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Santa Margarita KOA
- 4765 Santa Margarita Lake Road
- Santa Margarita, CA 93453
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North of San Luis Obispo, Hwy 101 to Santa Margarita Lake Exit, right on Estrada Ave (turns into Pozo Rd, continue straight), left on Santa Margarita Lake Rd.
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After a day enjoying the outdoors, relax around your campfire and the crickets and frogs will serenade you... along with beautiful birds singing in chorus.
Open year round for GREAT camping! Enjoy our swimming pool from April - September. Please call our office for an opening date in April.
Retreat to a nature-lover's paradise in a rustic setting with panoramic vistas, rolling terrain, and secluded campsites. You're just a quarter mile from Santa Margarita Lake, where you can enjoy fishing, hiking and horse trails. Santa Margarita Lake is regularly stocked with Rainbow Trout. It is excellent fishing for large mouth bass, small mouth bass, catfish, crappies, and blue gills. The lake is a no-contact lake, but boating is welcome. Maybe you would enjoy a horseback riding excursion around the lake. Shangri La Ranch, located across the street from our KOA, will bring the horses to your campsite to pick you up!
We are located within an hour's drive from Hearst Castle, Cambria, Pismo Beach, Morro Bay, local wineries, Pozo National Forest, and many other great local attractions! Monterey and Santa Barbara are also great day trips when visiting California's Central Coast.
After a day enjoying the outdoors, relax around your campfire and the crickets and frogs will serenade you... along with beautiful birds singing in chorus.
Our campground is an outdoor lover's dream, whether you enjoy hiking, fishing, boating, bird watching, horseback riding, cycling, horse shoes, swimming, and many other outdoor activities, you're sure to find an activity in our area you will enjoy!
Tuesday is Free Swim Day!
Want to escape the heat? Come and swim at your local KOA on Tuesdays for free! Adults normally cost $4.00 and children (7-17 years old) are $3.00 for admission to the pool if you are not a guest at our campground. Guests staying at our KOA always swim for free. Check out our campground... locals in the 805 area code always receive a 10% discount! Hope to see you soon!
Campground Amenities
- Firepits
- Firewood Delivery (available with charge for firewood, no charge for delivery)
- 24 Hour Laundry Room (coin operated)
- Playground
- Basket Ball
- Star Gazer Parties (no charge, on select dates only)
- Concerts (on select days only)
- BBQ Grills
- Camp Store
- Horse Corrals (available with charge, please reserve in advance)
- Horseshoe Pit
- Pet Walk
- Summer BBQ's
- Activity and Game Rentals
- Picnic Tables
- Onsite Management (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year!)
- Fishing and Boating (available with charge)
- Volley Ball Court
- 9 Hole Disc Golf Course
- Outdoor Movie Nights (on select days only)
Campground Activities
Swimming Pool
Our pool is open from April - September during our Camp Store hours.
Horseshoes
The horseshoe pit is near the playground area. This is a great activity for parents to pass the time while their children play at the playground.
9 Hole Disc Golf
Enjoy our brand new 9 hole disc golf course. We rent out discs for your use. Installed by professional disc golfers, the course offers a variety of terrains while remaining completely family friendly. Come out and just have some fun, or if you are an experienced player, come out and perfect your game!
Sports and Games
We have sporting goods and games that you can rent out for free with a small deposit. We have basketballs, soccer balls, volley balls, horse shoes, lawn darts, board games. and more. All the fun you can imagine, and it's all FREE!!
Fishing and Boating at Santa Margarita Lake
We are located a quarter mile from the Lake. Boating and fishing are welcome there, but the lake is a no-contact lake. Picnic areas and BBQ grills paired with fresh caught fish make for some tasty BBQs! There is a marina at the lake along with a fish cleaning station. Boat rentals are also available at the marina.
Golf at Public Courses
Courses in the area include Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles and Morro Bay.
Antiquing at City of Santa Margarita
Shopping
Unique shops in the surrounding cities and factory outlets in Atascadero and Pismo Beach.
Sand Dunes - Grover Beach
Horses allowed on beach along with vehicles.
Sand Dunes - Pismo Beach
Vehicles allowed on sections of beach.
Coming Soon...
Bicycle rentals, tennis court, weekly campground BBQs, and much more!
Local Attractions
Sunset Drive-In Movie Theatre
Enjoy the nostalgic movie going experience of a drive-in. The drive-in is very clean and is a family-friendly environment.
