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California
Lompoc
Most Recently Reviewed
Jalama Beach Park
Latest Review Submited On
2012-04-05 22:29:12
2 Park(s) Reviewed Near
Lompoc, California
CGID381Jalama Beach Park
Camp Information
Sites
116
Date of Stay
March 2012
Latest Rate
$40
Hookups
Electric
50amp
Water
Sewer
Wireless Internet
Cable TV
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
Big Rig Access
Waterfront Access
(Ocean)Shade Trees
Pool Access
Pets Allowed
Tents Allowed
Family Friendly
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
6 7 9 7 8 8 7 8 8 2
Clean Restrooms (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
Clean Showers (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
March 2012
$40
This is a county campground right on the beach, but be forewarned. There is a perilously long (15 miles) winding road that must be travelled to get there, which is not for the faint of heart. We are talking sheer cliffs, hairpin turns, a recipe for disaster. It's 15 miles in and 15 miles out on the same road. Had I known this I would not have tried to get there. There are no turnarounds if you have a change of heart either. That said, we arrived to find one of the "first come first served" sites ourselves. The ranger apparently had no idea what was taken and what wasn't, just telling us that there were electrical sites (no sewer, no water) on the top and lower levels. I couldn't believe how blah-zay that ranger was. So we went up to the top level, with our trailer in tow, trusting him to have given us good information. The third level turned out to be a dead end, plus all the sites were taken. We laughed until we cried as another 20 minutes later (after we painstakingly managed to turn around our rig and trailer on a crowded vacancy-free level) we drove to a site on a lower level, which was a tight squeeze with all the other rigs parked close by and sticking out into the drive. We found a site there without a view, sandwiched between two other rigs. At 4 PM we were finally parked and went down to pay the ranger, who had left the building for the day. It was just a perfect end to the nerve-wracking ride in. There is a bathroom on the lower level, which was pretty rough and weathered - a glorified outhouse with flush toilet. There were pay showers on the beach level, which were clean. There is a store with hot food and sundries open until 5:30 or 6:00 pm. There was no Wi-Fi, no cable TV, no cellphone service. On a positive note, the beach is nice and was full of windsurfers. This site is for those who want to get away, and I mean away from everything. Just make sure to watch yourself on the way out on Jalama road. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
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Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
February 2012
$20
Rate shown for basic site. Site was a gravel pull-through, fairly level, and included a table and a BBQ grill. Most campsite tables were overrun by sea gulls and needed a good clean. An onsite store/cafe makes a good hamburger. The best reason to stay here though is the beach. Miles from anywhere else adds to the charm. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
September 2009
$30
We just left and I can't wait to go back! This campground is remote with no cell phone service, so bring calling cards for the pay phones. Beach is amazing with off-leash areas to the right and left of the main beach area. You must fill up your water tank upon entry and dump black tank upon exit. The park is easily accessible for a 40' rig. Oceanfront sites do not have electricity and are best for tents and small campers. However, we had slot 88 with electric and the most amazing ocean view. There is also a restaurant with "to die for" hamburgers and a store with anything you forgot. I rated this a nine because of the location, views and friendliness of staff. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
September 2009
$28
Scenic family camping, which is pet friendly. Forget about cell phone service, however there is a pay phone at the location. Everyone was very friendly here.The Jalama beach store serves up a great burger. The campsites were a little bit cramped; and my 2 year-old kept finding cigarette butts and beer tops all over the campground. I would definitely arrive early as the locals come up on Thursdays and set up empty tents to hold places. Overall a very nice place and we would go back. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2009
$28
I feel reluctant to brag about this CG only because it'll let more people know about this gem on the coast. It could be hard to get a site in the summer because they don't accept resevations. We dry camped here in our 5th wheel so we could have a beach front site but there are hook ups in other parts of the CG. Weather was fantastic and the staff was great. If you make it here, don't forget to try a Jalama Burger at the Jalama Grill. We can't wait to come back. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2009
$27
