Cachuma Lake Recreation Area
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2023

Quiet in the off-season

General: Many different options from tent sites to premium tent sites, water/electric, and FHU sites in addition to yurts and cabins. 

Site Quality: Varies greatly depending on what type of site you choose. The only sites with gravel paved pads were the ones with water/electric hookups or FHU; all others were grass. Most seemed level. It was raining heavily when we were there and some of the sites were flooded. Very little to no separation/privacy between sites. We were in a w/e site, and it was long enough to easily accommodate two camper vans.

Activities/Amenities: Off-season, everything was closed but in-season, there is a marina, boat rentals, restaurant, store, gas station, pool, and laundry. 

Bath/Shower house: Clean but very basic. No hooks or shelves for toiletries. Cold water only. The shower looked nice but did not use so cannot comment on it. 

IMO, the best options are the premier tent sites, yurts, and cabins as they offer the best lake views. We had not planned on camping here but after evacuating from Jalama Beach, we were told this park would honor our reservation. It rained most of the time we were there, and it was off-season, so I imagine it would be an entirely different experience in the summer when all amenities were offered and the campground was full.

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  • Review photo of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area by Lee D., October 13, 2023
  • Review photo of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area by Lee D., October 13, 2023
  • Review photo of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area by Lee D., October 13, 2023
  • Review photo of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area by Lee D., October 13, 2023
  • Review photo of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area by Lee D., October 13, 2023
  • Review photo of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area by Lee D., October 13, 2023
  • Review photo of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area by Lee D., October 13, 2023
  • Review photo of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area by Lee D., October 13, 2023
  • Review photo of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area by Lee D., October 13, 2023
  • Review photo of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area by Lee D., October 13, 2023
  • Review photo of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area by Lee D., October 13, 2023
  • Review photo of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area by Lee D., October 13, 2023
  • Review photo of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area by Lee D., October 13, 2023
  • Review photo of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area by Lee D., October 13, 2023