The Most Epic Resort Campground In Southern California Is An Outdoor Playground With An Adventure Course, Pool, Jumping Pillow, And More
By Natasha Kayes|Published May 30, 2023
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Natasha Kayes
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I was born and raised in sunny Southern California and will never tire of the West Coast, although I spent several years living in Southeast Asia, about as far from California as you can get. Wherever I am in the world, I love straying from the beaten path, experiencing local life, and discovering hidden gems - camera in hand. The beach is my happy place and when I am not there (or writing), you will usually find me baking, watching movies, and cuddling my pugs. I have traveled around the country and around the world, and it never, ever gets old. Being able to combine my passion for travel and my love of writing is nothing short of a dream.
As summer takes over, most of us are itching to get outside. In Southern California, there are endless opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors, from hiking to road trips to beach days, and so much more. For my family, as with many others, summer means camping. If that sounds like you, this activity-filled resort campground in Santa Paula, California, will go directly on your must-do list.
Ventura Ranch KOA Holiday is nestled along a flowing creek at the foot of Ventura County’s highest mountain, Topa Topa. Whether your idea of camping means lots of activity or doing nothing, or a little bit of both, this is the place.
In addition to beautiful tent and RV sites, Ventura KOA has many other ways to stay, including teepee tents, Conestoga wagons, glamour/safari Tents, and well-appointed cabins.
Kids ages 16 and under can live out their most outrageous “jumping on the bed” dreams on the giant jumping pillow, that is, when they are not scrambling around the playground. And that is just the beginning.
Campers of all ages can also join in a variety of arts and crafts, including tie-dying your own T-shirt or experience the fun of old-fashioned gem mining, using a screen to find semi-precious stones, fossils, and arrowheads in a traditional water sluice.
The exciting Soar Over Ventura Adventure rope/obstacle course, Eagles Nest Zip Line, and rock climbing tower will feed (or bring out!) your adventurous side.
The secluded Ventura Ranch KOA World Labyrinth is a perfect spots to wander, relax, reflect, and commune with nature. Of course, you can also wander along the creek for even more nature therapy.
At Ventura Ranch KOA, the tables turn a bit and nature has a way of communing with you. Peacocks live and wander freely on the property, so do not be surprised to see them at the table waiting for lunch or hanging out at the door of your safari tent.
What would a long day of camping adventures be without making ooey-gooey S’mores around a warm fire under the stars? This is camping at its absolute best.
This campground is an epic place for campers of every age to stay, play, and adventure. Have you ever stayed at this campground in Santa Paula? We would love to know what you thought about it! Find more information about the campground on the Ventura Ranch KOA Holiday website and Facebook page. There is so much to do at this campground, you may not want to leave, but if you do, the quaint town of Santa Paula is fun to explore.