Ventura Ranch Koa campground
Ventura Ranch Koa
The campground offers a range of amenities, including full RV hookups, tent sites, cabins, and cottages. There is also a swimming pool, hot tub, mini golf course, playground, and outdoor movie theater. Visitors can make reservations in advance, but walk-ins are also welcome on a first-come-first-serve basis.
The campground has 76 campsites in total, including 36 RV sites, 27 tent sites, and 13 cabins and cottages. An interesting fact about the area is that it was once the site of a popular 1950s western TV series called "The Big Bang" and visitors can still see remnants of the old set.
The best time of year to visit is between April and October, with temperatures averaging around 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and cooling off to the 50s at night. The fall months can be particularly beautiful with changing foliage and pleasant weather for hiking and outdoor activities.
What's on-site at Ventura Ranch Koa
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Ventura Ranch Koa, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steckel Co Park | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| White Ledge Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Dennison Park | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Kenney Grove County Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Camp Comfort | ✗ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Ventura Ranch Koa -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Paula C Nr Santa Paula | 11 cfs | → |
| Sespe C Nr Fillmore | 40 cfs | → |
| Ventura R Nr Ventura | 28 cfs | → |
| Sespe Creek Near Wheeler Springs Ca | 5 cfs | → |
| Calleguas C Nr Camarillo Ca | 6 cfs | → |
| Matilija C Nr Res Nr Matilija Hot Springs Ca | 2 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
Boat launches
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Section Line To Confluence With Rock Creek
- Chorro Grande Canyon To Section Line Dividing Sec 1, T5n, R23w And Sec 6, T5n, T22w
- Headwaters, Upper Piru Creek To Wildernes Boundary
- Lower Piru Creek (Oulet At Pyramid Reservoir) To Piru Reservoir
- Headwaters In The Santa Monica Mountains To Mouth At Pacific Ocean
- Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Gold Hill Creek
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Ventura Ranch Koa as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Ventura Ranch Koa
Can I make reservations at Ventura Ranch Koa?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Ventura Ranch Koa?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Ventura Ranch Koa.