Lake Casitas Recreation Area

Address: 11311 Santa Ana Rd, Ventura, CA 93001, United States
Phone: +1 805-649-1122
Services: Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance,
Activities: Hiking,
Amenities: Barbecue grill, Picnic tables, Public toilet, Slides, Swings,
Children: Good for kids, Good for kids birthday, Kid-friendly hikes, Playground,
Pets: Dogs allowed,

Category: Park, Campground, Water park
Rating: 4.4
Site: https://casitaswater.org/recreation/


Name: R****** O*****
Date: 2024-07-01 13:38:08
Rating: 3
Comment: Walking around the area seemed clean the views of the lake are beautiful, and the fishing was great. At least one fish was caught each time we went. The only thing is you have to constantly be moving or else you’re bombarded with tiny spiders. I understand spiders are going to be in nature I’m OK with that, but these were relentless making webs all over my face and everyone else around me cannot stand still without spiders getting all over them. If you’re on the dock it’s a bit more tame but anywhere else you couldn’t escape them. For the restrooms let’s just say I have PTSD, absolutely disgusting full and of spiders everywhere the second time we came we used the shower bathrooms at the entrance and tried not to drink too much so we could avoid the porta potties. I think if you were on a boat, it’s a great space fishing spot. My kids did great, but I couldn’t enjoy much because I was constantly having to brush off the spiders..
Name: K**** F****
Date: 2024-06-27 19:15:50
Rating: 5
Comment: Our little slice of heaven in Ojai! the lake is full, the wildlife is happy & so are the campers & visitors to this great lake area. RV & campsites clean & well taken care of. the Lake store is well stocked with ANYTHING you could need during your stay. Gate & Customer service staff all friendly & helpful. the brand-new water park looks amazing, although i have not enjoyed it yet. love this recreation destination & all it has to offer!
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Name: N**** M*******
Date: 2024-06-25 15:15:12
Rating: 5
Comment: Beautiful area for a Family Memorial.
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Name: B** F*****
Date: 2024-06-19 22:42:47
Rating: 4
Comment: They built an entirely new waterside area that wasnt there 2 years ago. My 2 year old had a blast. It was clean, cheap, and fun. Would be 5 stars bur there is only one food option, which was packed!
Name: M*** C*****
Date: 2024-06-09 00:35:19
Rating: 4
Comment: Campsites are clean. Showers are OK, $1 for 4 minutes. Prices of camping are going up all over, Its not cheap!!!
Name: P**** B
Date: 2024-06-02 00:57:09
Rating: 4
Comment: Camping here for the first time. The store has everything! Very beautiful. Lots of wildlife, saw bald eagles, geese, ducks, tarantulas and more.
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Name: G***** G********
Date: 2024-05-22 22:47:28
Rating: 5
Comment: Awesome location for family! The lake and trees are gorgeous
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Name: P***
Date: 2024-04-28 21:01:26
Rating: 2
Comment: We stayed at M camping ground for a day on the weekend. The scenery was great, but there were too many people. The children were running around in the camp and their parents didnt care. A Spanish speaker group kept playing loud music and even started singing karaoke around 10:00pm.There was no management. The toilet was very dirty and no light. We will not go there again.
Name: N*********
Date: 2024-04-25 18:52:52
Rating: 5
Comment: Beautiful place to fish and camp. Theres a disc golf course, water park, convenience store, Cafe, launch ramp.
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Name: K** H****
Date: 2024-04-20 15:26:48
Rating: 5
Comment: Great recreation area. Water level (Spring 2024) is at 98% and looks gorgeous! Very busy campground, lots of campers. Noise travels far so of you are a light sleeper and sleeping in a tent, bring ear plugs.Couldnt find it posted online: showers require tokens: $1 gets you 4 minutes. Extra tokens are non refundable.
Name: B****
Date: 2024-04-18 23:19:11
Rating: 5
Comment: Very good campground with every style of camping amenity. From full executive style hookups to basic dry campsites and day camping/picnic/group meet-up sites/boat ramp. There is a restaurant, bait shop, grocery, and multiple black water dump sites throughout. Rent a boat but keep out of the water.
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Name: A*** V*********
Date: 2024-04-12 23:08:49
Rating: 4
Comment: Parking signs and picnic signs are confusing. They need better maps and signage.
Name: E* E*******
Date: 2024-03-29 04:31:01
Rating: 5
Comment: Enjoyed a beautiful day on the water in my kayak, fishing for trout and bass. Staff was great!
Name: L*** R******
Date: 2024-02-14 06:11:53
Rating: 5
Comment: Great campground. The campsites are very well maintained. Rangers are very nice and the LAKE is So FULL 🥳🥳.
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Name: M*** G*****
Date: 2024-02-11 04:49:51
Rating: 5
Comment: Beautiful lake. This gem used to be a a potential world record potential for Florida strain large mouth bass. Unfortunately its not managed well anymore but still holds its beauty when they allow water in and not spilling into the pacific ocean. Its only 16 miles from the pacific ocean to the highest mountain tops so when California gets rain it usually just gets wasted into the pacific. Very poor water management here. The lake is usually very low in drought years.
Name: Y** C***
Date: 2024-01-30 19:32:36
Rating: 5
Comment: Just a pretty place to go in the summer. You can ride your bike or walk or swim this is an outdoor experience, no rooms or service
Name: K**** S
Date: 2024-01-28 17:17:59
Rating: 1
Comment: They will allow campsites to turn into loud block parties that don’t stop all night! Playing loud boombox in highest volume until past 1am with NO STAFF enforcing lights out at 10pm. What a waste of $80 for ONE night ! Not including the $10 we were charged just for driving around to find a spot day before. Had to leave first thing in morning because the party started back up. Couldn’t even make the breakfast I bought food for because it didn’t feel safe.I’m an experienced camper who spends weeks at a time driving around the country and this is the first campsite where Lights out at 10pm are NOT enforced . Thank GOD I don’t have kids because they would have learned every swear word in the book last night
Name: W**** M**********
Date: 2024-01-13 01:14:55
Rating: 4
Comment: Weather was great, not too many people (friday in January). Grass just starting to get pretty.
Name: J****** D**
Date: 2023-12-13 20:25:38
Rating: 5
Comment: We went for a disc golf tournament with my husband here. It was a great experience!😍❤️🤩
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Name: P***** V****
Date: 2023-12-03 21:18:15
Rating: 5
Comment: This lake is awesome. Great for camping
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Name: T*******************
Date: 2023-10-17 00:43:34
Rating: 5
Comment: We had a local lacrosse tournament and came to the lake a few days earlier to enjoy the fishing and camping.
Name: W******
Date: 2023-09-28 16:05:30
Rating: 5
Comment: Nice for a day-trip, a picnic, or overnight camping. Nice boating out on the lake. Went for a birthday celebration. It is a great venue for celebrations.
Name: K******* M****
Date: 2023-09-24 12:47:53
Rating: 5
Comment: The area is great. This was my first camping trip in 7 years. The first trip without my husband.
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Name: R*** E****
Date: 2023-09-23 19:42:18
Rating: 3
Comment: Nice place for a weekend getaway. Camping with family celebrating a birthday. Large camp ground with a lot of trees. Lake at about 75% and beautiful. Our group went on a 4.5 mile bike ride inside the park. Very hilly suggest eBike.
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Name: L*** S******
Date: 2023-09-01 07:36:46
Rating: 1
Comment: Never again. This place tacks on so many fees to nickel and dime you at every turn, and it is absolutely not worth it whatsoever. Its not even nice there.1. When booking they do alert you that there is an extra fee to park additional vehicle(s) in your campsite. 🙄 they dont actually say what that daily fee is. Its $18 a day or $24 on weekends and they consider Fridays weekends! For a 4 night stay this totaled $84. Just to park 1 car in the campsite we already paid over $200 for. Ridiculous.2. We booked a 60 long campsite for our very large RV. We arrived to find out the site was nowhere near 60 it was more like 40. The camp host directed us back to the front gates where they told us there would be a $6 fee for moving sites. Ridiculous to charge us for their mistake. There were over 25 other sites available for our dates.3. We didnt want to stay 4 nights in the first place but they force you to book Saturday night if you stay Friday nights. No flexibility. There are like 400 campsites in this park.4. The campsites are very far from level. The maps are extremely outdated and confusing. There are people partying loudly into the night. There are 2 dump stations but the one thats convenient isnt open until after 7pm on weekdays only. They even charge you more to use the showers on top of all the other fees, and they arent available when the water park is open. The bathrooms are disgusting. You cant swim in the lake. There was a $15 processing fee that you pay for the pleasure of paying them. There is nothing good about this place.Truly this is one of the worst camping experiences we have ever had and we hated it.
Name: D***** A
Date: 2023-08-02 05:19:02
Rating: 2
Comment: Did 4 nights of camping at the Grebe campground. At least thats what we paid for. Left after dinner before the 4th night because the weekend gets pretty lawless.My impression of the campground is that there are far too many people and far too few staff. Website says 2 cars per site, but the reality was more if you can fit it, go ahead. Large groups took 3+ adjacent campsites, parked all over, and stayed awake all night. One campsite took over the water spigot to run a hose to fill 2 large inflatable pools. At 3 a.m., one camper asked a group of still partying campers to keep it down as people were sleeping, the response was to become more belligerent and shout Call the f------ ranger then! There is a patrol that went around between 11 and midnight. They never stop though, just cruised through as fast as they could reasonably go.Bathrooms are a mess and arent checked or cleaned enough. Full of spiders, clogged, flooded, you name it. Daily.The grounds are great! Long hilly roads to bike ride, really hilly and curvy disc golf course that was too much for this beginner. And Ojai is so close and an easy drive to and from. Its a shame the campgrounds, at least Grebe, soured a lot of it.
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Name: A**** M******
Date: 2023-07-29 07:08:35
Rating: 5
Comment: If your looking to have fun in a lazy river this summer this is your place. Although, it is a smaller lazy river its definitely worth it. I had heard for someone they stopped using alot of the games they have for kids but it is Definitely up and running again. Dont miss out!
