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Thousand Trails San Benito, near Paicines, California, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature while enjoying a range of amenities. With options for tents, RVs, cabins, and even glamping, there’s something for everyone, whether you’re a seasoned camper or just starting out.

This campground is known for its clean facilities and friendly atmosphere. Visitors often rave about the wildlife, with deer and even California condors making appearances. One camper shared, “Wildlife EVERYWHERE,” highlighting the unique experience of being surrounded by nature. The walking trails are perfect for exploring the area, and there are plenty of shady spots to relax in.

If you’re planning to visit, you’ll find that the campground is conveniently located near Pinnacles National Park, which offers stunning hikes and birdwatching opportunities. Some campers have mentioned that the nearby town of San Benito is just a short drive away for any supplies you might need.

While the campground has its quirks, like some sites needing a bit of TLC, the overall vibe is laid-back and welcoming. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer stay, Thousand Trails San Benito is a solid choice for a memorable outdoor experience.

Location

Thousand Trails San Benito is located in California

Detail location of campground

Directions

From jct Hwy J-1 & Hwy 25: Go 3/4 mi S on Hwy 25, then 4-1/4 mi SE on Cienega Rd.

Address

16225 Cienega Rd
Paicines, CA 95043

Coordinates

36.6918687 N
121.2969714 W

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Connectivity

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    Some Coverage
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    Verified by 2 users

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    Verified by 2 users

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

Site Types

  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins
  • Tent Cabin
  • Yurts
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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12 Reviews

Reviewed Apr. 25, 2023

Back to Nature

Birds, trees, flowers, grass. Doesn’t have that jammed together RV park like some Thousand trails parks (ahem Cottonwood and Yuma AZ )

Site424
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Thousand Trails San Benito by Drenda , April 25, 2023
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2022

Been here many times

Although this is a dryer region the campground tends to be on the browner side, but I look forward to every trip.

Site339 - 50 Amp FHU
Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Thousand Trails San Benito by Jeret B., November 15, 2022
  • Review photo of Thousand Trails San Benito by Jeret B., November 15, 2022
  • Review photo of Thousand Trails San Benito by Jeret B., November 15, 2022
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Reviewed Aug. 20, 2022

Wildlife EVERYWHERE

Seriously love this place and wish we could go all the time! Too bad we live on the East Coast or id he here 24/7. We stayed in a cabin in January. Right near Pinnacles National Park! We had Condors above our cabin, deer around us, wild pigs crossing the roads. Its amazing!!!! My favorite part of our California trip was staying here!

SiteCondor Cabin
Month of VisitJanuary
  • Review photo of Thousand Trails San Benito by Samantha N., August 20, 2022
  • Review photo of Thousand Trails San Benito by Samantha N., August 20, 2022
  • Review photo of Thousand Trails San Benito by Samantha N., August 20, 2022
Reviewed Jun. 26, 2022

Great trip

Our family enjoyed this campsite. The only issue was the squirrels had chewed through the electrical at some of the better sites. All in all it was very relaxing. They had a tv, games and arts for the kids in the clubhouse. The pool was closed for the winter but I can't wait to visit again.

Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Thousand Trails San Benito by Bonnie O., June 26, 2022
  • Review photo of Thousand Trails San Benito by Bonnie O., June 26, 2022
  • Review photo of Thousand Trails San Benito by Bonnie O., June 26, 2022
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Reviewed May. 10, 2022

Disconnect from the World

Stayed here over the weekend on a last minute reservation. And it’s absolutely beautiful here, campground was very clean and quite. This was our first outing in our pop up and this place made it much better, walking trails and daily activities for the family. Had multiple deers wondering the grounds so be sure to put your food away. Nearest town is San Benito about 20 mins away. They have a small store on the grounds with limited items also. We stayed towards the back site 353 I believe abs had no others around us. Definitely will be booking another stay here!

Site353
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Thousand Trails San Benito by Alberto C., May 10, 2022
  • Review photo of Thousand Trails San Benito by Alberto C., May 10, 2022
Reviewed Mar. 10, 2022

Very rough

Plenty of sites if you have 30 amp. Plenty of full hook up sites. The 50 amp sites were all in one section. If you don’t need to run your A/C you can get by with 30 amp hook up. We loved most of the sites were pull thru. Had good picnic tables. Restrooms and showers were great. Like others have said this place needs a lot of care. A lot of sites were out of order. Nice trails there. Gilmore was a distance for us to restock on supplies. Pool was open but not heated. Hot tub was closed for the winter season. You are out in the sticks so no cell phone service. You could purchase WiFi and patch your phone thru WiFi calling.

Site210
Month of VisitFebruary
Reviewed Jan. 22, 2021

Good spot to explore Pinnicales National Park

Good spot to explore Pinnicales National Park. Typical TT resort park off the beaten path, far out but nice place, we enjoyed our stay. At the time we were there a lot of the riverfront sports were out of order. Park does have a lot of those devil spikes in the grass so beware of those with the dogs or bare feet. I did see someone bare foot walking and I was confused as how he was not stepping on them little spiked mines/ thorns then it happened and he went down having to crawl back to the road and get shoes. Pinnacles NP has lots of great hikes, bird watching is a thing out here and home to the California Condors. Near the town of Gilroy home of the garlic festival. A little out of the way but a nice scenic backroad alternate from I5 or 99 if traveling north/south.

