I'm rating and reviewing the section of the campground that I camped at. I did not get to check…read moreout the entire day visit area or the rest of the campsites. My campsite was #14. I was with a group so all of us were able to have this cul-de-sac area to ourselves. Just a few available sites, but they were not occupied while we were there. As you pull into the campground you will find a kiosk to pay for the day visit. There is no check-in area for campers. You just go to your site and rangers or camp host will make their rounds and check at that time if you have reservations. I had to call because I had no clue what to do or where to go. As it turns out there is a sign for campers as you turn the corner to enter the property, that campers turn right. I was looking straight as I pulled in so I completely missed that. As you enter the park visitors will go left and campers will go off to the right. Most of us arrived on Thursday so the campground was pretty quiet (month of Jan). I was towing a teardrop trailer, I've gotten much better at backing in so it was not a problem. Some of the sites near me made it easy for some to just pull-thru. Not far from me were the restrooms/showers and also the camp host. The dumpster was nearby as well. I thought that was great, then I thought it might draw critters to the area. During my stay it wasn't an issue. But, we did see a good size raccoon walk through our part of the campground and one of our campers found footprints on the table. So watch what you leave out overnight. You could hear the stream that just below us. We didn't find the time to make it down to the stream, but I did find time to sit on a log with the view of the stream and have my breakfast. Bathrooms were ok. Trash cans were full, sinks were a little unkept. I found this to be surprising because all our campers had their own bathrooms in their trailers. And I mentioned the campground was pretty empty. Showers are coin operated. I did not use the shower. Camp host (wife) was pleasant, her husband not so much. The wife approached our group one night and said they could deliver firewood to our site for $20. So the next evening I went to the camp host site and rang the Ring doorbell. No answer on the first ring so I tried one more time before I walk away. A guy came out and I mentioned that we wanted to buy some wood and if it could be delivered to our site as mentioned the other night. The wife came on the Ring call (she was at work) and said yes I could have some wood delivered later in the evening. Husband turned around and mumbled I'm going back in to finish my nap. So there's that. We got our wood and that's all I have to say. There is a bird sanctuary that I did not get to check out but saw it each time we left the campground for an outing. Hearing the birds chirp, especially in the morning, was cheerful and pleasant. I would like to return to this campground again. There is so much to see in the town nearby.

We've been camping at steckel for numerous years and have never had any negative interactions with…read morehost or anyone for that matter. We camp with locals of Santa Paula and are all in agreement that the host Brie is the worst host we've ever came across, her husband is rude and they both lack people skills. They husband and son approached our campsite about 15 till 10pm and without introducing/identifying themselves as the camp host rudely told us to quiet down and shut radio off. Our group had the whole cul de sac of rv campsites reserved that weekend and we are all aware and practice good camping etiquette, we were in no way in violation of noise and our conversation had been toned down because we had children sleeping in a tent. He was told to work on his approach and identify himself next time. Then comes brie at exactly 10 pm rudely telling us to wrap it up, at this point I had enough. We exchanged words and she got emotional and cried, I asked her to leave our campsite and I'd be filing a complaint with park management. Contact Staff Management if you have any issues with hosts. Parks Manager Jeri Cooper Jeri.Cooper@venturacounty.gov Parks Operations Chad Bowie Chad.Bowie@venturacounty.gov

I love this park! I…read moreteach World History and I love the plaques that gave factual information about the wars. I love the map. We all need more Geography in our lives. Thank You veterans for all you have done for our country. God Bless You All! There is playground apparatus for small children. There are public bathrooms. I wish my son had been with me because the skate park looked awesome (to a non-skateboarding Mom). It was busy at dusk. that's a good sign, right?? The bus stop is on E. Ventura St. As I walked by, the young teenage couple making out didn't seem to notice anyone but themselves. My sister-in-law just moved to Santa Paula. She lives very close to the park. Lucky her!

This park sits opposite Santa Paula's city hall and shares a parking lot with the post office…read more It has a large memorial to Santa Paula's native sons and daughters who have fallen in the nation's wars ( thus its name!). A few benches and a blockhouse public toilet are about its only ammenities. There is a nice expanse of grads with shade trees. Good place to let the kids run around...or have carnivals, which it does several times a year.

