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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
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| | 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 | |
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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.
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Coordinates: Latitude: 34.48444 Longitude: -119.3078
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| These outdoors activities are available near Matilija Lake. |
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Cozy Dell Trail, Ventura County, 2 miles away 1.5 hiking miles, 780 feet elevation difference |
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Ortega Trail, Ventura County, 3 miles away 18.2 hiking miles, 1624 feet elevation difference |
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Pratt Trail, Ventura County, 4 miles away 5.3 hiking miles, 2337 feet elevation difference |
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Sespe Creek, Ventura CountyCounty, 18 miles away Class IV-V - 31.5 miles long (Lion Campground to Highway 126 bridge) |
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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 Hikers understand that alot of these trails are extremly difficult and unattended to by the U.S. Forestry service, do not attempt unless guided by someone who knows the area... |
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 1 PHOTO 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 1 PHOTO 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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