Second time here. Arrived on Monday the 30th of March, and the cg was not quite half full. Had choice of either electric or dry camping and elected to go dry again this time. Had site #33, which is one of the pull throughs, and down in the main level of the cg. Great spot. It was windy both nights, but Tuesday night was REALLY windy. I was happy we weren't in one of the upper sites. We'll definitely go back. Nightly rate included a AAA discount and 9 per night for the three dogs. It's a VERY dog friendly campground. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
March 2009
$20
We stayed at this campground in March, so it was not full. We even managed to get an oceanfront site. As we are not in the season right now, the campground was pretty quiet and calm. The restrooms were clean. They have hot showers for $0.25 for 1 minute, the only back draw is that there is no electric outlet for a hairdryer or anything. The oceanfront sites are double sites, there is nothing between you and your neighbor, although you can park your vehicle so you create a barrier. We stayed in our Volkswagen Vanagon Weekender and our neighbor was one of those "Lompoc locals" mentioned in a previous post that come down, pay for the whole week and leave the fifth wheeler on the oceanfront site from Monday through Friday and come down for the weekend. It was okay for us, as we did not have anybody on the site. (We stayed Monday - Wednesday.) But I admit: it is annoying that the owners/campground hosts let people take the oceanfront sites from campers who actually are here and would love to enjoy the beach access lots. This is the only reason I give this campground a 7. We really liked camping here and we will be back but definitely not in the season. It must be busy that time of the year and we loved the quietness and peacefulness of the place. It has a fantastic feeling to it. Just walk to the beach right from your campsite. We camped here in a Truck Camper.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
February 2008
$28
This is one of my favorite places to RV camp anywhere. I just love the feeling here, it's like going back in time to a stretch of California coast before it was developed. You can walk for miles along a beautiful beach. (And dogs are allowed on the beach but PLEASE pick up after them!!) Not to mention a hamburger stand with pretty good food and a general store in the middle of nowhere! The highest-tier hookup sites (electric only with water spigots nearby to fill up) where I always stay have awesome views up and down the coast. They are close together but who cares with such a view out the front, and a picnic table at the edge of view cliff! I am a writer and get really great ideas while staying here. It's always hard to leave. I'm just grateful for the privilege to camp here, and I overlook the shortcomings of some of the other reviewers, which, unfortunately are still true. The 15-mile road to get here should only be attempted by skilled RV drivers. It is hilly, windy, and usually in disrepair, though at least there is not much traffic. Since there are no reservations, you may be making that drive for nothing. You may want to stay instead at Flying Flags in Buellton and visit Jalama as a day trip. For us, since we are a 34-ft motorhome, there are only a few hookup sites that we fit into, which increases the risk for us since we make the long trip to get here for our panoramic view. We will only go on a winter weekday, and still call the park's daily recording first to get an idea of how crowded it is. If you are very lucky a ranger will answer the phone to give you a better idea. The campground did seem fairly poorly maintained, although the rangers were very friendly when we were here. Also, active train tracks run adjacent to the campground, although the wonderful sound of the surf screens it out fairly well. The fees have gone up in recent years, now up to (for hookups) $30/$28 senior or travel club plus $3 per dog. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
February 2008
$18
I see it's been awhile since anyone rated this site. We elected to dry camp, as we felt that an extra $10.00 per night was too expensive. Besides, we have 3 dogs, and at $3.00 per dog per night, we decided dry camping was the better choice. There is a bi-directional dump station and a separate potable water source away from the dump station (I like that idea). We selected site number 104 which is on the middle tier of this three tier, and is parallel to the beach line, so the view was terrific. One end of this tier has hook-ups, and the upper tier has hook-ups as well. Those sites are pretty close together and that was another reason we chose to dry camp. We wished we could have stayed another night, and are making plans to return as soon as we can. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
June 2006
$16
Nice beach, but the campground is a bit problematic. Campsites are EXTREMELY close together. In most cases, the campsites are actually side by side (no space in between). It's a little unnerving sleeping in a tent less then 5 feet from strangers in the next campsite. This closeness was the cause of an altercation with our neighbors the nearly turned physical and ultimately ruined our family camping trip. Security in the park was ineffective. Also, the best sites are taken well in advance by Lompoc locals who drive up on Monday morning and purchase these sites (sometimes many at a time) for the entire week, then show up Friday evening for the weekend. Very unfair. We camped here in a Tent.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
