Welcome to Santa Margarita Lake Recreation & Natural Area, located at 4695 Santa Margarita Lake Rd, Santa Margarita, CA 93453. As a part of the 'Campgrounds & RV Parks' category, this area offers a beautiful natural setting for camping, hiking, and recreational activities.
Santa Margarita Lake Recreation & Natural Area is highly regarded for its scenic beauty and diverse outdoor activities. The Grey Pine trail is a notable feature, providing a moderately wooded and shaded hiking experience with excellent views of the lake and surrounding wildlife. Visitors have reported sightings of bobcats and deer, enhancing the natural experience. The trail includes a decent amount of elevation changes, offering a moderate workout without being overly strenuous.
Camping at the lake is described as wonderful, with easy site selection and enjoyable fishing opportunities. Guests have reported catching bluegill and catfish. The area's natural beauty and frequent wildlife sightings contribute to a memorable experience. The staff is consistently praised for being nice and helpful, adding to the positive atmosphere.
Santa Margarita Lake Recreation & Natural Area offers scenic camping, hiking trails with lake views, fishing, and abundant wildlife sightings. The area is known for its beautiful natural setting and friendly staff.
For inquiries or to book a stay, you can contact Santa Margarita Lake Recreation & Natural Area at (805) 788-2397 or +1 805-788-2397. If you're looking for a scenic and enjoyable outdoor experience in Santa Margarita, CA, this location is highly recommended.
Customers consistently highlight the beautiful lake views, enjoyable hiking trails, and abundant wildlife at Santa Margarita Lake Recreation & Natural Area. It is a great place for a relaxing and adventurous outdoor getaway.
Onsite services
Picnics
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
RV camping
RV sewer hookup
Hiking
Barbecue grill
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Public shower
Restroom
Running water
Tent sites
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
Grey Pine trail is a very nice trail, moderately wooded and shaded, with great views of the lake and wildlife. We saw a bobcat and a buck. A decent amount of elevation up’s and downs, to burn some calories without burning you out. Highly recommend.
Had a wonderful couple of days. Was able to pick our site easy enough. Fishing was fun. caught lots of blue girls and cat fish. It was beautiful and had a few wildlife sightings. Had an absolutely great time .staff was so nice
We went last week August it's hot during midday. The pool was closed. Only opened Sunday. No lifeguard. Everyday Campground, Restrooms, showers were cleaned. Showers were $1 for 4 minutes. Boat Kayak rentals. No swimming in the lake. Has a small store. Friendly workers. Coyote 2 had the most shade throughout the day. We're going back soon . It's beautiful.
Camped for 2 nights in roadrunner. Enjoyed a beautiful hike and fished for a day. Beautiful scenery and quiet. Can't wait to go back in early spring.
TRASH!!! Paying 12 bucks to pick up trash... is that why I came? No. That's what you'll end up doing. Staff apparently can't be bothered. Every pull off, every trail, every where. What a rip off!