Cachuma Lake Recreation Area
Address: 1 Lakeview Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States
Phone: +1 805-568-2460
Services: Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance,
Activities: Hiking,
Amenities: Barbecue grill, Picnic tables, Public toilet, Slides, Swings,
Children: Good for kids, Kid-friendly hikes, Playground,
Pets: Dog park, Dogs allowed,
Phone: +1 805-568-2460
Services: Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance,
Activities: Hiking,
Amenities: Barbecue grill, Picnic tables, Public toilet, Slides, Swings,
Children: Good for kids, Kid-friendly hikes, Playground,
Pets: Dog park, Dogs allowed,
Category: Campground
Rating: 4.5
Site: http://countyofsb.org/parks/cachuma
Rating: 4.5
Site: http://countyofsb.org/parks/cachuma
Name: G*** R*******
Date: 2024-06-22 04:32:31
Rating: 5
Comment: Beautiful, relaxing and no crowds
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Name: P****** B**** d* L******
Date: 2024-06-03 20:57:54
Rating: 5
Comment: Stopped at the overlook to take pictures. Beautiful location
Name: F***** G*****
Date: 2024-05-28 20:16:07
Rating: 3
Comment: Camped at site 480 Memorial day weekend 2024 and its a very nice spot except when the wind picks up. Also because there is no fencing around the campsite and signage directing guests to the lake side we had multiple occasions where day use guests would nonchalantly and inconsiderately walk through our site to enjoy the view of our premium site. Very stressful to act as crowd control. I emailed SB County Parks for a refund. I will update my review once I receive a response
Name: S* W
Date: 2024-05-25 18:06:25
Rating: 5
Comment: Very good location for camping .. beautiful views, full crowded and guarded places. Fishing, boating...
Name: E**** k******
Date: 2024-03-30 12:33:24
Rating: 5
Comment: I was just passing through need a break and the charge my phone I think I went over to where the museum was and was able to charge you up all day The ranger said it was cool looks like a really nice place to launch your boat
Name: M***** S******
Date: 2024-03-16 20:03:14
Rating: 5
Comment: Awesome Blown Away by how nice and clean it is!!They have a restaurant with live music and a store with everything from gem stones to gas!!What are you waiting for??!
Name: b** c**
Date: 2024-01-08 23:53:33
Rating: 5
Comment: Came to check the lake for our next camping trip! Very clean, organized, and ample spaces. Great for one day picnic too!
Name: T*
Date: 2024-01-01 17:01:58
Rating: 5
Comment: Grew up going to this lake absolutely beautiful
Name: M****** W*******
Date: 2023-09-24 19:27:39
Rating: 4
Comment: OK, it is getting better here at Lake Cachuma, we were shocked to see fewer people camping over the weekend. It was nice and quiet. Campers are being respectful. We stayed in a cabin, and it seems the same issues in the cabins are still happening, light bulbs out, hot plate still takes forever, forget the TV- unless you have a strong Hotspot you may get Prime or Netflix but the TV has issues and resets network. So, forget the TV, enjoy nature.Across the camp site, there were campers watching the Little Mermaid on a big screen.Fun for the kids! Great job, campers.
Name: �****
Date: 2023-09-10 22:46:43
Rating: 5
Comment: Its a dog friendly big recreation area! We went biking there with my dog, and there are many outdoor activities like camping, hiking, boating and fishing. There are nice RV campgrounds and cabins,too! But avoid the weekends and holidays if you can, too crowded.
Name: J*** R*****
Date: 2023-07-22 16:23:10
Rating: 2
Comment: Not at all what we expected. You cant go swimming in the lake. Its dry as hell. There is a market and items are priced at 100%. $27 for a 12 pack of beer. I would compare camping here to camping at park in the valley. The only nice things were the night sky and the moon setting on the lake. I would not recommend camping here unless you have no business doing actual real camping. Good for families with small children who arent actually trying to camp.
Name: N**** W****
Date: 2023-06-16 02:03:46
Rating: 5
Comment: Perfect cool breeze! I wonder what it is like in July! This is a huge campground, but each camp has a lot of space. I had a whole area to myself midweek. The staff is excellent - friendly and courteous. I cant to come back - it is a great place to set up camp and then explore the coast (30 mins away), or the incredibly quaint towns of Solvang and Los Olivos, or hike some of the local trails.
