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Paddlers and anglers who want uncrowded, well-spaced sites under longleaf pines within reach of a Florida Designated Paddling Trail. Site 15 connects directly to the Campground Nature Trail. Fall through early spring is the window to aim for.
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Price
$5/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
30 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Pets Allowed
Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$5/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
30 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Pets Allowed
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1000 Faver-Dykes Road, St. Augustine, FL 32086
Paddlers and anglers who want uncrowded, well-spaced sites under longleaf pines within reach of a Florida Designated Paddling Trail. Site 15 connects directly to the Campground Nature Trail. Fall through early spring is the window to aim for.
The campground is closed as of February 2025 and campfires are currently banned, so anyone planning a fire-ring evening will be disappointed twice over. Warm-weather visitors also report genuinely heavy tick and mosquito pressure, and cell service is unreliable throughout.
Context for the broader area surrounding Faver-Dykes State Park Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
Lake Casitas is formed by <A HREF="https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=276">Casitas Dam</a>, which is a feature of the <A HREF="https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=409">Ventura Project</a>. <A HREF="http://www.casitaswater.org/department.php?url=lake-casitas-recreation-area">Lake Casitas Recreation Area</a> offers one of the nations best bass fishing areas. Record catches have been made at the Lake and the availability of trophy bass lures sports fisherman from throughout the United States. During the winter months the lake is stocked with trout to provide additional fishing opportunities. Nestled below the Laguna Ridge of the Santa Ynez Mountains, the views are inspiring. The availability of camp sites is extensive and includes full hook-ups. Call 805.649.1122 for reservations. The recreation area includes a snack bar, boat rentals, bike rentals, and a grocery store. The recreation area is adjacent to the Los Padres National Forest and opportunities for hiking, camping, and outdoor recreation are extensive. A new swimming facility is expected to be completed by the end of July complementing a water playground for children. <A HREF="https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=276">Casitas Dam</a> and reservoir a features of the <A HREF="https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=409">Ventura Project</a>.
Site is 13 miles northwest of Ventura, California on State Highway 33.
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Late fall through early spring delivers the best conditions. Mornings in the 50s and 60s, afternoons in the 70s to low 80s, humidity down, bugs mostly dormant. Spring adds wildflowers and migrating birds to the mix, and evenings are cool enough to actually use the fire ring. Summer brings low-90s heat, afternoon thunderstorms, and aggressive ticks and mosquitoes. Several reviewers mention the bug load in warm months as genuinely unpleasant. But summer also means fewer people and lush greenery, if you can handle the insect repellent routine and tick checks.
Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.
Each of the 30 campsites includes water, electricity, an inground fire circle, grill and a picnic table. Hot showers and restrooms with ADA-accessible amenities are available in the campground; a dump station is located on site. The park also has a boat ramp for canoes, kayaks and small boats.
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