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Review:
Lake Casitas is a beautiful lake in the Los Padres National Forest that was created as a result of the construction of Casitas Dam on Coyote Creek. The lake is a favorite recreational area for the residents of Ventura and surrounding communities. It has more than 400 campsites for all kinds of camping, including camping on the lakeshore, among the trees, or on the hillside.
There are picnic areas, facilities for fishing and boating, trails for hiking and biking, and an excellent kids’ playground. Lake Casitas Recreation Area is also a great place to see local wildlife – its surrounding wilderness is home to deer, mountain lions, coyotes, skunks, opossums, raccoons, and birds of all kinds including magnificent bald eagles. You might even see a bear, and you will definitively see lots of mosquitoes – bring plenty of repellent.
11311 Santa Ana Rd, Ventura, California, Phone: 805-649-1122
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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