Name: J**** L*******
Date: 2023-06-12 18:39:06
Rating: 5
Comment: This place is huge and gorgeous! Also the rangers are extremely nice, knowledgeable and helpful. I wish I could give six stars.
Name: A****** R******
Date: 2023-06-10 17:17:48
Rating: 5
Comment: Cachuma lake is awesome 😎 and with recent large winter rain fall, water level is amazingly really great. Wild animal life is good. Make sure to plan your trip well in advance, it will get full quick. Great place for a family gathering. Good times
Name: K**** A****
Date: 2023-06-04 16:40:51
Rating: 5
Comment: We love this campsite!Beautiful views, clean and decent bathrooms.The views are gorgeous!
Name: E*** B****
Date: 2023-05-31 01:24:56
Rating: 5
Comment: Beautiful area, but definitely packed on holidays. Great place to camp!
Name: A**** N*****
Date: 2023-05-23 19:26:12
Rating: 5
Comment: Arrived late night in early march of 2023 and there were plenty of places to put up a tent, there were charging outlets, water, and lots of beautiful scenes. The park staff were helpful, they made sure we pay fees. Thanks!
Name: V****** L***
Date: 2023-04-24 18:27:42
Rating: 5
Comment: We love to do the several walks in the southern edge of the lake. Its a paradise for birders! Theres always plenty of parking available in the day-usr areas. A lot of visitors go there for fishing, but I think it makes for an enjoyable day out also just stopping around and having a picnic. Theres a very educational nature center that I highly recommend.
Name: P*** G****
Date: 2023-04-06 17:07:08
Rating: 4
Comment: The lake above Santa Barbara. At the time of our stay the lake was full. Two years ago, that was not the case. We had a bit of wind during our stay. But when you are in a trailer, not so bad. We will be back and hopefully it will not be as windy. Only 40 mins to Santa Barbara, and 20 mins to Solvang. So you can get the most out of your stay.
Name: A**** W*********
Date: 2023-03-17 13:52:37
Rating: 4
Comment: We stayed in our trailer in the full hookup area. It was great! Everything worked and was clean and accessible. Here are my 2 main reasons for taking off a star... We have a mid-sized trailer, and our truck didnt really fit in our spot with the trailer. Because our trailer is on the smaller side, we dont use the shower in it. The campground bathrooms arent great. Theyre ok. No mirrors or way to dry your hands. But the worst part was 4 quarters for 3 minutes of water in the shower. As a woman with hair to wash and condition, underboob to wash and really rinse to avoid rash, and pits to shave, this is unrealistic. It feels like a pink tax. My dad was barely able to shower in one round, and he normally showers quickly, uses literally one product, and has little hair. I get the goal of conserving water and keeping the showers rotating, but the allotment should be at least 5-6 min or half the cost. And some of the bathrooms are better than others. Oddly enough, the shower area was better by the full trailer hookups than the tents. There were benches in the stalls that you can put your stuff on in the bathroom by the trailers. I only went into the two bathrooms, so maybe other bathrooms are better.Other than my bathroom/shower complaints, this campground was great! Its a great location in between Santa Barbara and Solvang. We went right after a bunch of rain, so the lake was full and everything was so green and pretty. All campsites have a picnic table, and the tent sites all had a fire pit. I had cell reception.The campground has nice picnic areas for day use with tables, grills, corn hole and horseshoes. Theres also a very nice disc golf course, a pool, a store, a gas station, a bar & grill, and a marina. They offer a variety of camping options, from tent sites, full hookups, electricity & water only, camping cabins, and yurts. They also have huge spaces for groups. Id definitely go back.
Name: B*** C******
Date: 2022-12-21 01:20:20
Rating: 5
Comment: We were there Dec 12 - 14 (Mon-Wed). It was so quiet. Only about 3 of the basic campsites looked to be in use with tents. The rest were RVs or trailers in the RV area. The Water level is pretty decent. If you go make sure you stop at the hookd restaurant by the boat dock. Food is great and the people that work there are awesome. If you like spicy and you like bloody Marys then ask for a bloody Mary with their dried pepper infused vodka. If you like it really spicy then tell them you want all infused instead of the half n half. Its no joke but its damn good. There wasnt one negative thing in the 3 days that We were there.... When We can get away again, We will be back
Name: n** e****
Date: 2022-10-29 23:03:38
Rating: 3
Comment: It is a slab on a reservoir that is in perpetual drought.When the campers show up, Verizon’s data is completely overloaded. This makes working difficult. You can drive 5 miles up to the Vista overlook to get data.The staff are nice.
