The pool below the lake is filled with a bunch of rebar and other dangerous crap so please don’t jump in there unless you enjoy surgery or death. I’m not 100% positive, but I believe that some of Soper’s place wound up turning into the Ojala Resort. A mile or so, before Matilija Canyon Road on Highway 33, is a road that goes to the resort/swimming pool and the dam. I visited this area last week.I drove the road past the dam.I noticed that the bottom area is fenced off from 33.I am interested about the hot spring resort that was in that area.I believe it was called “Matilija Hot Springs”.Have you found any thing left of this resort.I understand that the dam was built in this area.The book I have says this was the second site and there was a nother up the river.Have you found any thing from eather area.Also there was a rock formation called the hanging rock.Does this still exist.Thanks for your time.Chris Cook from Big Bear. He also told me of time when I was a baby and a group of bikers showed up and were being loud and obnoxious. Customer service from Matilija at the time of purchase and install was good. In the 70’s and 80’s we often started or ended many a backpacking adventure near Matilija Lake at the trailhead parking lot. leads to an unusual slanted rock. For the next mile, the trail stays on the left side of Matilija Creek, passing several small campsites and awesome swimming holes. We swam in the Ventura River, Matilija Creek and creeks & irrigation ponds on what was called Matilija Ranch. The Valley’s rising population in the 1930s and 40s increased the demand for water. This is so cool reading what everyone has written about the area. Finally, despite all of these adversities, the site was judged safe and the workers completed the Matilija Dam in June, 1948. 33 to Ojai. This would be a left turn, if driving northbound on Highway 33 (AKA: Maricopa Higway) I’m uncertain as to the name of the road. After hiking the dramatic Matilija Falls, we were looking for a mellower and shorter hike, and we found one very close: Matilija Upper North Fork. Oh what memories. The book was updated in 2017 by Elise DePuydt and Craig Walker. Matilija springs Dan McCaslin. All three places were fun places of my childhood (1950 to 1969) and I have many good memories of the area and the Maricopa Highway. It was almost gone. This story will show you a photo with ” Soper’s Ranch at Ojala”. That same ranger that Mitch Mashburn mentions may have been the one who objected to my small sailboat that I launched several times at Matilija. There aren’t any agencies stocking the lake with any species of fish and has not been in years and years. Over the years I have mentioned this to others who did not remember any such place. Fond memories of what now seems like an old-fashioned childhood. I can barely remember the launch ramp and boat docks which were located at the mouth of Rattlesnake Canyon. During the summer of 1980 I made a trip to the Ojai Valley to see family and friends and I took my two sons to Matilija and the swimming pool was still open and in use. When Brown left the Parks Department, I was hired. Johnny Steen was the last Ranger there in Matilija and he was such a good friend of mine. 6. At this point, the trail climbs over the hills to the west of Matilija creek for about a mile. I was moved to another park. Neal: If I recall I think we got in a little trouble for that. I know my older brother Drew use to live at Ojala. Tight lines! the whole area was heaven on earth to me. deep, cool and utterly refreshing when the temp was hovering around 100. yes, it was illegal. It’s rare that this place has this much water this time of year, so take advantage of it! Many, many years ago, the United States Forest Service map had a single hot springs on it that was next to Matilija Canyon Road. Well hey there Mitch, Drew and Neal. I was assigned to Matilja Lake Park and, as a stipulation of employment, required to reside in the County-owned residence in Campground No. It was a wonderful way to spend a hot summer day. The department sold the piece of property to a private concern. Until my family “blew up” in mid-50s, the entire Valley was my playground. See All News . wood gate and out the far side of the ranch, almost a mile, there is This would be a left turn, if driving northbound on Highway 33 (AKA: Maricopa Higway) I’m uncertain as to the name of the road. Required fields are marked *. Your email address will not be published. But it’s glory days were gone. My father in his lay back way said if you think you can get him out go ahead and try. Dr. Matt Bailey and Petunia the pig “…I’ve been a patron of yours for 20 years and have always appreciated your professionalism as well as personal touches. