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Campground Reviews

Apr 07, 2026
Apr 05, 2026
We enjoyed everything, and the staff was wonderful and helpful.
Apr 03, 2026
Very relaxing place , all the staff was great, the disc golf course needs some love.
Apr 03, 2026
Great place to stay. The cabin we reserved wasn't ready for us so we got an upgrade. Beautiful and cozy. My only gripe would be the water pressure in the shower was really bad. Otherwise a awesome place to stay.
Apr 02, 2026
Great stay. Nice and quiet
Apr 01, 2026
Always have a good stay at Santa Margarita KOA.
Apr 01, 2026
It was wonderful! Clean and beautiful and the bounce pad for the kids was an amazing plus. Highly recommend!
Apr 01, 2026
Nice place out in the country. Built on a hill so groups of sites are terraced meaning you are not parked on top each other. Roomy level sites with convenient hookups.
Mar 31, 2026
Great campground, friendly staff
Mar 31, 2026
We’ve stayed multiple times over the last few years, always a pleasure. Site 62 is our favorite. This time we did note that the bathroom (adjacent to site 22) needed cleaning for the three days we were there. Otherwise, another good stay.
Mar 31, 2026
There were so many flies and mosquitoes in the afternoon and evening that we couldn't be outside until early in the morning. The cups in our cabin were put away wet. The pathway from our cabin to the playground was steep and dusty so the kids kept falling. Finally the kids wanted to jump on the jumping pillow before we left but it was deflated all day the day we left. So disappointed in this KOA.
Mar 30, 2026
We have stayed at dozens campgrounds across the country. We have come to expect that KOA Holiday campgrounds will be the nicest of them. Unfortunately, this KOA ranked as one of the worst. The bathrooms were never cleaned in our three days. Permanent residents at the campground made it feel like a trailer park rather than a Holiday. The amenities were mostly run down and needed sprucing up.
Mar 30, 2026
The topography of the whole site makes it unpleasant and not well kept due to steep slopes that make mowing impossible. Semi-permanent campers in the same area as vacationers just doesn’t work. Disc golf unplayable due to hip high weeds and extremely steep terrain. We won’t come back.
Mar 30, 2026
Friendly staff, super clean campsites, awesome stuff for the kids. Loved it!
Mar 30, 2026
Super friendly and helpful staff
Mar 27, 2026
Restrooms need some work. Very quiet and beautiful scenery. Sites are adequate and maintained.
Mar 24, 2026
Mar 24, 2026
Mar 23, 2026
Campground is not my cup of tea. The dust and dirt are horrendous. The site sprinkler activated at 7:30AM with both sprinklers pointing directly at my trailer, not any grass or shrubs. I was sprayed trying to get in my trailer. It soaked my trailer with hard water leaving horrible water spots all over it and caused the dirt all over it to run off the roof and down the sides of trailer. Not happy.
Mar 20, 2026
This campground is a hidden gem. We stayed in the best spot in the campground, but I won’t give up my secret.�
Mar 17, 2026
I've been camping here at least 30 years! To me it's as peaceful as it gets!
Mar 16, 2026
Outstanding staff. Very easy check in, and helpful. Thanks
Mar 16, 2026
Mar 10, 2026
Karen and her staff helped me organize our Airstream rally, and kept me informed as the dates for our rally approached. Everyone was so friendly. The sites set aside for our rally were perfect, and the atmosphere was beautiful and relaxed. Our group had a wonderful time!
Mar 09, 2026
Mar 09, 2026
Mar 02, 2026
Loved our stay! We stay at Santa Margarita KOA at least 4 times a year. My husband and I love that the lake is very close by for fishing. Our cabin was clean and so comfortable
Feb 26, 2026
*** We didn't receive the KOA 10% discount
Feb 23, 2026
Amazing !! Only complaint was that the jumping pillow was full of water when we got there.. they did clean it off .. .. staff is amazing .. sites are beautiful..
Feb 23, 2026
Beautiful and Clean but can be a steep road for some. Cabins are always nice and staff is very kind and helpful. Ty!!!
Feb 20, 2026
My wife and I had an amazing Valentine’s Day Weekend staying in one of their comfy cabins! I would highly the Santa Margarita KOA!
Feb 16, 2026
Feb 13, 2026
At first we booked the smaller cabins with the bed, bunks, and no bathroom. But upon arrival, we found out that they upgraded us to the ones with toilet, shower, and separate room with the bunk beds for no additional cost. It was my best friend’s bachelorette weekend and it was an awesome surprise for us! We had an amazing stay, enjoyed the lake, and will definitely be returning sometime soon!!
Feb 10, 2026
So nice and relaxing!
Jan 25, 2026
Everything was lovely. A few minor nitpicks are that the yurt window flaps were not able to be rolled up and that there was a small ditch to drive across to get into the parking space. Probably both of these have to do with the recent rains though.
Jan 22, 2026
It looks like the last storm was rough on the roads, but your crew fixed things nicely. We always enjoy our stay there (at least 6 stays now at the Santa Margarita site). Facilities are clean and well maintained. The staff is friendly and helpful.
Jan 20, 2026
Jan 12, 2026
I just love this place. This trip was our 7th stay at this KOA. The grounds are kept nice, the staff is friendly AND accessible 24/7, and the accommodations are still their priority.
Jan 06, 2026
Beautiful camp site and location, bathrooms were the reason i didnt rate it higher.
Jan 05, 2026
I really enjoyed my time there. The surrounding nature was beautiful. Other campers were respectful. My cabin was lovely and warm and clean. I appreciated the quick help of the staff when I was having problems with my heater. I also loved that there was a camp store on site in case I forgot anything.
Jan 01, 2026
Dec 31, 2025
Very friendly staff at the front desk. Bathrooms needed some attention.
Dec 31, 2025
Quiet spot in a beautiful location. Rv site was just like described. Dog friendly walking paths and a fun dog park in site. Amazing star gazing spot on the grounds and just down the road from hiking and fishing. Would definitely recommend a stay here.
Dec 30, 2025
Clean and quiet . It was a great couple of days!!!!
Dec 29, 2025
Dec 25, 2025
Wonderful campground and such a beautiful area. Campspots are scattered around the wooded area with majestic oak trees. Walking distance to Santa Margarita Lake. Friendly staff as well.
Dec 25, 2025
The unit was not fully clean. There was still trash in the trashcans and the tp was out on the roll. Additionally, the shower had no hot water. We tried multiple times to fix it. The wifi is weak and the camp roads are dangerous, dark, and rusted. We were promised a discount and charged in full and the major amenities we paid for didnt work.
Dec 13, 2025
We took the 2 grandkids to this KOA in Dec. It was very quiet and we enjoyed the cool air. We loved the giant air pillow and play area. Clean sites and nice employes. We even got to peak inside one of the little cabins. This was our 2nd time and there will be more. Love the area. Thank you!
Dec 04, 2025
Dec 03, 2025
We spend a week every Thanksgiving and the hosts are always very friendly and helpful. We LOVE the bounce pillow!
May 20, 2026
My review is 5 stars because I like the hilly walks, the nature and my kids did too. But I have to juxtapose that to my wife who had challenges and her father had challenges too. This KOA is top tier if you are looking for Southern California nature. But if you have mobility issues, or looking for something more urban, it is probably a no go.
- Steven Buergin on Google
May 10, 2026
Very nice camping, sites, so clean
- Sherry Street on Google
Mar 17, 2026
Great place! It's my new spot when I visit the area
- Fry “Fryrocket” Rocket on Google