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    3.4 (54 reviews)

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    David J.

    This place is great, really great views and hiking but remember you will be close to the highway,limited hookup sites, and you gotta book online. Definitely worth it I highly recommended checking it out especially for a one night stop.

    Aviary
    Raquel M.

    My boyfriend and I stayed here over New Year's Eve and had a great time! We enjoyed exploring the aviary as well as the creek. The location was far enough from the city to where it felt remote, but it was close enough to where we could make a quick trip into town to grab some last minute materials. Their bathrooms were some of the cleanest I've seen in a campground and they always had toilet paper and soap. Check in was very simple as well, we just drove up to our spot. If you are sensitive to noise, then I wouldn't suggest a spot close to the road or close to the aviary as the cars and the birds can be a bit noisy. Overall, I would recommend staying here.

    Creek
    Fernanda R.

    This campground is a nice spot for a weekend family trip. The campground itself was clean and had a lot of shade. The bathrooms were clean for the most part (not perfect but good enough to survive the weekend). The aviary was nice, and we also went swimming in the creek. One tip: if you're a light sleeper, avoid choosing a site near the road, as the passing cars can be a bit noisy.

    Trail

    Peaceful getaway right outside Ventura. Affordable and worth exploring RV hookups and dry camp

    Ali M.

    Meh, I could see how this would be good for kids/families, but as a couple traveling I think we could've done better. On the plus side, it's a great campsite if you want to be close to town, and there's a beautiful stream just steps from your site. It was perfect for an overnight getaway from LA since there's so much to do in Ojai. Otherwise there's bit too much noise from the road, and we had a tough time parking our 27 ft. camper on site 24 since it was impossibly un-level. But I'm sure others will have an easier time than we did. The bird sanctuary is cool but again, noisy at night. I wouldn't go back to this site but I'd recommend families check it out since there's a lot of outside fun to be had.

    She made large scratches, her little ones learned how to eat overnight damp w/grub underneath
    JL F.

    I had the most lovely Sunday and Monday there. Sunday I went to a group barbecue and it was many tables under a covering with a full massive barbecue area and sufficient seating. There was also a large grass area where we played games. Then I went camping in campsite number one and slept to the drizzling rain and sounds of the creek babbling and awoke to the cries of the peacocks and saw the mom in this picture with her little ones. She was making big scratches and allowing her little ones to eat the bugs and grub

    This campground is actually super nice and very easy to find. There's a little river that runs through that you can listen to all day and all night. The grounds also has a little bird exhibit which is cool. The bathrooms are clean and you're able to shower with quarters! Howie the camp host is extremely helpful and super nice. Definitely made us feel welcome and will for sure be returning in the future for another quick turnaround trip. Right up the road, 3 minutes away by the college is a beautiful hike- Santa Paula Punchbowls. Definitely recommend coming for an easy campsite close to anything you need.

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    Ivonne V.

    i absolutely love the little hike to the river, so calming and beautiful there are also many wild birds that is so awesome to see

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    Beautiful, serene, rural park. Love it. However, know they now charge an entrance fee. Such a shame.

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    best for kids should go there amazing river best ever the big grass platform is the best place to barbecue

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    Ask the Community - Steckel Park

    Is this park open on Sunday?

    Yes. Normally there is a Ranger at the entrance. Sunday is the busiest day for the park.

    Is there fishing at this park?

    Small stream, but no fishing

    Does anyone know if this park is open?

    yes it is. I was there yesterday and several people are already in their RV's and tents.

    Do I have to book camping in advance in the off season? Or can I just show up and pay when I get there?

    There are always spots available in the off season. If the ranger isn't around, there is a self registration station by the entrance. Enjoy!

    Would like to know if all animals safe during Thomas fire? Stopped in on way to Ojai and enjoyed the animals!!

    The fire swept past the part of the park with the aviary. There is a lot of damage to parts of the area, but the birds are all ok. Stop by for a look!

    Is the park completely burned or is it now open?

    The majority of the park is open and almost untouched by the fire! The aviary and area along the highway was pretty much untouched. Along the creek, and the KOA camp across the creek sufferred a lot of damage...but I saw a motorhome turning in a few… Read more

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    Built about a hundred years ago, the aviary was almost shut down a few years ago.

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