Best RV Parks & Resorts near Los Banos, CA

Recent RV Reviews in Los Banos

363 Reviews of 62 Los Banos Campgrounds

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  UT801

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 16, 2024

  Coyote Valley RV Resort

  Buttoned up, formal atmosphere RV resort

  High priced. Nice people at desk. Damon who helped us park was very friendly. Almost entirely high-priced big rigs, some of whom seem settled here but it's clean, 'orderly,' very quiet. Rigid rules keep the order; nice that no political flags/signs allowed. 2 dog parks and lots of grassy areas to take for a walk. Showers in locker-room/bldg, bathrooms nice and clean. Green grass. Also has laundry with 2.50 wash and.25 dry for 8 min. Skunk wandered by site in the night. Cool train sounds from nearby tracks at night. Was probably the most convenient to San Jose, otherwise we likely would've been in mtns. and too far away from town for our needs at the time. Would not be a regular choice for us.

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  Korey Y.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 8, 2024

  Salinas-Monterey KOA

  Parking lot with a pool

  Pretty basic place. Level, noisy highway. Very friendly staff clean. I enjoy more of the outdoors so not really my cup of tea. Very narrow spaces.

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  Joseph R.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 3, 2024

  San Luis Creek Campground — San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area

  Pretty good camping

  Camping spot was clean and a tall fire pit a good distance from the water and bathroom at site 22. Was hot af was the only issue for us, 103 and the sun just hurt. There were plenty of fish and fishing folks on the shore and boats all were catching.

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  Laura M.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 25, 2024

  Medeiros Primitive Campsites — San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area

  Great for a stopover

  This place always comes through for us when we need a quiet place to stay when traveling in the area. It's $20/night, there seems to always be room, and it's always been nice and quiet when we stay here.

  Sites are hit or miss, so drive around until you find one that suits you. One of these days we'll nab one of the sites to the right of the fork when you enter the campground, but they always seem to be taken.

  Good cell reception, pit toilets, trash dumpster (no recycling).

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  Delilah W.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 23, 2024

  Fleming Meadows Don Pedro Recreation Area

  Lake is beautiful. Campground extremely noisy

  Our neighbors in A119 talked, played loud music, whooped and laughed loudly until at least 3 am. At about 11 pm, we requested that please keep the noise down and reminded them of the quiet after 10 pm park rule. They said that the rule only applied to loud music and proceeded to make rude comments and told us to call the ranger. No one answered the phone. We called the local police: no noise ordinance in the county. Our neighbors proceeded to increase the volume of their talking, laughing and started hooting (making animal noises) as well. My husband asked them again at about 12 am to please be quiet and they got even louder after that. We moved to a different site and were still able to hear them but the noise level dropped to a more moderate level. We reported them to the ranger the next day but did not get a satisfactory response. There were at least 20 people at that site. The ranger said that 8 people was the limit. Without enforcement, number limits or quiet time rules are meaningless.

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  Noel L.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 18, 2024

  Elks RV park

  Lost in Almond country

  Level gravel lots. In the middle of an orchard. Friendly and courteous hosts. Bathrooms, showers, laundry room, dumpsite. Quiet place. Easy in and out for overnight. Elks members discount.

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  Meleny M.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 1, 2024

  Medeiros Primitive Campsites — San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area

  Loud people

  Loud music playing at this hour clearly says quite time is at 10 pm and it’s so loud

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  Susie B.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 30, 2024

  Pinnacles Campground — Pinnacles National Park

  The Pinnacles are Other-Worldly - this is your launchpad

  I didn’t enjoy this campground for years — I’d always drive home, to my cooler coastal home. It is WICKED hot in the summer. But one time, I joined my daughter, who did have a summer reservation, and I changed my mind! They have a pool! The kids are thrilled! There are beautiful tucked away campsites in the shade, by a creek. Really enjoyed cooking in the evenings outside and settling in. By day, of course, the trails are wild, like a moonscape. In spring, it’s a wildflower fantasia. 

  I was selfishly a little sad when Pinnacles became a national monument, instead of a regional secret. But I’m so glad they got the money, they deserve it! Note: I discovered it because my kids were in rock climbing classes in town, and “this” was the field trip. So exciting to see their first climbing and bouldering outside.

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  Jason M.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 25, 2024

  Gilroy Garlic USA RV Park

  Great Layover

  We had a quick three-day trip here to visit family. The pool is small, yet well-kept and we had it to ourselves every time we went each day. The park was perfect for the kids biking around through the short- and long-term areas.

