Beautiful campsite and well kept. Wont go back. We had a tire vandalized by someone who thought it…read morewas a good idea to put a giant screw into the inside wall of our tire. We don't understand why except that we have a little dog that barks a lot. Might have been kids being stupid. Lucky it was a slow leak and I had a tire pump. No cell phone service there.

Went on a group trip. Good camp sites. Pretty trees and creek running through. My tent was close to…read morea road, so occasionally overnight, I'd hear a car driving by fast. No running water besides the creek (don't drink that) which we used for hand/dish washing and such. The vault toilets had toilet paper until about Sunday morning. Vault toilets were clean, but the lock was broken on one of the doors. I can't speak to the reservation process, but I believe our group leader was able to reserve them online and we had no issues when we arrived. Lots of other families camping there with music and laughter and thankfully it got quite around 9/10.

Came here on dry New Year's eve 2 years ago. Wasn't Sespe hot springs, but still a nice experience…read moreon the way to them; nice half way point too.

So a friend emailed me last week saying he was planning an overnight backpacking trip in the Sespe…read moreWilderness to Willett Hot Springs and asked if I wanted to join on the trek. Heck yes! I had a week to research and read up about the area, and I was poking around online I felt there was no detailed directions of the trail to the hot springs, just a few nondescript write ups and summaries here and there. So this review, I hope will help others find the hot spring easier since we got lost for over an hour in rain.... Backpacked 11/2/15-11/3/15 Miles: 20 miles out and back Time took: 30 hours (we overnighted it) elevation gain: less than 400 ft Adventure Pass needed Water: there were 2-3 spots to filter water Directions: on Google maps, type in Piedra Blanca Trailhead. Piedra Blanca Trailhead and Sespe River Trail start at the same parking lot, so it pulls up and you can use the app when you loose cell service. We came from LA, so we ended up taking the 33N to Rose Valley Rd, this area is considered Ventura County Trailhead: Adventure pass is needed to park here. There are pit toilets, when I went they also had toilet paper and weren't too dirty. There's some informational sign around here talking about the local animals you can find, a trail map, and some shaded picnic benches where you can have a nice picnic. The hike: we started at 9:45 AM Monday morning, the first 2-3 miles in the trail was dry with no sight on water. Do not be discouraged, right around 2-3 miles, we didn't spot it right away, but when we hiked further up, we spotted a pool of water off the trail. So if it had been necessary, we would have gone off trail to that water source. But at 3 miles in, I heard running water. We hiked off trail and found the source and actually filtered at this spot. It's a nondescript spot, you just have to keep alert of the sound of running water. Going to this spot was unnecessary though, if you know the trail well, you know that Bear Canyon Campground is right around the corner at 3.5 miles in and there is a spring fed pond here with moving water that is easier to filter at. We talked to a guy here and he said there seems to always be water here and it's a good swimming hole. The trail is decently well beaten and well marked. About 8 miles in you will come upon a big metal trail sign. It's faded and kind of hard to read, but points you in the direction of Ladybug Campground and Hines Peak. Scratched into the sign it says Willett and tell you to stay on the trail you are at. Shortly after that sign, keep a look out for the trail sign on the right. We actually got lost here and walked past it. If you walked past it and come to a camp spot with a fire circle and shovel, you've come too far. We scrambled in the river wash for a while here having lost the trail. Back track and find that small trail sign, it makes you cross the river wash here. Once you cross the river wash, the trail keeps going. look for a fork in the trail and go left. It's a pretty small fork, we put up cairns here the other day, but it is easy to miss. We got lost here too and had to keep backtracking. You cross a swampy area right here. Right when you cross and get to the other side, you will shortly come across the house/shack/a fenced area. Woohoo! You are almost there! Go past that house. With the house behind you, you will see a stone stack/chimney, take the trail above and to the right of it. From there, it's an upward climb, but you're only a few hundred yards away from the Willett Hot Spring tub. You will first come across a small camp spot here. There was a fire ring here the other day. Go past that, and into the foresty area and go up. There you will find the tub, wedged into the crevice of the mountain. Tips: bring a water filter. Depending on time of year, be prepared for rain. Bring sandals if you don't want to go barefoot in the tub, and a towel to dry off. Don't give up. We soaked in the hot spring for a good hour Tuesday morning and had the place all to ourselves. Temp we would guess was around 108 degrees. There are scrubs left there to scrub some of the sliminess. I didn't care, I got right in. Good luck!

My wife and i booked all 16 RV sites and both party areas for two days and turned CC into our dream…read moregetaway vacation in Ojai. Surrounded by friends and family, we partied for the whole weekend with great weather in a well-maintained park. Access to San Antonio Creek was much appreciated for our wedding party photos. See for yourself!

