!!