Campers Rescued From Flooded Campground

[JimD]

Not a good time to be camping. From a local spot:

Campers rescued after rain causes creek to overflow in Leo Carrillo State Park

MALIBU, Calif. - Crews rescued about 50 campers in Malibu as they became trapped by an overflowing creek near Leo Carrillo State Park Thursday morning, fire officials said.

Rescue crews were stationed in the middle of the campground in knee-deep water and used boats to navigate around the site to make sure everyone was accounted for.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department said they responded to flooding in the area and rescued 50 people to safety, as well as 10 kids and about seven dogs.

[Route 66 Traveler]

Farther North on 101 just outside of Ventura there was…might still be there….an RV Park next to a small creek. During a bad storm the creek turned into a raging river. I can still remember seeing big Class A motor homes floating out into the Pacific Ocean, along with a few 5th wheels on the TV News. The RV park was basically destroyed, but later rebuilt. A good reminder to pay attention to where you camp, as well as the weather.

[JimD]

Originally Posted by Route 66 Traveler

Farther North on 101 just outside of Ventura there was…might still be there….an RV Park next to a small creek. During a bad storm the creek turned into a raging river. I can still remember seeing big Class A motor homes floating out into the Pacific Ocean, along with a few 5th wheels on the TV News. The RV park was basically destroyed, but later rebuilt. A good reminder to pay attention to where you camp, as well as the weather.

I believe that is the Ventura Beach RV Resort and is still there. I stayed there once overnight with my new Lance Camper while enroute to Pismo Beach. That was over 30 years ago. I think it was the following year that it was completely flooded and badly damaged. Amazing what some heavy rain can do.

[Route 66 Traveler]

That’s the one. That happened about 30 years ago. A beautiful place to camp and was very popular. I drove by it during the days I hauled liquid oxygen up to Vandenberg AFB. Many times 101 would flood and the road would close, sometimes without warning.

EDIT>>>It’s still there, just looked it up!

http://vbrvresort.com

[Bugzilla46310]

Originally Posted by JimD

Amazing what some heavy rain can do.

Not aware of the ecosystem there, but it seems much flood damage is due to elimination of natural flood planes. Mississippi River is one good example. As the saying goes, It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature!