I been going of lake piru for over for over 15+ year and I can't say enough how much this place…read morestill feels like home ! Love it here

First time camping here, very strict rules, music and socializing ends at 10:00 pm, ranger…read moreenforced. Showers are paid by quarters only, go prepared. We got on our friend's boat, was a nice experience.

I use to go to castaic lake as kid and now recently been there twice in the last month and man have…read morewe been missing out not going more especially with the kids. Its 15 to get in which is not bad at all! The kids get to swim in the lake and we get to chill. Its super relaxing. Everything is very clean and everyone that works there are super nice including the life guards which are doing a great job keep everyone safe. If you want to have a nice day with the family I highly recommend castaic lake. We literally played football for hours in the sand it was so much fun we had 2 canopy set up and brought some food and drinks with us you can also grill there which is awesome Definitely will be doing that next time.

I went to Castaic Lake recently. It was nice. I walked and hiked by the main lake. I saw vultures…read moreand lots of bees on my visit. The area I explored was off Lake Hughes Rd & Baal Point Rd and led to an abandoned park area.

We've been coming to Cali Splash Park with our kids for the past three summers, and it's become one…read moreof our favorite summer traditions. The check-in process is always quick and organized, and every staff member we've interacted with has been friendly, patient, and helpful. The first time we visited, we bought the two-hour passes, but we quickly realized that wasn't nearly enough time. There are so many different obstacles to explore, and the kids never want to leave. Since then, we've always gone with the all-day passes, they're definitely worth it because you can take breaks and still enjoy everything the park has to offer. Such a fun place for families, and we always leave with great memories. We'll definitely be back again!

SAVE YOUR MONEY. We went Friday and got the two hour pass. I have MS and probably shouldn't have…read moregot out there bc I almost broke my neck on one of the slides. But that was 100% my own fault so flash forward to today when we went again and brought a bunch a friends with their kids. I called yesterday bc I noticed 18 month olds Fridays with sand buckets and shovels with their mother or father right next to them right next to the waterline being told to move and that they couldn't touch the water at all so I thought to myself, I better call because I can barely walk after Friday's adventure so I figured I would ask (before inviting a bunch of people) if I would be able to dunk in the water when I got really hot and come right back out obviously no swimming that is the main rule or even just sit in an inch of water and I was reassured that that would be fine however, there was no swimming, which is totally understandable. The first hour we were there another mother and I sat in about an inch of water, not floating, not swimming. The back of our legs were basically covered in water as we set up. One of the sweet lifeguards even stepped over us a couple times and was like oh sorry ladies. Hope you're having a good day. Very nice kid. Then the people to the left of us decided to put beach chairs in the water like up to their chest, not like a stick your feet in situation. A different lifeguard then came up and told my friend and I had to move and did not say one word to the people in the chairs fully in the water. Also mind you there are kids swimming where you are not supposed to be swimming and the lifeguards are fully seeing it. And it was like there just getting from point a to be like they are fully swimming floating There are other people getting in and out fully in and out multiple times floating around and lifeguards do not say a word. One of them even had an inflatable doughnut and was just right in the middle of the area you're not supposed to be in for a good 30 minutes. No one said a word. My problem with this is, if you're going to have a rule make it apply to everybody or even better yet staff more lifeguards because I know they can definitely afford it with the prices they charge so that people that are unable to do The obstacle course don't die of heat stroke. Even multiple lifeguards said this was their biggest issue this summer and they even agreed with people being able to go into the water, especially when it's that hot out so even they know that rule is not a good one. And the saddest part of this is someone's two year-old managed to swim out to the obstacle course almost drowning, right in front of the lifeguards. At first, I thought Will maybe they were too busy telling people they couldn't put their feet in to notice that a kid was about to drowned but then I looked to my left, and they were all standing on the lifeguard tower with a straight eye line to this poor little kid. Thank goodness, there was an adult nearby that saw and was able to jump in. This place could be really cool if you were able to enjoy the water along with the obstacle course. There is also a swimming area, but it is not near the obstacle course so you would need to choose between your kid having an amazing time and you dying a slow death on the beach or just going to the swimming part no course. Also the beach is literally covered in trash , the amount of trash I picked out of the water and off the beach was absolutely horrific. It was the same Friday.

I turned on Google navigation, but it led me to a completely wrong mountain road. I wandered around…read morein the mountains for about 20 minutes before finally getting out, so I just came back home. If you plan to go, make sure to double-check the route at least once before heading out.

A friend and I came here to hike on a recent visit to Pine Mountain Club. We didn't camp, so this…read morereview is for hiking only. We took the Tumamait trail to the weather station at the Mount Pinos summit and picnicked at the top by the Iwhihinmu plaque. After returning to the first fork in the trail, we then hiked to the meadow and back. Altogether, this was a full day of beautiful hiking. The crisp mountain air, pine trees, high elevation buckwheat and lichen meadows, and views were all fantastic. As other reviewers have said, the hikes aren't intensely strenuous, but they can be long if you want them to be. Both Tumamait and the meadow paths are partially shaded with sunny patches. Going to the meadow, most of the hike is a small downhill slope, so keep in mind it will be mildly strenuous coming back up. For hiking, my friend and I did not have a parking pass nor could we find a place to buy one at the Nordic Station parking lot (the drive up the mountain to the lot is lovely, by the way!) We were slightly concerned, but nothing happened. No ticket, no ranger presence. Our visit was in late April, 2022. Spending time in this powerful Chumash site was wonderful. We stayed on the mountain peak for at least an hour feeling the wind whip our faces, enjoying our picnic and the views, looking at the trees and plants and snow, and enjoying being at the "top of the world." There weren't many people around, and we said hello to everyone we passed. It felt convivial and isolated at the same time. A pretty cool combination.

