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DAS26miles
Explorer II
Sep 18, 2018

Is Rincon Parkway, Ventura CA starting reservations?

Heard a rumor that Ventura County parks is going to switch from first come basis to reservations, any truth to the rumor? I don't see how they can with their site parking along PCH and no kiosk or camp hosts. They would probably have to increase fee and have some way to monitor those occupying the sites 24/7. ???????
  • DAS26miles's avatar
    DAS26miles
    Explorer II
    Sep 19, 2018
    Yep, passed today 5-0. Starts later this year. Reservations for Rincon Parkway. AHHHHH!
  • IAMICHABOD's avatar
    IAMICHABOD
    Explorer II
    Sep 19, 2018
    They were probably tired of all the problems created by locals who daisy chain the spots thru friends and family or Renting out the spots,now maybe everyone will have a equal chance to use it.
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    DAS26miles
    Explorer II
    Sep 19, 2018
    IAMICHABOD wrote:
    They were probably tired of all the problems created by locals who daisy chain the spots thru friends and family or Renting out the spots,now maybe everyone will have a equal chance to use it.

    That's exactly why they are doing it. Going to be a mess and a lot of unhappy campers!
  • dons2346's avatar
    dons2346
    Explorer
    Sep 19, 2018
    Stayed there once, never again so you don't have to worry about me taking a spot
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Sep 19, 2018
    dons2346 wrote:
    Stayed there once, never again so you don't have to worry about me taking a spot
    Yeah, it's a pretty crowded noisy place. Didn't stay long, but like the Q everyone should do it once.

    In the old days there was also Orick, but that was shut down maybe 10 years ago now.
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    missourijan
    Explorer
    Sep 19, 2018
    I thought Ventura County already solved the problem of a camper staying all summer or a long time by limiting their stay to 30 days?? Like dons2346 we wouldn't stay there, just too noisy and too much traffic. We were park hosts at Emma Wood, down the street.
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Sep 23, 2018
    IAMICHABOD wrote:
    They were probably tired of all the problems created by locals who daisy chain the spots thru friends and family
    There are always those few cheats and scoundrels among us who, by their inconsiderate actions, force rules and regulations upon us.
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    DAS26miles
    Explorer II
    Sep 24, 2018
    Going to be a real mess the first few months with those having reservations and finding someone in their space. According to the Ventura County Board of Supervisors latest meetings, online payment only. Lots more information on their website of last Tuesday's agenda and minutes.
  • Gottahaveit's avatar
    Gottahaveit
    Moderator
    Sep 24, 2018
    I'm pretty happy about it...nothing like driving for hours not to get a site since so many locals figured out to play their own game. Can't wait to make a reservation and be assured a site. :)

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