Name: B***** O**********
Date: 2023-07-20 01:46:04
Rating: 1
Comment: Very expensive for the quality of service. They charged $48 for an extra car for 2 nights. Their bathrooms were always clogged, we called 5 times during 2 nights that we stayed for them to come and fix the toilets. There were lines even at 11PM for the rest room.Water park was even worse. Over crowded, they had one equipment with three slides, and a slow waterway. They called it lazy river. $23 per person for three hours of stay about 2/3 of the sunloungers we’re blocked because they said they were reserved. And most of them weren’t ever used during our stay.To take a shower you had to go out of the park by another ticket and come back to use the shower for four minutes so the field paid did not cover a shower that you could use to clean yourself!
Name: S****** D***
Date: 2023-07-19 13:58:44
Rating: 1
Comment: Came on Friday bathroom was dirty and nasty. Now had came and clean .the post said cleaning10:30-11:30 and2:30- 3:30 Blood on toilet, Bloody sanitary pads on ground trash every where. Just degusting. They came by around 12 Saturday clean the sink and sweap floor that was it .not the showers. They had hair and other things you want to know yuck. We called and called nothing not until Sunday after we happened to see a worker an complain did they finally come out . So will not be coming backSo if the portable restrooms are cleaner than the bathrooms something truly wrong .and parking is now 22 dollars not 10 for a extra car
Name: J**** C*******
Date: 2023-07-19 05:27:24
Rating: 2
Comment: We paid the new higher rates for executive camp spot for F 13. It was hot ( 92 degrees) but their power would trip breaker if I ran both AC units at same time. I had to run my generator for 6 hrs each so we could have a cool place for grand kids to take a break. Water pressure so low my water tank and pump gave better supply. Talked to Casitas maintenance person he reply was you can’t run 2 AC units, but they didn’t seem to mind me paying $90 a night.seems like this may become a winter only place for camping.
Name: G***** E********
Date: 2023-07-16 01:39:22
Rating: 5
Comment: Lake casitas is a beautiful lake, and thank God. We got the water level back to the original capacity. Ive been going camping at Lake casitas for quite a few years. its a lot of fun.
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Name: T**** L**** (**********
Date: 2023-07-10 01:27:51
Rating: 4
Comment: It is a very nice campground a lot of campsites a beautiful lake but bad part is you are not allowed to swim you can fish and go boating and I just found out they have a lot of tarantulas also they just opened a water park on the campgrounds you will see it when you first enter the campgrounds.
Name: E****** V*******
Date: 2023-07-09 05:17:20
Rating: 5
Comment: Overall the place is very clean and well kept. We hit the day area for a bbq and water park through out the day with the kids. Its a Great family experience overall. Staff attending the water park is very attentive and made us feel safe and comfortable with the children as a second eye.
Name: B***** C****
Date: 2023-07-08 23:12:59
Rating: 5
Comment: Been camping here many times throughout my life and I love returning for more adventures. Ever since the rainstorms earlier this year, the lake has been filled and looks beautiful. The campsites are great as long as they are in the shade, and night times get cold. Hikes are great throughout the day and you can find frogs in some areas. All in all Id recommend camping here for a few days!
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Name: E*** K***
Date: 2023-07-07 16:35:25
Rating: 1
Comment: Terrible place to stay or even visit. The bathrooms are disgusting, some of the campsites are the size of a postage stamp, people are loud and rowdy all night, car alarms go off all the time.
Name: C F**
Date: 2023-06-28 04:19:20
Rating: 5
Comment: Stayed in H. Grocery store is perfect Inc see you forget things but it closes at 7. The male owner/manager is understanding to sell us wood at 9pm. Nice sky view in the evening. Played frisbee golf that is intense for beginners. Highly reco place.
Name: C**** R****** W*****
Date: 2023-06-22 14:04:36
Rating: 3
Comment: We camped for the Ojai Wine festival 2023. Great local area and especially beautiful after all the Winter rain. I would think for a busy Wine festival/Fathers day weekend, the lake would have better bathroom facilities. It was dirty, ran out of toilet paper and no sinks for washing hands.
Name: A****** V*****
Date: 2023-06-22 03:44:35
Rating: 5
Comment: Nice Lake venue with the Rotary of Ojai wine 🍷 festival...always a good show 👌
Name: A***** N****
Date: 2023-06-21 06:52:28
Rating: 5
Comment: I was in the area and went up there with a couple friends and its just a very friendly place cool to hang out to very low-key
Name: k** m
Date: 2023-06-21 06:23:22
Rating: 3
Comment: Campsites are mid but they have a lot of amenities for small children. Theres lots of jungle gyms and they have a water park. You cant go into the lake water but boats are available to rent. Horrible place to bring a fluffy dog bc they have tons of stickers that cling to there fur and get stuck between there paws.
Name: A**** R****
Date: 2023-06-11 02:20:34
Rating: 5
Comment: We went to the water park after it was re-vamped this 2023. The waterslide attraction they have is so much better than the previous design. A definite improvement to the previous attraction.
Name: F******* A*****
Date: 2023-06-09 16:37:16
Rating: 5
Comment: Great place for some fun camping. The place is clean, and it has beautiful views. Each campsite has a bond fire/grill on site as well as a table.
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Name: J******* P*
Date: 2023-06-08 01:07:33
Rating: 5
Comment: A nice, large and varied campground with everything from tent spaces to full R/V spots with all hookups. The sites are nice, the views great, and the whole area is worth a visit. Day use and picnic areas, and a cute little waterpark are available, token showers and a well-stocked camp store rounds out some nice amenities here.Lots of birds, flowers, and other wildlife to take in, and boating and kayaking is allowed, as well as available for rental.
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Name: M***** M*******
Date: 2023-06-05 00:34:46
Rating: 4
Comment: Its a beautiful area, and the natural aspects of it are spectacular. The bathrooms in our camping area were very dirty and got worse over the course of a weekend, and there were quite a few campsites up and noisy long past the quiet times, which was unfortunate. Overall we had a wonderful time, though! The staff that we interacted with were very friendly and helpful, and its a really lovely place with lots of fun things to do for the whole family.
Name: M****** s******
Date: 2023-06-03 04:19:42
Rating: 5
Comment: Very friendly staff park rangers are awesome had a great camping experience cant wait to go again
Name: J*** R********
Date: 2023-06-01 14:39:50
Rating: 4
Comment: Nice place would of given the place a solid 5 but the lake being down so low was very disappointing fishing was not good. But camp grounds were clean along with the restrooms.
Name: M***** B*****
Date: 2023-05-30 00:30:24
Rating: 4
Comment: Nice place to camp. Entrance fee is $20. There is also a water Park. Rate is per day os $23. Large space to park. Nice trails to hike! Be aware of rstle snakes. Restaurant was closed!
Name: C***** M*****
Date: 2023-05-24 02:42:06
Rating: 4
Comment: Nice place to stay for a little while. RV and tent sites available. Most rv sites are water/electric with a dump station near entrance. Some full hook up sites available at $$$$$. Park is safe, well maintained, activities available. Camp store and restaurant on site.
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Name: N****** L*****
Date: 2023-05-20 16:26:39
Rating: 4
Comment: Beautiful! The lake is higher again! It has returned! Good food at the cafe
Name: P******** M
Date: 2023-05-14 19:17:28
Rating: 4
Comment: Camp grounds had uneven surface to put tents. Our site 37 was little bit lower than road and lot of grass and bugs were there.
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Name: G***** F*********
Date: 2023-05-07 17:13:03
Rating: 5
Comment: Lake is at 72%, better but not good. A water diversion channel to bring water into the lake broke and water went into ocean instead...bummer
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Name: L****** P*******
Date: 2023-04-28 07:20:00
Rating: 4
Comment: We have stayed here twice..if you pick the right site its even better. We chose a spot close to the Restrooms, playground and water. To out surprise we were very close to a small river ir stream..perfect for the kids to play in and splash around. Their water park should be reopening summer 2023 and we are definitely comming back to check it out!
Name: E B
Date: 2023-04-24 15:56:37
Rating: 5
Comment: Love coming here for a relaxing day.Now that the lake is almost full again, it is a lot more fun ...Highly recommended .
Name: 8** T*** G***
Date: 2023-04-16 05:17:43
Rating: 5
Comment: Took the kids here camping they love it I love it this place is always peaceful and the staff are always very nice.
Name: R**** G*****
Date: 2023-04-11 21:21:01
Rating: 4
Comment: There are 4cabins the rest is RV or tent camping and boating, no swimming in the lake, but they are putting in a water adventure park. They do not have a motel or hotel here. But the views are gorgeous and the park fairly pleasant and laid back quiet. Nice place to bicycle. Im disabled with mobility issues and was only able to enjoy the views. We came on a day pass to take care of RV business ( tanks and trash, we love full time in our RV. )
Name: L*** M******
Date: 2023-03-13 18:33:01
Rating: 5
Comment: We just got back from Lake Casitas. It is so green and beautiful. The river was flowing, and that is the fullest Ive seen the lake in years.
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Name: T**** B****
Date: 2023-03-10 18:03:25
Rating: 4
Comment: Its stunning at night... With the moon rising and reflecting across the lakes. The bathrooms are legit, which is nice for a campsite. Where my camp ground was, it wasnt ideal soil. It was solid clay at the bottom of a hill... So when the rains came, which they did, it became wicked muddy and slippery.
Name: D*** F*****
Date: 2023-02-28 20:41:10
Rating: 5
Comment: This place is beautiful, especially with all the rain we’ve been getting! Don’t wander too far out though, I swear I saw a neematoad near one of the creeks! My friends don’t believe me but I’m very familiar with their mating call.
Name: A** W***** C*******
Date: 2023-02-19 15:52:12
Rating: 5
Comment: We went only to have lunch at the marina. It was very relaxing eating and listening to the creek flow. The lake is still pretty low but theres more water now than the last time I saw it.This is a great time of year to go!
Name: S**** B******
Date: 2023-02-06 22:31:37
Rating: 3
Comment: Nice place. Water is only around 40% after Januarys rainstorms. Food at the Cafe is alright. Needs some salt and spice. Hopefully well get more rain, and it will be as many remember it during the 1984 Olympics. Fishing is alright.