It's a scenic drive to Lake Hughes coming from either direction. It's a mostly 2 lane road used by…read morea lot bikers, especially on the weekends. Unfortunately due to California drought conditions, there isn't much of a lake anymore. The water is nearly all dried up and there is a distinct rotting smell. Still, it's peaceful and a picturesque spot free from a lot of people. It's a very short walk to the lake bed from the parking lot. You will pass a few park benches and trees that provide a nice amount of shade from the hot summer sun. The lake itself isn't very large, but there is a bit of exploring that can be had or simply an interesting respite from the hectic city that I bet makes you consider doing a better job at conserving water.

Nice place to camp and relax. Friendly, laid back, and shady thanks to plenty of trees. Always nice…read moreto visit.

I camped here with a group of friends and we had a lot of fun. I'm so glad the lower campground was…read morefull for someone's birthday party because Middle Lion was much nicer and had better spots. Middle Lion's a small area and the sites are first come first serve.. so we were happy we got a good one. We had a delicious bbq, big campfire, and met some other fellow campers who were very cool. Nice neighbors all around! The bathroom was really gross but that's camping, right? At least there was a bathroom. The ranger at the park was really sweet and helpful. This place wasn't as amazing as camping somewhere like Avenue of the Giants.. but it was a lot of fun with friends. Dog friendly campground but keep them on a leash. A bobcat had been spotted walking around earlier that day- the ranger warned everyone about him and said to keep pets close. It was fun walking along the creek, which was completely dried up in August. We got our $5 Adventure Pass at a nearby visitor's center. The ranger *did* check when we were there.. so you should probably have one.

Based on what we SAW, I give this place two stars. We were not even able to get a spot because it…read morewas packed... well what do you expect with only 8 or 9 sites in the camp! While well kept, spaced nicely, and in a quaint area, and had bathrooms/fire pits/ tables; it is just too small to realistically expect to get a spot on a weekend in the spring, summer, or even early fall. With only a hand full of campgrounds in the area, its no wonder they all fill up fast. No reservations makes it even more of a bummer when you're faced with the possibility of either going home, or roughing it out on a trail. The latter is what we ended up doing since both Middle Lion and Rose Campgrounds were absolutely packed. While its a nice site, beware of it being full on a weekend!

We have been camping here for over 35 years. Been through many camp hosts. Most have been very…read morestrict about noise issues ie loud music, screaming children, barking dogs but especially campfire issues. None of the camp hosts have ever been intoxicated. None! Otherwise we would have reported them. There have been many belligerent campers who think they know more about the rules than the camp hosts. A lot of the arguments have to do with extra car payments. You must pay when the extra car is parked on your site. And, NO, you did not pay for that car online. Read your receipt more closely. As for the camp hosts not being around during the week, and so the toilets are dirty and with no tp until they comes back... that is because they are on their days off. Work five days and off two. Their two days off happen when most people are not around. They are always there when most of the campers show up for the weekend. And the toilets get cleaned regularly and the tp is refilled except on days off. If you don't/can't follow rules then please don't camp here and spoil it for the rest of us who can and do.

This review is based on what we saw. Didn't stay here…read more.. There's a nice size parking lot just off the campsite. It's not a far walk, maybe 10 min or so along the main trail/path. The scenery is very beautiful. You'll come across a beautiful meadow with loads of flowers. Once you reach the campsite, they're marked so you know where to go. Each site has a picnics table and is pretty decent in size. It wasn't that busy when we walked by but when it's full, it's very lively. Theres the restroom situation not far from sites. From what we've seen, it's actually pretty nice. Place is clean which is a plus. It's near loads of trail which is also a plus. Also, it's camping so take what you brought with you back. Keep nature clean as it should be.

There are a lot of trails out here. Some are just for atvs and bikes. And you have to be careful,…read morebecause many of the trails have black diamond offshoots that can mess you up if you're. it careful, or at least prepared. lovely place.

Although COVID cancelled our hikes overlooking Lake Tahoe, we tried Bouquet Canyon reservoir as a…read moresubstitute. Granted, not an equal replacement but was still enjoyable with multiple vistas of the man-made lake and a few patches of wildflowers. We started at Forest Road 6N08 and Bouquet Canyon Road along the eastern edge of the reservoir and just kept going up until we reached the top of Martindale Ridge. The ridge is also accessible from opposite side via Sierra Highway near Agua Dulce. Not an area of the Angeles National Forest where environment concerns are at the forefront, the roads are legal for Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) use like dirt bikes, ATVs, and 4-wheelers. We were the only hikers on the dirt roads which we safely shared with six motorcyclists and a dozen 4x4s. As with most off-roading areas, multiple tracks were cut through the mountains. The trails were either named Martindale Ridge Road or Rowher OHV Trail. Consequently, it's easy to confuse the two and depending on the route taken, distances can greatly vary. For example, we hiked 5.0 miles going up and 3.8 miles returning down. The entire hike was 8.9 miles with a 1700' elevation difference.