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Campground Reviews

Jul 16, 2026
We have been coming to the Hayward KOA for 9 years. It’s honestly disappointing to see how the campground is now. The facilities themselves are no longer maintained. Filthy cabin with mouse droppings. The pool was filthy each day with lots of hair. There was not very many people there to make that amount of hair. The arcade and water slide are no longer. No amenities during the week offered.
Jul 16, 2026
We were disappointed to arrive and find out many of the amenities we were used to over the years were now only offered on weekends. I hope that things turn around for the Hayward KOA, it used to be one of our favorite destinations.
Jul 16, 2026
Our lodge was nice, but we had to do lots of cleaning upon moving in. Later, the manager listened and made good by discounting one night's lodging fee for the problem. Swimming pool is nice, but needs more shade. Mini golf needs sprucing up. We miss the ice cream and Red Pine breakfast. We were there Sunday-Wednesday. We've been camping at the Hayward KOA since 1974.
Jul 16, 2026
Nothing was open or available. No water slide, no game room, front office closed at 5pm - we showed up at 6pm. No food available on site. This is not a Holiday KOA and should not be labelled as such.
Jul 15, 2026
Bathrooms were not clean and most stalls out of toilet paper. I saw a gentleman carrying his own toilet paper to the bathroom. Garage cans in pool area could be dumped at least 2 times a day. They are overflowing by 4 pm. Lawn needs trimming and mowing. Flower pots sat empty. Staff was kind.
Jul 15, 2026
They need more help and need to proactively make sure all aspects of the campground are in good working condition.
Jul 15, 2026
Grounds are not kept up like they have been in the past. We have been coming to Hayward koa for 12 years. Pool was extremely dirty, toilets were plugged even 6 hrs after I told a employee it was plugged. Word has definitely gotten out because the campground which is normally full to capacity was empty.
Jul 15, 2026
Jul 14, 2026
Have been coming for 13 years. This time we were very disappointed. Dirty pool and bathrooms. Unprofessional staff. Short hours for both the office and red pine
Jul 14, 2026
Jul 14, 2026
We enjoyed our stay the staff was friendly. The cleaning in the bathroom, showers and pool could use a little work.
Jul 14, 2026
We've been coming for 20 years and l9ved it. The past 2 have been awful. The cabins were dirty. Setting up tubing was disorganized and took way to long. The staff that we had personal interactions with were great as always
Jul 14, 2026
We have been coming to Hayward KOA for over 30 years . Last year was bad. But this year was even worse. We love the staff that is there (Glend; Travis etc). But they need more help!,,,, the place could not keep up with the limited staff. Ice cream shop was barely open. How do you keep telling your kids. “ we will get some next time we are down there” and then it is closed we should get r
Jul 14, 2026
I found the campground to be clean and the staff very friendly. The store had the essentials one might need
Jul 14, 2026
This KOA was sub standard not worth $$. Camper spacing was WAY too crowded and close. Our fire ring was two feet from the car parked next to our site. Grounds were completely dirt with very little grass to be found. Water slide was a big reason we booked the site only to find out it was condemned and set to be torn down. Strong sewage smell was quite repulsive. Definitely not worth the price.
Jul 14, 2026
This was our 3rd stay and it was overall great. We were a little disappointed in the “water games” on Saturday, nothing was set up for them for almost an hour after the designated start time, and then it wasn’t a game, and the squirt gun fight in the afternoon was already over when we got there and then they didn’t start again and there was still 30min left. We enjoyed our time but bummed
Jul 14, 2026
We had an amazing stay for a special day! Upon check-in staff was very welcoming for my sons 8th birthday giving him tokens to use for ice cream(what birthday kid doesnt love that)mini golf & bike rental! I called ahead to let them know we would be celebrating & we arrived to our site fully decorated with balloons & streamers! Shoutout to Olivia for working so hard! Awesome Bigfoot ride tradition!
Jul 14, 2026
No water slide and arcade was not available anymore at there was no warning. Very high prices still even though stuff is broken.
Jul 14, 2026
Jul 13, 2026
Had a great time. Staff was very responsive to requests.
Jul 13, 2026
Jul 13, 2026
Yes pool felt good temperature wise. But it wasnt clean. I understand extra people since hot weekend, but there was a lot in the bottom and was cloudy. Also, dont advertise a slide and not have it! Take off all your pictures of it! Bathroom- Definitely needs to get maintained better. I understand the holding handle til all flushed and cant help idiots who dont read, but was not clean much.
Jul 13, 2026
Staff was friendly. All the bathrooms and showers need attention!
Jul 12, 2026
I feel the place isn’t being kept up to par. Playground fence falling apart. Women’s bathroom handicapped out of order when we got there, toilet next to it almost out of tp, tp all over floor. Friday morning garbage was full in pool area!! Mini golf has needed updating for years!! Just not a happy camper this year !!
Jul 11, 2026
No more slide, no tubing, no arcade, the snack bar wasn't open, the mini golf is falling apart and the bath houses are just gross! We left early and won't be back! We have stayed at many KOA's across the country. This one is the worst we've seen.
Jul 11, 2026
Jul 10, 2026
We come every year for the last 5 years. Disappointed about the water slide, arcade, tubing and Red Pine not being open during our normal Sunday-Wednesday stay while still paying full price as we do every year but the kids had fun with what was open. Will plan to stay again next year but hopeful the other amenities will be available for us!
Jul 10, 2026
Sites are pretty tight. Lots of shade but way too much sand. Friendly staff at check in.