Name: A** B****
Date: 2023-02-05 04:56:29
Rating: 5
Comment: I love camping here!! Fantastic hiking all around, so much bigger than you can even imagine!!!
Name: w****** m*****
Date: 2023-01-14 14:00:45
Rating: 5
Comment: As a young kid growing up in the 60s, I used to camp at Lake Casitas and Lake Cachuma. My uncle had a 16 foot 1961 Aljo cabover travel trailer. The cabovers were very rare, it could easily sleep 8 adults, but it was not self- contained, it was very nice and comfortable. He towed it with a 1964 Chrysler 300 2 door hardtop. It was light blue over light blue vinyl interior. A very cool Chrysler. It had the stock 383, engine, no air conditioning or power anymore, but man was it fast and powerful, it handled that 16 foot trailer like it wasnt even there. It could flatten steep grades with ease, and it never would overheat. We lived in the San Fernando Valley. We would spend a weekend every month, alternate between Casitas and Cachuma. It was maybe 100 to 150 miles one way up U.S 101 which was perfect for a 2 day weekend. I learned so much about camping and trailer towing. Soon I would handle the entire hitch-up and campsite set up. Leveling the trailer, putting out the lawn chairs and other campsite stuff. It was all I could or wanted to think about. We would rent small aluminum boats and go fishing or just cruise around the lakes. I really loved every minute of it, but hated having to come home on Sunday afternoons. Both those lakes seemed huge to me at the time. Im greatful for those two lakes and my uncle for making it all possible. Those trips taught me about life and what I loved about life. When I grew up, I would go camping with my friends. We would rent C class motor homes until I could afford to buy one for myself. It was a 33 foot Southwind class a motorhome that I had special ordered. I loved that motorhome so much. When we werent traveling, I would spend time and money messing with it. My dad used to say it was a huge hole in the road that I would throw money into. He was right of course but it was my hole and wouldnt have had it any other way.
Name: L** C***
Date: 2023-01-14 03:22:29
Rating: 5
Comment: This is definitely one of the must visit camping areas in the county, conveniently located with easy access, water park, well stocked park store, firewood, boat rental, fishing license available to purchase, fishing gear, canoeing, kayaking, disc golf, little snack place and a lot of land to explore, hike or ride your bike, good opportunity to connect with nature at a safe location with park ranger on duty ( to take care of those wild people who think camping means partying lol ). Simply a great place to enjoy with your family.
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Name: B****** A******
Date: 2022-12-03 16:52:31
Rating: 4
Comment: Great camping spot! The lake leaves much to be desired since all the water went away. Also try your best to come in during the day. At night it can be difficult to get to your spot as lighting is limited. Other than that great spot for the family!
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Name: T***** B*******
Date: 2022-11-20 08:57:07
Rating: 5
Comment: I absolutely love staying here at Lake Casitas, especially during the fall months. Any direction you look is such a beautiful peaceful view. I constantly catch myself just staring at the natural beauty that surrounds this place. As for the campground itself I have no complaints. It can get a little rowdy on a busier weekend, a lot of partiers, but they’ve never caused any issues or made me and my daughter feel uncomfortable. The staff and park rangers are all pretty friendly. I’ve stayed in Indian and was not a fan at all, mostly because of the distance it is away from the entrance. I now stay in Bass and honestly love it. The showers/bathroom could use an upgrade and some cleaning, but that’s to be expected in my opinion, plus I have a 40 ft fifth wheel so I don’t use them very often. Can’t wait for the new water park coming in the summer of 2023.
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Name: T******* F***
Date: 2022-11-18 06:13:18
Rating: 5
Comment: We had an AMAZING time, on our Group Glamping Trip! The landscape was lush and serene. The air was perfect! Our campsite was equipped with water and electrical hookups, a picnic table, a fire pit, a tree, enough space for our SUV, a 28ft trailer and more! We will definitely be heading back. Making the reservation was easy, and checking in was a breeze. You MUST visit. You can clearly see all of the stars, and the big, beautiful moon, at night. Oh, and check out our fire! So cool! Our neighboring campers had dogs, and we saw several animals (hawks, squirrels, birds, skunks) that reminded us we were truly enjoying a nature-filled weekend. We had a trailer, so we had a restroom with a shower, along with a kitchen. Our friends were totally there for the tenting experience, and though their restroom tent could accommodate a shower attachment, they went to the showers at the campground. It was a good time for us all. We grouped some picnic tables together, and that was our main dining space. We also played a few games, like Cards Against Humanity, Jenga, and Cornhole. My bestie made and brought cocoa bombs for everyone, along with cinnamon rolls to warm by the fire pit. I cannot wait to go back! I will have another trailer delivered to my campsite, and setup by Camping Adventures! My little place was clean, and absolutely perfect!
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Name: C******* K***** (******
Date: 2022-10-05 15:03:51
Rating: 4
Comment: Camp sites are clean, showers and restrooms needed to be cleaned!!Came to fish, camped the night before and the morning of while driving down to launch ramp the gates were closed. Called front desk and they said gates were closed for the day for a marathon. Wouldve been nice to know when they inspected the boat the night before!Other than that the park is a nice place for families to come and enjoy!
Name: A*** H********
Date: 2022-09-04 18:07:36
Rating: 1
Comment: I honestly dont know why my wifes family likes it here... theres more dirt than Ive ever seen,..very limited shaded area..restrooms and showers are unclean......the grassy areas are for picnic only. Cant understand why the campgrounds cant have grass. The water park is a joke and the water is filthy... the only good thing is staff is friendly and they come and pick up ur trash every morning...
Name: l*** m***
Date: 2022-08-25 23:22:27
Rating: 4
Comment: It was a great little getaway. It is incredibly sad the toll the drought has taken on this beautiful place. People were great and everyone was very respectful of environment and neighbors. Praying for just enough rain to green up this beautiful park.
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Name: R*** B******
Date: 2022-08-15 00:14:27
Rating: 5
Comment: We went camping at Castas twice once a year bwaiyoth times have been very good times.. we camped close to restrooms and they clean all of the staff was very nice. I would recommend going here for a weekend getaway.
Name: C********
Date: 2022-08-14 14:51:12
Rating: 4
Comment: This place is a good place to camp and fish. There are spots that you can reserve to be with your friends and families if you want. There is also a water park here and it has the lazy river. Lake Casitas can get up to 100 degrees so be aware. Also, when eating, there will be wasps/bees so I recommend to bring a wasp bag to hang up.
Name: M* S*
Date: 2022-08-14 05:48:55
Rating: 2
Comment: This was the second time we came here to camp. The first time was great. Everything was clean and quiet. The people were respectful. The second time was the polar opposite. Kid checking us in at the booth would not stop eating chicken while talking to us, then did not direct us on where to go. There was zero respect for quiet hours. Groups were blasting music and talking loud until about 2 am +. People were throwing trash everywhere. The bathrooms had feces on the floor with tp stuck on top of it. There was also a strong sewer smell. In 3 days and 2 nights the bathroom nearest our site wasn’t cleaned or stocked once. This was the antithesis of what camping is about. Zero respect. Zero enforcement.
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Name: j* s*
Date: 2022-08-13 23:23:39
Rating: 5
Comment: The water park was great. The structure is not there at the moment as being fixed. The lazy river was so good. Lots of chlorine. Take goggles if you can. Leave a cooler in the car for snacks. They allow in and out. Great fun for all the family.
Name: E*** Z******
Date: 2022-08-09 18:57:26
Rating: 3
Comment: 1st time here was nice probably wont drive 2 hours again to visit this campsite. They have a lazy river thats 15$ person just to pass the gate even if ur not getting in. 2 sessions one in the am and one in the which 3 - 6:30pm. Cant wear denim shorts but another material is fine. They charge 20$ per day per vehicle fee. If your there for a weekend its 60$ no if ands or buts. This location is very clean and loved the recycling bins ! You can fish here kids 16 & under dont need a license.
Name: M**** G******
Date: 2022-08-07 06:26:03
Rating: 2
Comment: Unfortunately they dont enforce the camping rules (quiet hours, number of people per site, etc.) Too bad because it is a nice place but you cant enjoy it
Name: M****** G******
Date: 2022-07-26 18:56:12
Rating: 5
Comment: My family totally enjoyed camping here for a week. Prepare for bear alerts. Rent boats in advance if near weekend. Please keep it clean.
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Name: R****** H********
Date: 2022-07-25 20:12:34
Rating: 3
Comment: Great destination for some outdoors camping. We stayed at campsite F, it had full hookups including sewer. Site had a cement pad to park on, fire ring, picnic table and there was plenty room between neighbors and room for an additional vehicle. Campsite area was clean of litter and well groomed.I will stay there again👍 only bad thing was the water park is only open on weekends and half of it in under construction. And to top it off they now charge twice if you want to enjoy the water park all day witch I think its to expensive they should just charge for a day pass and thats it
Name: D****** K****** (****
Date: 2022-07-20 23:09:30
Rating: 3
Comment: Nice natural area and facilities. There arent any good hiking trails off the road. Not really RV friendly. You get charged more for bringing an extra vehicle.
Name: A******** E****
Date: 2022-07-06 01:53:23
Rating: 5
Comment: It was a fun campsite and I would probably go again just not in the summer or to camp overnight TBH. It was so hot I was melting. I didnt realize the boat rentals had to be made 24 hours in advance, hiking trails not really available at all, and I think its a place more geared to fishing/boating and RVs than anything else. The decent bathrooms are far and few between. They do have Portapotties near each campsite but beware when you open them. They basically baked underneath the hot son and triggered my gag reflex. Their waterpark is only available on Sat/Sun and they got rid of the playground splash pad. They did have delicious snow cones in front of the camp store near Fox ground, I think it was. The view over the lake was spectacular and the sunsets were so beautiful.
Name: A***** N****
Date: 2022-07-05 12:51:26
Rating: 5
Comment: Great camping for the family! The site/facilities are very clean. Beautiful lake & playground for littles. Definitely worth the trip!
