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Campground Reviews

Jul 14, 2025
We just used the koa as a 2 night layover to attend a family event not at the campground. We stayed in one of the cabins. Only complaint I had was the bed. Felt like you were sleeping on a cheep box spring.
Jul 14, 2025
Jul 14, 2025
Very disappointed. The golf course was 1 reason we wanted to stay here. The course was in the worst condition we have every see. It was like playing on concrete. The staff was good but the lack of keeping up the course along with the grounds of the park show the owners don't care
Jul 14, 2025
Got in late. Sites are very tight. Not a lot of room. Didn’t use any of the facilities. Golf course was all brown. Needed water.
Jul 13, 2025
Jul 13, 2025
Great are grounds. The staff is very nice and funny. They are very helpful. Easy in and out. Very clean. Great place to stop for the night on our trip.
Jul 12, 2025
Nice park loaded with blackberries. Good hook ups. Nice location. Showers need bleach
Jul 12, 2025
Nice spot, kids love riding their bike around. Plenty to do at the campground.
Jul 12, 2025
We have 2 young kids and the splash pad was only available on weekends which I didn’t know before we booked. So between the cow train and splash pad unavailable it felt like a let down. Also our room had the tv ripped out of the wall and not replaced, one fork for the whole room, bed was very firm and uncomfortable. Pros the location, the pool looked nice, the playground was cute.
Jul 12, 2025
Jul 11, 2025
Jul 09, 2025
Jul 09, 2025
Pool only had 2 tables with umbrellas, a few lounge chairs, table chairs.Had to bring your own chair,staff would leave the pool cleaner in all day,splash pad only on if someone asked for it.4th of July people were on the course for fireworks, staff would not offer refund for not being able to play all 9.Golf course is in terrible condition which is ok, but the fee to play doesn't align with condit