Wineries
"The California Central Coast wineries in Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo offer world class wines in rustic and beautiful locations. Paso Robles wineries are located north of the Cuesta grade off U.S. Highway 101. Many Paso Robles wineries are situated along Highway 46 East and West. Most San Luis Obispo wineries are located in the Edna Valley off Highway 227 and Biddle Ranch Road."
Jumping Pillow
Kids and adults alike can enjoy jumping on this huge pillow!
Hearst Castle
Reservations are strongly recommended for tours of Hearst Castle. Construction began on Hearst Castle in 1919 and continued for 28 years. Hearst Castle is referred to as the "Crown Jewel of San Luis Obispo". Hearst Castle has spectacular views overlooking the ocean and the Santa Lucia Mountains.
Pismo Beach
From sunset walks on the beach to off-roading on the sand dunes, Pismo Beach has something for everyone. Pismo Beach averages a perfect temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit year round. No fishing license is required to fish from the 1,200 foot long pier. Fishing gear rentals are available near the pier and ATVs can be rented near the dunes.
Mineral Hot Springs
Avila Beach and Paso Robles have mineral hot springs for your enjoyment. Both cities have spas built around the hot springs.
California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly)
Cal Poly is located in San Luis Obispo. Come and stay with us while helping your child settle into their college environment or during their orientation. The Santa Margarita KOA is also a great place to stay during a surprise visit!
Cambria
Cambria has spectacular views of jagged coastline and tide pools. There is plenty of parking along quaint roads. Migrating whales can be seen along the coastline. Bring your binoculars when visiting this beautiful city! Cambria also features a boardwalk that winds along the coastline.
Paso Robles
Paso, as the locals call it, features a historic downtown shopping district, missions, museums, mineral hot spring spas, and over 100 winery tasting rooms! Explore wine country at your leisure or book a wine country tour in a limo.
Horseback Riding
Go horseback riding in some of the most beautiful country on the Central Coast at the Shangri-La Ranch.
Concerts at the Pozo Saloon
The Pozo Saloon offers great concerts and loads of fun! Check out the Pozo Saloon website for the concert schedule and events.
Campground Setting and Atmosphere
Enjoy a tranquil rural setting, wildlife, beautiful panoramic vistas, rolling to rugged terrain.
Fishing and Boating at Santa Margarita Lake
We are located a quarter mile from the Lake. Boating and fishing are welcome there, but the lake is a no-contact lake. Picnic areas and BBQ grills paired with fresh caught fish make for some tasty BBQs! There is a marina at the lake along with a fish cleaning station. Boat rentals are also available at the marina.
Equestrian, Hiking, and Bicycle Riding Trails
We are only about 10 minutes from Pozo National Forest, which offers many trails for horseback riding, cycling, and hiking. There are several trails even closer to our KOA, such as the Rinconada Trailhead. We also have some hiking areas on our grounds.
Horse Corrals at Campground
Horseshoes
We have a horseshoe pit near the playground area. This is a great activity for parents to pass the time while their children play at the playground.
Swimming Pool
Open from April - September during our Camp Store hours.
Golf
Public courses:
San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, Morro Bay, Arroyo Grande
Sand Dunes
Horses and vehicles are allowed on the beach at Grover Beach.
Vehicles are allowed on the beach and dunes at Pismo Beach. Dirt bike riding, dune buggies, and sandrails are also welcome at Pismo Beach.
Whale Watching Tours
Morro Bay offers several whale watching tours, go to their embarcadero.
Hearst Castle Tours
Excellent day trip! Please call Hearst Castle at 1-800-695-2269 to schedule a tour.
San Simeon Sea Lions
This is a wonderful sight to see when visiting the Hearst Castle area. San Simeon neighbors Hearst Castle. The Sea Lions use the beach to sun bathe and mate. Do not go onto the beach during their breeding season.
Wineries
Paso Robles is a recognized wine region. There are many local wineries to explore along with lush, beautiful vineyards! Enjoy wine tasting and be sure to pick up a bottle to enjoy during your campfire.
Antique Shops
There are many local antique shops along the coast and also in Santa Margarita and Atascadero.
Coming Soon...
Bicycle rentals, tennis court, weekly campground BBQs, and much more!
Mission San Miguel Archangel
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
This is one of the oldest Spanish Missions on the West Coast.
