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Campground Reviews

Jul 21, 2023
Everything was great.
Jul 21, 2023
We wasn’t there a lot because we went site seeing. Campers and staff was friendly
Jul 20, 2023
Great campground for the kids! The giant pillow and the pool entertained them for hours at a time. I didn't get any requests for "screen time" for the whole time we were camping! The sites and bathrooms were very clean. We had a great time!

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Summer is a great time for kids and the Spring and Fall are perfect for a more relaxing visit.
Jul 19, 2023
Lovely Campground. The pool was too small for this hot Day though. Nice events for children. Lovely staff.
Jul 19, 2023
We had a terrific time at the KOA campground. Lisa and Wolf and their team are very helpful, kind and friendly. Santa Margarita is a hidden gem and we are fortunate to live close enough to come a few times a year.
Jul 19, 2023
It was a nice campground. Well kept up. Had to wear bands to use facility and apparently there were different colored bands per day and we were not told about that so when we entered the pool we were told we had the wrong colored band on. That was the one we were given for check in. Overall it is nice and clean. We had a nice big corner lot.

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

Wristbands for the pool became necessary this summer to ensure our guests could enjoy the pool. Campers from a nearby campground whose pool was closed a lot were overwhelming our pool. We're sorry about the mix-up with your wristbands. We hope wristbands won't be needed in the future.
Jul 18, 2023
Beautiful location and a very cool campground. It was an excellent stop over for us on a road-trip.
Jul 15, 2023
Jul 15, 2023
Jul 14, 2023
fun lots to do very comfortable clean. people that works there very friendly thank you.
Jul 14, 2023
Most of the staff was great to work with. The facilities are run-down but campgrounds were well kept. We had two 8 & 9 year olds & outside of the pool, which was heavily chlorinated & bathrooms that were in much need of TLC (& not to mention no hot water in the baths near the pool area), there were no other activities for the kiddos so we don't feel we got our monies worth for a KOA trip.

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

Our restrooms by the pool have on-demand hot water heaters that take a while to heat up. We will post a sign for future guests. Your mid-week visit missed our activities on Saturdays and holidays from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Please come again!
Jul 13, 2023
nice quiet park, up keep on the grounds is good but few things could improve. the management has always been great with me. have stayed there several differetn times in the past few years and it has always been a satisfying experience. i would definitely check this place out if you are in the area. set in the rolling hills just off the coast. beautiful views and plenty of trails to hike
Jul 13, 2023
Peaceful and relaxing location! Super clean bathroom, laundry and pool.
Jul 11, 2023
Spot #27 - back in RV spot - was very quiet and shaded. Friendly staff and lots of kid activities.
Jul 11, 2023
The camp area was very clean and so were the bathrooms and showers. My two children (15 & 11) enjoyed all the activities including movie night. All staff were friendly, patient, and helpful. The tent site we stayed at was very clean and spacious, with water and electricity. Thank for a wonderful two day and two night family getaway.
Jul 11, 2023
Enjoyed our stay. Staff is awesome!

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

Thank you! We think the Santa Margarita KOA staff is the "Best in the West!" They love to serve our guests. We hope to see you again soon.
Jul 11, 2023
Its a workout distance to main office or restrooms.

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We call it the "KOA Diet & Workout Plan!" Hiking the hills and steps helps our staff and Guests get their 10,000 steps/day!
Jul 10, 2023
Jul 10, 2023
Our kids loved the jumping pillow and playground. The bathrooms were nice and clean. All the staff was very helpful and friendly. Would absolutely stay here again!
Jul 09, 2023
Our first time camping there , and everyone there were so friendly. We brought our boat and they were so accommodating with where we could park it. We had such a great time and we will definitely be back.
Jul 06, 2023
This campground made this trip all together a bad experience. Early in the morning, the electricity went out and did not work at all. There was no notice or anything about electricity not working and no updates on it. The pool, the only amenity that was there, was very dirty and smelled like someone dumped Clorox. The showers only had cold water and was stuck to the wall making it hard to shower.