This is my second year camping here. It was my first year in their new Tent camping area. It is…read moresuch a beautiful location next to the creek. Fell alseep to the sound of running water. Sites are alittle tight but that is camping in most of southern California. I wish they could install another set of bathrooms closer to the new area, its abit of a walk at night. The park and the bathrooms were very clean. We didnt have any interaction with the camp host as the facilities were well maintained and the other campers respectful. Randy the Rooster was a special little visitor everyday that the kids really enjoyed. They are hoping to see him again next year.

This is a quick little jaunt up to the waterfall which is very fun to play around in. It was pretty…read moremagical with the miss and all the little cavelets. We saw a snake swimming in the water which was super cool, but be aware! It's nice and cool and shaded as the end.

I'll echo what the other reviews say... A windy and long…read moredrive to get here- make time for it and keep your eyes on the road. My Subaru loved the creek crossing over the road. A short, beautiful hike to the waterfall, very FernGully feeling. So many birds here including Western Bluebirds, Scrub Jays, Turkey Vultures, and various raptors. The air is crisp and cool, bring a warm layer for sure. And, as always, pack it in pack it out, and leave it better than you found it.

The whole stay was lovely! Easy check in and every camping spot seems to be great or at lease close…read moreto a great outlook spot. The bathrooms were super clean and the views of the valley are amazing!

Nice small park on the hill 10 minutes above Ojai on scenic Hwy 150. Weekends bring motorcycle…read moregroups, Mustang club rallies, and one weekend we passed 30 ferrari/Maserati cruising down the road, so yes there will be road noise in the camping spots, especially on weekends. The camp is clean, with flush toilets, and a picnic area. There is a use fee, but its a good choice for a weekend getaway in the lovely oak woodlands surrounding the park.

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.

Got to enjoy church camp with my 4th graders. 5 stars all…read morethe way around! - The cabins were clean and the mattresses weren't too bad, for "camping". - The food was delicious!!!! I loved the options and none of my kids complained or went hungry. - The facilities were clean - The customer service from the young ladies going around and maintaining the camp to the cooks and kitchen staff were ALL so helpful and wonderful! Thank you for such a great experience. I know my kids had a wonderful time. I can't wait to go back next year.

Church rented facilities for high school summer camp. Everything was great. Food was good. Kids and…read moreadults had a great time.

Absolutely fun place to go! Plenty of tubes for everyone of all ages, and it's nice to get away…read morefrom all the noise since you're essentially in a canyon. GF loved going here for a date and I'd do it again next summer. Very scenic and naturally beautiful; the water structures also still hold up from when I was a child. (Pictures are from Summer 2024)

Escape the heat and come down to the water park! Perfect for all ages. Bring your sunscreen and no…read morerunning!! Check website for rates.

I love this place just for spending time with the animals, even though I haven't gone horseback…read moreriding yet. The kids love seeing the horses, goats, llamas, and much more up close. I know it's America and other places might see it as a liability, but I hope they continue to let people come and roam free!

It took everything in me to not act like I was in Red Dead Redemption. I wanted to lean down while…read moresoftly petting the horse and say "Wooaah eaassyy there Nelly. Don't be scared. If we must die, we'll die. But sometimes death is the only way to remain free..." This was actually my first time riding a horse. Horses are so beast. Like that thing could have killed me anytime he wanted to. When we were checking in for our ride, a cowgirl in a long sleeve camo shirt, navy blue jeans, and some cowboy boots with spurs came out and said "Hey y'all!" in a thick Western accent. I look over and the rest of the staff are also full cowgirls. I had to double check I wasn't in the Even Cowgirls Get the Blues novel. Great read. Her name was Sissy and she was our trail guide for the day. She passionately explained how old each horse was and a bit of their backgrounds. My horse's name was Graham and he was a straight thug. He used to carry solar panels up the mountains. Straight workhorse. She had to put him near the back because he wanted to LAP all the other horses. After a 30 minute ride, we were able to walk around the grounds, and see all the other animals on the ranch. Mules, Donkeys, Cows, Horses, Alpacas, Sheep, etc. It was pretty rad. I got a good boot rec from Sissy (Double H Boots), as I'm in the market for some quality boots. Not cowboy boots though I'd be a phony. It was inspirational to see how people still live so differently. Sissy has been riding since she was in diapers and teaches lessons at the ranch full time. I often wonder if this simple of a life leads to greater happiness than climbing the corporate ladder. Comparison is a thief of joy though. If I were a screenwriter, the Ojai Valley Trail Riding Company would provide me with plenty of inspiration for a hit film. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews