If you’ve ever gone camping, you know how much fun it can be! The camping enthusiasts at Hollywood Storage Center of Thousand Oaks are gearing up for many s’more-filled campouts all season long. And, we’ll definitely be getting camping supplies the new R.E.I. store in Oxnard. We love their Family Adventure Program and excellent resources for new and experienced campers.

Where will we put our new camping gear? In our storage unit at Hollywood Storage Center of Newbury Park, of course. Smart campers don’t clutter up their garages when they can get safe and affordable camping equipment storage at our Conejo Valley storage facility. Call us on Old Conejo Road at (805) 500-4542 and we’ll give you Lowest Price Guaranteed options on self storage.

And don’t forget to try some of our favorite local camping sites right here in Ventura County:

Rincon RV Parkway: 6 miles north of Ventura. Roadside parking for RVs only. Obtain permit from rangers. 127 sites. $25 per night. First come, first served. 805-654-3951. County park details.

Leo Carrillo State Beach: 28 miles north of Santa Monica on Pacific Coast Highway. Tide pools, 1.5 miles of beach, coastal caves, surfing, fishing. $45 per night. Information: 805-488-1827, Ext.107.

Point Mugu State Park Camping: 15 miles south of Oxnard on Pacific Coast Highway. Beach access by walking under PCH, 70 miles of hiking trails which are part of Santa Monica Mountains. Possible to ride bikes from Satiwiwa in Newbury Park directly into camp site location. $45 per night. For more information: 805-488-5223.

Faria County Campground: 5 miles north of Ventura. 42 sites for tents and RV’s. RV hookups. $30-$45 per night. First come, first served. 805-654-3951.

Emma Wood State Beach: 1.5 miles north of Ventura. 90 primitive sites for RVs only. $20 per night. Reservations are required May 15-September 3. Otherwise, open on weekends, only. 800-444-7275.

Lake Casitas Camping: 11311 Santa Ana Road. Info: 805-649-2233. Lake, fishing, water park, playgrounds and 400 campsites. $25 per night. Reservations: 805-649-1122.

Where do you like to camp? Let us know here or on Facebook. Thanks!