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Arroyo Seco
Total sites: 39
Available Today: 21 FF*
Available this Weekend: 6 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 21 FF*
Available this Weekend: 6 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
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Los Padres National Forest › Monterey Ranger District › California
› Monterey County
› Greenfield
› Arroyo Seco Campground
Arroyo Seco Campground, CA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Arroyo Seco Campground is located in the Monterey Ranger District, Los Padres National Forest (59 min south of Salinas, CA) with an elevation of 956 feet. There are a total of 39 campsites including 17 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 22 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $35.00 to $150.00. Some amenities include shower. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
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Campsite Reviews (126)
4.1 out of 5
| 5 star | 51% | |
| 4 star | 25% | |
| 3 star | 12% | |
| 2 star | 8% | |
| 1 star | 4% |
@LeticiaM750359 · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #17
It's a good place to go camping with the family and has all the amenities. A beautiful place
@WooPDE2CCE44E6 · Camped on Jul 10, 2025 at Campsite #33
Trash disposal not doing overall, dumpsters are all filled up, rotten smell, Restroom not clean,
@BrianL8268206 · Camped on Jul 8, 2025 at Campsite #17
Half of the bathrooms were out of order, which was not ideal. Some campsites were pretty much on top of others and noisy.
@IditKAC6054CF6 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #24
We love the nature around the camp, the species lot, the day use site.We liked less the bathrooms, that I don't think were cleaned even once during our 2 nights stay, the lines to the bathrooms and showers were very very long, the showers were very old and need some renovation, the non working taps all over the camp. We were also asked to pay for parking at the day use area, which never happened to us in other campsites. The day use area was packed from 8 am.
@JammielEE383D5 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #6
camped here during 4th of july weekend with a family of 2 small children and 1 dog. good amenities: coin-op showers, flushing toiles, port-a-potties, sinks outside the bathroom with hot and cold water, potable water.within walking distance of arroyo seco river, which is a popular day-use area. it filled up first thing in the morning after opening on sunday though. when i was here, one of the two restroom buildings was out of service and was replaced with port-a-potties. we had to use the other restroom building behind the campground host, which meant only 2 showers were available to campers. showers accept 6 quarters (which is 5 minutes) to start and then 1 additional quarter (which is 1 minute per quarter) to continue.would have liked more privacy and campsites to be more spaced out or dispersed. campsites are so close together in that i can hear conversations from neighboring campers when in my tent. there was a campground host present to sell firewood, collect parking fees, exchange quarters for showers. they did not enforce the quiet hours.
@MonicaAF433C1F · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #30
Nice clean campgrounds, very spacious and flat spots for tents. The bathrooms were nice and clean, and the showers are great and cheap. Bring your quarters. The swimming hole is very nice, although you must pay to park down there, you can walk down. We love coming here.
@DavidD5028320 · Camped on Jun 26, 2025 at Campsite #20
Friday night had several groups up past midnight. I think one campsite had a karaoke party. Singing was okay, not great. Next campsite over used portable work light as a flashlight, definitely overkill for finding your way between the tent and campfire.Facility itself was good. No matter what the Ice Box says, the camp host has NO ICE. Their firewood supply ran out while we were there.
@JeffB8180041 · Camped on Jun 24, 2025 at Campsite #5
This park has many features that make it worth driving to. My one bad experience was lack of curfew courtesy by a bunch of young women chattering till 1:30 in the morning.
@DanielleS7AAC4 · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #15
I have camped here for 36 years. It's a family favorite. The convenience of the clean bathrooms and working showers is great. Personally our family likes to hike up river to day camp. Bringing plenty of water and food to last the hike and day by the water. This year it is cleaner than I have seen it in a while. Perhaps because it has been closed for so long. The only negative is we camped right by behind the bathrooms and a few times a day it smelt ripe af. Like your afraid the breath through your mouth like you might taste it. Never had the problem before. We actually skipped dinner because of it.
