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Great spot. takes like a whole hour to get there. you’ll lose reception about half way getting there (at least with Verizon you will). i went early August and there was only one other camper van. very quiet. AMAZING sunset view. one of the best i’ve seen. just wished there was signal , for safety reasons.
Great camp ground. Launched the boat and anchored it to shore. Literally had the place to ourselves. Fishing was great from shore in morning and dusk. They had clean bathrooms and showers.
Clean camp. Restroom was clean. View was beautiful. There was a 6 mile dirt road to the camp. Easy signage. Saw wild boar and dear along the way. Drove a Hyundai Accent.
I Van Camped at Mercey Hot Springs for 5 days. When I arrived the nights were hot so I decided to take an AC Cabin #10 where I could park right next to the cabin and slept comfortably. I moved to a RV camp site #5 when the temps at night were a more comfortable mid 60s. I love that the hot tubs are available all night long. It allows for long soaks while star gazing. The therapeutic water is magical some of the best I have found. As soon as you enter the pool or hot tubs you feel the smooth water on your skin. The hot tubs are all oversized privet bath tubs that you fill with mineral water of your desired temperature. This is a completely off the grid resorts that has good energy and tranquil atmosphere. It is very clean with clean bath rooms and showers. When I was there in June 2024 they did not have the restaurant open yet but one looks like it is in the near future. They do have snacks, cold drinks, coffee, ice cream and Ice in the front office for purchase. I took the short hike up the hill to see the solar array, while up there I discovered a most amazing triple Labyrinth circle walk that was very mindful experience. I have never seen such a neat labyrinth as this. Truly an amazing stay, I will be back.
The drive up has around five miles of very well maintained dirt road, but very much worth it. Some dispersed camping areas and a campground with 5 spots with a shelter and a picnic table at each one. Bathroom was very clean.
Views are magnificent.
Got there around noontime on the Friday of Memorial Day and grabbed the last designated lot. Really awesome area. Beautiful sunset over the mountains. Hiked Laguna Mountain and the Falls. Highly recommended. Toilet was also nice.
It is a long 5 miles up a long dirt road which is actually pretty nice compared to others we have traveled. There are some steep hairpinish turns that we had to disconnect our toad but wow when you get there it is perfect. So peaceful and very clean. We are in a 36’ class a with jeep toad
The road to come to the BLM was not bad, we came with a van and had no problems. The campground is nice and clean, vault toilet with TP &clean. Camp spots with table & shade & the view on the hills is incredible
Nice Campsites. Only 5 sites. Bathrooms. Free. First come first serve
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Free and well maintained campsite. I only saw 5 marked campsites. There's a small parking lot and bathroom. Some spots are more convenient for travel trailers, others are not
There is no potable water available, not even a water fountain. People and animals cannot touch the water. You cannot fish or swim in the lake. There is no reduction in price. This may be temporary, but it has been this way for at least a year.
I ended up stopping here to camp in between a trip from Joshua Tree to Big Sur and I couldn't be happier that I did. The people managing the property are super welcoming and nice. And having the opportunity to relax in the hot springs in between stretches of driving was really pleasant. I'd definitely recommend this place for anyone looking to camp in the Paso Robles area.
Very nice and quiet and clean campground. Arrived late Friday afternoon and left Sunday evening. Camp had a fire ring, shaded concrete patio and a picnic table. The single vault toilet was clean and sufficiently stocked with TP. No other amenities other than what the forest provides. Lots of area to explore, but this is mainly an off road vehicle area.
Nice green park with lots of partial (water + electric) $50 and full (water + electric + sewer) $55 sites. Lots of trees for shade. Bathrooms are very clean and there are also showers. The day use park also seems nice. You can hear the 101 but it’s not bad at all. You can pay with cash, check or cc. The water tastes very good.
Only downside for us is that all sites were hookups and that there are no primitive sites for rv’s.
Wow! What an amazing place! I read up on this spring so I knew what to expect. Rustic retreat and a little redneckish lol! The owners are super nice and so were the other people who were there to enjoy the water. Their springs are super clean. Fresh water flows through them all day long. It has a weird smell like all sulpher springs do but you don't even notice it after a while! Definately going to come back!