Name: J*** J*********
Date: 2022-06-19 02:32:22
Rating: 5
Comment: Had a wonderful time at the Ojai Wine Tasting Festival today. The weather was perfect and the scenery gorgeous. It’s truly one of California’s treasures.
Name: R** H******
Date: 2022-06-08 17:53:22
Rating: 4
Comment: Decent cg. Alas, no rain means little grass. Mostly sand around the campsites. But theyre well spaced and the bathrooms are clean.
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Name: G*** S****
Date: 2022-06-08 01:00:29
Rating: 4
Comment: Water is Low, low, low! Still a nice area to get out into the boonies and chill. Very nice campgrounds and fair amount of full hookups for RVs and quite a few tent sites. Decent clean bathrooms.
Name: A****** S*****
Date: 2022-06-07 03:13:08
Rating: 5
Comment: Our 2nd visit to Lake Casitas. There are plenty of spaces available at different places of the camp grounds. Over 2 miles of camp grounds to choose from depending on your preferences of location and amenities.We will be back there again for sure.The kids have really enjoyed the water park.
Name: J****** L******
Date: 2022-06-05 15:57:37
Rating: 5
Comment: I love going to this lake. Even though the water level is very low and there is a lot of people on the weekends, the path which passes the the bald eagles is peaceful.I would recommend sunblock, lots of water, and a hat if you plan on walking the 2 mile path. There isnt much shade and you could easily feel overheated. Be sure to bring in a light lunch or snacks so you can enjoy a refuel at the end of the trail. Dont be surprised if you come across some deer on your way.The $10 entrance fee during weekdays and the $20 entrance fee during weekends and holidays is worth it in my experience. The land is always clean. This is a perfect place to relax, have a BBQ or get yourself on a boat and do some fishing.
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Name: J**** G*******
Date: 2022-05-19 00:19:48
Rating: 5
Comment: Even though it has hardly any water, the place is beautiful. We camped there for three days and it was a great way to spend time with nature. Nothing like having breakfast of dinner surrounded by nature.
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Name: c**** g****
Date: 2022-05-17 01:46:50
Rating: 5
Comment: Felt great heading back out there, after we can see 2 years loved the place we stayed at it was awesome, of course who doesnt complain about the restrooms right! We had a great time were going to come back again our first camping trip from 2022.
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Name: E*** G
Date: 2022-04-28 13:53:31
Rating: 5
Comment: Great destination for some outdoors camping. We stayed at campsite F, it had full hookups including sewer. Stayed during the week off season so it was Very nice, minimal noise. Site had a cement pad to park on, fire ring, picnic table and there was plenty room between neighbors and room for an additional vehicle. Campsite area was clean of litter and well groomed. The bathroom that was available at our site area was clean and stocked.I will stay there again👍
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Name: P**** S****
Date: 2022-04-10 14:06:43
Rating: 1
Comment: What a joke of a campground. Dirty and why bother, there’s hardly a lake left. I played disc golf and lost two discs on a Friday and by Saturday someone had found it and when I went back to get it, they said I had to pay $10 to go get it. So they basically stole my property and would not let me drive in quickly and turn around. Jerks. Never going back.
Name: S****** S
Date: 2022-03-24 16:35:03
Rating: 5
Comment: Great place to camp.... cool in the shade... and only 20 min from the ocean. Too bad the water level is so low..... but still beautiful. Id like to come back with a boat
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Name: T**** N********
Date: 2022-02-01 07:36:04
Rating: 1
Comment: I was in the area and never seen the camp ground. I asked if I can drive in for a few minutes to see what see what the sites looked like and was told I had to pay 10 bucks. I offered to pay and asked to get the money back if I leave in 5 min and they said no. I didnt pay and left under protest and will never camp there. Theres plenty of other places that are hospitable to not waste my time, energy and money on a place like this.
Name: M**
Date: 2022-01-29 00:49:08
Rating: 1
Comment: This place is a dump. False advertisement, there is no lake.. Just a couple of mud puddles and no fish. Very disappointed.The facilities are outhouses, dirty, trash strewn about and very little sites to choose from as the majority of the lake was closed.Water Park: Again, save your money unless you like being stuck in a watery version of the 405.. in Mexico.. My experience was wretched.Park policies: When I made the reservation I only wanted one day. A Saturday. I was told reservations require a two day stay regardless of whether you are going to be there or not. I figured, ok.. Its my daughters bday and I want to teach my son to fish.. Why not.When we arrive on Friday to check in, I was in my car as the RV was being serviced. I informed the man at the gate and he proceeded to charge me an additional $14.00 dollars. When I asked what the additional charge was for he said it was policy that additional vehicles pay $14.00. I said, okay, that makes sense. However, this is one vehicle, I had just paid $120.00, for the site and this one vehicle would be in the site one night, until the following day, I would be bringing the RV (one vehicle) and leaving the other vehicle at home.After some debate with, Abel (a manager...lol.. hardly). Heinsists if I want to use my camp site this evening either I would be paying an additional $15.00 dollars for my vehicle or my RV that I would be bring the following day. One site, one car. That makes sense.The policy is as such the pass is written once and the park management will not make any exceptions.I get it.. Its only $15.00. Its the principal of it. They nickel and dime the very patrons who keep them open. I will not be back and I highly suggest to anyone else thinking about spending their hard earned money there.Many, many, many other places to go in the area that have way better amenities, at a better price and no sneaky policies in place designed for profit. If you let them they will scam you out of every cent they can.If, IF you still decide to go.. If you have an extra vehicle or friend have them park out front. Its free.
Name: R****** B*******
Date: 2021-11-28 19:49:38
Rating: 5
Comment: A wonderful Thanksgiving weekend camping event with family for 5 days. Our 1st visit at the lake, everything went well. Its a large park with plenty of camp site hook-up options.
Name: M*** A M******
Date: 2021-10-25 02:58:12
Rating: 3
Comment: They impounded my Kayak for the stay. Could have just let me keep it in my truck. Not all Full hook ups sites are. Was no sewer at mine. Havent been here in 40+ years and forgot, no swimming.Was a peaceful weekend tho :)
Name: K** L**
Date: 2021-10-24 22:12:35
Rating: 5
Comment: Very nice campground. Didnt feel crowded. Enjoyed the shady trees and felt safe to let our little one run free with other children in camp. Quiet at night and great views of the stars. There is a nicely stocked camp store and numerous playgrounds for kids in the campground. The park also has boat rentals and sells fishing licenses and everything you need to fish. We enjoyed our 3-nights at Lake Casitas campground!
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Name: E***** P******
Date: 2021-09-29 06:15:15
Rating: 4
Comment: Spent four days there last week. Weather was hot two days and cooler two days .Park is clean and everything on our sight worked. Staff friendly, very nice experience.Will definitely return.
Name: C****** W***
Date: 2021-09-26 19:33:06
Rating: 4
Comment: Lake is exreeemely low, with no water running in the streams that feed it .The Water park, which was a extremely fun attraction four kids and family, has been closed for 2 years ??However the Recreational area, still has lots of enjoyable activities, to have fun we had a nice barbecue or picnic .There is a nice cozy little restaurant with beautiful views to have a bite to eat cold beer / wine available. Limited hours of operation.You can also rent boats and they have a tackle shop they are on premise.theres a general store, which sells a variety of items you might need . Miscellaneous Sundries, variety of food items ice cream, beer and wine is also available for purchase there too🍺🍷.Lots of people camping out in RV’s and tents.They were still allowing small fires within designated fire rings and barbecue pits.There are several nice mountain bike trails to enjoy and hiking, fishing .The Frisbee golf course located inside the park is awesome with a high degree of difficulty .⛳️
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Name: L**** C******
Date: 2021-09-03 04:57:18
Rating: 5
Comment: Beautiful day on the lake. Saw a plane land on the water. Lots of wildlife to enjoy. Water level is very low, but still had a great time. My buddy even caught a 2.5 lb bass.
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Name: W****** R*****
Date: 2021-08-29 22:17:41
Rating: 5
Comment: Very relaxing and nice campground! Beautiful views and the staff is very friendly. Full hook up spaces are very convenient & concrete pads are nice & level. Definitely recommend to take the family & just enjoy nature. Looking forward to going again!
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Name: S***** P
Date: 2021-08-24 03:03:27
Rating: 5
Comment: Ive visited here twice with my godkids (now age 10 and 8) and have been overwhelmed with how well this campsite has been maintained. The park rangers have been so kind every time we interacted with them and are so cool with the kids. The quite time is from 10pm to 8am and is monitored well and well enforced. Beyond that, it has by far the best bathrooms Ive seen at any campsite yet, huge plus with kids!!
Name: a***** F*****
Date: 2021-08-23 19:33:44
Rating: 2
Comment: We stayed with family and the restrooms were not kept up! We stayed in the G area and we had kids and the restrooms were so dirty & unsanitary that they were just as bad as porta potties. Dury this pandemic you should do better! Please make sure the restrooms are better taken care of! Thank you!
Name: D**** A***** C*******
Date: 2021-08-17 04:17:17
Rating: 4
Comment: People and grounds were really nice and clean. My only frown, was there was an energy saving time where the Mens showers didnt have adequate light during the day.
Name: M**** K
Date: 2021-08-06 14:46:11
Rating: 5
Comment: We are planning to take our new RV to the lake which we went to check our upcoming stay and the lake is very low but you can fish, and pan for gold which they sell in the lake store along with renting a boat to kayaks also plenty of nice areas for a picnic
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Name: J**** C*******
Date: 2021-08-05 07:07:24
Rating: 5
Comment: The campgrounds were adequate and clean. Everyone working at the gates, cafe, store, docks and especially the boat rental place were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. No one I talked to caught any fish last weekend, but it was hot and we went out around 11am, which is a little late for catching fish in 90 degree weather. The Disc Golf course was fun, but very hard being a first timer and it was just too hot so we gave up after 6 holes. I cant wait to go back in cooler weather. 5 stars all day for the potential.
