Sitting on the north bank of Lake San Antonio in the hills above Bradley, this Monterey County Water Resources Agency campground gives drive-in, walk-in, and boat-in campers direct access to one of the larger reservoirs in the central California Coast Ranges. The Recreation Area runs year-round, and the campground is large enough that sites are spread out across the property, though finding shade can be a challenge in the exposed terrain. Campers with RVs up to 45 feet will find full hookup sites available, though reservations are needed to secure one.
Summer temperatures at the lake regularly exceed 100 degrees, so heat management is a real planning consideration. Water levels fluctuate significantly with drought conditions and can drop dramatically in dry years, which affects both swimming and fishing access. When the lake is full, the shoreline draws anglers, boaters, kayakers, and swimmers. Jack J. notes that fishing was particularly productive "from shore in morning and dusk." Wildlife is present throughout the area, with multiple visitors reporting birds and other animals around the campsites and water's edge.
Bathrooms and showers are on-site and have been noted as clean by multiple reviewers. Minor litter has been mentioned as an occasional issue. Campers exploring campgrounds near Bradley will find this one among the most fully equipped in the region, with a dump station and full hookup infrastructure that few nearby sites match. Those wanting a different setup can look at Lake San Antonio - South Shore, which sits on the opposite side of the reservoir.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLake San Antonio is located in California near Bradley
Public CampgroundDirections
From jct US 101 (Bradley exit) & CR G18: Go 9 mi W on CR G18, then 2 mi S on New Pleyto Rd.
Address
2091 New Pleyto Road
Bradley, CA 93426
Coordinates
35.87751265 N
120.98901497 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 12/11/25
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 12/11/25
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 59 min from San Luis Obispo, CA
- 1 hr 14 min from Salinas, CA
- 1 hr 26 min from Santa Maria, CA
- 1 hr 55 min from Hanford, CA