“Luxury RV Sites” not so much I’m not sure why they claim luxury.
It’s just cement pads on top of each other so no one has any privacy from their neighbors. Definitely not worth the$1600 a month to stay here. You would think for$1600 there would be more and better options offered.
It is a very clean campground, I will give them that. It says it includes a picnic table at the back in sites and we were there for 3 months and never saw 1 picnic table.
We are dog friendly people, we did not travel with our dogs, the campground is full of dogs which is great, our daughter loved it. Except there was constant barking from all over the campground. My neighbors dogs barked multiple times a day and multiple times at night, constantly waking us all up in the middle of the night and my daughter during her nap midday.
They do not enforce their own quiet hour rule. Like I said dogs were constantly barking, people playing loud music, loud diesel pickups and playing loud music driving throughout the campground.
They offer a great pool area, one bigger pool but it’s always in the shade because of the big solar panels they built. And one smaller pool in full sun which is nice. But it doesn’t matter because the water is so cold there’s no way we would ever try to take our toddlers swimming in those pools. There’s also a large jacuzzi in the shade.
It is a family friendly campground unless you have kids that nap during the day. It is very noisy. Not to mention it is located right along the freeway so you’re constantly hearing the roaring vehicle and truck sounds from that.
They had some tiny homes lining the outside of the campground that they were removing, I’m assuming to make more room for RVs. Which is great Monday-Friday. Then they were removing them Saturday and Sunday as well. Sunday is my husbands only day off and the only full day we get to spend together as a family. And we got to spend our beautiful Sunday sitting outside with our toddler playing and grilling, while listening to the banging and hammering and the loud trucks taking out the tiny homes on a SUNDAY.
They do have an awesome building by the pool that offers use of a play/game room, kitchen, grills, and dining room. Which is great but it’s constantly filled with people who are not staying in the campground on the weekends, so the people that are staying there and paying for the amenities can’t use it on the weekends.
Like I said, definitely not worth the$1600 monthly fees for long term living. If you’re here for just a night or two might not be that big of a deal. When we first got here we were told it would be$1400 monthly payments and not even a month in we get a call that they are raising the rates to$1600. Quite a joke of a“RV Resort”.
Drove up for a quick trip from SD. Expected some snow patched but there was a 6” blanket! That’s on me for not checking before hand.
The campground is a nice set up on the lake . If you do head up in the winter, plan to bring a shovel because you will need to clear the site yourself.
Will for sure return in the summer or fall to check it out.
it was a very great experience, lots of nice people, seemed to all know one another. good price and lots of site options. bathrooms clean but shower was not. someone showed my boyfriend and i where to get the clay to rub on your face etc. very cool experience would definitely come out here again:)
New camper great experience beautiful place friendly staff great prices
Had an awesome visit view was great from campsite
this spot is something you keep secret and something you tell your friends and family i got a secret spot that's fun, it's a good camping spot for a tent and fire and cooking up some food, there's a nearby creek with spots to swim in and it's really awesome and some trails and steep hills to climb up and get amazing views, a sign said abandoned mines but i couldn't find any. cold at night.
Came here for a hot spring swim not knowing it was a campground, we liked the area so much to stay 2 nights!
Lovely people, hot springs are clean and large, swimming at night here is magical.
We were heading to the other campground but saw à sign and stopped here. The views are not spectacular since you are in a little depression. But toilet, picnic table, structure to protect from the sun, firepits. Cant beat that for free.
Only one other person camping in February. Large spaces, road to get there is paved but many large pot holes. Pit toilet could use attention.
This is a clean quite place to stay. Only about 5 min from Paso Robles. nice dog park for your dog.
This is good next to the river and if you have an rv
Camping near Coalinga, California, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a quiet place to unwind, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Coalinga, California, has something for everyone, from stunning views to family-friendly activities. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular tent campsite near Coalinga, CA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Coalinga, CA is Lake San Antonio - North Shore with a 4.8-star rating from 5 reviews.