  • Review photo of Thousand Trails San Benito by Tyler V., January 22, 2021
  • Review photo of Thousand Trails San Benito by Tyler V., January 22, 2021
  • Review photo of Thousand Trails San Benito by Tyler V., January 22, 2021
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Reviewed Dec. 1, 2020

Very cold on the winter...

Big campground because the coronavirus the facility has closed. I just use campground and showers is free hot water showers. Seems like fun on the summer I went on the winter and the place is very cold. One time visit. Staff is very cool.

  • Review photo of Thousand Trails San Benito by Andre P., December 1, 2020
Reviewed May. 30, 2019

Large campground, needs some TLC

We stayed here for a few nights and it wasn’t a bad park, but not well kept either. It is a very large park and the space between spots wasn’t bad. Cell service here wasn’t good either. The pool was too cold to enjoy unfortunately.

  • Review photo of Thousand Trails San Benito by Jennifer D., May 30, 2019
  • Review photo of Thousand Trails San Benito by Jennifer D., May 30, 2019
  • Review photo of Thousand Trails San Benito by Jennifer D., May 30, 2019
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Reviewed Sep. 25, 2018

Makes you feel like you are away from RL

We just visited this campground with some friends. It is located in Central CA about 50 miles inland from the coast. The campgroud was nice. We found a lot of shady sites to choose from. There is a lot of wildlife here to see. Deer wandered through camp at all times of the day. You can see wild boar passing along the hillsides. We also saw a couple of foxes one evening on the perimeter. The have RV (mostly) and tent sites avaialable. Most tent sites have their own water and some also have electric hookups. There are a large selection of 50 and 30 amp sites for the rv crowd.

Site387
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Thousand Trails San Benito by Butch C., September 25, 2018
  • Review photo of Thousand Trails San Benito by Butch C., September 25, 2018
  • Review photo of Thousand Trails San Benito by Butch C., September 25, 2018
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Reviewed Jul. 29, 2018

Big rural campground

This campground is 300 acres, so they say. We went here for the first time end of July when it can be hot toddy. It was only low 90s. They have 2 pools, one adult with hot tub and one family, quite far apart. All on all we liked it and will return in the winter when I am sure it will be beautifully green hills surrounding.

Reviewed May. 23, 2018

Decent campground within driving distance of Pinnacles

This location is a fairly convenient distance to Pinnacles National Park if you prefer not to stay at the national park campground. A little more expensive since we are not Thousand Trail members but has a laundromat, small store, pool, showers – though some were out of order. It looked the place needed a tune up, not bad, just a little run down and things needed to be fixed. I would stay here again. Compared to the campground at Pinnacles where we were going, we feel this is the better option. Pinnacles is mostly day hikes so this campground is perfect.

The staff were friendly and helpful. We had quiet, wildlife (saw a bobcat and heard owls at night), and a pretty flat and roomy tent site. Our site was shady enough, though not all sites appeared so lucky. It seemed like there were lots of activities for the kids. We were only there one night and did not check out anything else the campground has to offer so can't comment.

It is a big campground, and I can't recall the site number we had. It was a little confusing as to what we could take or not. There seemed to be quite a few long term campers in the Rv area.

Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Thousand Trails San Benito by Patricia O., May 23, 2018
  • Review photo of Thousand Trails San Benito by Patricia O., May 23, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

What amenities and facilities are available at Thousand Trails San Benito campground?

Thousand Trails San Benito offers a range of amenities across its sprawling 300-acre property. The campground features two swimming pools (one adult pool with a hot tub and a separate family pool), hot showers, and laundry facilities. For entertainment, there's a clubhouse with TV, games, and arts and crafts activities for children. The property includes walking trails for nature exploration and picnic tables at campsites. A small store is available for basic supplies. The campground also provides a scenic environment with abundant wildlife including deer that regularly wander through the camping areas.

How do the reviews rate Thousand Trails San Benito compared to other Thousand Trails locations?

Thousand Trails San Benito generally receives positive ratings, with many visitors giving it 4 or 5 stars. Campers appreciate its spacious 300-acre layout, which offers more separation between sites compared to other Thousand Trails parks like Cottonwood and Yuma in Arizona, which tend to have more densely packed RV sites. The natural setting with abundant wildlife is frequently highlighted as a standout feature. While some facilities have occasional maintenance issues, the overall experience is rated favorably, particularly for those who enjoy a more natural camping environment rather than a typical RV park atmosphere.

Are there photos available of Thousand Trails San Benito to preview the campground?

Yes, photos of Thousand Trails San Benito are available to preview the campground. These images typically showcase the natural landscape, camping areas, and facilities. The photos display the campground's spacious sites, many with shade trees, the swimming pools, and the surrounding natural environment. Many images capture the abundant wildlife present in the park, including deer that wander through the camping areas. For the most current and comprehensive visual preview, check The Dyrt website or the official Thousand Trails website where updated photos from both management and campers are regularly posted.

What are the RV accommodations and hookup options at Thousand Trails San Benito?

Thousand Trails San Benito offers various RV accommodations with both 30-amp and 50-amp electrical hookups. The campground features numerous full hookup sites, with most being pull-through for easy access. While 30-amp service is widely available throughout the park, 50-amp sites are concentrated in one specific section and may be more limited in availability. Many sites include picnic tables, and campers appreciate that the spaces aren't tightly packed together. Some riverfront spots are occasionally out of service, so it's advisable to check availability when making reservations. The campground is suitable for different RV sizes, though some electrical issues have been reported at certain sites.