December 2005
$18
This facility suffers from severe overuse. The place is dirty, people walk their dogs and don't clean up the poop. We took a 'nature' walk on a trail in the Wetlands area and were rewarded by a steady stream of hot, soapy water flowing down from the Ranger's residence. From the looks of it, this happens all the time. The days we were there 16 sites were not available due to construction. There are only 16 electrical hook up sites. To get one of these campsites and also one of the non-electric oceanview sites, campers in the know send a scout vehicle to the park at 6am. As soon as a site is scored, the call goes out via cell phone. Also the ranger is notified that the site has been taken. Most of the campsites are small and are surrounded by solid fences. The obligatory picnic table and benches are anchored in concrete and can't be moved. Small trailers without slide outs will do well here. Towing in with a trailer or 5er over 30' is not for the faint hearted. You can walk for miles on the beach and there are spectacular sunsets, but these can also be had elsewhere with a lot less hassle. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
November 2005
$26
Jalama Beach Park is a special place. Only distance, high fuel prices, and summer crowding keep us from visiting more often. The store/cafe has excellent food. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
2003
$35
Jalama Beach campground is run by the County of Santa Barbara. The road to the campground is extremely twisty and windy (some 10 MPH curves!) but it is worth it! There are sites on the beach and then on up the hills of the campground, ending
with bluff campsites with incredible views of an unobstructed coastline. It has a camp store and showers, bathrooms with flush toilets. But the one reason to go is the beach. You can walk for miles in either direction. We camped here in a Motorhome.
CGID6152River Park RV Campground
Camp Information
Sites
35
Date of Stay
January 2012
Latest Rate
$20
Hookups
Electric
50amp
Water
Sewer
Wireless Internet
Cable TV
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
Big Rig Access
Waterfront Access
Shade Trees
Pool Access
Pets Allowed
Tents Allowed
Family Friendly
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
8 8 6 3 6
Clean Restrooms (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
Clean Showers (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
January 2012
$20
We stayed here 4 nights. We had a view of the river, nice trees. The park has a lake and lots of picnic area. We used the picnic table next to our RV, however. It was a great location for visiting our family in Lompoc and the side trips we made to Hearst Castle, Solvang and the beaches. The mission is very close by which includes miles of hiking trails. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
August 2010
$21
This was a great park to stay in. There was no TV or Wi-Fi, but the park made up for it. Camp host was very friendly. Sites were well spaced. We will stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
May 2010
$32
Sites have side by side hookups so only one of a pair are convenient for use. Although there is a park host, never saw them. You pick a site then go back and register placing payment in an envelope and into the "iron ranger." The basic FHU site is $20 per night. BUT, if you have a toad it is an additional $10 per night and dogs are $1 per night for each. Showers are 3 minutes for $.25 and really needed a good cleaning. We were here on business so this place was better than the high dollar park in Buellton. We would stay here again if coming to Lompoc. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
March 2007
$20
This campground has definitely deteriorated over the past couple of years. The electric breaker box at our site was almost on the ground. Park host had a noisy dog barking all the time. The farm field next to the park had been sprayed recently and made my wife sick. There was a strange red substance in the Santa Ynes River which is just back of the campground. I would not bother coming back to this campground. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
July 2006
$15
This is a small park run by the city of Lompoc. We wanted to stay at Jalama Beach but it was full. The sites are clean with nice trees. There is a river behind the campground and an active farming operation on the other side. It was noisy during the day with dirt bikes in the river bed and some farm machinery working the farm. The road in front of the site is the main access into River Park, a large, heavily used day park. It quiets down after dark. The hosts were friendly. We probably won't be back We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
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