Name: N**** D*****
Date: 2022-10-10 07:09:11
Rating: 4
Comment: This is such a nice relaxing place if you are looking for a place to go hiking, camping, cycling or simply walking while enjoying the peaceful and beautiful view. Go with your family or friends, there is something for everyone to enjoy. My only complaint would be the bathrooms, as well as the picnic tables, so many spiders and dirt in there, someone need to clean more frequently,
Name: P**** W******
Date: 2022-10-06 22:44:59
Rating: 3
Comment: Ground is super hard and full of groundhogs. Ate thru the tent and the foam pad. Water is to low to do anything. Pool isnt operational. Disk golf was great. Good for the price.
Name: L*** H******
Date: 2022-10-04 14:03:44
Rating: 2
Comment: We have been here several times and usually love it, but now it’s at the height of the drought. The lake is eerily empty so even our ‘lake view’ RV spot had no lake view! All the grassy areas have sadly turned to dust. The live band was kinda rough😏. The bar is such a beautiful spot to sit outside and enjoy the view, but the beers were $10! The little general store is wonderful. Lots of frisbee golfers…so a good place to go if you’re into that (and the store carries frisbees)!
Name: C********** R********
Date: 2022-10-01 21:24:07
Rating: 5
Comment: The lake isnt what it once was but thats not the camp sites fault. Quite a few good spots lots of shade, and some with no shade. Clean bathrooms showers and plenty of room to spread out.
Name: J****** R******
Date: 2022-08-09 21:31:00
Rating: 5
Comment: This is a pretty nice place . I was here last year and the lake looked good. Today the lake is shallower than before. I still see boats out there. Come on rain we need you! Hreat camp ground...very huge. Kid friendly everything is top notch!👍🏾
Name: B**** S**********
Date: 2022-05-18 03:16:34
Rating: 5
Comment: If you approach the campground from the south (Santa Barbara), just be aware that most of that stretch is a windy climb up into the hills, so it’s perhaps not the best route if your RV or tow vehicle struggles with inclines.The park has several camping areas. We stayed in the first section, which is the first left turn after the check-in kiosk. This section has wide paved roads with concrete back-in sites with full hook-ups. Our pad was cracked and a bit warped in some places, but we had no problem leveling (and the patio area of the concrete with the picnic table was in good shape). Some sites had shade-producing trees; others did not. The sites in this section are fairly close together.There is another large section of back-in sites on the opposite side of the main road with gravel pads: four of those sites have full-hookups, while the rest of them just have water and electric. The rest of the camping areas are labeled as tent sites with no hookups, but I did see a number of RVs parked in some of those sites, which do have the advantage of being more spread out. Each camping section/loop has at least one dumpster and one bathhouse with bathrooms and showers. I did check out the shower stalls before we left: looks like the ones in our bathhouse were coin-operated. Our section also had a recycling dumpster. There are also a number of cabins available, as well as some large yurts with patio decks overlooking the lake.There are a ton of amenities at this campground. There is a large camp store with convenience store items and souvenirs that doubles as a gas station (no diesel, though) and provides propane refills. Just down the road from the store is a parking area with three or four dump stations. There is a pair of fenced-in dog areas next to the laundry facilities and two swimming pools (which were closed during our visit). There are two playground areas, one public cornhole setup, an outdoor theatre that seats at least 100 (probably for showing movies), and a large disc golf course that winds through the campground. There is also a clubhouse and a small nature center next to the full hook-up section of sites, and a restaurant with outdoor seating next to the main boat launch.Except for the occasional road noise from route 145, the campground feels remote. Early mornings are quiet except for the occasional gobbles of the wild turkeys that roam the campground during the day. There is an abundance of moles and pocket squirrels, so much so that there are holes in the ground everywhere and enclosed rodent poison traps located around the park. You may also see an occasional snake. There are a few short hiking trails around the edges of the campground, and access to one long trail (the Sweetwater Trail) that exits the campground and leads to the nearby dam. There are street lights in the full hook-up section, but they are capped to only shine downward, so on a clear moonless night you can look up and see a lot of stars.In terms of cell service, the best speed I got on my Verizon Jetpack with MIMO antenna during our stay was about 50Mbps down and 20Mbps up, so I had no trouble working or streaming video. The best speed I got with my AT&T phone showed 9.5Mbps down and 5.5 up.We would definitely stay here again.