@TaylorM1216535 · Camped on Jun 20, 2025 at Campsite #7
The atmosphere in the campground was more of a party scene than folks appreciating nature. Amplified music started up late, around 8pm and continued on into the night, left unchecked by the nearby camp host. The folks managing the campground sped by regularly despite small kids on scooters and bikes, driving way too fast for a small campground loop and making it hard to relax and enjoy.
@vladr9F3188772 · Camped on Jun 20, 2025 at Campsite #30
Loud Parties at the campsite, people constantly walking right through our campsite with zero regard for personal space Would never stay here again
@ReginaC9495832 · Camped on Jun 19, 2025 at Campsite #26
Arroyo Seco is my favorite place to camp. The river is so pretty, the water temperature is great and the campground structure very funcional. Besides that, the host couple were helpful and super courteous every time we talked to them.
@JuanGD9E4E0F0D · Camped on Jun 13, 2025 at Campsite #32
Arroyo Seco is a nice area to spend camping with the family. The campsite was clean when we arrived and had a decent amount of shade from the surrounding trees. The three main drawbacks are 1) other campers and their children going through our campsite to reach the restrooms 2) the river is about 1/2 mile walk and if you take your vehicle there is an extra day use fee of $10 associated, and the final issue was the restrooms required a little more attention to how clean they were from the local staff members. I will be eventually returning so hopefully next time the experience is a little better.
@AmberNEE55F65A · Camped on Jun 9, 2025 at Campsite #18
We arrived and no where did we find someone to check us in, the water was NOT next to the campsite like the map said. There was a day use area for an additional cost and you had to drive down the hill to get to. The trash was over flowing in all the trash cans from the weekend people who left the day before. There was a group of campers who partied until 3 in the morning and it was yelling, fighting the whole time no one went to tell them to be quiet when 10pm should be the quiet time we didnt sleep well. We left the next day when we booked for 3 days it was a horrible. When we left there was still no one at the post for us to tell and request a refund. Its not the best place.
@LorraineC10116 · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #20
Lots of FUN!!
@NiranjanP2DB94 · Camped on May 29, 2025 at Campsite #GS1
Saw great reviews. Reserved Group campsite. But unfortunately, there were too many mosquitos at group camp site. Also, it was too hot. I would not recommend group site. Pit toilet at group site was not in good condition and ladies in the group refused to use it. They ended up walking uphill 4 to 5 minutes to first loop every time they wanted to use restrooms.
@ParkerL2799068 · Camped on May 16, 2025 at Campsite #38
Stayed at primitive site 38 - had about 8 sites with 4 ppl each sharing one vault toilet bc the other one was locked for some reason, and the potable water spigot didnt work. Definitely needs some work
@LiciaL898EBB09 · Camped on May 2, 2025 at Campsite #44
Wonderful spring camping. Wild flowers, tons of birds, toads, a tarantula! No phone service. Primitive camp is dry camping and tent/camper van only, so come prepared.
@AndrewJ9357777 · Camped on Apr 25, 2025 at Campsite #3
I like camping here, it is a nice place. It can be very hot in late spring and summer.
@RobynC3208494 · Camped on Mar 28, 2025 at Campsite #36
The campground was nice. Sites were large and clean.
@ZeeS7E4A1C2E98 · Camped on Mar 28, 2025 at Campsite #44
The water was out in the primitive campgrounds, but otherwise gorgeous!
@FrankM717DFC6B · Camped on Mar 7, 2025 at Campsite #36
Very quiet in the upper primitive area. Loves hearing the frogs and birds at night. Bathroom were good. An relaxing time.
@williamT449040 · Camped on Feb 14, 2025 at Campsite #44
A great campsite in a very nice spot
@MarcieC3546247 · Camped on Jan 20, 2025 at Campsite #20
Beautiful and quiet in winter. Good hiking trails.
@EmilyP4531880 · Camped on Dec 6, 2024 at Campsite #14
Its not Yosemite, its a little campground near a river access area. If you know that going in, youll have a good time. The river is lovely and this is a nice place to go to beat the heat. Mostly all local families around. Everyone, including camp hosts, are very friendly. Campsite had decent shade and was mostly level. A very quiet and relaxing place in late fall/early winter.
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