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3.5 (384 reviews)

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We love coming here. The grounds are wonderful. The staff are helpful and great. We usually do tent camp sites but decided to do a cabin this time. Unfortunately, my kids and wife want cabins from now on. But will do the occasional tent camping. The pool and creek are so refreshing in the summer. The zip line and obstacle course was a good workout and worth it.

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Heather M.

I took my kids here for a week of 'glamping' in one of their fully loaded cabins. I love they have this option. Bedroom, bathroom and full kitchen. The kitchen was pretty well stocked with more things than I expected. There is a small store you can get ice or condiments if anything is forgotten too. They had arts and crafts every day at noon, pool, jumping pillow, hike trails, obstacle courses and plenty of space for bike riding. My kids were constantly busy and made friends with other kids. The camp ground is covered with wild peacock families which my kids loved. I would recommend bringing sleep/sound machines to drown out the peacock sounds at night tho! I think this is a great option for families to come with friends as well.

Jumping pillow

Had the best time! So great for families - nice combination of resort and nature and so many activities

Jesse made a ramp for my son to enter the cabin!
Angela C.

First off... I booked the "wheelchair accessible" cabin. For those who are wheelchair users, please know that this cabin is NOT wheelchair accessible. My son was unable to get up the concrete ramp to the cabin because of the 2" gap from the dirt to the rap, and once he maneuvered through the mud to get up the ramp, we discovered that he couldn't enter the cabin due to the 2" lip from the patio to the cabin. The cabin itself is narrow so wheelchairs are not able to access the bathrooms or bedrooms. The only area he could access was the kitchen/dining/living room area. If the sofa could convert to a bed, that could've been an option for him, but since it didn't, we are lucky that my son is still small enough for us to lift and carry to the bedroom to sleep. I contacted Carol at the registration office about not being able to access our cabin, and she sent maintenance over. Special shout out to Jesse from maintenance who worked in the rain and was able to quickly create ramps for my son to get his wheelchair up the ramp & inside our cabin. Besides the non-accessible cabin, my family enjoyed our weekend getaway here! The cabin itself is clean, comfortable, fully furnished with a fully stocked kitchen, and has a great view of the hills. There's really low water pressure so expect it to take a long time to wash your dishes. Luckily the shower had decent water pressure! Every staff member we encountered was super nice, and we enjoyed the activities like the labyrinth maze, the mini hiking trail/BMX bike trail, the gem mining, and most of all the zip lining/rope course. I love the teepees and wagon accommodations they have on site, would love to stay in one of those in the future! There's a creek down the way which you can go play in or just sit and enjoy looking and listening to the water. Peacocks also roam around the property and mostly come out in the morning if you want to see them. The only suggestions I would make is to have true ADA compliant cabins, and to have some kind of activities scheduled everyday rather than every other day, and having activities at night would be fun too.

The map to our teepee
Blanca F.

What a fun place for children ! this was our first time visiting the KOA. It was Fourth of July not a lot of people which is perfect. Lots of kids running around people having fun . I brought four grandkids. My grandkids are aged from five to 11. The older ones did zip Line, and they all went hiking dug for treasure , swimming and went into the creek and bounce on the jumper . It is beautiful. We stayed at one of there TEEPEEs !! Everyone here is so nice helpful !! my kids enjoyed themselves very much ! The weather was beautiful lots of arts and crafts so much to do here. Prices are reasonable for the Teepees cabins and other rooms ! I will definitely come back.

Betty S.