Name: S**** N*****
Date: 2022-05-16 00:17:02
Rating: 4
Comment: Great place to camp.Clean bathrooms and very friendly staff.Our Group site was big, had more than enough room. Very nice view of the lake.
Name: S**** H*********
Date: 2022-04-18 20:55:33
Rating: 5
Comment: This is a great place to spend a few hours or an entire week. Fishing, camping, hiking and biking. There is a nice restaurant and bar at the marina. Great food, good service and incredibly clean. The lake is clear and blue and the sounds by the water are so relaxing. A great place to chill, meditate or enjoy a good book. I wish we had enough time to rent a boat and do some fishing. The park has fishing cleaning stations, as well. Well be back...
Name: M****** B******
Date: 2022-03-29 05:15:40
Rating: 4
Comment: Lake was low but the visit was cool. Cant blame the site, but you have to with the drought its just not as inviting. Looked like many were still taking advantage of the nice weather and hitting the lake with boats and rentals to strool and go fishing.On my second trip here within a month, went hiking and caught a nice sunset.If helpful, like it below.
Name: D** R*******
Date: 2022-03-26 14:33:12
Rating: 5
Comment: This is one of the best RV parks and lakes! It has all hookups needed, water, power, sewer, and very good cell reception. The park is very well maintained with restrooms, showers, good food service, and large open areas for more remote RV dry camping closer to the lake with great views, good group areas and a very good group event center. It has recreational boats for the lake and fishing supplies. It is peaceful, quiet, and just beautiful with lots of big oak shade trees. We will go there a lot!
Name: Y*** D****
Date: 2021-10-24 04:40:48
Rating: 5
Comment: We had an awesome weekend here. The staffs were friendly.We rented the Hawk Cabin which was well cleaned and just right for our family and our beloved pet.We had an enjoyable hike to Bradbury Dam with different views of the lake.We can’t wait to go back again! ❤️
Name: R*** H***
Date: 2021-09-09 16:34:24
Rating: 5
Comment: Full hookups are available. I stayed in both 12 and 14. They have 30a and 20a. But the 30a trips at around 15 to 20a and needs a visit from an electrician on space #14. #12 works well. Be sure to enjoy the burger and brownie ice cream at the Hook restaurant - really good. They also have a camp store, lake cruises, swimming pool and movie nights. I missed the star gazing event, but Im sure it would have been fun. I think they also rent boats, sell fishing licenses and the lake is well stocked. I spent 5 days here and loved it. Park staff super helpful. Enjoy!
Name: T*** C***
Date: 2021-08-08 21:16:23
Rating: 5
Comment: Great weekend at Lake Cachuma Campground.The weather and the site we got was excellent with a view to the lake.Restrooms this time were not that clean and flooded, however this was fixed very fast and then all as usual.Will be back very soon, we have reservations all ready!
Name: L***** L*****
Date: 2021-08-03 05:12:07
Rating: 4
Comment: Beautiful lake! No swimming. They have a pool, boat rentals, general store, restaurant, nature center, and bat boxes! The sites were mostly dirt and dead grass but scenery around is Beautiful! A great primitive and rv spot
Name: C****** M*********
Date: 2021-06-20 02:54:40
Rating: 5
Comment: I’m in love with this campground! Such a great recreational facility- amazing camp site for tents and RV’s.Boat rentals are the best to go out and enjoy the water - fish and just relax! Great views of the stars and all around just comfortable.Frisbee Golf course is great! Can’t wait to do a group camp spot! And want to try a yurt.They have a pool - dog run - laundry and a great store! The cafe is amazing as well and some days there’s live music.Fun to bike too!!
