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Campground Reviews

Oct 19, 2026
Oct 19, 2026
Our camp site and the campground was very clean(almost groomed). Great job with the maintenance! There was a noticable effort to plant new trees and bushes, which will transform the camp in a few years!
Oct 19, 2026
This camp ground is my favorite. The staff is the best it can be. Super helpful and friendly. There is a nice lake half a mile up the road with tons of fish in it. They have a nice area with a giant air bag thing you jump on. Very fun for the kids. Will be back.
Oct 18, 2026
The staff here are the best of any campground I’ve ever stayed at. They have treated us like family every time we come. We love it here.
Oct 17, 2026
Oct 13, 2026
This camp ground is an absolute hidden gem! Only a few minutes from the state park, down a gorgeous drive in a beautiful area, and it is quiet and peaceful. The grounds were immaculately well kept, the store small but well stocked, and staff were amazing and helpful. Would definitely stay again!
Oct 12, 2026
We always are greeted with a warm welcome and the staff are amazing people! Always a fun time!
Oct 12, 2026
Oct 12, 2026
Oct 12, 2026
Oct 12, 2026
Good location, place is a bit up and down, bathrooms a bit worn, but all in all OK
Oct 06, 2026
Oct 06, 2026
Nice
Oct 05, 2026
The accommodations were clean staff was friendly and professional and helpful and genuinely sincere
Oct 01, 2026
Very nice campground, clean and organized! All The staff were friendly and welcoming!
Sep 29, 2026
Sep 29, 2026
No food storage box for tent campsites. Barthrooms are far from camp sites. Very less number of toilets for the number of campsites. No illumination/lighting on the path. hard to navigate on foot in dark. access to bathroom needs going through stairs, not a good one for aged.
Sep 28, 2026
Stayed at this specific KOA multiple times and always been an excellent experience. Clean bathrooms, clean cabin and we always felt safe. Staff are friendly and they keep the campgrounds well maintained. Thank you all.
Sep 28, 2026
Friendly and helpful staff…beautiful campground. Clean bathrooms, showers, and laundry rooms. Office staff were very helpful when we had concern about our site and handled us with care �
Sep 26, 2026
The park is great. The only drawback is the restroom accommodations. They are difficult to access, especially seniors.
Sep 20, 2026
I found the campgrounds to be clean and signage was good however the accessibility to the public bathrooms were unacceptable. They were far and few between and the worst part is that they were very unaccessible due to the terrain. To get to any of the bathrooms, you must traverse steep hills and valleys. So to me, this is the worst site I have ever experienced.
Sep 16, 2026
We loved the campgrounds. All the trees
Sep 15, 2026
I really like this campground. And I have a favorite campsite. When I have to come up to SLO for work I try to fit in a weekend camp here. Staff is great, they keep everything clean and tidy. No one bugs you and the deer and wild turkeys that wonder through is an added bonus!
Sep 13, 2026
very hilly very dirty way off the highway was put next to permanent people with a lot of junk and smelly dogs
Sep 08, 2026
Awesome kids wife had fun beutiful camp ground definitely bringing friends and family soon.
Sep 08, 2026
This was our time at Santa Margarita KOA. I love all the amenities they have for little ones--jumpy pillow, pool, hay ride, snow cones, outside movies..etc. our cabin was nice and clean. we are definitely coming back next summer. We def want to get our same cabin, # 21 or the deluxe party cabins and come with more people. the lake is just 5-10 min walk. The staff are super friendly. Love it!!
Sep 08, 2026
I loved the amount of space that the tent sites have! Everything was clean and the employees were very friendly.
Sep 07, 2026
A very nice campground. The little cabin was a great alternative for 1 night lodging in the SLO area.
Sep 06, 2026
Everything was good and made us feel welcome
Sep 05, 2026
Such friendly staff. Took my call at 8:59 when they close at 9:00. We got there real late and they were just closing up. After a long ride in the dense fog and cold, she opened up the office and switched us to a Kabin. Very nice KOA, our first experience with a Kamping Kabin and we were so grateful for not having to pitch the tent after the super long day of riding. Overlooks the ocean.