I had the pleasure of staying at Ventura Ranch KOA Holiday in Santa Paula, California, from July 1 through July 4, and I must say, it was an incredible experience. From the moment I arrived, the entire staff, from maintenance to management, was absolutely magnificent. Their generous, high-quality customer service truly made my stay unforgettable. The ranch itself is an adorable, beautiful, and picturesque location. Despite a last-minute booking as I wasn't able to stay at the original main cabin and decided to stay on my own, I was fortunate enough to secure a cabin, thanks to the incredibly accommodating staff. The registration office is stocked with everything you might need if you happen to forget your essentials. They offer eggs, bread, milk, water, hotdogs, canned food, seasonings, plates, and charcoal. Despite having only my bag of clothes and personal hygiene items, I was able to get by comfortably thanks to their well-stocked store. I'm currently enjoying my stay immensely. The cabin is cozy, with an spectacular view from my front deck where I can do yoga, inside I found a sweet treat an electric fireplace and I'm about to embark on my 2nd time for some zip lining and tackle the obstacle course again, as well as take a dip in the beautiful pool. The property also offers great trails for hiking, and the scenery is nothing short of stunning. One delightful surprise was the presence of wild peacocks that live on the property. They are gorgeous, and it's a beautiful sight to see them walking freely around, sometimes even coming to your front door as you enjoy your morning meal. What truly stands out to me is the kindness, professionalism, and empathy shown by everyone at the ranch from maintenance to management. It shows leadership is outstanding. I think I teared up at their kindness due to my situation. Their support has left a lasting impact on me. I highly recommend this amazing campground, whether you're looking to rent an RV, experience camping in a teepee, bring your own tent, or stay in a wood cabin like I did. The scenery is gorgeous, and the overall experience is one I will never forget. Thank you, Ventura Ranch KOA Holiday, thank you KOA staff family for your outstanding service and for providing such a wonderful, serene, and beautiful place to stay for me it truly made a huge difference to encounter kindness. Highly, highly recommended! ClauLi W. Indianapolis IN

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Adorable cabin with a loft for my kids to sleep in. Here with 3 kids and a spouse that didn't want to sleep in a tent. Kids love it.

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Facilities aren't great but in a neat spot. Pool is well maintained. Only 1 shower for our section which was a hassle.

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2 Showers were broken, peacocks are out of control and very loud, pool was dirty, limited bathrooms, car was keyed.

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Make sure to Check Megan's law before camping. Otherwise can be a fun place to camp with cool activities for the kids.

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Always a fun time. Restroom near pool could use a lil remodel, but everything here is so cool. worth the cash to stay in a teepee or wagon!

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Ask the Community - Ventura Ranch KOA

Is the pool open?

It may be by now. It wasn't open on Eastee

Can we take 2 vehicles for one tent campsite?

How's the wifi? Husband needs to telework

Not great

Are you able to fish in the creek?

Sorry, there are not any fish in the creek.

Is this park Dog friendly?

Yes, been going there for years.

Is the campground so big I need a golf cart to get around?

It is pretty big oark and gold carts are very useful here. The employees drive them to get around. And if you are camping in the sights up top it is definitely nice to have a cart since all of the activities and pool are down at the bottom.

We got our rv spot in Alder site for Thanksgiving weekend. Any tips you can share will be appreciated?

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“We participated in all the actives they had to offer from zip lining, coal mining, bike riding and wall climbing.”

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Evergreen RV Park - Our tow vehicle a small V8 GX 460 towed our condo 1 from mayfield Kentucky passed Texas, New Mexico Arizona,Nevada and California.2k miles.

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2.3(53 reviews)
13.7 mi

My boyfriend and I spent 6 months here and it was my first extended stay experience. There are so…read moremany good things to say about evergreen so I'll do my best! Slots: they're spacious and have plenty of cement room as well as dirt/grassy areas to put your own table, chairs, fire pit, play area, dog runs. It has been so convenient to have the space right outside our door for the dogs to play. There's also a lot of trees that provide a good amount of shade which helps keep the electricity bill down. The spot we were in easily fits our 35' trailer and could fit a car as well. The street parking is pretty tight, some of us bring two vehicles and it gets crammed but there is extra parking along the walls and Susie tries her best to accommodate everyone. Neighbors: everyone is SO wonderful! There are a lot of "long termers" and they are all so great. We had no issues whatsoever. There are lots of families, couples, retirees, all kinds of people! There are people that will walk and watch your dogs which has been a life saver. Everyone is so thoughtful and friendly, we leave here with many of new friends! Location: it is right off a main road and there is a lot of traffic outside of the park but the gates and posted surveillance gave us a sense of security and we honestly did not worry about a thing! We felt comfortable with personal items being left out and they were never touched. (The neighbors wouldn't let that happen even if someone tried) There is a park less than half a mile where we would run to and take the dogs. The collection is a great outdoor mall and Ventura's Main Street is less than 10 minutes away. As well as access to a handful of beaches being less than 10 minutes away!!! (The best part). The weather doesn't get any better than this location, 72 and sunny during the day and just chilly enough to open the windows for the night. Amenities: the one amenity we did use was the dog park, it is small but it gets the job done and lets our pups have a little freedom. We did not utilize the porch area but it is so cute! There are grills for anyone's use as well as plenty of sitting room. The laundry room looks clean but we never used it. You can get your own mailbox if they have availability but I know they don't have enough boxes for the whole park due to having short term spots that wouldn't need mail services. The one thing that is inconvenient thing is that for a few shipping providers, they drop packages off at the office so if there isn't any one in the office you can't get your package. But Susie and Bruce both answer the phones all hours of the day so it's no biggie. Thanks for the memories Evergreen!