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is accessible year-round. Clay began oozing from under the dam foundation in Matilija Canyon, and the carpenters walked out. This proved to be a very costly decision. Matilija Middle School 703 El Paseo Road Ojai, California CA 93023 (805) 640-4355 (805) 640-4398. Swimming Holes. USGS topographic maps show at least five waterfalls in the wilderness along Matilija Creek and its tributaries, although not all of them are accessible by trails. The pool at Matilija Hot Springs was open to the public…except when it and other public pools were closed because of Polio outbreak. The first 2 miles, the to get here is the 101 freeway north to Hwy. This August I am visiting Oakview and Ventura (where I grew up) for the first time in about 30 years, and I will plan on driving in to the trailhead and doing some hiking. It was a dream come true for me. Later Open Pool at Matilija Hot Springs. Come late spring, the tip of each stalk develops marble to walnut-sized buds . Saunter through the absolutely picturesque Burkhart Trail to reach this spot. The department closed the park and terminated the lease with the Ventura County Flood Control District. I emensely enjoyed working at Matilija Lake Park, but have always wished that I had been able to work there while the lake was open to the public. The Federal Bureau of Reclamation completed Casitas Dam in 1959. Bud and his dad started the Boat rental operation at Matilija with a couple of skiffs and a handful of 3hp motors in the back of a pick-um-up truck. Posted on August 19, 2014 by endavis. The lovely Matilija flower symbolizes the tears of the chief's daughter shed for her lost love and for her heart of gold. As for all the rest of it (by which I mean, the whole Matilija Creek thing), I had difficulty enjoying the things I come to Matilija for. In the mid 60’s, my friends and I would ride our bikes up 33 from Ventura, past the dam and lake, and up the road with all the little cabins on it, past the sulpher spring, and go “off road” back in there somewhere. Contact. I worked three summer seasons at Soule Park Golf Course in Ojai before the department leased the course to a private concern. 2. One large deep pool and one shallow fool for little kids. I’ve heard that Hanging Rock was demolished in order to construct the dam for Matilija Lake, but others believe it was not demolished and is under Matilija Lake. I am an undergrad student at Cal State Channel Islands in the Environmental Science program. He went and found the Ranger and they went and confronted the bikers. Murrieta Trail meanders along a creek to oak-shaded Murrieta Camp. being maintained at all (or it gets washed out every winter). I believe that John Steen (deceased) was the last Park Ranger to work/reside at the park when Matilija Lake was still open for public use. You may want to purchase a Los Padres National Forest map. Fun times though. south into Baja, including San Diego County. I did also jump from the Dam into the Water, and it was a long way down! In the early 70s I used to swim in the lake behind the dam. You will find the trail head to several United States Forest Service trails at the end of the road. A short walk of ~30mins from the parking lot and you're in a valley of rocks creating a beautiful swimming hole. The department sold the piece of property to a private concern. I used to go fishing and swimming in lake Matilija with my younger brother and my cousins when we were kids. Finding yourself in LA? A big part of Brown’s and my jobs was to keep trespassers out of the closed lake area. Johnny Steen was the last Park Ranger stationed at Matilija Lake Park when the lake was still open for public use. There are well-used camps and swimming this place hasn’t been open to the public in years back in the 60’s 70’s 80’s we all used to go swimming in a place called the hole which was huge with cliffs to jump off. We’d park our bikes and hike up the creek, make a camp, and enjoy some pretty good trout fishing. 210 East Matilija Street Ojai, California 93023 (805) 646-6635; Innkeeper@LavenderInn.com; Social Media. Was down The shifting and often-concealed trail eventually leads to the Three Falls of the Matilija, where the West Branch of the Matilija enters … Back in the 60’s we swam in a small swimming hole downstream from the dam. In the late 70’s, I also recall there was a cable trolly car that hing on a csble spanning the small lake below it…I’m not sure, but I seem to recall it was for Ranger use. I barely got out with my first wife, two dogs and three cats. Anyway we were out with our dog and he jumped in the water which was not okay with the ranger up there so he told my father to get than darn dog out of the water. at the time, but figured 3 liters of ice water would do it. Swimming Hole! I knew I could put off buying an expensive water filter no longer. This is a famous swimming hole in Los Angeles where many films and telivision shows were shot, including... More information Matilija Falls – Ojai Distance from downtown LA: 1.5 hours Hiking distance: 5 miles Cliff height: 15-50 ft. Anyway, I never knew the real history behind Ojala, can anyone shed some details, my folks have both passed away and this has always been something I’ve wondered about as I never knew how we came to have a trailer there. Image Source: Wikimedia Commons Surrounded by volcanic rocks, this Swimming Hole that you may recognize from the sets of Planet of the Apes, provides