Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2023

Fantastic place to chill -- look at the stars and relax

loved this place!!!  Was a bit of escape from heat - nice breezes.  And no internet!! YAY  I spent almost two weeks there -- camping at different spots.  If you are in a tent Roadrunner is the place to be.  Good shade.  No RVs - you can pull a trailer up there which some people did.  Beautiful views of the lake from #3,4 and 6.  #3 has less shade but a great rock to sit on for morning coffee and looking at the lake.  #4 is huge --2 picnic tables -- and good views.  #6 set off a little more and great views.  Osprey on lake -- no tents.  Coyote -- most well shaded but no view of lake

Also stayed  at Grey Pine on weekend (I had no reservations - for weekends must for Roadrunner and Coyote)  Limited shade up here -- also can be a lot of RVS but lots of tents too. Good stars here too -- I would stay on outer rim - Stayed at #12 and #14 -- great views of the valley.  Nice breezes so even when really hot doable.

Bathrooms and showers are fine. And pool when open (limited amount of staff) so nice and cool.