Lompoc Parks D

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1300 West Laurel Avenue

Lompoc, CA 93436-6749

(805) 875-8034

WELCOME TO THE LOMPOC VALLEY

It is our pleasure to welcome you to the River Park R. V. Campground area. Lompoc lies in the heart of the beautiful Central California Coast. UsingLompoc as your “home camping base” offers you the ever changing Pacifi c Ocean, the fertile and lush vineyards, the mountain vistas, and easy access to Highways 1 and 101. The following illustrates the proximity to various locations:

La Purisima Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 mileVandenberg Air Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 milesJalama Beach Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 milesSolvang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 milesSanta Maria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 miles Santa Barbara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 milesLos Angeles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 miles

RIVER PARK lies adjacent to the Santa Ynez River and is owned and operated by the city of Lompoc. It is 60 developed acres and 190 acres of open space.The R.V. campground section of the park featuresfull-hookups, picnic tables, fi re pits, hot showers,restrooms, a dump station, and a resident Camp-ground Host. The day use section of the park has play equipment, an exercise path, volleyball courts,horseshoe pits, and a small lakewhich has beenstocked with fi sh.

R.V. CAMPGROUND FEES

Full-Hookups (max 1 vehicle per site) . . . . . . $30Extra vehicle in campsite (limit 1) . . . . . . . . . . $10Weekly per campsite (prepaid). . . . . . . . . . . . $200Tent in designated areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15Use of dump station only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10Dogs per night per dog (Max 2). . . . . . . . . . . . FreeSplit Firewood per bundle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7Full Campground Rental per day . . . . . . . . . $1,000Long-term camping available by special approvalof Park Management.

OTHER POINTS OF INTEREST

LA PURISIMA MISSION was founded in 1787as a link in the chain of California missionsestablished to bring Christianity to the ChumashIndians. The chapel, support buildings, missiongardens, and even the ingenious water systemhave been noted as “the largest and most complete historic restoration in the West” by Sunset magazine.

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, located seven miles west of Lompoc, is among the nation’s mostimportant military and aerospace installation. Thebase coordinates operations in areas of trainingand testing of crews, advanced tracking systemsreliability, commercial space launch plus research and development.

SANTA RITA HILLS is a relatively small appellation ofapproximately 100 square miles. Intersected by theSanta Ynez River, the cool climate appellation is locatedbetween the towns of Buellton and Lompoc inSanta Barbara County, California. The Santa Rita HillsWinegrowers Alliance includes both vineyardslocated within the geographical boundaries of theappllelation, and those who craft wines from grapesgrown here.

FLOWER FESTIVAL is a colorful salute to the“Valley of the Flowers” and is usually held thelast full weekend in June. The parade is aspectacular display of valley-grown blossomsadorning creative and colorful floats whichjoin multiple bands and other marching units.Events continue throughout the communitywith a nat ional ly-recognized f lower show,arts and crafts booths, a carnival, tours of theflower f ields in bloom concerts and otherentertainment.

LOMPOC MURAL PROJECT - View more than 30murals painted on building walls that depictLompoc’s history. A map of mural locations isavailable at the Chamber of Commerce office.

TOURIST INFORMATION and vacation packets areavailable from the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 626, Lompoc, CA 93438, phone (805) 736-4567.

Administered by:Lompoc Parks Department1300 West Laurel AvenueLompoc, CA 93436-6749

(805) 875-8034

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CAMPING AGE REQUIREMENTS require persons under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult while camping.

FIRES are permitted in established fi re rings, fi re pits, and barbecue areas. Open ground fi res are not allowed. Fires are not allowed in designated overflow areas unless in an approved container. No fire shall be left unattended at any time.

QUIET TIME is from 10:00 pm until 7:00 am. This includes radios, generators, and other activities distracting to your neighboring campers.

DAY USE of the adjacent City park is 7:00 amuntil dusk.

DUMP STATION use is intended for recreation vehicles; no commercial dumping permitted. Use of the dump station as a parking stall is strictly prohibited.

ALCOHOL IS FORBIDDEN in all areas of the park. Exception: RV campsites.

Smoking, Smokeless tobacco and Electronic Vapor Devices is forbidden in all areas of the parks.

