Lake Casitas camping offers over 400 sites, so you can choose the camping experience that suits you best. Some sites are lakeside, close enough to hear the lapping water, others are nestled among the trees, and still more are located on hillsides offering splendid views of the sparkling lake.

 We have sites to accommodate tents, tent trailers, campers and RVs, all with picnic tables and fire rings, and some with children's playgrounds close by. Shower houses with bathrooms are located at the front gate and towards the back of the park. We also have a convenient, fenced, dry storage facility for recreational vehicles, boats, canoes & kayaks



Lake Casitas Recreation Area

Can be hot in summer but water park is great way to cool off. Fishing, boating (rentals avail.), hiking, biking, picnic and playground areas and a model plane airport. Great burgers at the restaurant. Small store for all the stuff you usually forget or don’t have time to pack like ice, firewood, propane. Great staff!

Lots of stuff to do. Great staff.

There was a heyday here; people once brought their kids and little boats and caught fish and explored the lake. Now, sadly the campgrounds are half empty--so is the lake. You can see the watermark and the former robust levels amid the weeds and grasses. The winds kick up here fast so nail everything down and be ready for dust and a quiet scene. The campgrounds are neat and the facilities are clean. It's just a ghost campground....

A draught affected paradise from the past...

my husband and I loved camping here! The sites were beautiful and it was very quite. the price is a little steep, but the amenities were very nice and clean. they also have a water park attached to the campground. the staff was very nice and allowed us to drive around to find the perfect spot before paying. 

Great camping 

This campground is located in Santa Barbara County just west of Ojai. Beautiful mountain scenery. It’s great for tents and RVs.

The lake offers fishing and boating, no body contact. There are several campsites around the lake. Some lakefront and some wooded. There is a Park store conveniently located. There are coin showers and flush toilets at many sites.

The most fun is the water park. You can take a break from the heat and tube down the lazy river. Also there is a disk golf course.

So much to do and see!

You may even catch a glimpse of a rare California Condor.

This campground is great for beginners and disabled.

Family Friendly

One of our favorite weekend getaways! The lake has been very low due to the drought, but we were still able to take a boat out. Their rates for renting a pontoon boat amongst others are very reasonable and worth the money! Surrounded by nature and the mountains, this campground and lake is absolutely gorgeous! This campground can be PACKED during holidays, so make sure you get your reservations early! Bring your fishing poles and camp shades, it can get very hot! 

We were referred to Lake Casitas by several people. We went for a four day three night camping trip in July '18\. They have different camp sites depending on the needs of the campers, such as RV hookups and whatnot. We are relatively new at camping and were looking for a nice time to relax and enjoy nature. Our kids and our dogs really enjoyed it. We liked that the campsite was spacious and had lots of shade. There weren't many bug or flies, which was great. The park has a tiny water park. Cute and perfect for families with small children. My son is 11 and all he could do was the lazy river. The actual park was so big and it was filled to capacity. It was difficult to enjoy nature. There was people everywhere. Also, the weather was hot and dry, which created a lot of fine sand-like dirt lift when cars drove by. My teens loved being able to ride their bikes around. The water level in the river is so low it made me feel sad. The place has showers, but depending on your site, one might end up very far to walk. Restrooms were scarce, but in between they put potable toilets; not fun when it's nearly 100 degrees. The place is great if you enjoy meeting new people, hanging around the bonfire, and I heard it's good fishing. I did not like how packed it gets. It felt like I was in my back yard and too much noise pollution. Water park left much to be desired and wish there was swimming in the lake.

Great for Socializing!

Large water district camping outside Ojai Ca. Full hook ups at most sites. $50 a night plus extra for tow vehicle. 8 areas to to choose from. Water park in summer, disc golf, fishing, boating, home of the ‘84 Olympic rowing competition. Gates close at 10 pm and had to park outside when I didn’t get back in time and walk in. Dirt and grass sites depending on where you choose. Many amenities

Large water district camping 

 Visited during Memorial Day weekend which made the park extremely busy. Would recommend visiting during a non -holiday. However the campsite we stayed at was a bit secluded from other campsites which was great for a little bit of privacy. Our site had Two picnic tables and a fire ring situated under a pine tree with excellent views of the lake. We were glad to discover the park was dog friendly. However we did encounter some ticks so be aware and wear proper repellant. Overall the park is beautiful and we had a good time.

Beautiful view of the lake. Awesome scenery. 

This is a huge campground that is broken into sections. A nice feature, (we did not take advantage of), is there is a water slide park near the entrance. As far as I know, this is a separate fee, but nothing astronomical. You can fish at Lake Casitas, and when we were there, the water levels were very low due to the drought. There was a nice playground within walking distance from where our site was that the kids enjoyed. We had a spigot nearby to wash our dishes, and there are flushing toilets and pay showers. There were also chemical toilets as well. We went in the middle of the summer, and of course, it was very hot. Thankfully we had our canopies to provide extra shade. Fire pits are at each site, as well as picnic tables. We had a nice time, but for us, this place was a little too big for our liking. I would go back, but I prefer smaller camp grounds. 