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  Edward F.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 22, 2024

  Basalt Campground — San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area

  It’s currently closed construction and will be closed for few months

  Park is closed for few months according to security officer at the entrance/toll booth.

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  Julia H.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 6, 2024

  Upper Sweetwater Laguna Mountain Campground

  Great

  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.

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  Boberto R.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 6, 2024

  Pinnacles Campground — Pinnacles National Park

  Don’t go after June

  Campground is fine. Very hot and very dry after June. No camp fires after June bear gulch caves are also closed after June. Seen a ton of wildlife and over all wasn’t very crowded. Great for star gazing.

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  Brian and Janet S.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 20, 2024

  Codorniz Campground

  Not as advertised

  No wifi, bathrooms did not have hot water.

  Cool park with extremely friendly and helpful staff. Cannot say enough about the great park rangers and camp hosts.

  There were people close by to us with several tents and campers in one spot, not sure how this is monitored.

  Spotty T Mobile Service $32 per night

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  david

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 19, 2024

  Mercey Hot Springs

  Amazing Place

  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.

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  Ch C.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 17, 2024

  Medeiros Primitive Campsites — San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area

  Nice place for a couple of nights

  This is a nice place to stay a couple of nights. It’s close to the road yet quiet. The only problem are the mosquitoes and other insects. Carry repellent all the time.

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  Michelle W.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 17, 2024

  Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch County Park

  So many animals and birds

  I had a big spot and no neighbors my entire half of the campground on a Monday night in June. I was under 2 big oaks that were buzzing with bird activity.
  The bathrooms were clean and I had water on my site. I had some AT&T service.

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  Lori T.

  Ranger

  

  May. 28, 2024

  Mount Madonna County Park

  Great Campground

  Loved everything about this campground! Registration online was really easy as was the check-in process. We stayed in Valley View 1, site 106. There was really no road noise at our site, though a few sites further around the loop did have noise. This particular site has a trail leading directly to the vast network of hiking trails. Huge bonus for us and we were pleasantly surprised that not one person used our site as a cut through. On the subject of hiking, this is a county park that allows dogs on ALL the trails. It’s hard to find that sometimes so we greatly appreciated how dog friendly it was. We didn’t actually encounter anyone else as we hiked, so I can’t attest to whether folks follow the rule that dogs must be on a 6 ft lead on the trails, but they certainly did in the campground. There are quite a few trails that are currently closed due to storm damage, but crews were actively working on them.

  While the sites are a little close to each other, those on the outside of the loop had a great deal of privacy. Inner loop sites have none, but would be great if you were camping with friends. We didn’t use the restrooms or showers, but peeked in them anyway. Like everything else in this campground, they were clean and well maintained.

  The RV sites have both water and electric hookups which was great! There is a very convenient FREE dump station just inside the entrance to the park that we used as we departed.

  Our friends stayed in one of the yurts and it was great, albeit a little cold for them at night. I believe there are 2 dog friendly yurts. 106RV

  What a gem of a campground! We’ll definitely come back!

  Important to note that you can actually get a cell signal if you walk to the dump station!

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  Hannah F.

  Traveler

  

  May. 26, 2024

  Laguna Mountain Campground

  Great location

  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.

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  Jaime G.

  Guide

  

  May. 19, 2024

  Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area — Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area

  Molina Ghost Run 2024

  This year MG run was held in Hollister Hills due to Clear Creek being closed. My registration came with free camp spot in the Upper Ranch. For an organized trail run I would give it a 5 star as it was very respectful and actually not loud at all including day light hours.

  From a dispersed camp/ camp experience I am giving this a 4 star thats because I knew I was not camping here for a camp experience but an off-road experience with many other off-road enthusiast.

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  Lorraine G.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 29, 2024

  Betabel RV Park

  Mrs

  Great RV park. Really clean, showers hot and a little food market. Reception really friendly and helpful with good local knowledge. Well kept site.

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  Tina M.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 26, 2024

  Thousand Trails Morgan Hill

  Good location

  We liked the surrounding area and gorgeous rolling hills and while we were able to get a good spot it was not a campground that stood out too much to us. The pool is great though it was too cold to use it while we were there. No sewer hook up but dump station was close from our side. Overall happy with the stay

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  New D.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 10, 2024

  Tuolumne River Ranch

  We used to LOVE this place…

  This was our hidden lil gets-a-way for my hubby and I to just get done R&R away from the hustle, bustle, and grind of daily life and work.

  Peaceful, quiet, and clean where two camping chairs and two single wine coolers, by the calm river and sound silence of nature was our healing remedy.

