Description

California, Heron Group Campground is located in the Lake Santa Margarita Recreation Area.

Directions

Driving North or South on Highway 101, take the Highway 58 exit into Santa Margarita. Follow through town and look for Highway 58 signs. At the end of town you will turn right onto Highway 58. This is also referred to as Santa Margarita Lake Road/Pozo Road. Follow this road for approximately 7 miles to Santa Margarita Lake Road. turn left onto Highway 58. Continue until you get to Santa Margarita Lake Road. Turn left (the Rinconada Store will be on your right). The entrance to Santa Margarita Lake is at the end of this road.

Please see the Campbase map tab for the exact location of this group area inside the park.

Comment

Heron Group Campground at the Santa Margarita Lake Recreation Area has just one group area.  No RV hookups are available.  The RV dump station was out of service during our visit.  There are coin-operated shower facilities available however, most campgrounds have portable toilets.  The parks pool is seasional and closed in the winter.  The park has a launch ramp and marina.  The marina has fuel that may only be available during the summer months.  Most camp spots have shade and are well sized.   There is no cell service, air TV, or WiFi available in the park due to its remoteness.  Reservations can be made up to one year in advance.   Click here for campground reservations.  Firewood and ice can be purchased at the marina.  Pets are allowed in the park.  The park does have ticks so, avoid grassy areas and use a repellant.  Poison Oak can also be found in the park.

Note:  A KOA campground is located at the entrance to the recreation area and has full hookup RV sites available.  Click here for the link.

Local Recreation:

Boating and fishing are popular on this very large lake.  

The Horsebacking trails and hiking trails are extensive in the park.