Huge Campground

Stayed at site Fox 5 (full hook-ups) for 3 nights. Nice level concrete pad and fire pit. We didn’t have any immediate neighbors and it was very quiet and felt very remote at night time. Fox camp is perfect for our kids that like to be on their bicycles and explore. There is a park store right across the street (very pricey but convenient). We had a great time here and will most likely be back. 

Great for a family with young kids

We selected our campsite based on the map and online photos. We couldn’t have been more pleased with the location we chose!! 
Our space was F -11 and after driving through all of the campgrounds, and there are many, we felt that the Fox site was best suited for us. So much so that when we return we will definitely pick another site in Fox. 

There is a small market should you forget anything and need it while on your getaway. It is stocked with practically anything you can think of!

Beware!  There are ground squirrels in abundance everywhere here and they live without fear of humans! We watched them approach as we sat right near the truck and they hopped up into the engine compartment. Luckily as far as we can tell, they didn’t do any damage. 

Our space had basic hook ups - there are two dump stations on site. There’s a big cost differential compared to a full hook up site - if that’s any concern. ;-) 

Great place for a peaceful getaway! 

Peaceful and pretty  

Casitas is always a great time. We love camping there as there’s always spots and the water park is always so much fun! They have a local store we ride our bikes to that’s stocked with all your needs and cute merch.

Always a great time

The short drive through the his is nice , has a market inside and everything is close buy store wise etc and also good for biking around everyone always out having a good time and super friendly 👍😎 small critters like foxes etc come out at night so be sure to pack away and clean up 

It's a nice closer place to go ...

Drought times were hard on this lake but when there’s water it’s beautiful. Camped in a pop up. Forgot coffee but a stones throw away was the store with fresh coffee!!

A lake and an airfield for tiny planes. 

We just camped at Lake Casita Recreational grounds this month. There are several campsites in the area. Each campsites have different features, basic campsites have water available and vaulted toilets, and some sites have hookups for RV. The recreational grounds have picnic areas/tables and beautiful view of the lake. We stayed at the Indian campgrounds which has water and electricity hookups on each site. The campsite here are very close proximity to each other and there isn’t much view of the mountain nor the lake. I would probably recommend Osprey campground which has more space in between sites and has a beautiful clear view of the lake. There are lots of bird in the area and you can bring boats or practice fishing in the lake. No swimming is allowed in the lake. The water park is closed for renovations at this time and is announced to open next summer.

Close get away from the city

This is place is really nice and peaceful a nice get away 


Camping with friends 

The lake and surrounding area is gorgeous, especially at sunrise. There is a camp store with everything you’d need nearby. Our main complaint is with the camp culture. We stayed in the Grebe loop and campers on all sides of us stayed awake drinking loudly until 4am Friday and about 1am Saturday. 

Very pretty but not relaxed

Picked up a travel trailer in Ojai and camped at lake casitas. Had electric and water in the ‘Indian’ camp area. The place is massive. Camp store was well stocked- even had discs for the disc golf course. Located about 5 miles from Ojai. Would go back 

Had a wonderful time here  close to Ojai

This was our first camp site as a family and it didn’t disappoint. It gets chilly at night so bundle up or pack a heater! Clean areas, clean bathrooms, friendly staff, competitive prices at the store. Highly recommended!

Awesome family oriented campground

No hook up site with our trailer was 40$. Worth it. Clean, expansive, great store, quiet in Grebe campground with view of lake. Two dump stations. 

Great Campground

The sites are clean and the pads are very flat.  Makes leveling a breeze.  Great store with a ton of stuff from wood to ice to food, wine and kids toys. 

Lake Casitas Fox campground 

This is a huge place, with lots to do.  Not a good place if you're looking for a low key, quiet, simple camping experience.  There's a water park here as well, currently closed for renovations but apparently opening soon (and apparently water park fees are rising from $17 to $23, not sure).

  

The campground is broken down into a bunch of different camping loops, each with different amenities and vibe. 

  

There's a market here with basic fun camping supplies, as well as a propane tank to refill your RV tanks.  Price of propane is high here, but really there aren't many options in the area (there's a Corner Market down the road with very slightly lower prices).

  

The lake itself is beautiful and right in the middle of the entire recreation area. I believe boating and fishing is allowed but swimming is not - double check that info if that's important to you.

  

Good cell service here at the park but the entire area is iffy and you're driving around so heads up on that.

Good for families or big groups

Economical for California and the area. Off the beaten path from all the craziness by the beach.

We are just passing through CA or it would not be my top spot. They nickel and dime a lot of things, showers pets. We paid online and we pull up and all of a sudden getting charged $5 a day extra for pets including a cat that doesn't leave the camper. Was not thrilled about that.

Otherwise, it was scenic, had a camp store, was close to restaurants, had a gate to drive into, so the place was pretty secure. Seemed like a lot of people gathered on the weekends. 

We had the dirt campground which wasn't my favorite but all that was left, while the other campgrounds had cement pads. It was still pretty level.We did have cell 
reception, nice views and they had a water park for kids during summer months, though wasn't open while we were there.