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$45 - $49 / night
"While we used to just head up & find a site- its become nearly impossible to "walk-in" during high season."
"We happened to drive in at the right time, had one walk- in site available. Campsites, large, away from other campers and clean."
$35 / night
"Each site has a fire circle and picnic bench, even the walk In sites. There are really no services close by, some items like at ice can be bought at Lucia, so everything has to be brought in..."
"Was driving down the 1 and the dog needed a run. Happened upon it day after the 4th of July. They accept a few last min walk ins!! At 2pm."
$45 - $204 / night
"If you want seclusion 23 or 33 are surrounded by foliage. Group site 1 is also the best for seclusion, site 2 and 3 are side by side. Site 12, 13, 22, 23, 32 and 33 against the back are the best IMO."
"Walking distance to beach and hiking. Off road 4WD trails next to camp sight. Beautiful trees there too."
$50 - $75 / night
"No other sites behind us. It felt secluded and private. Close to the bathrooms. And the bathrooms were clean. We didn’t have a river site but the river was right across from us."
"On my way out I asked if they take walk ins and they do at $ 35. If we wanted to we would have been able to stay a second night, but we ended up driving North."
"The entire area was huge, plenty of gorgeous hikes in and around the camps."
"You can walk over and see McWay Falls on the path. You are also within walking distance to the beach as well."
"I've always loved Will Creek Road, I feel you can get free access to the greatest show on planet earth here…Both the sun set and the sun rise, but you got to get above the marine layer and get to the very"
"I’m surprised I haven’t known about this little gem that is only 2 hours away from me. Above the fog line and beautiful views!!"
$85 - $105 / night
"Great location for easy access to the state parks. Pricey but we fortunately didn’t have any neighbors (site 29)."
"Luckily I was there with my son the first night and was able to pick a great site at 9:00 a.m. the next morning. the big downside is slit of the sites are walk in, you park your car and have to bring your"
$34 - $154 / night
"We stayed at this campsite mid February and the weather was beautiful - warm and sunny during the day, cold at night - around mid 40's."
"recid=10906 is located about 60 minutes south of Salinas in the Los Padres National Forest."
"Amazing location to wake up in the morning. View of the pacific ocean on one side and valley on the other. 4x4 vehicle needed. Fairly safe, clean, and not crowded."
"It's a very dry summer & residents are on edge - just a reminder:
"Hey campers!"
$80 - $699 / night
"Fun for everyone especially the dogs. This time of the year the spaces next to the water are very shaded. Sunny across the street."
"Right near a river which is so much fun! Tubing there is great. Lots of other kids and dogs around."
TravelerAfter being on the road for 2 1/2 months this place was just what we needed for a stop over on our way NORTH on 101. Clean everything, perfect level cement pad, large very nice dog park with room for the pups to run and play and a friendly helpful staff. This would be a perfect place to explore Pinnacle National or Hearst Castle. There is nothing near buy, except a Shell station with the lowest diesel prices I’ve seen in California. We ordered dinner from Luigi’s (located in Gonzales) they delivered for free and the food was fantastic. We will definitely stay here again.
Guidewe stayed here for two days while camping in california- it was sweet! we had the whole tent/dry camping campground to ourselves this time of year.
i couldn't find anything about rates online, so if you are trying to figure that out--- it's not the cheapest. dry camping ranges from 40-50$ and full hookup from 50$-60$, though i do think they have discounts for off season (november-....march? not sure.) waking up and watching the open track was super fun. lots of cool trails and viewpoints.
> good thing to mention, we showered on the third morning. my (male) partners shower was hot, and my (female) shower was so freezing. so maybe showers in the male bathroom, although way grosser, are the move!
TravelerThis resort has two beautiful dog parks and a dog washing station! Not to mention, The beautiful and clean bathrooms for the humans!! The park overall is clean, spacious, and quiet! This was our last stop on our way home and we clearly saved the best for last! 
ScoutThe campsites specifically are nice, but the campground was very disappointing. Lots of freeway noise, amenities were disappointing (fitness center was only open until 9-5?), dog park was closed, beach requires a brutal walk through soft sand. It’ll work as a landing point for a couple nights, but don’t plan on this being a nice campground to enjoy your vacation at.
LegendNot sure how new this park is but the facilities look very new. Beautiful pads, amenities, and landscaping. Small but clean dog park. Small but clean play area for kids. Pool was up and running in November! Cute sitting area with fireplace. Great stop in the middle of agriculture fields.
LegendThis place is so great! It is difficult to find BLM camping in California and this is a gem!
The road is in prone to mudslides and looked like is was recently cleared of mud in multiple spots. Warning though this is the kind of mud that is like clay and has to be scraped off of wheel wells and undercarriage. We collected quite a bit and the underneath of our RV looks like hundreds of stalactites grew and THAT was on the recently cleared spots! The road itself is paved but very potholed, patched and narrow. Be aware of blind corners on weekends when the traffic increases and people fly up the narrow road!
The campground has big flat parking areas for RVs, vans or tents. The individual spots are spaced out nicely and all seemed to have some shade. Also there are covered picnic tables, fire pits and a bathroom which consists of a clean pit toilet. There is NO water, hook ups, or garbage available so don't forget to bring extra water to extinguish your fire as this is a high risk fire zone. Pack in and pack out!
The days and nights are quiet and very relaxing! Bird and wildlife viewing abundant and hiking trails nearby.
There is absolutely NO cell reception at the campground or the road in, NO AT&T, NO Verizon, and NO T-Mobile!
Will definitely come here again!
GuideThis lake and the one up the road, San Antonio Lake , are very popular motor boating locations in north San Luis Obispo County. Camping in the summer months are very hot and crowded and not cheap. On the positive side, the lake is huge with narrow passages where you can get off the main lake and fish or just have fun. Jet skis, kayaks etc are permitted. There is a beach for kids near the marina area campground. The campground is part of the private Lake Nacimiento Resort located near the marina and extends along the shore toward the dam with various types of sites. Some sites have direct access to your temporarily moored boat. It gets a bit noisy in the evening as college students party after a long fun day on the lake. All services are available even a store. Three stars for noise and crowds and prices ( tents 35$ hookups 50$, plus pet fee, vehicle fee,etc.)
TravelerThis park is nice and clean, but don’t let the name fool you into thinking you can take a nice hike along the river. You cannot access the river at all. You cannot really even see it.
There’s nothing within walking distance at all.
The pet area is also a play area for kids, so beware.
Definitely overpriced for what it offers.
TravelerFriendly welcome. Quite. Pet and kid friendly
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