a serene environment for the family as a whole. Great trout fishing there. On February 10, 1978 at 12:10 am, the raging Matilija Creek ate through an earthen dike about 1/2-mile upstream from the park. SPOILER ALERT: I went on an adventure. My parents, family and friends spent many summer weekends at Wheeler and Matilija, swimming in the pools and having Bar-B-Q’s. to a gated ranch. Give Lake Casitas a try. Please don’t worry. I literally ran from one big swimming hole to the next, would drop pack and dive in, shoes and all. The temperature hit the mid 90s in Ventura County today. We’d fish for rainbow trout in Matilija Creek because the Department of Fish & Game was still planting fish at the time. Yes, it is illegal to fish the lake. 2 was obliterated. Conduit pipe carried water to the spreading grounds near the mouth of Senior Canyon at a rate of 1,350 gallons per minute. Thanks for the info Drew, interesting article. His cabin washed into the Creek during that horrible storm. What fun to read history of Matilija. 1. I rented an old cabin for several months at Ojala with a buddy (Mike Ernest) in about 1970. May 22, 2017 - We need your help to keep our trails open!We want you to enjoy the outdoors and be safe. We used to going camping at Matilija in the 60’s & 70’s when I was small. 2891 Matilija Canyon Rd was built in 1960 and last sold on September 29, 2017 for $469,500. Esteban Flores of Ojai, jumping feet first into a swimming hole at Matilija Creek, north of Ojai, off of Hwy 33. The resort/swimming pool is downstream from the Matilija Lake dam. Whether you are in town for the day from nearby Los Angeles or Santa Barbara or planning an anniversary or birthday celebration for two or looking for a group activity for your company, yoga retreat, wedding party, family reunion or team building, Trails by Potter is the guiding company for you, whether it is for hiking, biking, rock climbing or tennis! There were several rowboats at Matilija, but….a sailboat?…just seemed too much for the ranger. If you’ve never done so, you should drive to the very end of Matilija Canyon Road. About half a mile past the swimming wholes are several high water trails, so you have the option of taking a detour to avoid the water, or walking … Everyone’s safe. The swimming pools at Matilija and Ojala were summer days of fun for my girlfriends and I. The trail starts out It When is the best time to visit Hermit Falls. I remember swimming in the pool at Ojala in the mid 60’s. holes along the first mile of the creek path. About half of Campround No. Jack Dempsey trained at Pop Soper’s resort that used to be just down Highway 33 from the Matilija Hot Springs a mile or so. Thank you for your interest, I still smile every time I drive past that old swinging bridge on my way to the backcountry! I also worked across from Matilija for the lady that owned Tara the roller skating elephant. After Steen retired, Ed Brown became the next Park Ranger to work/reside at the park. to one liter before I even reached the main falls. S. Drake from the Burbank Girl Scout Council, camped at Lake Matilija during the early 1960’s. It demolished the park which the County never reopened. I remember the high dive platform at Matilija pool. And sooooo many stories. From LA, the easy way Ojala had been severly damaged by the major flooding in 1969. Mr. Cook: I’m talking five-steps-up-a-ladder-and-experiencing-vertigo kind of afraid. The Matilija Dam project met with major problems. If I remember correctly he had a motorcycle (441 Victor, BSA) anyway some how he got the gates open on both ends of the suspended bridge and he rode that thing across it. Pack a picnic, bring some chairs and towels, and relax in or next to the water. The dam holds back Matilija Lake and in the process creates the perfect place for a summer cliff jumping session. The trail descends back into the creekside sycamore and willow forest through a series of campsites, swimming holes and geologic marvels. Live Feed See All Posts . My father (Harold C. Mashburn) built a small rowboat. News See All News . The best time to hike to Matilija Falls is from March through November. Mr. Mashburn: On Feb. 10, 1978, Matilija Creek was a raging torrent. Matilija poppy plants form multiple upright stalks, 6 to 8-feet tall, thicker than a finger, and clothed in fringed blue-green leaves. He calls me nuts for jumping off the dam. It was pretty buggy, lots of flies in the morning and evening that liked to buzz around your face. He is 6’2″ and with arm holding this monster up it’s head nearly touched the ground. When I was a teenager, several of my buddies and I would ride our small motorcycles to the park for camping trips. Park Ranger Steen would come by and visit with us. At about 4 miles, Location + Contact We specialize in both large and small animals including exotics and pocket pets. To my knowledge there aren’t any hot springs in the canyon that are open to public use. