Matilija Lake, Sierra Madre, Ventura County, California

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     If you want a great time in the great outdoors, just come on down to Matilija Lake. You might want to pay a visit to Cozy Dell Canyon since you're here at Matilija Lake; nearby you hit upon the Ortega Trail which is a fine hiking trail. And if that's not enough there's heaps more entertaining things to do in the Sierra Madre. There's so much to do here at Matilija Lake that you need to camp here for a while, Ortegea Campground is a great site for that, and  
   the Cozy Dell Trail is a perfect hiking trail nearby. You'll wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the enjoyable stuff at Matilija Lake.
Just can't get enough of the Sierra Madre. Berry Flat is a good place here at Matilija Lake, and in case you don’t mind getting soaked, you can always go whitewater paddling on Sespe Creek. Matilija Lake is located in the Sierra Madre. For the period of the summertime months, highs generally are in the 70's at Matilija
 
               Lake while night lows are regularly in the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 60's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Matilija Lake temperatures plunge to the 40's.
Lakes are wonderful; Mirror Lake is a lake that's close to Matilija Lake; Matilija Dam is not far at all from Matilija Lake. This lake is so wonderful. All our national parks are good locations to pop by, and Channel Islands National Park is no exception; Ojai Valley Inn and Spa Golf Course is a golf course close by. This lake is so wonderful. If you came to camp Middle Matilija Campground is a wonderful location to do that, and since you might be in a lake visiting mood you can always check out close by Lake Casitas.
Don't forget to take a pleasant little visit to Matilija Creek, and a great close by hotel is Emerald Iguana Inn. After a long day outdoors Ojai Rancho Inn is a pleasant site to spend a night or two, and going for a hike on the Pratt Trail is always a great adventure. The yearly rain here at Matilija Lake is about average; February is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest of the months is July.

 
Emerald Iguana Inn, Ojai
4 miles away
Ojai's most intimate hideaway. Walking distance to downtown and restaurants. Each room or cottage is generously furnished with one-of-a-kind hand selected furnishings from around the world. Every gues...

Ojai Rancho Inn, Ojai
4 miles away
We are located just a short walk to downtown and just minutes away from local dining options. We have 18 rooms two of which are our beautiful private cottages with fireplaces. Some of our rooms have k...

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Local climate location: SANTA BARBARA 15 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.48444
Longitude: -119.3078

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These outdoors activities are available near Matilija Lake.
 Hotels Near Matilija Lake:
Emerald Iguana Inn, Ojai, 4 miles away
Ojai Rancho Inn, Ojai, 4 miles away
Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, Ojai, 4 miles away
Ojai Valley Inn and Spa, Ojai, 4 miles away
Su Nido Inn, Ojai, 5 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Matilija Lake:
Ortegea Campground, Ventura County, 3 miles away
Middle Matilija Campground, Ventura County, 4 miles away
Lake Casitas Recreation Area, Ventura, 4 miles away
Camp Comfort Park, Ojai, 5 miles away
 Hiking Trails Near Matilija Lake:
Cozy Dell Trail, Ventura County, 2 miles away
      1.5 hiking miles, 780 feet elevation difference
Ortega Trail, Ventura County, 3 miles away
       18.2 hiking miles, 1624 feet elevation difference
Pratt Trail, Ventura County, 4 miles away
      5.3 hiking miles, 2337 feet elevation difference
 Whitewater Near Matilija Lake:
Sespe Creek, Ventura CountyCounty, 18 miles away
      Class IV-V - 31.5 miles long (Lion Campground to Highway 126 bridge)
 National Parks Near Matilija Lake:
Channel Islands National Park, Ventura - CA, 11 miles away
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks - CA, 34 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Matilija Lake:
Ojai Valley Inn and Spa Golf Course, Ojai, 4 miles away
Clubhouse the at Soule Park Golf Course, Ojai, 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Matilija Lake:
Mirror Lake, Ventura CountyCounty, 4 miles away
Lake Casitas, Ventura CountyCounty, 7 miles away

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Lake Casitas Recreation Area
Lake Casitas Recreation Area and Lake Casitas is one and the same. The lake is managed and maintained by Casitas Municipal Water District, with lake operations under the name Lake Casitas Recreation Area. The lake is technically government land, managed by the Casitas Municipal Water District, which operates as an independent company. We're not a state or national park....Please visit www.lakecasitas.info...The best place I have been to I am in Armstrong Mo. now it has been about 17 years when I was there last I wood like to see it one more time befor I die if any one has any pic will you email them to me at shblair1@mcmsys.com...

Ventura Oaks RV Park
...k offers a peaceful country setting, located only moments from all modern conveniences

Ventura Oaks is located within the rustic beauty of Ventura, only 10 minutes away from the Pacific Ocean! Full hookups including sewer and 30/50 amp electric! Restrooms, laundry and hot showers! Easy access to beaches, harbors, hiking, fishing, sightseeing, historic museums. Your Southern California charm is waiting to be explored! Long term is always welcome!

Nearby Recreation and attractions include:
Historic Ventura
Maritime Museum
Art & History Museum
1782 Spanish Mission
Archaeological Museum
Ronald Reagan Library
Navy SeaBee Museum
Farmers Market
Antique Shopping
Upscale Shopping
Performing Arts Centers
Historic Train Ride
Citrus Orchards Museum
Estuary Birding
Pacific Coast
Natl Marine Sanctuary
Channel Islands
Whale Watch Tours
Golf Courses
Camping
Coastal Bikeway
OHV Rec Area
Variety Fishing
Sailing
Uncrowded Beaches
Boating/Marinas
Surfing/Windsurfing
Diving & Snorkeling
Fishing Guides<...

Ventura Beach RV Resort
11 miles away
Ventura Beach RV Resort also has a website: www.venturabeachrvpark.com...One of the more pricey camping areas, but worth it when you look at the big picture - clean swimming pool, clean bathrooms with hot showers, convenient store selling such things as firewood, ice cream, marshmallows, & lots more, bike rentals, Saturday night bonfire with karaoke... etc. Just a short walk to the beach. Overall a nice family trip....

Steckel Park Campground
16 miles away
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Carpinteria Camper Park
16 miles away
This is not a camper park; this is a non-profit affordable housing property; you cannot rent campers for recreational usage, only long-term residence if you qualify for affordable housing....

Evergreen RV Park
17 miles away
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Great place to live! Clean, safe, remodeled.. Close to shops, beach.....

Buell Reservoir
18 miles away
Where is Buell Resevoir? Never heard of it... Gibralter Lake , Jameson Reservoir yes or was it remaned?? - My maiden name is Cottam I was born & raised in Santa Barbara- Cottam Flat / Campground was named after my father who packed people over to Blue Canyon where at one time he had built a cabin there. Can someone contact me...as I am planning a family reunion and we will be hiking into Blue Canyon and will pass thru Cottam camprgound - I am assuming thea is the same location as Cottam Flats....

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
34 miles away
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Hi, please take a look at the attached photo.  I took it today in La Jolla Canyon, at the water fall (dry now).  Notice that a large rock appears to be loose and or without support.  It looks like the rock is supporting the trail above.  Someone should take a closer look at that rock.  In heavy rain it could come down.  It looks unstable....

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