Description

California, 

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 campground inside the recreation area.

Comment

Osprey Campground located inside the Santa Margarita Lake Recreation Area has just 9 primitive campsites.  The camp sites are located along the lake with direct access.  A restroom with outside showers is available in the campground.  This campground is also closest to the seasional pool.  No RV hookups are available in any of the parks campgrounds.  The RV dump station was out of service during our visit.  One campground, Heron is a group campground.   There are coin-operated shower facilities available however, most campgrounds in the park 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.  RV's up to 40 feet can be accommodated in some camp spots.  There is no cell service, air TV, or WiFi available in the park due to its remoteness.  Click here for campground reservations.  Reservations can be made up to one year in advance.  Group sites and group horse sites are available.  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.  The only available RV dump station in the area is at the KOA.

Local Recreation:

Boating and fishing are popular on this very large lake.  

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