Lake Cachuma

Great place to spend Halloween! Very well-maintained campground. Bathrooms are clean and have plenty of toilet paper. There are tons of birds - we saw blue jays, woodpeckers, hawks, crows & eagles. Rangers patrol every hour, and campsites are spaced apart so you have privacy. It gets windy and misty at night so bring layers! I recommend renting a pontoon boat 🛥️

Peaceful lake with a beautiful view away from the city. Employee was really helpful with every question you have.

Great spot for relaxing & enjoying nature

Wonderful spot for camping. Entry fee is only $10 per vehicle. The place is equipped with almost everything a camper needs. Rest rooms, playing areas, gas station, restaurant & grocery store. Recreation is also available with fishing tools & boat rentals. Great place for RV campers with spacious parking areas. Whether you are only spending a day or staying overnight for camping, the scenery & ambience @ the lake is wonderful. April to July I'd say are the best months to camp there

Great camping. Lots of elbow room. Good walking trails. A place to relax. Love this place.

Definitely worth stopping by if you’re in the area 👍👍 If you’re heading to Solvang from Santa Barbara, most likely Google maps will direct you to take CA- 154. It’s a scenic route and you’ll see the lake on the right side. There is an entrance fee but since I wasn’t really staying for a long time, I really appreciate the ranger who gave me a short time pass just to see the water and the facilities; so that was a really courteous gesture. There are multiple campsite areas, a landing dock for boats, ample parking, convenience store, gas station and there’s one restaurant by the lake.

Beautiful Lake with Wild Peacocks. My family has been coming here for Generations. Remember you are on Native Land be respectful. Don't drive fast, and be mindful of sound pollution. Loop hiking trail is incredibly beautiful and majikal. It's a nice place for a day trip, camping and hiking. During Covid-19 the Lake is not open to the public for swimming or water play. Boating for SB and S Firefighters crew is all that is currently allowed. Remember in this space Nature is all that Matters, not you Humans so don't leave any trash or waste. And if you have any pets pick up after them. No-one wants your dog feceus in their camping space so be respectful. Take back anything your brought in. This is a State protected space so there are plenty of restrooms, fire pits, grills and resources. Gas station and general store. Respect. Protect. Be intentional. You are on Native Land. Leave the animals alone your in their Home.

This is an above average campground with good amenities, proximity to Solvang, and access to a nice lake/reservoir. The RV sites are ample & have full hook-ups. Tow vehicles are not counted as a 2nd car so you can actually have a 3rd vehicle for $10 per night extra. Make sure the rangers designate your tow vehicle as a tow vehicle with the window permit on check-in. You can have a tent buddy-camp next to an RV on the RV sites, but tenting only at RV sites is not permitted. Notable Pros: (1) Proximity to lake via various marked hiking trails from most camp areas (2) Fairly well-stocked General Store with firewood, ice, liquor, RV accessories, etc. (3) Rangers were very helpful, present & courteous throughout - unlike the CA State Parks/Beaches (4) boat rentals available & being on the lake with a motorized boat was GREAT! Cons: (1) Dog run was horrible, dry, foxtail & burr infested and simply not suitable for pets. Our neighbor stated she would take her dog to Solvang for morning walks. Keep the pooches on the pavement at all times. (2) Disc Golf course was a mixture of dirt, dry grass, and back trails...not inviting in the least & scenery was dismal. (3) General Store, restaurant & most camp amenities closed on Mondays (4) fishing is advertised, but it is clear the lake is lacking in fish stock - prepare for an all-day fishing excursion with little or nothing to show for it (from shore, in boat, etc.) - this based on inquiring with other fishermen & trying various spots (5) Aggressive racoons ransacking campsites looking for food - we had 4 little burglars in our campsite moving stuff around at 3 AM. So this camp ground is about a 3.5 star which can easily be a 5 star with some noted fixes. Very dry and dusty and not environmentally pet friendly, but a great location & lake area.