Just visited for the day to hike around the lake. The water was pristine and we enjoyed walking…read morearound the grounds, honestly didn't see anyone, maybe people were sleeping in... The few staff we interacted with were helpful, one at the gate gave us a map of the resort and one at the A-frame administrative building told us where to start from where we parked. Gorgeous blue skies and perfect weather today.

It's reasonable. A touch pricey for camping but then you get to say that you are epic so that's…read moreworth it, right? ;-) Got the group campsite nearest the water so we basically had a walkway through the campsite. It was okay. Didn't rent a boat so I have nothing to say about that. We did bring a Blackstone and that was fun. Cooked just about everything on it, including some awesome breakfasts. Got to see more of the fam than per usual. Group site had a number of tables but not much shade so be careful. One nice part was that it was farther away from most other sites.

we love naciemiento we go every two weeks during the summer and the pine knoll sites are great and…read morea short walk to the water. All the staff are very friendly and look forward to our next trip

Booked one of the cabins for a long weekend with some friends for a relaxing retreat from the city…read more This place exceeded all expectations. From the start, the staff was friendly, helpful, and attentive. The manager, Layla, personally greeted us at check in and gave us a lot of great advice for the local area (where to eat, rent boats, etc). Whenever we stopped by the main office on our way in or out, she remembered my name and checked in to make sure everything was going great. We didn't run into any real issues, but I could tell they would have diligently solved them. Once we got to the cabin, the breathtaking view of the lake from the cabin and balconies was so serene. There was even a little private beach (only about 20 feet long) which we share with a few of our resort neighbors but was mostly empty. Perfect to dip our feet in the water and jump on the boogie board -- literally 2 minute walk from our balcony. The food options are a little limited, but the remote nature is one of the perks of this place, so I can't complain. What I ate from the local pizza joint and grocery was all tasty. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking and eating utensils so you could definitely take care of yourself with ease. The beds were comfortable and AC strong (both musts for me). Overall I can't really think of anything I'd change. Except maybe staying 2 nights longer.

North Shore Awesome mellow camping…read moreRobert helped us greatly fixing the showers Great job thanks Robert

Easy in, easy out. What's to complain about? Nice lake, water could be cleaner…read more ** AVOID on Holiday Weekends!!

Went turkey hunting in April with 4 friends. It was a semi guided hunt, but Deedy had obviously…read morebeen scouting the area prior and put us in good spots. 3 of the 4 of us got birds. Saw pigs roaming on the property as well, but missed the chance to get one. I plan on going back for turkey, pigs, or both.

Don't bother with Bryson Hesperia Resort. Tried to plan a birthday hunting trip. First excuse, the…read morelady has back surgery and can't guide. Second excuse, the landowners mother passed and being buried on property. Third excuse, she's worried about me infecting her with corona virus because of a single case in Alameda county. Bryson Hesperia Resort is full of excuses!

After visiting the Central Coast Zoo, we decided to walk over to the park located just outside, and…read moreit was the perfect follow-up activity. There's a large area to walk around, and you're even able to feed the ducks, which my daughter absolutely loved. She had so much fun on the jungle gyms, slides, and all the playground features available. If you're visiting the Central Coast Zoo, I highly recommend taking the kids to the park afterward to burn off some energy. You can easily make it a full day--visit the zoo, head to the park, feed the ducks, and just immerse yourself in nature. It was a beautiful day and hands down the perfect after-zoo activity. Next time, I'll definitely remember to bring snacks!

Water birds, fish and turtles live in the park. The lake is large with a scenic drive. Make sure to…read morego slow. The park has multiple spots to park your car. The entry is free. - Some locations have direct water access. Others are higher up so you can take photos. There is exercise/playground equipment for use and shade in some locations. - The park holds multiple events each year including Pride. I like having this location as a community staple.

The lake, although the water level is low compared to usual, is still nice, and you can still go…read morein and boat and fish and have fun. There's different types of fish in this lake; perch/blue gills, catfish, trout and crappies; large and small. They do a pretty good job at keeping it clean, and you should too! Respect nature, guys! :-)

Santa Margarita Lake family Camping Trip 2023. So much fun and we love this lake. So clean and…read morebeautiful, staff so friendly. Highly recommend! Fishing, camping, & hiking so much fun!!