Jul 10, 2026
The bathrooms and showers were very dirty. My niece rented a park model her husband had to clean the bathroom before they took a shower. No water slide game room food building or hay rides open. Such a shame this use to be a beautiful place. I do have to give the front desk staff a shout out because they were all very nice. They probably just have too much to do with an overworked staff.
Jul 09, 2026
There was a lot of changes. Arcade games and pool table are all gone. The older gentleman and older woman at the registration desk were kind. The middle aged guy was a jerk. He needs to go and take some classes on customer service.
Jul 08, 2026
Very disappointed with our stay this time. Restrooms were dirty, men’s bathroom toilet kept clogging and over flowing. It took days for the messes to be cleaned. Sites should be more groomed. The Red Pune wasn’t open on 2 of the days we were there. And lastly, please ask your staff to slow down when driving those golf carts around. There are children running around everywhere.
Jul 08, 2026
Jul 08, 2026
Jul 08, 2026
Activities for kids are great. Lots of things to do! Bathrooms were a bit messy.
Jul 07, 2026
Jul 07, 2026
The park needs the pot holes fixed. Sites are very close together and could use updates for big rigs. Lots of sites are empty due to no utility. The kids do have fun with all the park has to offer.
Jul 07, 2026
The campground was hopping and busy with 4th of July celebrations. An excited and welcoming environment; we appreciated the hospitality from the owners and their staff/community.
Jul 06, 2026
Water slide not operational with no explanation. Bathroom near the slide was messy. Garbage wasn't emptied, there was bird excrement on the stall doors, sinks weren't wiped down for days, tall grass in the K9 park and other areas. It had an overall feeling of neglect which is something we have never experienced before. I hope the new team can restore this park to its previous level.
Jul 06, 2026
Jul 06, 2026
We have camped at the Hayward KOA over the 4th of July for the past 12 years. Unfortunately this time we did not schedule for next year. The campground has really gone downhill. This is so sad to see because the campground does have potential. I'm hoping the right people take over and do some improvements. We would love to come back, but not until it's cleaned up and more maintained.
Jul 06, 2026
Travis is a great guy easy to talk to and looking for ideas to make Hayward KOA great again. We have been camping there for many years and have noticed the steady decline in the property cleanliness and appearance. Travis is a very hard worker we watched him out countless hours working around the property fixing and cleaning things up. We were very pleased and will return!
Jul 06, 2026
This is our third year spending the 4th of July weekend at the Hayward KOA. We've already made reservations for next year. We love all the activities that are available. The tubing, biking trails, glow dance, and events in nearby Hayward make the weekend a wonderful, fun getaway! The new general manager was extremely helpful. We know that upcoming improvements will make the facilities even better!
Jul 06, 2026
The water slide was not working. The ice cream shop was closed. The tubing was not running. The bath rooms were dirty and NO toilet paper in the bath room behind the store. And the the workers were driving around fast creating alot of dust. And what little grass there is was not moved. The only good thing for my stay is my grand kids enjoy the bou ce pillow. And I left 4 days early.
Jul 06, 2026
Jul 06, 2026
Good campground. Sites close together. Bathroom not clean, toilets plugs.
Jul 06, 2026
We have been coming to this KOA since 2014. Great friend staff! The grounds are clean & facilities are up to date. Lots of things to do for kids. The slide is being updated with splash pad being put in which will be nice. The on site ice cream & pizza is a bonus. They do great with communicating via text, it’s always nice getting updates/reminders with a quick way to get information if needed.
Jul 06, 2026
Everything was great! We love going to the KOA! The only change we wish for was the glow dance! My kids love attending it but this year it was at the same time as the fireworks so we weren’t able to go! Would have loved if the glow dance was Friday instead of Saturday!
Jul 06, 2026
The sites are so close together that it was like a can of sardines. We didn't pull out 2 of our slides or the awning as I think they may have touched the campers next to us. Also, as we drove through to park and when we left, branches from the trees scraped the top of our camper. I think they could trim the trees so that doesn't happen.
Jul 05, 2026
Convenient. Dinner was brought to our campsite. Nice employees.
Jul 04, 2026
We have been visiting this campground for almost 15 years, we were a bit put off this year. The waterslide was closed with no notice. The arcade was closed and no access to a coin machine for laundry. The bathroom near the waterslide was not cleaned in the week we stayed there (same garbage on floor and sink). The drain was clogged and the floor flooded. Shower stall door needs replacing and hooks
Jul 18, 2026
Check in was fabulous, cabin already had the a/c on, it was super hot outside, unpacked and then sat on the porch swing... it had an enormous creek, I love a porch swing. Asked the office to send some WD40, and noone came either of my 2 day stay so i wentvto walmart and bought my own and fixd it myself. Pool area was amazing, there were lots of other activities for all ages. Bathrooms were midern and clean! Would definitely return some day.
- Cherylice on Trip Advisor
Jul 08, 2026
We enjoyed our time at the KOA. The campground was very quiet, although we were on the back row and not near a lot of the activities. The bathrooms were pretty clean. The showers were hot and had good water pressure. We did rent tubes, they took us to the beginning and picked us up at the end. Being a holiday weekend it was an overall nice stay.
- Michelle Elliott on Google
Jul 05, 2026
This is one of our favorite KOA's. They are in the works to do some upgrades with plans to put in a splash pad. You can go tubing down the river (highly recommend). There is a pool, which does tend to get a little over packed. On site pizza and ice cream which is yummy. Always clean & family friendly. Lots to do on the area.
- Kymberly Markgraf on Google