Name: M*** �*** M**** R***
Date: 2021-07-18 18:27:05
Rating: 1
Comment: What a bunch of crooks. The guy at the gate wanted to charge me 20 bucks to drive in and pick up my daughter and her gear. I would have been there 5 minutes. This happened on July 18 at 11:30 2021
Name: D****** M********
Date: 2021-06-22 05:11:11
Rating: 5
Comment: The water is low but the park is still very nice. Lots of campers. You can take your boat on the water for a $20 fee. The water is very clear and there is a lot of wildlife out there. Within just a few minutes early in the morning, I spotted a turkey vulture, several cottontail rabbits and a coyote.
Name: S** S****
Date: 2021-06-20 18:46:25
Rating: 5
Comment: Loved this campsite. Its huge, there is plenty of space, and there is a wonderful view of the lake and mountains throughout. We did not fish but it was a good base to explore the beach and Santa Barbara during daytime. Definitely recommend it to everyone!
Name: S***** S
Date: 2021-06-20 17:41:41
Rating: 5
Comment: Nice weekend getaway. Pre book the boat ride and fishing as weekends especially during summer tends to be very busy and you may not get to rent the boats once you get there. Nice campsites and Lake casitas trail is a 6 mile out and back trail which is a easy walk but not much shade, carry water and hats!
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Name: H***** A*********
Date: 2021-06-17 04:33:44
Rating: 5
Comment: Rented a trailer and went on a Camping Trip with Family! Lake Casitas is amazing, had a great time. You also have an option of renting a boat & fishing at the lake. Highly recommend Lake Casitas if you want to relax & have a couple days off of hardwork!
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Name: C********** G****
Date: 2021-06-08 19:35:51
Rating: 5
Comment: My all-time favorite camping spot in the Ojai area next to Rose Valley The lake is also fun to go fishing at or just a hike around there’s also a waterpark that is also fine uses reclaimed water from the lake it’s a good way to have fun in environmentally friendly way
Name: R******** B****
Date: 2021-06-07 15:30:53
Rating: 5
Comment: Friendly staff at the entrance and at the Park Store, also friendly Park Rangers. The campgrounds are very clean. Kids can run around and ride their bikes safely in the Indian Campsite. The Indian site offers water and electricity but no sewer hook up; however, there is a dump station near by. My kids had a blast. Our site was I-25 which was cool because it was big and there was only one neighbor to the right of us if your facing out. We will be returning to this site in the near future. 👍👍
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Name: P******* P B***
Date: 2021-06-06 06:29:04
Rating: 4
Comment: Camping is open. Lake is extremely low on water. Water park is closed till 2022 season. How-ever with all the new wild life and family and friends, adventure is waiting right around the lake. What will yours be?
Name: M**
Date: 2021-05-23 20:06:55
Rating: 5
Comment: It was great.. I love them vibe. Only thing if you dont have your own RV rent it from Camping Adventure instead of lake Casitas RV rental.. Thats the only thing I didnt like.
Name: C**
Date: 2021-05-06 05:05:07
Rating: 5
Comment: Lake is a fun place to go. Just wish the lake level was a little higher. It’s sad to see it so low. Fun fishing. You can see the fish pretty close to shore. Saw a few small mouth bass by one on the launch ramps. Only downside was it’s $20 for a day pass. That’s a little steep.
Name: K**** V********
Date: 2021-05-01 20:54:36
Rating: 5
Comment: Beautiful place, however the lake part is run by bass boats and you dont see family boating anymore good news is theres lots of room to cruise around on and off the water
Name: r****** k*******
Date: 2021-04-28 01:05:02
Rating: 3
Comment: The lake hosts, rangers, and workers and campsites are very good. They all get 5 stars. The lake, however gets only 3 stars because we are in a drought and the lake is very low. Its not the lakes fault,,
Name: d**** a******
Date: 2021-04-07 22:07:13
Rating: 4
Comment: Is a nice place but know days is really hard to find spots available. We try to buys a spot for camping but they are sold out. Lake is so low but still a lot of hiking and thinks to do around. No water in the faucets any more this last easter day.
Name: G****** M*******
Date: 2021-04-05 03:14:15
Rating: 5
Comment: I was told by staff there was 25,000 people at the lake. The staff was super friendly, as well as the various law enforcement. Hats off to all of them having to work Easter Sunday. I couldnt get over how clean the park was. Ill be coming back for sure!
Name: I***** V****
Date: 2021-03-17 23:47:15
Rating: 3
Comment: Draught had done some damage to this once great Ventura lake. I just ride my motorcycle there, nice corners, not too much traffic. You can ride all the way to I 5. I like it much better than Mulholland.
Name: M*** M*****
Date: 2021-01-26 23:57:31
Rating: 5
Comment: The Lake Casitas trail is a real winner. Park outside the main gate so you dont have to pay the entrance fee. Walk to the event area to find the trailhead. The hike and lake are beautiful.
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Name: K**** S***
Date: 2021-01-12 19:48:09
Rating: 5
Comment: Surprisingly great place to visit during the current pandemic. Tons of open space, making it easy to hike around and observe the wildlife without encountering other people. There are many interesting pockets to explore throughout the park and would be an amazing place to camp once restrictions are lifted.
Name: D C
Date: 2021-01-03 02:04:31
Rating: 5
Comment: Went during COVID pandemic. Beautiful scenary. Not crowded. Lots of areas to walk around, enjoy the scenary. Not sure what its like normally, but nice area to remain socially distanced and enjoy the outdoors during COVID.
Name: P**** P*****
Date: 2020-12-01 20:03:07
Rating: 5
Comment: If the county could get over its incompetence and fill the lake it would be great. For years the water source at the ventura river has been plugged because the county cannot figure out how to dig a ditch.
Name: T****** H***
Date: 2020-12-01 19:16:11
Rating: 2
Comment: Camping reservation needs to be more user friendly. I dont understand why you changed it to 42 days in ADVANCE of the DEPARTURE DATE . It should read 42 day in advance on arrival dateWelcome to Camping ReservationsThe Lake Casitas Recreation Area is currently taking new camping reservations up to 42 days in advance (6 weeks) ending on your departure date. There is a 2 night minimum when reserving weekends (Fridays & Saturdays)
Name: N*****
Date: 2020-11-29 22:44:05
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing!!! We had a blast. The bathrooms were so clean. We stayed in M so it was less crowded and it felt very private. I would definitely recommend visiting.
Name: K***
Date: 2020-10-08 02:04:59
Rating: 1
Comment: It was a terrible place to go. Me and my family stayed there for 2 nights without sleep. It was terrible!!! There was no park rangers around so people do what ever they want. People were playing music super loud until 3:am. They were screaming and howling non stop. That was the worst camping site ever. Despite of all that, they were charging people $40 a night without showers. PLEASE DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE. You will regret it. VERY BAD EXPERIENCE!!!!
Name: J**** F****
Date: 2020-09-20 18:05:44
Rating: 5
Comment: Great place to camp, beautiful views. Courteous Park Rangers on duty 24 hours. We stayed in Osprey, its the farthest from the entrance, about 2 miles but has the amazing lake view pictures.
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Name: C**** M****
Date: 2020-09-08 18:43:22
Rating: 4
Comment: Fun campground with lots to do. Hike, fish, bike ride, etc. Most spots are nowhere near the water so dont think its a typical lake campground. Water park is great, but buy tickets early or youll be lucky to get in. The power is hit or miss when its really hot. Been here several times where the power went out for extended periods of time and when its 100+ it can be miserable. Generators are a easy backup plan and lots of canopies couldnt hurt. Sewer hookups arent at all the spots. Huge variety in quality of sites from dirt to concrete so do some research on the spots. Overall I recommend.
Name: M*** C*****
Date: 2020-08-30 19:03:39
Rating: 3
Comment: Stay was okay, not my favorite campground. Everyone who worked here was very nice, cafe was good (quesadilla was great!) and It was very convenient to have the store there. We ended up having to grab a Yellowjacket trap at the store because they’re everywhere! We couldn’t even make breakfast without them swarming all over us, so that was a bummer. Not sure what time you’d have to get to the boat rental place but they sell out quickly on the weekends (got there around 11am on Saturday and all boats were sold out). The sites are pretty close together also. One of the toilets clogged in our bathroom and nobody came by to clean/unclog the whole weekend. Overall just an alright experience, probably won’t come back.
Name: L**** S
Date: 2020-08-09 12:59:43
Rating: 4
Comment: During COVID-19 life coming to lake casitas has been very peaceful and free to roam around without a face mask. During summer it can be very hot bring sun block, hammock and just relax in the shade! Yesterday 8/8 was in the heigh 80s. ..no swim park this year 😕.
Name: C** J****
Date: 2020-07-28 16:59:33
Rating: 5
Comment: This place is a great quick getaway that is only 2 hours from Orange County. Even though youre not allowed to swim in the lake, youll be able to enjoy the hiking trails, the awesome and friendly camp managers, and the beautiful views. Highly recommended spot to BBQ and a few beverages. Great for families with kids.
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Name: K*** F*****
Date: 2020-07-10 19:00:51
Rating: 1
Comment: We payed appx $70 for two nights to camp with water and a bathroom. After the first night, water was turned off completely to the entire camp. My pregnant wife and I couldn’t shower and were told to use the “chemical bathrooms”. Despite the fact we weren’t provided the service we paid for, we were only refunded one night. To get this refund, we were told we had 30 mins to completely refund leave the site and arrive at the reservation office (no easy task). Campsite had multiple snake holes and tons of soldier ants. You could hardly open your eyes with all of the bugs. Avoid, for your own sake.
Name: M***** H*****
Date: 2020-07-10 18:57:33
Rating: 1
Comment: Would give it a lower rating if I could, we were promised water, clean restrooms, and a shower and got none of that. We booked 2 nights thinking we would get those basic things at a $35 a night campground. Smh, what a disappointment. Oh and the funny part is the fact that we did get that the first night and they locked the restrooms the next morning because they had to shut off the water? Gave us no warning this would happen before paying $70.
Name: M***** U*****
Date: 2019-10-11 04:11:14
Rating: 3
Comment: Scenery was gorgeous. Definitely a good place to be on a nice and breezy summer day. Only problems was the snake skin I found near our picnic site. Overall pleasant experience.
