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Campground Reviews

Jun 02, 2026
I have been coming here for well Over 30 years (since I was 6 months old). We do an annual family trip every year and it is so much fun!!! So many kids friendly activities, themed weekends, and the staff anre always so welcoming and kind. We typically stay in the deluxe cabins but have stayed elsewhere. If any issues were to arise they respond efficiently and thoroughly. Would highly recommend!
Jun 02, 2026
Jun 02, 2026
Very relaxing
Jun 02, 2026
The staff was welcoming and helpful, like always. We noticed the improvements made to keep it a beautiful park. We will be back.
Jun 02, 2026
first time there, clean, welcoming, super Kid friendly, employees were awesome, definitely will recommend Santa Cruz/Monterey to family and friends, we will for be back.
Jun 02, 2026
We would definitely recommend this place to friends and families with kids. Not so much for those looking to escape to nature. Staff and the facilities were amazing. Thanks to all!
Jun 02, 2026
Always a wonderful experience from beginning to end. Staff are all friendly, helpful and attentive. I have a serious safety concern which I have expressed at my last stay. The sharp corners of the cabin roofs should have either soft bumpers or be bright colored. My partner, my neighbor & I all hit our heads this past trip. Last trip my partner bumped her head & had go to emergency for stitches
Jun 01, 2026
The facility and staff are great. Well maintained grounds. We would have preferred that someone get the children on bikes under control. We walked every evening but encountered undisciplined and screaming children on bikes. They would swarm around us to the point I almost got hit. They displayed no respect for cars. Guidelines and biking etiquette would be helpful.
Jun 01, 2026
I have stayed at this KOA about 7 or 8 times, and normally I love it, but this visit was below par. The biggest issue was that the heater in our cabin, 116, was not working at all. I thought it was the first night, but it did not. Our cabin was very cold in the morning and it made getting sleep very hard. Second, there was an RV across from us that was a magnet for teenagers and they were lo
Jun 01, 2026
Jun 01, 2026
We enjoyed our stay very much. We our site as a staging area for a dinner and wedding on Friday/Saturday. It was close enough that one of the wedding party could pick us up without a problem (except for Southbound traffic). We will definitely stay again. Friendly respectful staff.
Jun 01, 2026
It was a lovely site despite a minor disruption with the water The only downside was due to loads of schoolchildren on a school trip. Very noisy and completely took over the swimming pool, but otherwise a nice site, but out of the way
Jun 01, 2026
No Cell phones no video games. I don't have kids but i completely enjoyed being transported back to a simpler time when kids played and enjoyed just being kids. I made a last chance to go camping and really enjoyed being there.
May 31, 2026
I used to come here as a kid and it was a blast then, but to be able to bring my kids and see all the effort put towards sheer joy here - it was amazing. Every staff member was so kind, so helpful and seemed to genuinely enjoy their job. Every activity, every area was so well thought out. We will be coming here as often as we can. Thank you so much!
May 31, 2026
Nice and clean
May 31, 2026
May 30, 2026
Everyone was super friendly! It was a beautiful KOA with lots of activities for the kids. We loved it and will be back!
May 30, 2026
I love KOA camping, but I was highly disappointed by the visitor policy. I was hoping to have my brother and his kids over to visit for a few hours before they left the boardwalk to show them around/try and convince them to stay with us next time. I would have gladly paid for a day pass for them if that was an option even. I suggest selling day passes for guests to purchase to allow for visitors.
May 30, 2026
May 30, 2026
May 29, 2026
We love camping at the Santa Cruz/Monterey KOA. During the week it's not as busy as on the weekend. We are retired and prefer the weekdays. For families there is a lot for the children to do. The Sand Shack has activities during the day, there are jumping pillows, a train that circles the park, playground etc. The beach is a short ride away. Highly recommend.
May 29, 2026
May 28, 2026
We were disappointed that you no longer provide cable TV; we still have Verizon FIOS TV and rarely stream anything, so we are not subscribed to hardly any streaming services. That left us with 4 evenings with very little in the way of entertainment.
May 28, 2026
Staff was very friendly and common areas were clean. Fun events planned on weekends. A quiet perfect midweek stay.
May 28, 2026
May 27, 2026
Shay was awesome with great customer service! Grounds well kept as usual & friendly helpful staff.
May 27, 2026
May 27, 2026
It was so nice and clean , staff was friendly and helpful. Guided us on a golf cart to our site . They are dog friendly and accommodate with pet stations. Didn’t get a chance to swim or use hot tub but it looked very inviting . Bathrooms and showers very clean .
May 26, 2026
We have been coming here in Memorial Day weekend for more than 10 years. We love the park, so clean, lots of fun for our grandchildren. The employees are super nice especially Koi, who took the time to listen to me about your rules of only 6 per stay per campsite. We are local from Monterey and often had friends come up for the day for a bbq. We probably will not return because of this rule.