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

EVERONE GOT THE WEEKEND FUN FINDER WITH 6 LISTED ACTIVITIED FOR KIDS. ALL BATHROOMS HAVE HOT WATER. POOL NEEDS CHEMICALS, LUCKLY THERE IS A CAMPGROUND FOR EVERYONE
Jul 05, 2023
The night time operator is not a nice guy. One night is no electric power and the cabin no AC and it only has fan. My family cannot sleep hope night.
Jul 05, 2023
Clean, beautiful, quiet and kid friendly. My kids absolutely enjoyed the pool and summer activities. We will definitely be back. Staff is very attentive.
Jul 05, 2023
Staff are awesome. Pool might need to be cleaned a bit more.
Jul 05, 2023
Jul 04, 2023
Well organized and clean kampground �
Jul 03, 2023
NICE PEOPLE, GOOD SERVICE. NICE SPOT WITH GOOD SPACING FOR TRAVEL TRAILER.
Jul 01, 2023
The staff was friendly, and the campground was immaculately maintained.
Jun 30, 2023
We had an enjoyable time. The Campground was very clean and well maintained. The staff was very helpful and polite.
Jun 28, 2023
Always a great stay.
Jun 27, 2023
Jun 27, 2023
We loved staying at the KOA. It was very clean and had lots of activities for the kiddos. We will definitely be back. My kids didn't want to leave.
Jun 26, 2023
Relaxing, saw a lot of good changes, sorry to hear weather conditions did a lot of damages but all prevail, just only one thing did have concerns, the huge boulders blocking passage on some cabins,
Jun 25, 2023
Wifi does not work. Road needs maintenance and bathroom road was blocked by campers. I could not walk through it and it was far for toilet. Not worth the price. I will not recommend. It was dusty and there was a notice to boil water.
Jun 23, 2023
Had an amazing time. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We were in a tent site and had very close access to dishwashing station and trash can. Bathrooms were very clean and well maintained. It is close to the lake and within 20-25 minutes from pismo. Only negative but not within there control anyways would be our site was all dirt could have used some grass or atleast pee gravel.
Jun 21, 2023
The bathrooms weren’t very clean, and the doors on the shower stalls were quite short. They seemed to have plenty of activities and things to do though which is nice.
Jun 19, 2023
We enjoyed our stay very much. Lisa is a gem!! Everyone's always very friendly.
Jun 19, 2023
Jun 19, 2023
Great experience, people that work there are very friendly and helpful
Jun 19, 2023
Jun 18, 2023
The campground is very old school. It's dirt and trees. It is so quiet. We didn't hear a siren the entire time we were there. The grounds are hilly, so bring hiking shoes. There isn't much to do up here. That's just what we were looking for. Our site was amazing. one of the biggest sites we've ever had. If you want to get in touch with Mother Nature, this is your spot. We will return.
Jun 18, 2023
Jun 18, 2023
Jun 18, 2023
Jun 17, 2023
Great staff, great campsite
Jun 14, 2023
Jun 14, 2023
Peaceful quiet, clean.
Jun 13, 2023
It was a wonderful time it was just my gradaughter and I and I felt safe in our little cabin and we had a lot of fun with the activities and hay ride and movie was a bonus! Thank you!
Jun 13, 2023
Great stay at SM KOA in full hook-up site. Location was clean and allowed for easy backing in and leveling. We stayed during the middle of the week and there was hardly anyone there. Everyone we met was friendly and the nights were quiet. Great stay and close to fishing at Santa Margarita Lake, a favorite spot of ours.
Jun 13, 2023
We are county residents who enjoyed a quick, easy family getaway. Cute cabins, clean bathrooms, friendly and helpful staff. We will be returning.
May 11, 2024
So far, so good. Just got here.
- MICHAEL SCOTT on Google
Apr 30, 2024
Was für ein Traum. Das ist für uns der schönste ruhepol den es gibt. Wir waren schon öfter hier und würden immer wieder kommen. Der Weh lohnt sich!
- Sämmer Cornelia on Google
Apr 17, 2024
Karen, Daisy, and Michele were amazing. We had a Family event and these ladies went out of their way to help me and my family and gave us a seamless and amazing experience. Definitely planning my next reunion here. Thank you so much!
- Gordon Wells on Google