Exception: RV Campsites

FIREARMS, FIREWORKS, EXPLOSIVES are strictly prohibited.

PETS must be kept on a leash not to exceed 6feet or securely confi ned in a vehicle or a cage. Dogs are not allowed within 50 feet of the park lake. Pet owners will pick up and dispose of waste from their pet(s). Aggressive or unusually noisy animals of any sort are prohibited. Pets should not be left unattended at any time.

SPEED LIMIT within the park is 5 MILES PER HOUR.

WOOD GATHERING is prohibited except for driftwood found in the adjacent riverbed. Fire-wood is available for purchase at the River Park RV Camp Host Space#4.

HORSES are not allowed in the park.

GOLFING is prohibited in the park.

VEGETATION and NATURAL FEATURES including but not limited to plants, trees, animals, etc., should not be damaged, injured or disturbed.

MOTORCYCLES must conform to the provisions of the California Vehicle Code. Motorized cycles are allowed on the paved roadways and parking lots ONLY. Motorizedvehicles or cycles are strictly forbidden in the adjacent City-owned riverbed bottom area.

SWIMMING or WADING is strictly prohibited in the park lake. No body contact of any kind isallowed with the lake. Minors under the age of 12 shall be accompanied by an adult when fi shing at the lake. Any amphibious motorized vechicles are prohibited.

LUTHERANGROUP PICNIC AREA35 PEOPLE

EXERCISE PATH

PARKING FOR 60 CARS

VIETNAMMEMORIAL

OVERFLOWPARKING

PARKING INLET

VOLLEYBALL COURT

AMERICAN LEGIONGROUP PICNIC AREA150 PEOPLE

EL CONCILIOGROUP PICNIC AREA35 PEOPLE

REST ROOMS

CHILDRENSPLAYGROUND

HORSESHOES

PICNICTABLES

PARKING FOR120 CARS

KIWANIS LAKE

KIWANIS GROUPPICNIC AREA 150 PEOPLE

EXERCISE PATH

EXERCISE TRAIL

CHILDRENSPLAYGROUND

REST ROOMS

SWINGSET

ODD FELLOWGROUP PICNIC AREA 75 PEOPLE

COVERED BENCH

INLET PARKING

PARK HOST

DUMP STATION

PICNICAREA

SHOWERS & RESTROOMS

“IRON RANGER”PAY STATION

TENT CAMPING

CAMPGROUND HOST

RIVERBED

AGRICULTURAL FIELDS

CAMPGROUND OVERFLOW PARKING 75 CARS

RIVER PARK

ENTRANCE

KEN ADAMPARK

HOST HOUSE

RESTROOMS

PLAYGROUNDAND

BBQ AREA

RV SITE“DRY CAMPING”

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RULES AND REGULATIONS

In order to ensure your stay is a pleasant one, the following rules and regulations have been adopted by the Lompoc Parks and Recreation Commission pursuant to City Code Section 12.08.040. These rules will be enforced by theCity’s Park Rangers and the Lompoc PoliceDepartment. Violators may be subject to citationand prosecution.The following is a summary of the Rules & Regulations for River Park and Ken Adams Campgrounds. For a complete copy see Park & Rec Resolution 14-01.

REGISTER and PAY the required fee before occupying campsites. Register and pay at the “Iron Ranger” station.

CAMPSITES are AVAILABLE on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis. The Parks Supervisor mayau tho r i ze the app rova l o f advancedreservat ions in certa in cases of large groups or special events.

CAMPING and PICNICKING in designated areas only. The parking lots north to the campground area shall be designated as overfl ow areas. Dumping of waste materials or gray water on the ground is not permitted. LIMIT OF 2 MOTOR VEHICLES PER SITE.Maximum of 6 people per site including children.

CAMPING LIMIT of twenty one (21) days for campers and trailers in any twenty eight (28)day period. Check out time is 2 pm daily.Campers arriving before 8 am will be chargedfor the previous night. Campsites are availableon a first come, first serve basis the camp-ground area is intended for vacationers onlyand is not to be used by persons who wish to live in the park. Long-term camping availableby special approval of Park Management.