Name: G****** P* R***
Date: 2019-09-13 06:29:06
Rating: 2
Comment: I give it a 2 star because I remember the days when it had A LOT of water. If you are into walking Lake Casitas is nice to walk. Just dont expect to see a lot of water.
Name: M****** G*******
Date: 2019-09-03 17:07:40
Rating: 5
Comment: Very beautiful place. Always relaxing. Ive been coming here for 6 yrs now and will still continue to. Love it here. Rangers dont bug, other campers keep to themselves. No problems ever.
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Name: G*** G*******
Date: 2019-08-03 14:41:29
Rating: 4
Comment: Came in late and stayed in overflow on the back side of the lake. The staff and rangers where super friendly and helpful. The other guests where friendly quiet and the evening was cool with a nice breeze. Not loud at all. Loved hearing the sounds of nature while we settled down for the night. We RV camp so no need to use the facilities but there are flushing toilets water facet near every sight.
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Name: R**** A****
Date: 2019-08-03 02:38:44
Rating: 5
Comment: My wife and I camped here for our first time and had such a blast. Having a lazy river around after a long hike is super awesome. Also they work really hard on keeping their restrooms clean. Definitely coming back.
Name: D*** H*****
Date: 2019-07-30 12:51:19
Rating: 4
Comment: We went camping for the weekend. It was hot. The camps are really close together and it got really crowded during the weekend. Mostly everyone was cordial. I would give 3 stars if I was ranking the campers. The bathrooms and showers get messed up pretty fast. We had some kids from another campsite that thought it was funny to plug up the toilets and then use them. The staff was pretty great about it. Especially Ranger Ozuna. She couldnt get ahold of maintenance and went the extra mile and a half to plunge out the toilets herself! So the staff and the park is pretty great. I cant vouch for your fellow campers.
Name: M****** S****
Date: 2019-07-24 17:42:01
Rating: 4
Comment: Great family fun. If you know the campgrounds, you can get a phenomenal site. Some is full shade, some partial and some none. Other than that, clean bathrooms, clean showers and very helpful staff.
Name: C******** M******
Date: 2019-07-07 23:20:52
Rating: 3
Comment: The good:This campground was primitive but well maintained. The sites were clean and flat. The toilets were cleaned daily.The bad:Portapotty toilets. Very few showers. Extremely noisy campground. Most rules were not enforced so it was mayhem at night!!
Name: J*** A*******
Date: 2019-07-03 22:13:42
Rating: 5
Comment: Great drive from Ventura. Those working there have kept the park spotless. Good place to take kids during summer to enjoy the gigantic water slide.
Name: G***** P* M******
Date: 2019-06-29 23:34:35
Rating: 2
Comment: With the recreation high season in full swing, the refuse flowers are in a wonderous and awe inspiring bloom. They can be spotted along all paths, roads and even in the water! Enjoy the multitude of colors and varying shapes as well as sizes.Its a shame that the folks enjoying this gorgeous location dont bother packing out everything they brought in. The shoreline, paths and roads are littered with trash. Everything from plastic bottles, aluminum cans, plastic bags, fishing bait containers/packaging to paper towels and more. If youre looking to experience inner city level camping with all of the noise, cars and garbage, well then this is your spot. Drink it in!
Name: N** S
Date: 2019-04-28 18:13:11
Rating: 5
Comment: The park reservation reps are always really friendly and the campsites are well maintained. Not to mention the restrooms are actually decent! Love that we can have our dog with us for a small fee and the other camp goers are respectful.
Name: R**** B******
Date: 2019-04-22 02:13:19
Rating: 5
Comment: It was an amazing experience. I went there for a family gathering for Easter. I got a beautiful view of the lake. I also saw some wildlife such as turkey vultures and two Canadian geese. I even saw a few cows on my way over there. All in all, I had a great time.
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Name: c**** R*******
Date: 2019-04-13 00:01:18
Rating: 5
Comment: I went camping beginning of April 2019. It was great! My children and i felt safe. Theres a water park that is open now. It was closed when we went.
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Name: J******* U****
Date: 2019-04-05 21:13:09
Rating: 5
Comment: I love it here. Been coming here all my life. Since the season of rain the lake looks do much better. Even where the fires burn the lake has been filled the restored By the Waters. Still beautiful.
Name: J*** M********
Date: 2019-04-01 19:13:33
Rating: 5
Comment: I had the most exciting time there this year in February during the week of Valentines there was brain mud wind clouds I watch the road get covered by water and I will share a picture with you I was the only one in Lot C for a whole 7 days it was awesome I never saw so many woodpeckers in my entire life I did not know thats where they lived in the trees in this area Im going to share some of the pictures I was up on high ground so I did not get washed out but it was pretty exciting I got to meet a lot of rescue people that day but I stayed the whole time my campsite happen to be up on the top part of this little Hill C9 why is my camping site
Name: D** N
Date: 2019-03-10 21:05:57
Rating: 5
Comment: I went up here with my brother, boyfriend, and his friend. We stayed in the grebe campground and really enjoyed it! We had a gorgeous view of the lake and a big meadow right behind us that we played frisbee in. The site was smaller than what were used to but we didnt have next door neighbors and we had the big field so it didnt feel small. We fit our big tent and the friends small tent as well as 3 cars (we could have fit another). They allow up to 4 but you have to pay extra for more than one. They had one big tree that gave us some shade on our tent in the morning but once the sun was up there were lots of bees! They didnt bother me so much since I have the I wont bother you, you dont bother me motto. If you make a fire the smoke keeps them away and at night they arent there either. Plus we left for most of the day so we were hardly around them. The stars were amazing to see at night, I live in a suburb so the light pollution limits our visibility, so when we got away I saw 2-3 times as many as normal. Another thing I liked about this site is that we were in a good walking distance from the restrooms, 2 stalls for the girls and they were really clean for a camp bathroom and they flushed so double plus haha! No sink but a dispenser of hand sanitizer on the wall. No showers but we were only there for a weekend so no issue in that for me and no water spicket near us for washing pots or other things. We just used water jugs we brought along. If youre okay with slight roughing it for a bit then this is great!I also want to add that you cannot swim in this lake since its a drinking water reserve but you can bring a boat, kayak, or paddle boards. We actually left and drove down to the beach (about a 25 min drive) so the guys could surf and we picked more firewood and ice up on the way back. The campgrounds have a store but I didnt go in and see prices, I assume they must be marked up a good bit but again thats just an assumption.
Name: S**** W******
Date: 2018-12-19 15:41:46
Rating: 1
Comment: My brother in law has had a season pass for over 15 years and visits the park every morning. For years Wednesdays was fishing day and he would go before sun rise. This season due to health reasons he has rarely fished. Getting the boat in the water has become difficult for him due to a disability. When Im in town I get up early and help him get the boat in the water and go straight back to the house, a task that takes less than 20 minutes. This morning we waited at the gate for about 20 minutes before someone came out only to tell us I wouldnt be allowed in unless I paid the $10 enterance fee. This was unacceptable to him so we both returned home.I have many times been allowed into state parks to look around without paying and have helped my brother-in-law launch his boat at Lake Casitas, without paying an enterance fee. Its crazy that a disability should prevent someone from getting a chance to do what he loves.
Name: B**** S****
Date: 2018-11-29 20:35:35
Rating: 3
Comment: Beautiful.Kinda a bummer theres no water activities allowed . I wasnt impressed with the attendant at the front gate. I missed my Neices wedding ceremony due to that attendant. I told him we were running late and my Neice was holding the service up waiting on us. We were short.75¢ for the park entrance/daily stay fee, and the attendant not only was slow and wasted my time and but he wouldnt even try to work out a way for me to get the stupid.75¢ to him later that day. Ive never had anyone be so uncooperative to me like that any where and especially under such a pressing/ important circumstance. Wow. Make sure you arent short even a penny for entrance to that place cause they dont understand normal thinking at that front gate area at all. Other then THAT. THE PARK WAS AMAZINGLY TAKEN CARE OF. NO TRASH . NO LOUD OUT OF LINE GUESTS. NO LOUD PARTIES OR WEIRD PEOPLE .The park was in great shape.
Name: H**** C**********
Date: 2018-11-04 02:45:06
Rating: 1
Comment: We missed the arrival time of 9pm because we simply couldn’t find it. It was pitch black in the area without any street lights. We tried to call every number on the website and emailed (before 9pm when we realized we wouldn’t make it) in hope of SOMEONE being able to help us out. We only got answering machines letting us know business hours were 8am-3pm. What campground does not have some sort of contact 24 hours/day?? We had to take into a hotel. The next day, in the light, we were able to find the campground. The staff let us know that you can absolutely check in after 9pm, but the night staff were not good at answering the phone. We were welcome to fill out a refund for the night we missed.Our request was denied, surprise surprise.We will never go back there for sure. We did spent the second night at the campground and it was probably one of the most boring places we’ve stayed at. We had picked a site, that according to the map, was close to the water. It was probably half a mile away, but it wouldn’t have mattered. There was a fence blocking it anyway.It was clean and the cement slab was leveled, but other than that it was pretty snore. We could have parked in a Walmart lot, same difference.The water park was not open. There was literally nothing more than a parking experience.The fact that the staff doesn’t seem available or care enough to answer the phone obviously didn’t help.Worst customer experience to date.
Name: R****** A H********
Date: 2018-10-12 19:09:43
Rating: 3
Comment: Lake Casitas was a favorite of ours when we were raising our kids. Last weekend, we took our grandkids for a birthday. WARNING; The camping area named BASS has very steep cliffs on both sides and there are no warning signs posted. The picture I include reflect the situation. One of our dogs fell off the cliff and sustained a bruised lung and 4 broken ribs. PLEASE be careful with your animals and children as they may sustain serious injury in that area.I have notified Park Supervisors ( Spoke to Staff member Kyler) and they promised to review the situation. I suggested at least posting signs before something really tragic happens.