Name: D***** S******
Date: 2021-05-26 23:18:04
Rating: 5
Comment: Oh WOW!!! Just left this place with 5 families. We had a blast. Has to be one of best spots Ive experienced. I feel like we maxed out everything we could over a 4 day period. The lake was beautiful, fishing was good, and the boat ride was fun. Id recommend this location. My only gripe is the trails to the lake from the camp areas are difficult to climb and walk.
Name: N**** T*****
Date: 2021-05-20 20:42:03
Rating: 5
Comment: Nice campground with a nice view of the lake. Great disc golf course with clear signage. When covid is over, the pool would be open, dog park would be weeded, and a super fun campground with amazing amenities. Definitely would come back.
Name: A**** C******
Date: 2021-05-03 14:39:16
Rating: 5
Comment: We enjoyed our campsite on the lake. Some campsites seemed pretty close together but we looked ahead and chose one that was spaced out a bit and it ended up having a nice view too! There was a lot of poison oak on the outskirts so make sure you are prepared for that just in case.
Name: j* b******
Date: 2021-02-09 15:56:48
Rating: 5
Comment: Beautiful lake! Great camping spots with fire pits, picnic tables and surrounding views of the water. Makes a great day trip to just go rent a kayak and eat at Hooked restaurant right on the water (amazing food!), or great for a longer camping trip... clean restrooms too which is always a plus at a campground!
Name: C** J****
Date: 2021-01-05 23:32:01
Rating: 5
Comment: This place is legit. Many of the campsites are decent sized so that youre not so close to your neighbors. We got space 271 which was close to restrooms and the campground market. There are trees offering shade to a out 80% of the sites. The rangers and staff were friendly and helpful . The restrooms were fairly clean and they even offer 3 minute warm showers for only 4 quarters. Make sure to have quarters. They offer group campsites along with premium view sites with yurts! I had a blast. Good place!Ca = Fish, Chu = Mr, Ma = MomLake Fish Mister Mom
Name: J** C***
Date: 2020-07-17 02:26:40
Rating: 4
Comment: After the initial Covid lockdown, the lake was open to camping reservations! We jumped right on it and were able to score a camping spot for the 4th of July weekend! It was a nice experience and it wasnt as packed as we thought it was going to be. Our spot was nice and spacious and werent on top of our neighbors like other campgrounds. Plus it had plenty of shade. The only thing was the shore fishing sucked (no bites) and the boat rentals were hella pricy.. $$. But all in all a nice campground.
Name: J**** W***
Date: 2020-03-07 19:57:03
Rating: 5
Comment: Great location. We stayed in the Oak yurt. Very clean and awesome view of the lake. We used the fire ring and standing BBQ. 4 electrical outlets for the provided heaters and we brought an electric kettle for hot water. Highly recommend the guided nature trail. Cool critters and lots of poison oak!
Name: �**
Date: 2020-01-07 00:52:50
Rating: 5
Comment: Great place for camping.I enjoyed sunset, sunrise and stars in tent site 473.Also enjoyed bird singing at morning.Stayed in January 2020, be prepared for cold night.
Name: L**** C******** Z*******
Date: 2019-11-23 22:30:56
Rating: 4
Comment: The water is a beautiful blue the Campgrounds are very tidy and the same goes for the cabins but I would most definitely take my own sheets. The staff are friendly, helpful, and very courteous. There are plenty of activities to do. They have a swimming pool, mini market for all those things you forgot to put on your pkg. list, childrens playground, a doggy park, clean bathrooms and clean showers what else could you possibly need?
Name: L***** S*****
Date: 2019-11-19 09:12:37
Rating: 4
Comment: We enjoy both spending a single day here as well as tent camping for several nights. Now that we have more water in the lake fishing is easier from the shore and dock areas. Campground and picnic areas are fairly well maintained. Bathrooms are very clean. Showers are clean although i did have one shower that had a major ant infestation. Pool is great during the summer season, its closed during the off season. Cachuma has lots to offer for camping : full hook ups, water and electrical only, tent spaces, yurts, and cabins. A general store, marina with tackle shop, boat rentals and wildlife boat tours. A new restaurant too although we have not yet had a chance to eat there. Gas is available but pricey! Been coming here since the late 1960s and while it has changed a bit it is still a great recreation area for both locals (like me) or travelers alike! Reservations are a good idea during summer and peak holiday periods and weekends year round. Lits of friendly camp hosts and park staff. A good weekend getaway!