May 26, 2026
We have been coming to this campsite for 9 yrs now, it has become my grandchildrens best vacation spot they look forward meeting up with friends they have met thru the years, us as grown ups as well, I would also like to thank the staff for their hospitality, thank you! Hope to see you again soon!
May 26, 2026
May 26, 2026
Love the staff.
May 26, 2026
Great time at SC koa. Staff were so helpful and friendly. Grandkids had a blast with all the plentiful activities.
May 26, 2026
I love how roomy and nice the RV sites are. The place is well maintained. My grandchildren love it there; there is a lot for them to enjoy.
May 26, 2026
Can’t wait to come back. The staff was so kind and friendly. We all loved the activities
May 26, 2026
Family friendly and enjoyable experience
May 26, 2026
Very well run camp. Staff very friendly helpful. Grounds well kept we had a great time. It’s been 3 to 4 years that it’s been under either new ownership or management. Since the transition in during that time the camp facilities have improved dramatically. So kudos to the new owner/management.
May 23, 2026
Very clean, friendly staff, close to the beach!
May 23, 2026
The staff were extremely friendly and attentive. The facility was very clean and well taken care of. two negatives. The round smooth door handles to the cabin are difficult for older people with arthritic hands. A lever door would be easier for older people. At our cabin the fire pit was very high, which made it impossible to see the fire while sitting down And air flow was poor making more smoke.
May 23, 2026
The place is wonderful,safe ,well maintained and the staff are very accommodating , Highly recommended
May 22, 2026
The campground was very clean and peaceful with beautiful landscaping. All the employees were so friendly and accommodating. The paw pen pull through site was perfect for us and our our small dogs and it had so many convenient amenities. The store had everything we need and I was impressed with fact that they had a laundromat. This is our favorite campground and we can't wait to come back.
May 22, 2026
One of the very best RV parks I've ever stayed at!!!!
May 22, 2026
May 22, 2026
Always a pleasure to visit this KOA! Friendly, attentive staff, with clean and well maintained campsites and endless children activities make this KOA one of the best. The towering eucalyptus trees are beautiful. We’ve been here several times and look forward to our next visit. Keep up the great work!
May 22, 2026
May 22, 2026
What a beautiful campground and everyone was so nice and accommodating! I’m not a regular camper and I’ve never been to a KOA camp. I was thoroughly impressed! Thank you for making our stay great!
May 21, 2026
We brought a group of friends (about 40) with us and had the best time. The staff is so friendly and incredibly attentive. The grounds are clean, the food is fantastic and the vibes are all around so fun! Watching the kids all on their bikes following behind the fun train was great! We will be back soon!
May 21, 2026
The facilities were amazing and clean. The people were incredibly helpful and friendly. We loved the activities and the festival. The only recommendation is to moderate the traffic of the gold carts between sites 85 and 86 (I think) near the jump pad. Otherwise such a wonderful place - we will be back!
May 21, 2026
Immaculate grounds so sanitary. so much for the kids. the beach 5 mins away. Staff was great
May 21, 2026
This was by far the best KOA I’ve ever stayed at! From the super helpful friendly staff, to the clean grounds, to the sprawling camping grounds, sparkling pool, various amenities and activities. And all the dog areas!! So dog friendly! The beds in the cabins are so comfortable! This place was just fantastic, can’t say enough great things about it!
Nov 02, 2026
We absolutely love our local KOA. The staff are all very friendly, especially the manager Andy. There are so many fun activities that our toddler is never bored. We will be back soon!
- Amber Nelsen on Google
Oct 30, 2026
THIS is how you do family camping! Five stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We stayed at the Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA during our family trip down the California coast, and what a wonderful experience! Traveling with kids and a large RV can be an adventure all on its own, so finding a campground that genuinely makes families feel welcome is worth its weight in gold. From the friendly communication to the fun, family-oriented atmosphere, this KOA reminded us exactly why we love traveling this way. The Halloween activities were such a fun addition to our trip, and we appreciated the thoughtful text communication that helped us feel informed and welcome. What really makes a campground special isn't just the location or amenities. It's the people, the atmosphere, and those little details that turn an ordinary overnight stay into a family memory. We travel because we want our kids to experience new places, have adventures, and make memories together. This is exactly the kind of campground that makes those experiences enjoyable for everyone—including the parents! A big thank-you to the team for creating such a welcoming environment. Your efforts do not go unnoticed. We would happily return and recommend this KOA to other families!
- Jesse Mccracken on Google
Oct 04, 2026
Wonderful place,incredible staff,clean,safe,pet and kid friendly.
- Sara Laskey on Google