Reservations are available year-round at Santa Margarita KOA, which accommodates RVs up to 60 feet with full hookups including 50-amp electric, water, and sewer. The roads through the campground are mostly dirt, so expect dust, especially at sites near the internal loop road. Cell service is weak to nonexistent in parts of the campground, and multiple reviewers flag the WiFi as unreliable despite it being listed as an amenity. Worth knowing before you book.
The campground sits on hilly terrain with trees throughout, giving it a more varied layout than a flat, paved RV park. Some sites are elevated with open sightlines toward the surrounding hills. Water pressure has been noted as lower than average compared to other full-hookup campgrounds. San Luis Obispo County Park Santa Margarita Lake is a short walk away, giving campers direct access to fishing and water recreation. The campground also features a pool, a large jumping pad, frisbee golf, horseshoes, and cabins for those not bringing an RV or tent.
Staff responsiveness comes up consistently across reviews, including proactive check-ins during setup and clear communication during a nearby wildfire evacuation warning. Pets are allowed. Rates run on the higher end for the region, though the amenities, including showers with bathroom outlets and on-site activities, help justify the cost for families. "Sitting out at night with a clear view of the stars was breathtaking," notes Roxanna L. Campers who want a base for camping near Santa Margarita with full hookups and room for large rigs will find this one worth a look.
Fee Info
Adults 18+, Kids 7-17, Free 0-6
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSanta Margarita KOA is located in California near Santa Margarita
Directions
From jct US 101 & Hwy 58: Go 1-1/2 mi NE on Hwy 58, then 1-1/2 mi SE on Hwy 58, then 6-1/2 mi SE on Pozo Rd, then 1/2 mi E on Lake Rd.
Address
4765 Santa Margarita Lake Rd
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
Coordinates
35.32123732 N
120.50012181 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 12/11/25
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 6/22/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 12/11/25
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 6/22/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- 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
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 29 min from San Luis Obispo, CA
- 57 min from Santa Maria, CA
- 2 hrs from Hanford, CA
- 2 hrs 15 min from Bakersfield, CA




