We've been camping at steckel for numerous years and have never had any negative interactions with…read morehost or anyone for that matter. We camp with locals of Santa Paula and are all in agreement that the host Brie is the worst host we've ever came across, her husband is rude and they both lack people skills. They husband and son approached our campsite about 15 till 10pm and without introducing/identifying themselves as the camp host rudely told us to quiet down and shut radio off. Our group had the whole cul de sac of rv campsites reserved that weekend and we are all aware and practice good camping etiquette, we were in no way in violation of noise and our conversation had been toned down because we had children sleeping in a tent. He was told to work on his approach and identify himself next time. Then comes brie at exactly 10 pm rudely telling us to wrap it up, at this point I had enough. We exchanged words and she got emotional and cried, I asked her to leave our campsite and I'd be filing a complaint with park management. Contact Staff Management if you have any issues with hosts. Parks Manager Jeri Cooper Jeri.Cooper@venturacounty.gov Parks Operations Chad Bowie Chad.Bowie@venturacounty.gov

Camp host ruin the experience. So rude!!…read more From the moment we arrived the staff was incredibly disrespectful. She seemed so eager to get us off the site even though we had a reservation. Two people visited us in the beginning and were very abrasive. The website to reserve a spot doesn't specify that if you rent a campground that you can spend the night only if your camping but if you are there to hang out for the day you must be gone by 10. Tell me how that makes sense. I'm paying the same price as those who are sleeping overnight but not allowed to stay past 10?? We followed the rules but I thought it was unfair so be aware of that NEW rule. Lastly we started cleaning up and heading out at 10. By 10:10 PM another park staff member came and very rudely expressed that only one person needs to stay to put the remaining flame/fire out, she said we needed to be gone already. I was so upset mainly because me and my group felt like we couldn't enjoy our time there. This is not how anyone who pays for a reservation (gives business) should feel. I've been coming here for years and never had these issues. So incredibly rude ,so disappointing, and disrespectful. Will not be coming back and telling all of my friends to stop coming here. Please be aware that if you visit here it's guaranteed that you will be met with the same attitude as we were as I saw them visiting

I love this park! I…read moreteach World History and I love the plaques that gave factual information about the wars. I love the map. We all need more Geography in our lives. Thank You veterans for all you have done for our country. God Bless You All! There is playground apparatus for small children. There are public bathrooms. I wish my son had been with me because the skate park looked awesome (to a non-skateboarding Mom). It was busy at dusk. that's a good sign, right?? The bus stop is on E. Ventura St. As I walked by, the young teenage couple making out didn't seem to notice anyone but themselves. My sister-in-law just moved to Santa Paula. She lives very close to the park. Lucky her!

This park sits opposite Santa Paula's city hall and shares a parking lot with the post office…read more It has a large memorial to Santa Paula's native sons and daughters who have fallen in the nation's wars ( thus its name!). A few benches and a blockhouse public toilet are about its only ammenities. There is a nice expanse of grads with shade trees. Good place to let the kids run around...or have carnivals, which it does several times a year.

The playground seems age appropriate for my 3-year-old however there were some major things I…read morecouldn't overlook and because of them Ill be very hesitant to come back. 1) The public bathrooms were gross, and I don't mean the normal filth that you'd expect to find in a park bathroom. This bathroom had blood on the walls and floor and toilet, the sink was clogged purposely god knows why? Felt very unsafe in every way possible. 2) There was a lot of careless parents not watching their kids, smoking and cussing. Not what I want my child around.

Amazing place!! A must Hike!! Come early for good parking…read moreand bring water. It's scenic and beautiful!

An incredible hike with beautiful scenery from start to finish. The Punch Bowls are absolutely…read moreworth the effort, and following the creek makes the adventure even more enjoyable. Waterproof hiking shoes, trekking poles, plenty of water, snacks, sunscreen, and an offline map are highly recommended. We arrived around 7:00 AM and were lucky to find parking. The lot closest to the trailhead only holds about 10-15 cars, so I highly recommend arriving early, especially on weekends. If it's full, you'll likely need to park across the street or along the nearby side streets. Download the offline map before you start. I used AllTrails, and it was a lifesaver. It's surprisingly easy to get off the trail despite the diamond trail markers on the rocks and the blue arrows along the route. Without the offline map, we most likely would have added a lot more time trying to find the correct path. There are multiple Punch Bowls along the trail. The largest one, with the famous natural rock slide, is about 4 miles from the trailhead. More than halfway through the hike, you'll encounter a steep incline. Reaching the rock slide also requires climbing over large rocks, so having good upper-body strength, balance, and proper footwear really helps, as it can get tricky getting to the other side. The only downside was seeing graffiti, litter, and even someone using a grill with an open fire along the trail, which is a serious fire hazard. It's heartbreaking to see such a beautiful place not being respected. I hope the National Forest continues to protect this area by enforcing fire restrictions, increasing recycling and trash facilities where appropriate, and encouraging visitors to leave no trace. This is truly a hidden gem that deserves to be preserved for future generations.

Phenomenal earth day visit to the gardens. It's a peaceful way to experience the naturalness of…read moreOjai. We met so many pleasant workers, visitors, and resident artists along the way.

Taft Garden and Nature Preserve is one of the most beautiful places I've visited in my long life…read more The peace and beauty is enhanced by the limited number of daily visitors. It is possible move about the multiple trails at your own pace self guided, or join tours (when offered) to learn about the Plants, Birds, Geology, and Art. The garden is tucked away, and for me getting there and back to Ojai proper was a big part of the magic of the visit. Thank you to all who created and maintain Taft Garden and Nature Preserve.

My husband surprised me for my 48th bday! So much fun. We had never used ATVs before but our guide…read moreKevin made us feel so comfortable so quickly! We were rollin'!!! Man it was great! I loved the steep inclines and then trusting you won't fall back lol. Kevin took amazing pics of us and we got them really fast. Ask for Kevin! Thanks for a wonderful adventure! We will be back!

Booked an ATV adventure for my boyfriends birthday. We originally booked Santa Monica but due last…read moremon to construction in the area , we then got relocated to the Angeles Forest area . Then the brush fire happened and got relocated to Hungry Valley. Understandable . Both times that they relocated us , Kelly was very accommodating and communicative through text. She made sure that we keep the same day , same time slot no matter what or offer a full refund. When we got to the location in the day of , Silvia and girl (I forgot her name ) who checked us in were very helpful and nice and wanted to make sure we were prepared . During these COVID times , they took our temperature , made sure we sanitized our hands , and put a sanitary head and mouth covering on before putting the sanitized helmet on . We got there an hour early because we had to commute from an hour away and wanted to be on time . They let us ride early as soon as we got there and Sylvia was a fantastic guide . She took amazing pictures of us and made sure we were okay throughout the ride The trail was beautiful and the scenery was captivating . My boyfriend and I are already looking to book the lake arrowhead location next month . 10/10 would recommend We also received our pics the same day

The service provided by ARC adventure is phenomenal. Jackelin E. and Bob L. Do a great job managing…read moreeverything. From kayaking to rock climbing and camping, the adventure program is a great opportunity for arc students to experience the outdoors.

Great company to rent a rock wall from. I would definitely rent from them again. They were on time,…read morequick with set up and their staff was very nice and great with all the kids who came by.