The playground seems age appropriate for my 3-year-old however there were some major things I…read morecouldn't overlook and because of them Ill be very hesitant to come back. 1) The public bathrooms were gross, and I don't mean the normal filth that you'd expect to find in a park bathroom. This bathroom had blood on the walls and floor and toilet, the sink was clogged purposely god knows why? Felt very unsafe in every way possible. 2) There was a lot of careless parents not watching their kids, smoking and cussing. Not what I want my child around.

Another TikTok adventure that was 100% worth it. We got there at 10am and didn't make it back to…read morethe car until 5pm. Definitely not an easy hike -- tons of river crossings, climbing over rocks, and I was already dirty within the first 10 minutes. There were multiple moments where I questioned my life choices crossing cold water and trying not to slip. But man... once we got there, it made everything worth it. The views, the water, the whole experience felt unreal. It's one of those hikes that actually feels like an adventure instead of just a walk. Exhausting but so fun, and I'd 1000000% do it again.

An incredible hike with beautiful scenery from start to finish. The Punch Bowls are absolutely…read moreworth the effort, and following the creek makes the adventure even more enjoyable. Waterproof hiking shoes, trekking poles, plenty of water, snacks, sunscreen, and an offline map are highly recommended. We arrived around 7:00 AM and were lucky to find parking. The lot closest to the trailhead only holds about 10-15 cars, so I highly recommend arriving early, especially on weekends. If it's full, you'll likely need to park across the street or along the nearby side streets. Download the offline map before you start. I used AllTrails, and it was a lifesaver. It's surprisingly easy to get off the trail despite the diamond trail markers on the rocks and the blue arrows along the route. Without the offline map, we most likely would have added a lot more time trying to find the correct path. There are multiple Punch Bowls along the trail. The largest one, with the famous natural rock slide, is about 4 miles from the trailhead. More than halfway through the hike, you'll encounter a steep incline. Reaching the rock slide also requires climbing over large rocks, so having good upper-body strength, balance, and proper footwear really helps, as it can get tricky getting to the other side. The only downside was seeing graffiti, litter, and even someone using a grill with an open fire along the trail, which is a serious fire hazard. It's heartbreaking to see such a beautiful place not being respected. I hope the National Forest continues to protect this area by enforcing fire restrictions, increasing recycling and trash facilities where appropriate, and encouraging visitors to leave no trace. This is truly a hidden gem that deserves to be preserved for future generations.

What beautiful views 360° everywhere you look and people are friendly m, but be sure to bring a…read morejacket because it can get windy. The park gets B+ because there were no picnic tables!

Phenomenal earth day visit to the gardens. It's a peaceful way to experience the naturalness of…read moreOjai. We met so many pleasant workers, visitors, and resident artists along the way.

Taft Garden and Nature Preserve is one of the most beautiful places I've visited in my long life…read more The peace and beauty is enhanced by the limited number of daily visitors. It is possible move about the multiple trails at your own pace self guided, or join tours (when offered) to learn about the Plants, Birds, Geology, and Art. The garden is tucked away, and for me getting there and back to Ojai proper was a big part of the magic of the visit. Thank you to all who created and maintain Taft Garden and Nature Preserve.

My husband surprised me for my 48th bday! So much fun. We had never used ATVs before but our guide…read moreKevin made us feel so comfortable so quickly! We were rollin'!!! Man it was great! I loved the steep inclines and then trusting you won't fall back lol. Kevin took amazing pics of us and we got them really fast. Ask for Kevin! Thanks for a wonderful adventure! We will be back!

Booked an ATV adventure for my boyfriends birthday. We originally booked Santa Monica but due last…read moremon to construction in the area , we then got relocated to the Angeles Forest area . Then the brush fire happened and got relocated to Hungry Valley. Understandable . Both times that they relocated us , Kelly was very accommodating and communicative through text. She made sure that we keep the same day , same time slot no matter what or offer a full refund. When we got to the location in the day of , Silvia and girl (I forgot her name ) who checked us in were very helpful and nice and wanted to make sure we were prepared . During these COVID times , they took our temperature , made sure we sanitized our hands , and put a sanitary head and mouth covering on before putting the sanitized helmet on . We got there an hour early because we had to commute from an hour away and wanted to be on time . They let us ride early as soon as we got there and Sylvia was a fantastic guide . She took amazing pictures of us and made sure we were okay throughout the ride The trail was beautiful and the scenery was captivating . My boyfriend and I are already looking to book the lake arrowhead location next month . 10/10 would recommend We also received our pics the same day