Name: A** T****
Date: 2019-06-29 14:23:35
Rating: 5
Comment: My family camps here every year. I come visit for a day, but this campsite is truly beautiful. There are two playgrounds, a pool and a variety of camp spaces to fit your needs including cabins.
Name: L**** C*
Date: 2019-06-27 05:39:32
Rating: 4
Comment: Beautiful area, lake is almost full in 2019. Rangers are awesome, the people there a bit rowdy for my taste, the weekend I was there. The campgrounds are very busy on the weekend, LOTS of people. If you like camping in a group setting, where kids everywhere, this place is for you. I was greeted by a drunk guy cussing at me while riding a bike with his kid, also on a bike, as I drove my car on... yes, the road, at about 5 mph to allow for space. Lots of folks drinking, others smoking pot, a bit too much for me personally. Reservations are a must, there was 1 walk up campsite on Friday by the lake and 1 cancellation on Saturday by the highway. I was very lucky to have a place both nights. Be prepared, 500 campsites with 4-6 people average is 2,000 to 3,000 people, explains the madness. Have fun!
Name: C* V******
Date: 2019-06-17 20:06:40
Rating: 5
Comment: This was our first time at Cachuma and our family of 5 fit comfortably in one of their yurts! There are electrical outlets and an overhead light inside. A wrap around deck, views of the lake, real bathrooms nearby make it so worth the extra $$ compared to tent camping.
Name: F*** M***** o* h*****
Date: 2019-05-13 17:47:57
Rating: 5
Comment: Great place for a quiet get away. Clean and well run. Our cabin was cozy and they allow dogs. The lake has gone from a low of 7% capacity to a current 80% .
Name: S**** D******
Date: 2019-05-06 21:50:59
Rating: 4
Comment: Beautiful lake views, and fishing wasnt bad in the early morning, but there is a lot of poison oak around, even next to our campsite. Nature center was nice, with lots of displays, materials, and hands-on activities. Weather was good in early May, but there was a lot of wind at times. Bathrooms were messy in the evenings, but were refreshed at least daily.
Name: B*** C*******
Date: 2019-04-26 04:00:54
Rating: 3
Comment: This is a very beautiful campground overall. However, the hiker biker site is less than ideal. its fairly overgrown, very far away from the showers and bathrooms. And its also very close to the amphitheater and other big RVs. Additionally the road to access this site Is very busy and lacks a shoulder at times. I still think its a better route than taking the one do south. However, it has some cons listed above. Price is more than fair though at $5 a person. Showers were clean and costs four quarters for every 3 minutes. Also this is right next to a lake which breeds mosquitoes. Make sure you have your d deet filled bug spray handy.
Name: R***** R**** D*****
Date: 2019-04-22 05:12:03
Rating: 5
Comment: Pictures don’t do it justice. Just like most things on California, stunningly beautiful landscape. We all know that highway 1 is great but I took the 101 for a change of pace and I’m glad I did. I was just passing through but I notice three different campsites that I’d love to go camp some weekend. Can’t want to spend some more time in the area!
Name: J*** D*
Date: 2019-01-13 02:24:36
Rating: 5
Comment: Camped here for New years and had a great time. Despite being a holiday, the park was quiet and relaxing. The power went out at one point, which closed down the general store, but its camping... No power needed. Rangers were friendly and knowledgeable. Looking forward to returning!
Name: S*** S**** A**
Date: 2018-12-12 05:11:04
Rating: 5
Comment: I came to this place first time. My family really likes and we will revist this place again.A great place for camping. The staff very helpful and maintain campgrounds neat and clean. The restrooms are also clean.They have cabines, gas station, stores and boat rentals and playgrounds.Overall my family really enjoyed and have fun.
