With eyes fully open and a clear head (unlike how we felt when we pulled in yesterday), we started our morning with a walk around the campground at Lake Casitas. The temps dipped down into the upper 40’s overnight, which made for some great snuggling under the covers. A crisp, clear morning welcomed us, along with birds merrily chirping at our every step. We reveled in the cool, quiet comfort of this “off the beaten path” campground.
There are roughly 400 campsites in this rec area, spread around the lake. Some are lakeside, others sit on the hillside, while still others are nestled among the trees. We opted for the latter of the three since we had already had our beach fix, which is a good thing since there is no swimming, wading or skiing in this lake.
Lake Casitas provides drinking water to ~ 70,000 residents in Ventura and the Ojai Valley, so sorry, no swimming in the drinking water. For those wanting to get wet, there is a water park on site that includes an interactive water playground and lazy river.
This lake is one of the premier fishing lakes in the region and is known for “world-class” bass fishing. Since we have not fished in many years, we are just going to kick back and let the fishermen do what they do best. We will be cheering them on as we bask in the cool, quiet comfort of this little oasis on the lake.
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This would be something I would really enjoy. Like the idea of kick back.
Even though we are retired we have been on the go lately so this pace is pretty nice. Enjoy your summer at YNP Joyce. Wish we were there!
That place looks absolutely beautiful, with the trees and grass; a nice change from the beach. You two do choose great places to stay. Enjoy your vacation!!!
Thanks Joan. It is really relaxing here.
Enjoy! It’s beautiful 😉
Thanks! It’s really peaceful, as if the summer season has not yet begun.
just another beautiful place on the oburn itinerary. that lake and small marina look really nice. too bad about the swimming. it looks really nice for it.
We have a nice shady tree on our site where we can sit and have a glass of wine, enjoying the cool breezes. Wish you and Les were sitting there with us.
What a wonderful and relaxing looking place to kick back. How do you find these places? Whatever the two of your are doing…it looks like fun! Wish we were there!
Love ya both.
Terry is the route planner as I could not find my way out of a small paper bag (sooo directionally challenged)! It is nice and quiet here and we will be staying until Sunday. Tomorrow we are headed out to one of the Channel Islands for a hike. Wish you were with us as well but know we will see you again. Big hugs to you both.