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. a shallow swimming hole. Matilija Hot Springs resort and swimming pool used to be owned by the Ventura County Parks Department a number of years ago. from 1959 until the first big flood. Doss Mucci (Steve’s wife). One of my projects is on the Matilija Dam. It is a story map, check it out here: https://arcg.is/1uLGzO. As I stated in my comment above, the two campgrounds in Matilija Lake Park were demolished by the major 1978 floods. Shallow swimming holes and woodsy Murrieta Canyon are the attractions of this short jaunt on the outskirts of Ojai. a free, Matilija The resort/swimming pool is downstream from the Matilija Lake dam. That's how bad the bugs were. It is available in the museum’s store and through Amazon.com. Mirrow Pond was good for rafting, catching frogs, and running away from whoever owned the property. boulder-climbing, creek-jumping, tree-ducking scramble. canyon via an unmaintained creekside trail, these falls are enjoyed Campground No. It's a 1 (now, the “Matilija Environmental Science Area”) was left. I remember going there as a kid in the late 60’s and/or early 70’s. It closed as a resort, but McMillan rented out the cabins to long-term tenants. I was only 23 years old and, to this day, the youngest fulltime Park Ranger ever hired by the department. This water percolated into the ground and helped replenish the wells below. Winding alongside and across Matilija Creek, careful observers can see foot-long native rainbow trout and rare western pond turtles. ned carriger. The Matilija Falls Dad would get us up early to go catch fish for breakfast. Over the years, almost all of it has eroded and what’s left has been overgrown with vegetation. The new owner has never opened the hot springs and swimming pool to the public. By March, 1952, 44,960 acre-feet of water had been lost over the Matilija dam spillway to the ocean. The dam was eventually deemed unsafe and a lawsuit against the engineering firm ensued. Often times, I had to open a locked gate, then drive down the single lane, dirt road to the dam. Matilija Lake was quite a bit larger then as you can tell by the notching at the dam. hiking a creek trail. The dam had it’s cat-walk removed and had been notched at the top to lower it’s holding capacity of water. I recommend that you first make a stop at the United States Forest Service office on Ojai Avenue in Ojai before hiking the trails. (The climb is a lot easier than navigating the rocky creek bottom, but that's another option). Was a scorching hot weekend, but we decided to hike the newly opened Matilija Falls trail and enjoyed basking in the swimming holes between treks. Campground No. This is the smaller creek that joins Matilija from the North, and ends where the creek meets the fire road leading to the falls. Anyway, some good memories of old times are filled up on this page. Pack a picnic, bring some chairs and towels, and relax in or next to the water. A mile or so, before Matilija Canyon Road on Highway 33, is a road that goes to the resort/swimming pool and the dam. I mean, I know you’ll worry anyways but I promise us youngsters are capable of surviving rough nature stuff. I always wanted to go out in a boat onto the lake…never did though. Most of this trail is shaded and follows the river with lots of opportunities for cooling off or swimming.App. Matilija poppy is native to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitats, primarily from Santa Barbara County . Plus, the USFS office sells hiking guide books that contain pertinent information about the trails. At the split 1 1/2-2 miles in, go left and up and then right Matilija Falls, a multi-tiered waterfall known for its swimming holes, is located deep in the wilderness at the end of a difficult 9-mile (14 km) roundtrip hike. The resort/swimming pool is downstream from the Matilija Lake dam. My experiences were in the early 1960’s. The jump spots are on the side facing the lake, they range from 20 to 50 feet and I have yet to hit bottom. Located in the hills of Matilija are nothing less than two full-on natural hot springs, minutes away from the city of Ojai.Speaking of full-on, there is also the occasional full frontal nudity due to the now-senior hippies enjoying a nightly bath in the cover of the night. Εικόνα του The Dent House, Ojai: At a swimming hole on the hikes - Δείτε 1.173 ρεαλιστικές εικόνες και βίντεο από μέλη του Tripadvisor για την τοποθεσία The Dent House. Therefore, he’d drop by the park almost daily and we’d chat. A little information about Ojala Resort! Buildings and facilities at each of the Matilija Canyon camps were replaced over time, often due to the fact that one or the other had been destroyed by flood waters. Matilija Creek is only a few minutes away from this point. The cabin I rented was near the “old swinging” footbridge you mentioned. Sure had a lot of fun as a kid. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The canyon narrows dramatically after Old Man Canyon and becomes a spectacular gorge with high rocks above on all sides, and even deeper pools. Matilija Hot Springs Adventure. I recommend that you go to “Hanging Rock — A Trysting Place.” on this web site for more information. I remember one time the 4 of us found a wooden raft and we used branches to paddle the thing out on the lake over by the dam. The Matilija Falls of Matilija Creek, 15 miles north of Ojai, is a series of cascades that have carved multiple levels of spilling pools down a mountainside. I remember one time my aunt put rocks in the fire pit one time I think to hold the grate and the rocks exploded due to the moisture in them (The great rock exploding trip). For decades, hikers, hunters and fishermen have made the same trek up Matilija Creek, drawn by its pristine swimming holes and, near the top, a … 19 reviews of Matilija Pure Water Systems "When I bought my first Santa Barbara house, I had no knowledge of the need for water softening, so I decided to rent a softener from the pros. Matilija Falls is located in the Matilija Wilderness, Los Padres National Forest, near Ojai, California. …Casitas Municipal Water District presently operates Matilija Dam, which is owned by the Ventura County Flood Control District. You Mashburn boys have always been a little nuts! 1 was located on the opposite side of the river from Matilija Canyon Road. Creek overnight hike for more Matilija pictures. What finally drove me from the lake were the gusts of wind that seemed to whip down the valleys of the surrounding hills. I have to say after knowing what dams can do to an ecosystem I really wish they’d remove that dam and let the canyon recover. But the beautiful new dam stood embarrassingly empty for three years, as a severe drought was in progress. No major injuries. Then here is an unassuming adventure only 1 hours and 30 minutes away. BED AND BREAKFASTS. Getting into and out of the recreation area of the lake was itself an experience as the road was very narrow and nothing more than a cut along the mountain side. Matilija Falls, a multi-tiered waterfall known for its swimming holes, is located deep in the wilderness at the end of a difficult 9-mile (14 km) roundtrip hike. To bad about the place now. Swimming Hole! After an eighty mile This created problems because this spring was on private property. A possible fault caused the project to be canceled, but after further investigation, this decision was reversed. I was born at home on Rice Road, Mira Monte area) in 1941. I also remember the swimming pool at the resort and how nice it was. have carved multiple levels of spilling pools down a mountainside. Michael Payne Camarillo, California Reputation: 2,054 Activités préférées While you are in Ojai, you must check out the Ventura River Preserve. a small stream - dry by summers end - and the footpath begins. Get premium, high resolution news photos at … Anyway I really appreciate all of these stories. Texas Swimming Holes - Blue Hole - Jacob's Well - Hamilton Pool - RV Living - Duration: 11:42. Happy Trails! They made easy sailing virtually impossible. Discover a lush and lavish swimming hole at the base of Cooper Canyon. This 1,000 square foot house sits on a 2 acre lot and features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. I remember going out fishing with my Dad in rowboat on Matilija Lake when I was a small boy. A neat piece of history, but I hope that they finally tore down the Matilija Dam . We discover several awesome pools as we get into the creek bed, and there are at least six or seven “free” campsites with fire pits and fabulous swimming holes nearby. it before deciding it would have to come after I found the main falls. The lake is closed to the public and has been so since, at least, 1965. There wasn’t enough rain during that time to make more than a mud hole of the huge reservoir and that is what water customers were getting–mud. There are natural hot springs on private property along Matilija Canyon Road. What a time it was to be a part of all 3 swimming pools, not to mention the creek. I worked one summer at Steckel Park in Santa Paula. I believe a lady named Bernie McMillan owned Ojala at the time. I remember when I was around 5yrs old taking a row boat with my father (H.C. Mashburn) born and raised in Ojai himself. Our parents would drop us off and we would spend hours swimming and flirting with the boys. This summer, ditch the chlorine and embark on an adventure to cool down at some of these natural swimming spots. Thanks in advance to anyone with some history on Ojala. Pack a picnic lunch, some water, sandals, and a towel for a great summer time activity. Unexpected delays, rising costs and heavy criticism plagued the job. Swimming hole. He made it out only minutes before it fell into the raging water. The dam is closed to public entry. Nor are there any agencies stocking Matilija Creek with any species of fish that might find their way into the lake. When I returned to the park at daybreak, the house had been undermined. 70 ft up the rock face to a high ledge via a pair of ropes someone has I recall when I was a boy, about 9 yrs old- so that would be around 1971- my uncle killing the largest tattlesnake I’ve ever seen. He found out later that one of the riders and passenger were killed in the canyon when they drove off the road. 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