Pyramid Lake RV Park
Pryamid Lake RV Park is open seasonally between March 1 and Nov. 30. Nearby Pyramid Lake allows visitors opportunities to canoe, kayak and swim. There are sites for large and small RVs at Pyramid Lake RV Park. Site hookups include 30- or 50-amp electric, water and sewer. Pets are welcome. Guests have access to hot showers, bathrooms, recreation room, laundry facilities (coin-operated) and a dump station. Fort Tejon State Park is within a 30-minute drive. Visitors at Fort Tejon Historic Park can learn of the area's heritage and gold rush history.
Pyramid Lake RV Park
45100 Copco Ave.
Gorman, CA 93243
(661) 248-0100
pyramidlakerv.com
Castaic Lake RV Park
With a lake and lower lagoon on the premises, Castaic Lake RV Park is a convenient campground for visitors looking to enjoy water-based outdoor activities. Canoeing, kayaking and fishing can be done from the campground. RV sites have standard water, sewer and 30- or 50-amp electric. Pets are welcome if leashed. There are barbecue stations, showers, picnic tables and private toilets for guest use. There are hiking and mountain biking trails from the campground. Rock climbing and bouldering can be found in the nearby Los Padres National Forest.
Castaic Lake RV Park
31540 Ridge Route Road
Castaic, CA 91384
(661) 257-3340
castaiclakervpark.com
Lake Piru Recreation Area
The Lake Piru Recreation Area is part of the Ventura County system of parks. RV travelers can stay at the shady, tree-lined sites. Large and small rigs can be handled at Lake Piru. There are water, sewer and 30-amp electric hookups. Pets are allowed if leashed, but here are breed restrictions, and visitors should check with management about their pets before booking. Bathrooms and showers are available. Kayak-touring, canoeing, fishing and swimming are all possible from the campgrounds. Hiking trails and mountain biking routes are on the park grounds. As of 2010, Lake Piru Recreation Area is a non-alcohol facility. No alcoholic beverages are permitted at the park.
Lake Piru Recreation Area
4780 Piru Canyon Road
Piru, CA 93040
(805) 521-1500
camplakepiru.com
Article Written By Eric Cedric
A former Alaskan of 20 years, Eric Cedric now resides in California. He's published in "Outside" and "Backpacker" and has written a book on life in small-town Alaska, "North by Southeast." Cedric was a professional mountain guide and backcountry expedition leader for 18 years. He worked in Russia, Iceland, Greece, Turkey and Belize. Cedric attended Syracuse University and is a private pilot.
