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"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."
"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."
"Feels far from everything, but is only a short drive from LA/SFV. The adjacent town of Santa Paula is a great place to spend time."
"This KOA is nestled in the hills of Santa Paula."
$25 - $28 / night
"There is a small play park at the base of the hill for small children to unwind, but I recommend driving a few miles further into Ojai and visiting Libbey Park."
"The closest flush toilets are closed but there are ones near the road that are nice."
$34 - $74 / night
"Of course fire, candles and bug spray help but because of the nice creek nearby its kind of unavoidable. With that said, the bugs go night night at dark and a big fire helps."
"We reserved site #49 which was plenty big enough for our 26ft class c, but the drive through the campground to get to the site was a little narrow and tight, wouldn't recommend for larger RVs."
"It seems the campsite attracts a rowdy crowd but that's expected so close to the city. Still, noisy neighbors was definitely the most negative aspect of our stay."
"A family of 2 peahens, a peacock, and 3 babies hung out near the creek. Beautiful birds. After walking around the creek for an hour, I came back to see a few bundles of wood left for me."
"It’s tucked away from the street and you almost wouldn’t know it’s there! Loved this small and well kept campsite.
Some of the sites are very small."
"Ok, so first off driving into this place feels a little "Texas Chainsaw" but don't worry, its fine."
$35 / night
"Not crowded and a place you can rarely camp beachfront in souther California. I have to note the bathrooms are absolutely terrible."
"You are so close to the water and there is plenty of space between you and your neighbor. When we were there many people had RVs so there were only a few tents."
$40 / night
"There are no toilet facilities here (there are some portapotties at the entrance though - those might be for staff though.).
The only "amenity" this place offers is trash and recycling bins. "
"We parked next to the sea wall great view of the ocean. Ocean almost comes to your door step"
$45 - $60 / night
"It was a quick drive up the coast and onto this hidden gem. You get access to a private beach with gorgeous California hill views of PCH behind you. Perfect place for families or even RVs."
"The campground is tucked away in a beautiful canyon setting with lots of shade trees, which was really nice for keeping cool."
$45 / night
"Fantastic body surfing, some good surf waves up the highway a bit. There is a backpacking access site as well up the canyon about 3 miles."
"If you love Fall and trees and the California golden sun... this place is the place to be! It has it all in one."
ScoutOur experience at McGill Campground in Frazier Park was incredibly disappointing and concerning. We arrived around noon and began setting up our site. Around 1:30 PM, the campground host(an older gentleman from Iran) came by and asked if we were aware of the rules. We said yes, and he reminded us that music must stop by 9:30 PM and everyone should be asleep by 11:30 PM-- which we respected. Later that afternoon, my husband attempted to fly his drone to explore the area. We had already checked all relevant federal regulations and confirmed that drone use is allowed in national forests(unlike national parks). However, the host immediately came over, aggressively telling us drones were not permitted and insisting we check their website. We did-- and found nothing that prohibited drones as he claimed. There were also no signs anywhere indicating this restriction. At 9:21 PM, the same host entered our camp-- visibly intoxicated-- and started yelling at us, claiming we were disturbing the peace. We were quietly eating dinner; there was no music and no loud noise. His behavior escalated quickly, and he even threatened to use pepper spray on us, which was shocking. For more detailed content, I also want to mention that he spent most of the day across from us drinking at another campsite, and we witnessed him argue with other campers as well, seemingly without cause. At 9:30 PM, he said he would call the police. By 1:00 AM, law enforcement arrived, woke everyone up, and told us we had to leave because the host"wanted us gone." We explained that most of our group had been drinking(except me), and driving at that hour would be unsafe and illegal. Despite this, some of our friends were arrested for refusing to leave and spent 12 hours in jail. This experience was beyond unacceptable. What was meant to be a relaxing outdoor weekend turned into a traumatic ordeal because of an aggressive, intoxicated host abusing his authority. I will strongly caution anyone considering a stay at McGill Campground. I would never be back there after everything that happened. I will also file an official complaint against the staff at the park.
ScoutWe had a great and quiet night up there in our 21ft RV. But the road is a little tricky and we almost wouldn't have driven there. Make sure, you really stay at the place up the hill (coordinates) otherwise the landlord will clarify that you're on private property ;) Great view in the morning, beautiful. Would def come back
TravelerReview of dry campervan section of park only, which seemed considerably more quiet and less chaotic than the big RV area...
Amazing beach front sites, expected noise from road and airport but you can still hear the ocean, super lively/loud beach on weekend, very chill weekdays, right off a very nice coastal 20+? mile walking/biking path. Went to a concert last minute at SoFi just 15 min away. Would definitely stay again if I need to be in LA.
Best sites are 125-128.
GuideNice spot
RangerGreat spot where you are never alone. Depending on the season, the lot can be packed. It is accommodating for some different size vehicles and has direct beach access and some amenities such as fire pits on the beach. It’s hard to get a better view than this one
RangerThere are almost always other RVs/campers so you a rarely alone:) there are fire pits on the beach (California is otherwise very strict about fires) that are free to use. Highly recommend if you are a group
TravelerFollow on You tube: https://www.youtube.com/@prince\_chopra\_TWE Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/the_whirling_escapes
We parked right by the Pacific Ocean, watched planes from LAX fly overhead, and soaked in a stunning sunset🌅. It was the ideal place to settle into our campervan life as a Desi-Filipino-Canadian family on a 5000 KM adventure.
✅ Beachfront RV spots
✅ Clean restrooms& showers
✅ Amazing views
❗Planes are loud but fun
We had a dry campsite a bit further from the airport, so the plane noise was much less
GuideAs a tent camper, I loved it. 26 bucks was on the expensive side but well worth it. Super quiet. Nice and cool for the summer and I’m staying here on my way to Northern California off I5
TravelerGood for what it is. There’s not a lot of trash but some. It’s nice to be able to walk to the beach and there’s water spouts to clean your feet. The bathrooms are pretty clean, didn’t use the showers though. It’s a bit noisy with highway traffic and the occasional train. It’s pretty open so there’s no privacy to any site. I stayed at 103 which was a big mistake because there is no shade at that site.
Camping near Santa Paula, California, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are great options to explore.
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According to TheDyrt.com, Santa Paula, CA offers a wide range of camping options, with 154 campgrounds and RV parks near Santa Paula, CA and 8 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Santa Paula, CA is Lake Casitas Recreation Area with a 4.2-star rating from 39 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 8 free dispersed camping spots near Santa Paula, CA.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 parks near Santa Paula, CA that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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