We were supposed to be in Glacier National Park – instead we went to Prado Regional Park. Definitely not what we planned! COVID sure is putting a crimp in our summer plans! Not sure we are going to make our goal of 20 public parks and/or 20 nights in public parks during 2020. 3 nights of our 20 complete!
The National Park refunded our reservation money about a month ago when it was decided they would not be open this week for camping.
Prado Regional Park is in the southwest corner of Chino, California. It has full hookups (meaning we have water, electricity, and sewer connections), most are long pull-through sites with asphalt pad for parking. A concrete patio area with picnic table and fire ring is also at each site. Cost is $40 per night. The sites are pretty far apart. Good AT&T cell reception.
** 11/2020 – the lake is contaminated and no water activities are allowed until further notice. Please check their website for more information.
From their web site: “This park is loaded with outdoor recreation and adventure offering, fishing, camping, hiking, biking and nature trails, splash pad, disc golf and outstanding picnic facilities are just a sampling of what this park has to offer.
A unique feature of Prado is that it has a meeting room that seats 80 people and is ideal for club meetings, parties and receptions.
Additional activities at the park include two 18-hole golf courses at El Prado Golf Course, an Olympic shooting range at Shoot Prado, an equestrian center at Prado Park Equestrian Center and an archery range by Oranco Bowmen Archery Club.”
We had a unique easterly view. Mid-afternoon on Wednesday a small fire started in the equestrian/hiking area. 28 acres burned. Pictures show progression and how close it was to us. Friday morning John saw a deer going towards the river in this area.
My only complaint about this park has to do with the bugs. It is near a wilderness area and has its own “lake” so the mosquitoes and other biting bugs are plentiful. I really don’t like to use bug spray but you really should at this place!
Now I’m off to do laundry – too bad “vacation” doesn’t include a respite from these kind of chores!
Decluttering the Stuff 
Glad you got to get out for a bit. We can’t wait to go camping again, though I’m not sure we will hit our goal of 20 hikes in 20 State Parks this year either.
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As long as we survive the pandemic we can work on our goals next year (or the year after!)
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Sounds like you might want to shoot for 21 park in 2021? I enjoyed reading your post!
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Next year’s goals – sure hope we can!
Thank you!
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Glad you got to go somewhere!! And that the fire didn’t come any closer!! Are y’all still on lockdown?? Or just self isolating still?
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State still has “stay at home” orders but so many things are opening for economic reasons. Hard to say it’s because of a decrease in cases when we are increasing so much each day. State now has over 150K cases – up 25K in the last week!
We are doing our part and staying home as much as possible. Many of the campgrounds aren’t open and we aren’t comfortable traveling to other states.
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Wow!! I’m still mostly at home too. Not much changed there for me! lol
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The days are sure blending together!
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Isn’t it hot there right now?
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It was pretty warm. We couldn’t have picked a worst couple of days! Tuesday and Wednesday were close to 100. Thursday was low 90’s. There was plenty of shade and the RV has air conditioning if we needed a break. The nice thing is that a breeze picked up a little after noon and stayed until 6ish. It wasn’t the hot Santa Ana type of wind – it was actually nice.
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Also let your viewers know that the Lake at El Prado is contaminated. The is no fishing or swimming. They say to not even let your dogs in or near it.
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OH MY! I didn’t know this! I’ll add it to the post. Thanks!
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It looks like a nice place – except for the fire!! I am glad you got to take a trip somewhere. Did you reschedule for Glacier?
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nope. We are supposed to start working again the first week of August. It doesn’t look like it’s going to happen this year. There is always next year!
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