Cachuma Lake kudos!
We have been to Cachuma Lake recreational area in Santa Barbara county many times, because primarily because of it's proximity to Solvang, which we enjoy visiting while my FIL rides in the Century bike ride. We have stayed in both the dry camping area and the full hook up RV park. The rates are reasonable and the park is taken care of, and I wanted to relate a couple positive experiences.
During a previous stay in the dry camping area, a group of several sites got rowdy one evening. The ranger warned them and they backed down a little, but began again around midnight. Shortly thereafter 4 Sheriff cars arrived and in 30 minutes the entire group was GONE. THAT is how unruly people should be handled.
This most recent visit I had a problem with my 30A receptacle. After being fine for half a day the power went out. The receptacle was old and worn, and you could hear it arcing inside when I plugged it back in. I went to the front office to ask for assistance and by the time I walked back to my site, maintenance was waiting FOR ME! In less than 30 minutes they had replaced the receptacle and breaker and put us back in business.
I know this is how things should be handled, but I read so often about parks not taking care of their customers. I wanted to tell everyone that we were taken care of, they did everything to make our experience a positive one, and ensured my willingness to return the next time we want to visit the area.
During a previous stay in the dry camping area, a group of several sites got rowdy one evening. The ranger warned them and they backed down a little, but began again around midnight. Shortly thereafter 4 Sheriff cars arrived and in 30 minutes the entire group was GONE. THAT is how unruly people should be handled.
This most recent visit I had a problem with my 30A receptacle. After being fine for half a day the power went out. The receptacle was old and worn, and you could hear it arcing inside when I plugged it back in. I went to the front office to ask for assistance and by the time I walked back to my site, maintenance was waiting FOR ME! In less than 30 minutes they had replaced the receptacle and breaker and put us back in business.
I know this is how things should be handled, but I read so often about parks not taking care of their customers. I wanted to tell everyone that we were taken care of, they did everything to make our experience a positive one, and ensured my willingness to return the next time we want to visit the area.
