Los Banos Creek Campground — San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area
Reviewed Jun. 5, 2023

Small, private, waterfront

We came last summer and stayed in sites #5–7. We arrived about 9pm, unaware that the gates close at sundown. They close and there is NOBODY there to open them for you, so we had to check in the following morning. They do provide a code for you should you need to exit, or if you do arrive late like we did. Just be sure to call ahead of time and check in for the code. This information is posted on the website, but we missed it, so this was on us.

It’s a small campground, only 14 sites I believe. The entire campground is right on the banks of the reservoir so water access no matter where you’re staying. Sites #5-9 are the flattest and beach front. I’m not sure what it’s like now after this year’s rain, but there was a sandy beach front leading into shallow water. It was perfect for our young kids to play in safely (with life vests of course) and we could still be at the campsite and keep eyes on them.

There appears to be only one water spicket and it’s right at the corner of site #5, so it can be a little awkward depending on where your tent is at. There are also several porta potties across the road from site #5 but they didn’t smell. They appeared to be well maintained.

Site #5 appears to be the largest site. We fit our 3 tents at the one site and used the other two just for parking. We originally had site #2 booked as well, but it is a very small spot. Big enough for one 6 person tent. So we all crammed into site 5 but with no problem. We really enjoyed the privacy and smallness of this campground. The camp hosts were very friendly and not bothersome. We plan to return again this year!

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  • Review photo of Los Banos Creek Campground — San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area by Haley M., June 5, 2023
  • Review photo of Los Banos Creek Campground — San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area by Haley M., June 5, 2023
  • Review photo of Los Banos Creek Campground — San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area by Haley M., June 5, 2023
  • Review photo of Los Banos Creek Campground — San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area by Haley M., June 5, 2023
  • Review photo of Los Banos Creek Campground — San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area by Haley M., June 5, 2023
  • Review photo of Los Banos Creek Campground — San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area by Haley M., June 5, 2023
  • Review photo of Los Banos Creek Campground — San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area by Haley M., June 5, 2023
  • Review photo of Los Banos Creek Campground — San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area by Haley M., June 5, 2023