We were very relieved to arrive at Cachuma Lake Recreation Park. We came on a Sunday evening, praise God for less traffic on the 154. Weekends the place is more packed and in summer. We arrived on the last short days of October choosing our best campsite.
Although the camping population was about hundred people, the Camp store was open, as well as the gas station. Wildlife neighbors included large turkey populations browsing for food next to our tent. We could tell when they passed as Sophie howled at them. We also observed a number of vultures lounging in trees near our tent. Acorn Woodpeckers created holes over all the shade trees. They could be heard pecking and chattering till the warmer parts of the day.
We enjoyed our quiet day after biking for several days from Santa Maria. The nights were cold and we enjoyed a total quiet on the Lake. Cold morning took us to the store where we bought coffee and instant oat meal.
We explored some of the trails. Fishing is common there as well as boating. The lake regained much of its water level with the 24 hour rain earlier this year. We enjoyed meeting June our Camp host who offered to drive behind us on the 154. She was very concerned for our safety on Tuesday.