Campsite #39 at Arroyo Seco Campground, CA

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Tent Site #39

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Walk-In 8 people
30 ft Back-In
2 no signal
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Campsite #39 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Tent Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (5)

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@JuliaB968 · Camped on Jan 13, 2022 at Campsite #39
Loved this site; rangers were friendly and helpful, recommending the amazing Indian road hike. This hike took us through an amazing loop of the area that ended up being my favorite hike of my California trip; starts off halfway up the mountains, taking you through the arroyo seco valley. At one point, you can go down to the river, at another, it takes you to the crest of a mountain with an incredible 360 degree view. Walk to the trailhead from your campground, since your car will be charged for a day pass if you park at the trail head.
@FrancescaS934 · Camped on Nov 21, 2021 at Campsite #39
A great place- nice and empty in the winter!
@BabakG194 · Camped on Aug 13, 2021 at Campsite #39
The primitive section doesn't have flush toilet. Other than that,it's a very nice campground.
@MorganF197 · Camped on Apr 13, 2021 at Campsite #39
I really enjoyed this campsite overall. It’s is broken into two sections: the “modern” and the “primitive”. Where the modern has plumbing (regular bathrooms and showers) and the primate has the port-a-potty type toilets (but does have Spigots for water). I stayed in the primitive site and was glad I did. It was quieter and less crowded, and still a short drive from the showers which wasn’t a big deal.

It is a beautiful location, but There is only one hike. So if you’re coming for a long hiking trip it is probably not for you. I came mid-April and the weather was beautiful. I imagine it can get pretty hot, but the sites themselves are generally very shady under a lot of trees.
@chriss555 · Camped on Apr 11, 2021 at Campsite #39
Arroyo Seco Campground was clean and well run. Because I took 2 days to bicycle there, and hiked for 3 days I was grateful for the showers. The day use swimming area is also a great way to keep cool. There is a lot of poison oak along the back country trials but it's relatively easy to avoid along the 4 -5 mile Cawatre trail and Santa Lucia trail loop out of the campground. During my first night in the main campground things quieted down by about 10:00 pm but my second night in the primitive campground was very noisy until about 3:00 am. Most people know better than to party 'till 3 at a public campground. I'm sure my experience was a rare exception.

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