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

Unfortunately, many of our umbrellas have been broken due to guests mishandling them and wind knocking them over. The splash park is limited by our local water company, and you did receive a refund despite not reporting your problem to staff until you came late to return our cart. Green fees are $10
Jul 09, 2025
Everything was great but they didn’t have cable at our RV site. Very disappointed
Jul 09, 2025
Jul 09, 2025
The staff was very helpful, friendly and informative. Overall site was comfortable and clean. It’s a great location and we would definitely return.
Jul 08, 2025
The only complaint we might make is the laundry area there is no air conditioning in the room also the 2 times my wife done laundry there were 3 dryers with dry bedding left in for at least the 2 hours she spent there
Jul 07, 2025
We have been coming to this KOA for years, before it was KOA, and it has gotten worse every time we go. We've given it time to establish and are always disappointed. Spend over $4000 on a family vacation between cabins and RV sites and golf. Dead grass everywhere. Dead plants. Golf course was awful. Pool and splash playground is limited. So disappointed !!! Shame on KOA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jul 07, 2025
the staff is very friendly and helpful! the grounds were clean. we already have three roof booked there next year!
Jul 07, 2025
Jul 07, 2025
The fireworks were spectacular!!! Restrooms/showers very clean as usual . Staff friendly
Jul 07, 2025
The prices are extremely high! $110 for a back in! But we were there to be with each other, so memories are pricey and priceless, With no children, the amenities were not used by me.
Jul 07, 2025
Not well maintained, our tent site were poorly maintained. We had to make a lot of adjustments to our tent placement to find a decent spot. Tent site had dog feces, dental floss all over. The bathroom is always stinky even after cleaning, mats in showers have mold. Ppl driving golf kart too fast. Whole site is too dense, neighbors too close, feels like a refugee camp rather relaxing place.
Jul 07, 2025
The Benbow KOA is a very clean campground. My family had a great time enjoying the pool and the river. The fireworks on the 4th of July were the best that I have seen in a long time. I love that it's not crowded. I would recommend this campground to all who are wanting to take a vacation.
Jul 07, 2025
We had a great time 4th of July swimming in the pool and watching the fireworks. Slime making was pretty awesome too.
Jul 05, 2025
People Staff were very nice, clean sites and the Avenues to the Giants was not that far away a great day trip was not that far away
Jul 04, 2025
Jul 04, 2025
Passing through for one night, will be back for a golf weekend
Jul 02, 2025
Jul 01, 2025
We had 4 relaxing days at Benbow KOA - it's a beautiful campground & the staff was SUPER friendly & helpful. We used it as a home base to visit Garberville, Ferndale, see the coast, etc. The amenities were great, the pool was gorgeous! We loved golf - & walked to the Historic Benbow Inn for 2 happy hours + 1 meal + had a lovely walk along the river. Looking forward to visiting again soon!!
Jul 01, 2025
Overnight, easy and convenient
Jun 30, 2025
This campground is clean, has a lot of wonderful amenities, especially for the kids. The pool closes at eight, which it would be nice if it were open a little longer. The staff is extremely accommodating and very friendly.
Jun 29, 2025
I have stayed at the Benbow KOA in the past and I was very impressed this visit with the cleanliness and the upkeep efforts that have clearly been taken in recent years. Facilities are in good condition, the camping areas are clean. I visited mid-week and the park was quiet, something that has not been true on previous visits. I would visit this campground again. Full Hook ups.
Jun 29, 2025
We stayed 2 nights. It was clean & staff was great
Jun 29, 2025
Great stay. Nice golf.
Jun 28, 2025
The staff is fantastic! The campground not so much. The grass is dry. The trees are not trimmed and they let golf carts with kids run all over the place. We wanted to golf there and did but it was the worst golf course I’ve ever been to. The entire course was dry you could barely put your tee in the grounds to tee off and most of the time the tees broke. Drove six hours and sadly disappointed!
Jun 26, 2025
The staff and reception were great; however, we were extremely disappointed in the campsite and facility. At Journey level we expected so much more. We had been here several times in years past but we were sad to see dead grass/weeds everywhere. Our site had some green grass I mowed and broken sprinklers leaving portions of our site muddy. We had to pick up dog poop in our site when we arrived and
Jun 26, 2025
It has been 25 years since the last time I visited this KOA. I was really excited to revisit some of the memories we made during our past visit. When turned into the entrance, we were met with dead grass everywhere. The golf course was in such bad shape. Our excitement quickly turned to disappointment. Unfortunately, we will not be returning to this park unless we hear changes being made
Jun 26, 2025
nice place but almost all the grass was dead
Jun 26, 2025
Wonderful staff great location and everything was so clean and well maintained
Jun 25, 2025
Over priced. Poorly maintained. Dead grass and stickers everywhere. Loud noise from landscaping and other guests. No hot water in bathrooms. Bathrooms dirty and not maintained. Trailer sites are too tight and not level. Other than that we made do.
Jun 24, 2025
Cabin should have had TVs
Jun 23, 2025
The sites were crowded, quiet hours were non-existent, and the showers/bathrooms did not have hot water. The camp store showers were dirty with used tampons IN them and the shower heads sprayed the ceiling until we fixed it ourselves. Kids drive golf carts around the grounds well into the night. We only recommend this KOA because of its close proximity to redwoods and large laundry facilities.
Jun 21, 2025
Great character
Jun 21, 2025
Jun 21, 2025
Very pleased with the staff. We had water leak and had to leave a day early. They processed a credit for the day/night we were not there. Very impressive. Thank you, Jim Johnson
Jun 21, 2025
Very pleasant park and area. I guess they were saving water as the golf course and all of the site grass areas were all dry? We would stay again though.
Jun 21, 2025
The WiFi didn’t work very well. The site was too short for our travel trailer and truck so paying extra for a pull through was a waste of money. The hookups are at the back of the pull through which wasn’t helpful. No hot water in the back bathroom. Dated park needs updated. No tv signal at all.
Jun 21, 2025
Very nice and helpful staff! Seemed that they were a little behind on preparation for the season. Some unfinished construction, and bathrooms need some updating. But, I would go back.
Jun 19, 2025
Quiet place for a couple of days. The Kampground could use some love. Lots of upgrading is needed here. The campsite hookups are very old and should be replaced. All of the amenities need work, pool heater not working, etc. all of the grass is dead. We stayed years ago and it’s disappointing to see the area has not been kept up.
Apr 08, 2024
We stayed at the Benbow KOA for spring break 2024. The staff is super helpful and friendly. Check-in was a breeze. Since it was Easter weekend, the campground staff hosted an egg hunt for the kids with an appearance from the Easter Bunny. It was pretty awesome! We stayed in a FHU “comfort” patio site 52, with relatives staying in Tent Site T1, right across the road from our site. The RV site required minimal leveling and all hookups were well maintained. The site included patio furniture and a fire pit. The patio was nice since the grass was muddy from all the winter rain. The showers and bathrooms appeared clean and maintained. The hot tub was open, but it was too early in the season for the pool and splash pad. The laundry room was large and had newer machines. The gift shop had all the essentials for RVers and guests. There is also 2 arcade games, a Star Wars pinball machine and pool table in the lounge area of the front office. They have a small library of books and board games, dice and dominoes to use. The dog park area is on the smaller side, but there are some great pet walk areas around the resort. There is also a small 9 hole golf course next to the KOA. The WiFi was good and able to stream. The cable was not so good due to limited channels and fuzz (could have been my fault). The historic Benbow Inn across the way was a nice surprise with good food options, a full bar and traditional afternoon tea. It's a short walk on a nice path or you can drive there. We were within a few freeway exits of the Avenue of the Giants and a lot of other famous trees and redwood groves in the area. One exit away, in Garberville, there is a supermarket called Ray's Food Place and an awesome Mexican restaurant called El Cora Restaurant. There are fuel options in Garberville as well. I would definitely recommend Benbow KOA to others.
- MarkH199 on Trip Advisor
Feb 29, 2024
We arrived just before 8:00 p.m. with no reservations and we're greeted by Chloe and Juan who attended to our every need. Thank you for hiring the best. They are definitely an asset to your company. We so enjoyed our time there even though it was real short. Thank you again for your hospitality. You were amazing! Thank you again for such a wonderful experience. We would highly recommend your campground to anyone traveling
- Martha H on Trip Advisor
Feb 02, 2024
Best KOA cabins we have stayed in. Many models to choose from in the midst of Redwood country. We have stayed there many times, and they are always outstanding. They are very clean and spotless - you can walk around in your socks and they won't get dirty. Spacious and well stocked, towels, dishes, everything. Sheets are crisp. Staff is wonderful and helpful. You can dine at the adjacent historic Benbow Inn. Just wonderful.
- traveler5551 on Trip Advisor