This is the most worst campground I've ever seen in my life. You need a key card to use the toilet…read moreand they won't give it to you. The lady upfront is the most worthless person in the world. You need tokens to take a shower, but she gives them all to her crackhead friends. so when you wanna take a shower, she says she doesn't have any.

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Fairways RV Resort - Fairways RV Park

Fairways RV Resort

3.7(3 reviews)
19.0 mi

Lived here 7 mos. In that time, we realized most other campers here feel the same way we do. The…read moreMWR staff that runs and manages this facility should all be fired. The good: decent spacing between sites, close proximity to things to do and amenities. During the entire seventh month day, we witnessed total lack of maintenance, security and safety in this park. There are two bath houses-one at the office and one at the center of the camp. The one at the office is maintained much better than the one at the center of the camp, which is the one most people find closest to use. These bathrooms are constantly out of toilet paper, are filthy, and for six months the three toilet ladies room has only had one toilet working. The men's room has water flowing over the floor most of the time-total safety issue. There is zero lighting at night near the bathrooms and people have fallen, it's a wonder they haven't been sued. There is no way to see where the sidewalk ends and the street starts. Even the camp host is extremely frustrated because they report these issues to the office and nothing is done. Several campers have complained to the office, and nothing is done. There was a resident here with two huge, very aggressive dogs and many of us complained about these dogs because they would lunge at people, including children when they went by and they would bark incessantly. The office actually lied and said no one has complained when we mentioned it to them because several neighbors informed us that they too complained long before we did. Staff can be very snarky when you present complaints and concerns. Just the fact that they don't care about our safety astound us. Warning - don't even chance arriving at night after dark because you will surely scrape your rig from the lack of maintenance to the trees along the roadway. One of our neighbors has deep gouges on his unit from this. The staff travels the wrong way on the roadway constantly, but don't you dare do it as a camper. Weeds everywhere. DO NOT RECOMMEND.

We had read some previous reviews on another site that weren't so inviting. However, upon our…read morearrival we were surprised at how wrong we felt the previous reviewers were or how much it had changed. This park looked amazing when we first drove in. There are many pull-thru sites here. They sites appeared well taken care of with fresh green grass. There were two dog parks. Neither had water by the dog parks to help with clean-up nor did they have bags or a garbage can. We did use the laundry by check-in. It was FREE to campers. There were two washers. One was broken and appeared to have been broken for some time. There were four dryers and two were broken. The location here was perfect. The commissary and NEX were good sized and there were plenty of activities on and off base. Beaches were close. Maintenance staff and host were friendly and always seemed to be working on one thing or another. WI-Fi worked great. A negative -- Office staff ... not so friendly. There were two in the office at check-in and the brunette was a little curt. I wasn't in a hurry to go back there at all. It would have been nice to have received a map of the area. We thought this a nice place and would consider returning if in the area.

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Steckel Park - Camping a Steckel

Steckel Park

3.4(56 reviews)
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We just went this past weekend. We throughly enjoyed our camping adventure this weekend. We spent…read moretime down at the creek, we walked through the aviary, spent time at the playground, etc. Highly recommend this park and campground. Very family friendly, and clean. We are looking forward to our next visit!

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

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