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

Thank you for the kind comments, however, Santa Margarita KOA does not overlook the ocean. We are a half mile from Santa Margarita Lake that will allow swimming starting in 2027!!!
Sep 03, 2026
I saw turkeys, deer, hummingbirds and quail on my walks. The campground is well maintained. I loved the hilly terrain. Great star gazing when the moon isn’t out. Staff friendly, helpful and accommodating.
Sep 01, 2026
The sites are very cool and are terraced into some vertical terrain. My only complaint would be the bath houses. The one near the office had a funky smell. I assumed it was just a high use bathroom near the pool. The next day I tried the middle bath house, no smell but the large trash can was overflowing on to the floor for both days . For the price I would expect a little more.
Aug 27, 2026
Great camp ground very peaceful and relaxing.Bring your own water though.
Aug 24, 2026
The Staff was welcoming and friendly. My kids loved the activities, and it was a great first time camping experience for my little ones. WE loved it and will definitely be camping with KOA again!
Aug 23, 2026
A goof place for an overnight stay
Aug 21, 2026
Love the staff and location! The fact I missed seeing that camping cabins have no ac here, unlike most of the others I’ve stayed at, was entirely my error! It was 90+ inside during the day but the ceiling fan really helped at night. I’ll pay closer attention to cabin amenities and the time of year I enjoy them! Love this KOA! Staff all super friendly. Sites tucked into old oaks and hil
Aug 20, 2026
Beautiful location! Playground could use some improvements. Highly recommend. I like the gnome garden.
Aug 18, 2026
Aug 17, 2026
enjoyed our stay, great weather, gracious hosts, roomy sights, liked the camping pockets(made it seem more private) cool dog park, loved the turkey parades.
Aug 14, 2026
This review has been removed by KOA due to profanity.
Aug 13, 2026
Our family of 5 LOVED staying in the yurt next to the bouncing pillow. Our boys are age 8-11 and spent much time there and exploring the rest of the campground. The swimming pool was refreshing for the hot summer days. We walked to Santa Margarita Lake - very beautiful. The marina is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays so no boat rental for us but the campground was fairly vacant Monday - Wednesday.
Aug 11, 2026
Super people, very helpful. Went above and beyond
Aug 10, 2026
This campground is hardly a "Holliday" koa. There is a jump pillow and a sad play structure. The pool needs to be updated. There huge cracks and amphibians living in them. The restroom and shower facilities are worst case scenario.. The bathroom by the pool smelled so strong of urine it was disgusting. There is no ventilation on the bathrooms so they are full of mold and cracked tiles. Nice staff.
Aug 10, 2026
Aug 10, 2026
I stayed here with my wife (then girlfriend) about 10 or so years ago, and had the pleasure of returning with our two children. It was a wonderful time, and the considerations for entertaining the children (scavenger hunts, hidden rubber ducks, the bouncy pillow) are excellent. We had a lovely time.
Aug 10, 2026
We have stayed here several times but it has been some time ago. I was glad to see that nothing has changed. of all the koa's I have seen in ca I would have to rate this one number one.....Great staff, always friendly and helpful. however if you could get mother nature to turn down the heat that would be nice...HA HA, Thank you and we will be back....
Aug 10, 2026
Aug 10, 2026
One of the best KOA my family has had experience! Lots of activities around for all the family to enjoy. KOA Santa Margarita is truly a hidden Gem!
Aug 06, 2026
We had a fabulous time. Clam, quiet and very family friendly. The staff was always ready to help and made easy and fun. Thanks to John and Frank for their help with my last-minute awning issue. Could have been a nightmare but they saved the day. Karen thanks for the memories and the Burrola's will be back.
Aug 05, 2026
Beautiful spot. Very clean.Very scenic. Owner and manager were very helpful and welcoming. Very good service. Prompt response to phonecalls.
Sep 28, 2026
Friendly and helpful staff, like new RV sites, clean bathrooms & showers, along with laundry rooms. Great place to stay for families and larger groups.
- Lisa Jigamian-Tennant on Google
Sep 18, 2026
Had an awesome anniversary/family campout. Michelle and the whole crew are great!
- Scott Rothdeutsch on Google
Sep 13, 2026
Very friendly establishment & have stayed here on many occasions. Next to Santa Margarita Lake.
- Jefferson Burbank (General Jefferson) on Google