Name: M*** W******
Date: 2018-09-15 12:25:02
Rating: 4
Comment: Water level is really low right now but the lake is still good sized. The sites are nice. The campstore has everything you need. Word of warning, there are a ton of yellow jackets. We bought of few yellow jacket traps and seemed to keep most of them way.
Name: K******** R******
Date: 2018-09-12 13:24:59
Rating: 5
Comment: We camped in fox on the no sewer side and my in laws camped on the side with sewer hookups. Because they were fully booked on the sewer hookup side I didnt mind saving $20 to camp on the other side of the street across from my in law and boy did we get lucky. There were way more trees on our side and they provided some nice shade on the hot days we were there
Name: J**** K**
Date: 2018-08-14 23:22:57
Rating: 5
Comment: Always love coming here! Its my familys annual camping trip! But...if you want to get tickets for the water park I suggest purchasing them online! Otherwise theyll probably be sold out! (For Saturdays at the water park anyway)
Name: D*** B*****
Date: 2018-08-09 02:57:53
Rating: 5
Comment: The Water Adventure is a great place for young kids. Everything is designed for children under 48 inches. Theres nothing they cant do. Lifeguards are diligent but not overly sensitive. We will definitely go again.
Name: P******** P
Date: 2018-08-06 14:53:41
Rating: 2
Comment: On top of an $80 camping fee for the weekend they charge you for pretty much everything else. We had an additional car for which we had to pay $18 a night. Getting to our campsite was so disappointing since there was hardly any shade and the spots were very cramped. In addition to this, you cant go in the lake, however, there is a water park on site which costs $15. We tried getting tickets on friday to use the next day but they were already sold out for the weekend. There were no bathrooms near our area and had to use porta potties which were being shared by the whole campsite (minimum 80-100 people). The only thing that saved our trip was the fact that the Ventura State Beach is about 20 min away so we were able to get some fresh air. This was the first and last time going to Casitas.
Name: G***** S**** I**
Date: 2018-07-31 21:28:26
Rating: 2
Comment: Place is ok. Staff seemed like they didnt know much. Camp sites are way to crowded. Group campsites looked cool though but not worth the 350$ per night. Water park looks pretty cool though.
Name: E* V
Date: 2018-07-27 20:16:43
Rating: 3
Comment: 3 stars only because I didnt go inside. The lake is not open to swim. Fishing, kayak, boat rentals available. Pools and small water park. $10 in/out unlimited day pass
Name: A** L*****
Date: 2018-07-24 22:55:10
Rating: 1
Comment: Overpriced small patch of dirt with no shade to camp on. $80 for the 2 nights for a tiny patch of dirt with a table and fire pit. Had to pay $40 extra for the second car even though it was also parked on our spot completly. Water park is tiny with only a lazy river for the adults and was super crowded. Plus they had to close the kids play section because some kid pooped in it. Hardly any tubes for the lazy river too. Cant swim in the lake either. So not much to do there. And over half of the campsites were partying loudly until 3am and the ranger didnt do anything about it. So the kids couldnt sleep and were cranky messes the next day. Disappointed and a waste of $190.
Name: A***** S******* M****
Date: 2018-07-21 04:20:09
Rating: 5
Comment: We stayed in Camp I like in India. It was hot, but we have trees. We had electricity and water hook-ups, too. We even ordered an RV trailer that was delivered to the site. We were on two spaces and we had: the RV trailer, two sleep-6 tents, one sleep-4 tents and one sleep-10 tent. No real bug issue. And as you should, throw your trash away regularly to avoid ants. We enjoyed the water park (buy your tickets in advance) and if you want to rent a boat, do so BEFORE you get to the lake. We also participated in Astronomy night with a scientist fromNASA. He let us look at Saturn and Jupiter through his telescope. Be sure you keep track to how many extra cars you have on site. We paid $18 per night, per vehicle, extra. But it’s a campsite, who wants all those cars around. Oddly, so many people were driving to the showers. We could see the shower and restroom. They were right there. Showers were $1.00 for 5 minutes (quarters only — bring quarters when visiting a state rec area) and $.25 cents for another 1-1/4 min up to 8 mins. Put the soap on your sponge first then start the shower. I was able to shower and wash my hair with time to spare in 6.25 minutes. Lake Casitas is beautiful. Nick at the Park Store is pretty cool, too. Quiet time is 10pm - 8am, no music, but sitting around the camp fire talking reasonably is OK. You’d be surprised how voices carry in the still of the night. The rangers told us to look out for rattle snakes. Luckily we didn’t see any. We did see lots of condors though and they were magnificent. Speed limit is 15 mph, with good reason, especially around the park store. We were 1-1/4 mile away from the park store. We did drive to the store. Bring bicycles, shower shoes, quarters, an extra roll of toilet paper, rent boats before getting to Lake Casitas and buy your water park tickets before you get to camp. Have fun, we sure did.
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Name: C********** H*****
Date: 2018-07-14 14:39:37
Rating: 1
Comment: Went here for my birthday over the weekend and it all seemed beautiful and quiet until Friday night rolled around. We had our camp set up but then an caravan of people from town came rolling in. Music blasting, dogs off leash and hoards of people yelling at each camp site next to us. We will not be returning.
Name: M*** R*****
Date: 2018-07-09 01:23:37
Rating: 2
Comment: The staff here is very friendly, at least in my experience, but the facilities maintenance leaves quite a bit to be desired. They have pay showers for a reasonable price but theyre set to be unbearably hot and there is no way to adjust them. Curfew enforcement is basically non-existent. If you are looking for a quiet camping experience, I suggest you look elsewhere. The water park nearby is okay; however its only a lazy river and a small kid play structure. If you have kids under 8, the waterpark will probably be fun. Its quite a bit more of a stretch for older kids. Definitely not the worst camping experience Ive ever had, but Im in no hurry to return.
Name: K****** D*****
Date: 2018-07-01 23:50:52
Rating: 3
Comment: Nice place to camp but we were in a place with no trees so all our things got very dirty and hot. Our tent was way too close to another causing us to hear everything as well as a 4am alarm that no one in their tent heard. They also ran their vehicle for hours which the exhaust faced our camp. Oh they ran the car so a relative could play games!,The worst part was the bathroom. Someone thought is best to add a urinal and remove the sink and soap.
Name: K**** K****
Date: 2018-06-20 14:15:37
Rating: 5
Comment: Had a great time. If you like fishing go early in the morning and use the right bait. Had great results straight from the pier. People were very friendly. Cooked up a beautiful bass for dinner. Delicious.
Name: R** Q*******
Date: 2018-06-18 13:04:50
Rating: 5
Comment: Love this place... about 15 years ago my oldest son learned how to ride sans training wheels here and today my 5.5 year old did too. The lake level is historically low but the surrounding area is still beautiful.
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Name: A***** S******
Date: 2018-05-31 22:53:51
Rating: 4
Comment: My husband and I had an enjoyable time at Lake Casitas. My husband had never been. Theres not much of a life left but we played cornhole at one of the campsites. I will say that the price of admission to the lake seems to have steeply increased over the past few years .. they didnt have an hourly rate, it is a daily rate so it was disappointing that we had to pay the full $15 or so and only be there for 2 hours to stop by a quick barbecue
Name: J***** U*****
Date: 2018-05-28 14:59:09
Rating: 5
Comment: Great camping and fishing destination. Low water level but a fun family camping destination and in the summer the water park is open. But your tickets early they sell out early for the whole day.
Name: a***** m***
Date: 2018-05-27 01:35:16
Rating: 1
Comment: Before i love to come to camping in this place and never have any problem!!!! But now Im really mad because this people!! Charged for the spot that you have to use plus every car $20 dollars each day!! Or $140 dollars for the holidays I my daughter sleep in the freaking car all night!! Thats freaking bad!!!! I never recommend this place anymore!!! If you want to have some relaxing!! Better go to the hotel Whit all the money you spend it here!!!! I will never come in back!!!!
Name: J S
Date: 2018-05-24 01:02:29
Rating: 5
Comment: Nice little lake in Ojai, we usually stop by for bathroom and rest break during our rides here. There is limited parking outside the turnstyles. There is a boat launch area and the recreation area is pretty big. There is also a pool and water fun area that is very popular during summer
Name: E***** S*****
Date: 2018-05-19 03:21:45
Rating: 5
Comment: Although water level is low its a very well kept campground with grass and concrete to park your rig or trailer on. People were very friendly in shop. We have a big group that goes every mothers day and groups getting bigger every year. Kids and patents all have a blast.
Name: M****** A*******
Date: 2018-02-24 20:55:21
Rating: 4
Comment: I love the parks for my girls to play at. It is always very clean. We love to go fishing here. The only bummer is that you cant swim in the lake, and that it is a little pricey if you only plan on buying day passes.
Name: r**** d******
Date: 2018-02-20 17:35:37
Rating: 5
Comment: Wonderful place, beautiful and Serene. Helpful Ranger staff, very accessible with plenty of parking. Be sure to check out the paired Eagles as in bald eagles that are nesting by the lake. Kids loved it, height ran around had a great time! Definitely worth the effort and worth the trip.
Name: T** E******
Date: 2018-02-17 06:26:18
Rating: 5
Comment: I love camping at the lake they have so many camp sites. With and without hookups they are clean have fire pits close to water and clean restrooms. They even have handicap spots. Also a tackel shop resturant and grocer store. Its really beautiful when the lake is full. Its sad that the lake is so low. Its still a great place to go camping.
Name: D**** J*******
Date: 2018-01-20 21:25:19
Rating: 5
Comment: Lake Casitas has many campgrounds, ranging from full hookup RV sites on concrete or ground, to tent sites along a creek or near the lake. We have stayed, and enjoyed, the Bass campground. Its got E/W only, but surrounds a grassy area great for family fun. There is an eagles nesting area in the park. During the summer months, there is a water park.
Name: C**** R******
Date: 2017-11-19 15:16:10
Rating: 3
Comment: This place is too crowded...they have put in too many campsites. Its too cramped to enjoy the outdoors. The staff did do a good job of keeping the bathrooms and grounds clean despite the abundance of campers.