  The bonus was a hop skip and jump away from home, and the price for a secluded spot to just wind down was like winning the lottery for a mind, body, and spirit reset.

  Camp attendants were quiet and kept to themselves. Barely seen their presence really.

  Short hikes were very serene (just caution of poison ivy/oak?)

  Great spot for photo enthusiasts, especially Spring & Fall.

  But then change came - transients, garbage and litter, dirty bathrooms, and excessive price hikes!

  Definitely not worth 65-95 a night! Especially since the site tenants campsite has accumulated clutter and is an eye sore. Insane!

  Sadly, we haven’t been there in over 1.5 years now. Most likely won’t go back.

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  New D.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 9, 2024

  Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area — Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area

  Revisiting after 25 yrs! So glad we did!

  The moon , stars, and timing of life could not have lived up better for us and our decision to revisit after a not-so great experience 25 yrs ago!

  When my hubby told us, we were going to Hollister for our annual off-roading trip with our grandkids, I immediately became apprehensive and worried of other inconsiderate and dangerous riders, infestation of bugs and ticks (more than I have ever witnessed in my life during my past visit years ago), among garbage and other things.

  All the worry was for nothing! This trip could not have been more peaceful, magical, and all the campers were very respectful of others space, quiet and children present.

  It was just the right crowd, amount of dispersed visitors, and super clean!!!!

  What I liked most was - the presence of caring and kind park rangers! Making sure safety was a priority, but knowing we were there to have fun as well! Thank you!!!

  I’m 54, an outdoor enthusiast, and pay a lot of attention to my environment. It was unreal that there was no annoying bugs to be seen anywhere, although I’m sure they were present in. Forest - just not out being annoying. Could be the presence of so many kinds of birds as well. I’ve never seen so much beauty flying around in one place and comfortable with dropping in and saying hello to our grandkids! Made for picture perfect postcards incase any of you visitors love bird watching.

  The trails were so well maintained and tracks groomed for safety . I have zero complaints and will definitely be returning!

  I everyone of us had an awesome time!

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  New D.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 8, 2024

  La Grange Off-Road Park Campground

  Great Place - except on event days!

  We love La Grange. It’s been a huge part of our lives over the years where we have taught many how to ride various off-road vehicles and direct bikes over the years. It’s mainly a go to place for our annual trips to let our grandkids break free after a long school year. Lots of family memories there.

  But our last few visits have been worrisome to say the least. Trust we get that being our hear comes with some risks and dangers, we’ve been doing this long enough to know part of having fun - means breaking lose and sometimes getting hurt (see pics), but…there’s definitely a difference between fun and obnoxiously reckless.

  More careless groups are frequently visiting, driving intoxicated, and allowing their teenagers to whip through wildly and speeding through campsites where small children are playing. There’s even been teenagers double-riding with tiny toddlers hanging on the back, racing, jumping. Spinning donuts in the children’s track area.

  Our last visit just over a month or so ago, on a stickfest event day, a young girl came flying up a two -way hill (where the top is a blind spot), and slammed straight into the front of another teenagers truck!!!

  At night, wheneveveryone left two guys came pulling into our campsite at 1 am in he morning with an empty trailer right nectvyo our bikes with their lights off. Luckily I scared em off turning on the RV exterior lights.

  Sadly, it’s not been like a place for family camping and enjoyment much and more. People are getting wind that it’s a “do-as-you-please,” off-roading area. Nobody overseeing. Not safe- especially for small children.

  We're taking a break for awhile. We've moved to another spot last week. It's a two hour drive, but wow! It was like off-roading utopia!

  We will miss you La Grange. Thank you for many great memories.

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  Lady D.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 3, 2024

  Laguna Mountain Campground

  BLM

  Nice Campsites. Only 5 sites. Bathrooms. Free. First come first serve

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  Lady D.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 2, 2024

  Laguna Mountain Campground

  Well Maintained

  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

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  LILI P.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 23, 2024

  Los Banos Creek Campground — San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area

  Relaxing weekend getaway

  Campsites are mostly at the water’s edge of the small-ish reservoir that’s main attraction (at least this time of year) appears to be fishing. Porta pottys are clean, no potable water but I loved being able to camp right on the lake and fish just steps from my car. I was in site 12 and I’m glad I did. My dog was mostly not leashed and no one seemed to care. Super chill and cozy but not much to do if you like activity and adventure. Warning: the water crossing is no joke!!!! When I arrived it was about 7” but when I crossed the next day to go into town it was 9-10” high and flowing fast. I was legit scared (I have a Hyundai Kona) but I made it across. The people at the booth said it can get even higher and there’s no way to know when or why.