- Lake of the Woods
The best river, stream, or creek RV camping near Lake of the Woods
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92% (658)
Top-rated campgrounds
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Artsiom
1 week ago
18 ft Class B
With pets
good place, worm shower, have all needed connections of water and electrisity
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mike
1 week ago
21 ft campervan
With kids
Great quiet spot, no one bothered us. Clean and easy to access. Beautiful. Took my daughter to Vasquez rocks and then camped here in our camper van. Quick and easy overnight from LA.
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Andres
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Location is incredibly convenient to Lake Casitas, Ojai and Oak View, but still feels remote and secluded. Site was spacious, clean and beautiful, but could definitely use some improvements. More restrooms and showers, for one, and definitely a line of trees to block out the noise from the main road would be major upgrades. We were lucky to be the only group there that weekend, but I could imagine it being frustrating trying to schedule bathroom/shower time if the sites were full. From my brief conversations with the the owner, Vivian, however, it sounds like they're actively working towards those things already. Other than that, the toilet and shower were both very clean and functional. Shower was hot and pressure was good. Light pollution from Ojai is visible on the horizon, but the property itself is very dark and conducive to star gazing. Host was friendly, helpful, accommodating and communicative, but pretty hands-off otherwise.
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Julie
3 weeks ago
10 ft pop-up camper
Easy to find, along gravel path. 12 minutes drive to centre of Ojai. Efficient directions and responsive host. No facilities so great for self sufficient camper vans.
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Troy
November 2025
Tent
We loved our stay on Peter’s land. Peter was incredibly hospitable and kind making us feel extremely welcome. We loved waking up to the Ojai sunrises and farm animals all around the property. It was a perfect, serene and peaceful spot to set up camp.
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ly
November 2025
Tent
Group trip
Catherine was such a wonderful host. She made sure we were comfortable and let our kids explore her ranch. Our kids loved the horses. It was really quiet at night. We will come back.
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Ben
October 2025
20 ft Class B
Great spot in a beautiful setting. Would return and recommend for others.
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Mark
October 2025
30 ft travel trailer
With kids
Nice spot! We enjoyed our stay. Was nice to have water and electricity. There’s a bit of construction going on with the property but didn’t really bother us at all. Nice views and cool to be able to have fires as well. Definitely recommend!
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Virginia
October 2025
20 ft campervan
I have been staying at Vivian’s property for several years now and I always enjoy my stay there..
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Grete
October 2025
16 ft car
Simple, no frills camping on a beautiful piece of land. Easy access to town and there’s a small (but well-stocked) general store about 1/2 mile away. No bathrooms, picnic table or amenities so best suited for travelers who just need a safe, quiet place to park a camper van or for tent campers who are comfortable with a minimalist set up.
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Gary
September 2025
35 ft travel trailer
We never actually made it there, due to unexpected events. However, we had a really good feeling about the place and what it would be like, especially after our conversations with Vivian, as we engaged with her about other aspects of the trip: planning, problem solving, cancelling the reservation. We genuinely hope to make the trip to visit with her at another time soon.
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Eric
September 2025
16 ft car
With pets
Vivian’s ranch was a great experience to host my family’s first camping trip with kids. It was close to services and pizza for the little ones, was quiet, had lots of birds and nature sounds, and the facilities were clean and in working order. Their ranch has a lot of potential, and I’m excited to see how it improves over time with all of the hard work they’re putting into it and the trees they’ve been planting.
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Matthew
September 2025
23 ft Class B
Beautiful property with great stargazing! Good sized sites and great amenities!
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david
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Great location for some family camping! Would definitely recommend.
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Keila
September 2025
Tent
Had an amazing time definitely coming back. Our host were amazing and it was peaceful and we had a great time they gave wood for sell there so it’s a plus!! Shower was clean a few stores around for last minute things:))
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Ryan
September 2025
Tent
Great stay and a lovely sunset location. Would camp here again.
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Sandra
August 2025
25 ft Class C
With pets
Pros: hosts were awesome, decent area for camping, hot and clean shower area, fair porta potty
Cons: Lack of privacy. You can hear other conversations right across from you, as well as their movie. It played pretty loud past midnight.
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Daniel
August 2025
Tent
Has a really nice time camping at The Ford. The site is large and has lots of shaded, usable space. Tons of greenery and birds. It is close to a road and cars can be loud at night. Bring white noise or earplugs. The chickens were really fun to have nearby, and the frogs and crickets go crazy at night. Bugs are present, but not aggressive. Had a really nice stay.
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Christian
August 2025
Tent
Really enjoyed the tent camping I did on this land. The hosts clearly care about providing their campers with a comfortable experience. They maintain a clean environment, provide a really nice shower/restroom, and have plenty of space to accommodate large groups! Plus the location is very accessible and you can be back in the city in no time. Huge thank you to Vivian and David for making our trip a great experience. Definitely recommend this for future hipcampers!
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Marquita
August 2025
15 ft travel trailer
Perfect little camp. Nice location close Ojai and Ventura. Also near the Ojai - Ventura Bike Path, great for biking and walking/running.
If wildfire conditions weren’t so bad we could have enjoyed a camp fire.
Friendly horses and a dog. A rooster will wake you up in the early morning.
I would visit here again.
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The best river, stream, or creek RV camping near Lake of the Woods guide
Where to go
Los Padres National Forest
Lake of the Woods is right in Los Padres National Forest, the third-largest national forest in the state. The forest is home to massive stretches of protected wilderness areas, developed campgrounds (many of which are seasonal) along with thermal hot springs, fresh rivers, and endless opportunities for hiking.
Sequoia National Forest
Some of the biggest trees in the land can be found in Sequoia National Forest, a 1.2 million-acre expanse that includes the Giant Sequoia National Monument. Within the forest are 52 developed campgrounds, thousands of rivers, streams, ponds, and lakes, and over 1,100 miles of hiking trails.
California's Central Coast
In the mood for some fresh coastal air? California's Central Coast isn’t too far away. Here you'll find a solid mix of sandy beaches and rocky cliff-lined shores, plus a few fantastic state beach campgrounds.
When to go
Lake of the Woods is a summer destination, and the surrounding area gets lots of visitors during the summer months, when school is out and people from hotter parts of the state descend on the forest for camping and cooling off. The weather stays warm into October, making early autumn a great time to visit when you want to avoid crowds. Winters tend to be mild without much snow, but nearby parts of the forest do get a lot of snowfall, so it’s wise to bring chains.