Name: E******** P*****
Date: 2017-11-07 15:51:17
Rating: 4
Comment: We had a good experience here. The grounds were clean and the water areas were watched closely by several Life Guards. There is plenty of seating and the bathrooms/showers were clean. They dont allow food inside so next time we will pack a cooler to leave in the truck, they will stamp your hand so you can return with no problems and there are even shady spots close to parking where you can picnic or set up a camp for the day. There is also a food truck to check out.Note: Parking is $20, not $15 like the website says.
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Name: C**** K*****
Date: 2017-10-21 15:19:10
Rating: 4
Comment: We camped in our 30 class A with at the full hookup site A5. By early pm your awning will do little more than shade the side of your rig because of the layout of the spaces (A6 has better shade, which is critical in the afternoon). Thankfully we had two, in-ground umbrellas which worked well. No grass to speak of, level concrete pads extend to include a large area for their metal picnic table. Basic hookups but no WiFi.We visited off season so the adjacent parking lot felt ridiculously oversized but its an easy walk to cafe and bait shop. There is a park with tables, playground, fish cleaning station, basic restrooms, dog walking area with bags.Lake level is extremely low but its pretty. Long walk to the lakeside if you have any mobility issues at all. We rented a shaded pontoon boat for five hours but didnt catch anything. Not even a bite. It was quiet during our midweek stay.Minimal and infrequent traffic noise from the road nearby. In the park however, there are quite a few vehicles driving past the site. Thankfully, most adhere to the posted limit which is sufficient to keep the sound to a minimum.The boat shop across the lot was apparently working on engines. The noise was loud and offensive but only lasted 10 minutes or so at a time.The check in process was easy enough though I did think the attendant should have come out from his booth to the drivers window. The rate seemed fair, we got what we came for (except for the Bass). We would return if it werent so far outside our orbit.
Name: D***** M****
Date: 2017-09-04 05:25:56
Rating: 1
Comment: We have camped all over the U.S. from New York to Washington State and Japan, let me tell you this about this campground: if you are a serious camper, DONT GO! This place is crowded- loud and crowded, so NOT about camping. If you like crowds, loud neighbors and no privacy its for you. If you are looking for a camping experience by a lake, NOPE. We just wanted a quiet weekend of camping, hard to find in So Cal, but we sorely missed the mark on this one. If you think the water park might save you, forget it, also crowded and small. The absolute, hands down, worst waste of a camping reservation ever. We ended up leaving the first day and ate over $100. Just dont do it.
Name: A** F***********
Date: 2017-08-19 21:06:25
Rating: 4
Comment: The bugs were not an issue at all in the park- until we got to the lunch area, we had to go eat by our car. No bites but scared the poop out of me when they are all over my kids. Bug spray it up people!
Name: C********* R********
Date: 2017-08-13 23:37:38
Rating: 4
Comment: Great time here. Was able to set up a canopy and chairs to rest in between water fun. Only problem is that you cant bring in your own food and snacks. We had to leave the park and eat by our car in the parking lot. Pretty inconvenientl. Overall the park is fun, safe, clean and very well staffed with attentive lifeguards.
Name: K**** M******
Date: 2017-08-08 20:17:17
Rating: 5
Comment: The five stars are for the guys that run the boat rental . They are amazing and the manager goes above and beyond to make sure you have a great experience,,,,,, Now as far as the park I would give the one star . The communication is impossible . For almost 2 weeks I expecting a call just to make an appointment to get my boat inspected, but I not even getting the call when it will be, Then it will take weeks to to get it down and only if I pass more week before it allowed in the water . I under stand they need to protect the lake but they still have phone and mouths they can make a phone call . It is if they really dont want you on the lake I would have giving up by now and still might but the boat rental guys have been so nice it keeps my coming back I want to SAY PLEASE PLEASE find a away to make this process easier and where we are treated like we matter and we are wanted there . I cant get any info I call so many times I am afraid they will get made of me ad put me to the bottom . WE should all be able to enjoy this lake . MY son and I love to get out on the water but i not sure it worth the stress ....I love the lake I hop they will allow us to enjoy it after all natural things are for all us to enjoy not people not letting you enjoy it because they are under staffed or just dont care
Name: K**** T******
Date: 2017-08-07 02:59:29
Rating: 3
Comment: This place is interesting to say the least. Its very overcrowded and short on restrooms. Camp sites are all dirt and its pretty noisy. However, after I stopped a couple kids from walking through our site and the rangers passed through making everyone quiet down on the first night, the trip turned out to be a lot of fun. Its all what you make it and having the right expectations beforehand makes a big difference.
Name: S****** L******
Date: 2017-07-26 03:35:32
Rating: 5
Comment: My family and I had a great time at the Casitas water park. The lazy river was the best! The prices are not too bad for all day fun. There is something for ages 1 to 90 at the river park.
Name: H**** R*******
Date: 2017-07-12 19:16:24
Rating: 4
Comment: Love the lazy river. Play structure is great for younger kids. Lots of lounge chairs in the shade, but get there early to claim the ones near the entrances to the river.
Name: B*** O*****
Date: 2017-06-28 20:08:39
Rating: 4
Comment: The kids love the lazy river. Its well maintained and they have a lot of lifeguards. This was our second visit and they still love it. Great way to cool off from the summer heat.
Name: M****** C*****
Date: 2017-06-18 22:58:07
Rating: 5
Comment: This lake has the best disc golf course in the county! Also good hiking, fishing, and camping. There is a nice little water park which is nice because there is no body contact allowed with the lake
Name: t**** r**
Date: 2017-06-11 18:07:52
Rating: 2
Comment: Trashy place with little regard to the environment. No swimming in the lake but they built a wasteful water park. Terrible staff with mainly teenagers and people that really dont care and dont value their customers because they are owned and funded by the government. Sad to see all the trash and waste that comes in and out of here.
Name: K**** R******
Date: 2017-05-22 17:13:02
Rating: 5
Comment: We had a wonderful time. The cafe has some of the best customer service Ive ever had. The little convience store has EVERYTHING we needed! Its was absolutely beautiful the entire trip. We were also lucky enough to be there while the soft grand opening was there for the water park. We had an amazing time. The rangers were personable and kind. They were extremely helpful and friendly. I would recommend staying at this campground to all of my family and friends. We will be back!
Name: P*** B*******
Date: 2017-01-09 04:31:30
Rating: 5
Comment: Great campground well maintained. Good fishing when the lake has water. With the drought the level is very low now. We always have fun
Name: D****** P**
Date: 2016-09-09 17:02:30
Rating: 5
Comment: Clean, not noisy and you actually get a camping feeling. Still, you have showers and running water toilets. You simply sleep in a tent on the floor. Good for families with kids.
Name: L*** G****
Date: 2016-08-23 23:44:01
Rating: 4
Comment: We enjoy walking at Lake Casitas. The surroundings are lovely, as are the views. There is a popular water park open during the summer months, a model air strip and a disc golf course as well as camping, fishing and boating. It can get very crowded in the Spring and Summer months, especially on weekends and holidays. Right now, the lake is extremely low because of the drought.
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Name: B**** D*
Date: 2016-08-13 00:02:53
Rating: 3
Comment: I came here to catch fish and chew bubblegum. And I didnt catch any fish. So, I pretty much just sat around chewing bubblegum. Nobody came by to check if I had a fishing license though. For that I reward them 3 stars. Will definitely come back without a fishing license.
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Name: N*** L***
Date: 2016-07-15 17:48:00
Rating: 5
Comment: Perfect for a little escape from the city for the younger ones (water park). Next time Im bring my own food and drink and leaving it in the car. Definitely worth the drive if you stay more than a few hours. Will do this again very soon.
Name: S**** M*****
Date: 2016-07-10 22:40:13
Rating: 4
Comment: This is a nice camp ground with a very fun water park in the summer. The water park has a lazy river, water playground, splash pad, and a toddler pool area. Plenty of seating at the water park but could use some more shaded seating.
Name: B*** S******
Date: 2016-06-16 18:23:51
Rating: 4
Comment: We camped in the Creekside campground. Nice little loop next to the creek which was essentially a dry creek bed with rocks. Lake level was very low due to drought. Have reservations to camp in Mallard, so will update review with impressions of that campground.
Name: J**** R***
Date: 2016-03-15 14:58:33
Rating: 4
Comment: Who doesnt like camping! Very large camping area. Has a little water park for the kids. Fishing is ok on my visit but I spoke with some hosts and they assure me of nice bass trout and mudsuckers. Craw dads used to be abundant but unsure of stock anymore as water line is about 60 down.
Name: D**** S****
Date: 2015-06-29 21:44:54
Rating: 1
Comment: -0 stars Loud, noisy, no management,The water park is a sad jokeWent there for 3 nights and the noise level was really bad. Way too loud. On the first night one of the campsites even had lights going with a full blown DJ. we saw the Ranger come by they turned it down as soon as he left they turned it back up till 1 am. On one night someone was playing their music loud and it had very foul language in it that my kids had to listen to as they went to sleep. This went on for all three nights of our visit.At first glance the water park is really nice although it only has three things to do a lazy river, splash and play zone for tiny kids and the jungle gym water area. But due to faulty operations only half of my party was able to go because they sell out within 30 minutes of opening. This information would have been nice to have prior to showing up. sice we spoke with the resevations lade on the phone and said we have a large party. We rented a shade area..... DONT DO IT .... when we got there there were people in it and chairs were put in front of ours so we could not event see the water. Oh and you can bring your ez ups if you want to so why Pay $75 for theirs. NO FOOD... i mean no food in the water park so if you want a coke to drink that you payed $3 from there vending machines ... sorry you will have to drink it out side then you can come in. they say no outside floties but i saw them all dayThe only good points I can list about this place is everyone was really nice and understanding although even after speaking with the management nothing changed or was done.I hope within a few years they will get their act together but as of right now its BAD!!This campground if properly managed would be a a family camp dream with lots to do fishing and water park but as it stands right now we had an awful experience with loud noise and and a water park that we couldnt go to in the hot Sun and a lake that you cant go swimming in because its a reservoirShame on you Lake casitas management for selling false fun.