Name: L* E**********
Date: 2018-11-26 16:05:01
Rating: 5
Comment: One of my favorite places to camp: its clean, quiet, and lots of activities nearby to entertain yourself for the weekend of the week. Weve camped here (Space 204 is the best, I think - large, fairly hidden, and hit and miss view of the lake), but after staying in the Oak yurt, were spoiled. If its available, well book it. The campground has a general store, lots of bathrooms (real ones an port-a-potties, theres a playground, boat rentals, fire pits, showers, and during summer, there is family entertainment like outdoor movies, live music, and a pool.The yurts come with beds, electricity, heaters/fans, the larger ones have a picnic table and shelves, and all have views of the lake. You can sit outside at the fire pit, eat at the outdoor picnic table, sit and enjoy the lake view or the stars at night. Theres a grill and picnic table outside for you to have meals outside and theres a water faucet for your dish washing needs. Plus you have wine country all around you so whats not to like?
Name: S** B******
Date: 2018-07-30 02:54:11
Rating: 3
Comment: Beautiful view and scenery, but the water levels at very low. You cannot swim in the lake, and fishing from the coast line is a far walk. You can swim at the pool, but it is extremely crowded. Nearest town is Solvang, but most shops there close by 6. During our trip, we saw a raccoon, a fox, and a mountain lion. Some of the raccoons were aggressive from tourist feeding them. Nealy nature center is fantastic and very educational.
Name: E******** V********
Date: 2018-07-09 03:43:08
Rating: 4
Comment: The view was amazing. The nature center was the best! We learned so much. Love that it was hands on. Pretty cool general store. And the boat rental was fun. Enjoyed it! My Suggestions would be; The restrooms and showers need more maintenance throughout the day. And the camping spaces need to raked once in awhile.
Name: M*** H*****
Date: 2018-02-14 01:00:04
Rating: 5
Comment: Nice near lake campgrounds with RV and tent spaces, Yurts and little cabins, store and gas station. Lake is still low at about 35% capacity. New disc golf course with 18 holes, Mach V orange baskets, 4 pin positions for every hole, nice tees and signs. Really nice course!! Ask for course map / scorecard at front gate (may be directed to store). Parking lot for course across from store and downhill from hole #1. So, bring your discs or buy some at store. $10 daily entry fee for park
Name: A****** A*****
Date: 2018-01-02 02:26:21
Rating: 5
Comment: My friends and I come here yearly around winter time, because it tends to be empty. We have tried to come during the summer and it ends up packed, but everyone is nice. A heads up during the winter it does drop to freezing temperatures. The Rangers are friendly and sometimes ask how we are doing.This camp site has plenty of trails, as well as plenty of fishing locations. The lake is beautiful when its filled (lately is has been low, due to the drought). You CANNOT go into the lake, but are allowed to bring a boat or rent one.The site has locations for RVs that tends to be separate from tent locations, but cant really speak about that location as Ive never used that location. There are 2 kinds of fire pits, circle and square. We normally enjoy the circle, enclosed ones. The square ones have one side opened, which we dont enjoy.There is a small market located at the entrance of the park in case you forgot something or need a pack of ice, so thats convenient.
Name: F******* C*****
Date: 2017-06-03 14:03:27
Rating: 5
Comment: The rains brought plenty of water now the lake is a little over 50% capacity. Beautiful to see it with water. Their nature excursions are worth it, they take you around most of the lake and literary give you a different perspective of nature by showcasing many vegetation and wild life. Been coming here for years and now its worth bringing the family for a beautiful time. By the way that camping site is also very nice, people seem to be very nice all the times Ive been here. The bathrooms are clean (no showers) and nights are filled with stars.
Name: J*******
Date: 2017-05-24 02:27:59
Rating: 5
Comment: Beautiful place to visit for the day, or camp and spend many days. Lots to do! Clean restrooms and showers. Swimming pool too. Its patrolled by park rangers who are very nice, very helpful. Very Safe Environment! Has a general store too!
Name: R*****
Date: 2024-07-02 00:56:13
Rating: 3
Comment: Just went to camp at Cachuma for a two day stay. I must say I was disappointed. The whole site looks run down. The landscaping needs tending two. Makes the whole place look kinda crappy, bunch of dried up grass and weeds everywhere. I know we had lots of rainfall so I understand, but they need to keep up with the maintenance. Its such a beautiful location.Also not all sites have shade, we had straight sun and then the winds kicked in. We just had to go inside and shut down our camp fire. I didnt want to be liable for starting a massive fire.The lake itself is beautiful and the water looks so clean, as it should. I highly recommend doing the guided boat tour with a naturalist. That was fun and fairly priced. Other than that I wouldnt go back. I was not impressed.