Arroyo Seco
Reviewed Jun. 5, 2023

Clean bathrooms, no direct water access

We stayed at site 12 which is a double site. It was a good enough size for 2 families. We had a truck, SUV, and small box trailer fit just fine. The only thing I didn’t care for in the layout is that the tent pad is on the other side of the site from the fire pit and table so you park right in the middle. It just wasn’t ideal since we had small children. But it wasn’t a big issue.

We were right across from the bathrooms but there was no smell. They were clean flushing toilets, and showers.

There is also a road directly behind our site leading to another camp area. There was no barrier between our site and the road but cars were going slow enough it wasn’t too nerve wracking with the kids.

The tent pad was in the sun, but the table area was well shaded.

We were checked in by the camp host who was very friendly. She and her husband checked in once or twice but only because we had our music too loud after hours. They were very nice about it though.

There is no water close to the campsite. You can swim in the creek, but you have to walk or drive down the hill to get to it. There is a day-use area but if you want to park there you have to pay. Get there EARLY if you do want to find a parking spot. Once it fills up, they close it off and no one else can park there the rest of the day. It also closes (everyone has to leave) at 5 which kinda sucks.

There are some really shallow areas nice for littles or some deeper swimming holes you can hike to. I believe there is a waterfall upstream but you have to walk/hike to it. I’m not sure how far up.

You can probably scout your own spots along the river somewhere, but the day use would be your most family-friendly option.

There is another swimming hole higher up above the campground but you have to hike to it. We were advised against it with the kids but it seems like it’d be really neat if you can hike up to it.

We will most likely return but will be more prepared to get to the day use area earlier!

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Arroyo Seco by Haley M., June 5, 2023
  • Review photo of Arroyo Seco by Haley M., June 5, 2023
  • Review photo of Arroyo Seco by Haley M., June 5, 2023
  • Review photo of Arroyo Seco by Haley M., June 5, 2023