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Campground Reviews

Aug 29, 2023
Patio site was great
Aug 29, 2023
Good location right next to the lake and close to Morro Bay and Pismo Beach. Sites are very roomy and spread out, not like typical KOAs where spaces are crammed together. Pretty good shade throughout. Bathrooms were dated but decently clean, however, during my weekend stay, they were not cleaned at all! With only one bathroom per section and spread out sites, campers had to drive to the bathroom.
Aug 29, 2023
I filled out the back of site registration already
Aug 28, 2023
Our reserved spot near bathroom was just given away to someone else. The spot they put us in we had to drive to bathrooms! Very disappointed and we will not return.
Aug 24, 2023
It was absolutely perfect! Nice Campground! Nice Staff! We loved it and extended our stay!
Aug 21, 2023
Really great campground for all types of camping. We have done the fully equipped cabins to a tent site. The staff is always really helpful. Systems for booking and during stay are very convenient. Bathrooms and overall property very well kept.
Aug 21, 2023
We always have an enjoyable stay.
Aug 21, 2023
Only complaint we have is the bed was super lumpy and uncomfortable...We have stayed a few times and that was never an issue..Other then that our stay was great as usual.
Aug 21, 2023
The stairs to the restroom felt unsafe my toddler even holding my hand slipped down several times the last time he slipped broke free of my hand and scraped his face after tumbling down thank God the last bottom stairs . The stairs to the cabin had sharp rock edges with no hand rail we actually left late evening prior to checkout due to the anxiety/stress of the stairs
Aug 18, 2023
Everything was very clean and well-kept. The staff was incredibly kind and accommodating - especially Michelle! Thank you for an amazing stay :)
Aug 17, 2023
Super easy no-contact check-in. Easy to find your site and sites are a nice size also. Kids loved the jumping pillow!
Aug 16, 2023
Always enjoy our time here.
Aug 15, 2023
This is the 2nd time we've stayed here and as always it didn't disappoint. We love it here!! Very peaceful and the place is serene. Thank you.
Aug 14, 2023
Friendly staff, clean & comfortable cabins, good variety of amenities
Aug 14, 2023
We loved our camping experience at KOA in Santa Margarita. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The amenities were a plus. We would camp there, again.
Aug 13, 2023
It was a wonderful place and we will return. We stayed in a pull-through rv site with a patio, and it was immaculately maintained. The staff were hospitable and helpful. The only downside was the shower area in the ladies’ side. It could use some tlc.
Aug 10, 2023
It was fantastic! We really appreciate the opportunity and enjoyed our stay. The kids had a blast. We were able to relax! See you again soon.
Aug 09, 2023
Aug 09, 2023
Great time, very campground
Aug 08, 2023
Staff is very friendly, many fun activities for the kids, restrooms were clean, and people followed the rules to keep it quiet by 10pm.
Aug 07, 2023
Cabin was great. Kids loved jumping bean and inflatable slide. The party yurt activities were mediocre according to kids and the pool water was cold. Overall, it was a fun time for our family and friends
Aug 07, 2023
It is very good except limited number of restroom
Aug 06, 2023
I really enjoyed it there. Staff is very friendly. Very clean place to stay
Aug 05, 2023
Lovely campground - our site was great on privacy and everything was kept very tidy and clean. It did not disappoint. Located just down the road from a beautiful lake/park.
Aug 05, 2023
The cabin was too hot, the door was broken, the hostess was passive aggressive. We left after one night and wouldn’t have stayed that night if we hadn’t driven all day.
Aug 03, 2023
Back window of cabin nailed shut so we were unable to open it to let air in. Not only did this make it impossible to cool off and sleep, it was also a huge fire hazard.
Aug 03, 2023
Jul 29, 2023
Things were good until I was told to move my boat from the camp site to an unsecured area. I have expensive stuff on my boat and was told cameras are everywhere. Cameras do not prevent thieves from stealing. Some of the equipment I have was inherited from my Dad, it is irreplaceable. I will not camp at this KOA again unless they change this rule. There is nothing written about this rule.

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

sorry were not a marina you have been here twice, and the rule has not changed and were not responsible for any theft to your boats and the area is secure and we have security all night
Jul 29, 2023
We purchased a full hook up to include potable water. We scheduled out stay 1-2 days in advance. There was no one in the office when we arrived at 1:00, check in time, said out to lunch. Tbit papers with our site outside to pick up. We went to our site filled with water& hooked up. A note in there said to boil water. Should have called us contaminated water is now in our tanks.

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

a stapled notice was on everyone map and it was only a precaution due to normal routine maintenance. there was ZERO contamination thanks Management
Jul 27, 2023
There were only 2 negatives. 1.GOAT HEADS and 2. FOXTAILS. These weeds can be very dangerous for dogs and we couldn't even escape them in the dog park and because of them we won't be back nor can we recommend the campground to our dog loving family and friends.

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

Goat heads is not a reason to not come back or refer your friends this is a country campground we do our best to eliminate pesky weeds and etc as we all own dogs here. luckily there is a campground out there for everyone. Managment
Jul 26, 2023
Great staff, well-stocked store, nice activities that the kids loved (nighttime movie), good wifi, sufficient campsite, fine bathrooms. We had a fantastic time!
Jul 24, 2023
Had sewer smell staff very friendly and very professional in their quick response to cause of smell
Jul 21, 2023
Everything was great.
Jul 21, 2023
We wasn’t there a lot because we went site seeing. Campers and staff was friendly
Jul 20, 2023
Great campground for the kids! The giant pillow and the pool entertained them for hours at a time. I didn't get any requests for "screen time" for the whole time we were camping! The sites and bathrooms were very clean. We had a great time!

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

Summer is a great time for kids and the Spring and Fall are perfect for a more relaxing visit.
Jul 19, 2023
Lovely Campground. The pool was too small for this hot Day though. Nice events for children. Lovely staff.
Jul 19, 2023
We had a terrific time at the KOA campground. Lisa and Wolf and their team are very helpful, kind and friendly. Santa Margarita is a hidden gem and we are fortunate to live close enough to come a few times a year.
Jul 19, 2023
It was a nice campground. Well kept up. Had to wear bands to use facility and apparently there were different colored bands per day and we were not told about that so when we entered the pool we were told we had the wrong colored band on. That was the one we were given for check in. Overall it is nice and clean. We had a nice big corner lot.

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

Wristbands for the pool became necessary this summer to ensure our guests could enjoy the pool. Campers from a nearby campground whose pool was closed a lot were overwhelming our pool. We're sorry about the mix-up with your wristbands. We hope wristbands won't be needed in the future.
Jul 18, 2023
Beautiful location and a very cool campground. It was an excellent stop over for us on a road-trip.
Jul 15, 2023
Jul 15, 2023
Jul 14, 2023
fun lots to do very comfortable clean. people that works there very friendly thank you.
Jul 14, 2023
Most of the staff was great to work with. The facilities are run-down but campgrounds were well kept. We had two 8 & 9 year olds & outside of the pool, which was heavily chlorinated & bathrooms that were in much need of TLC (& not to mention no hot water in the baths near the pool area), there were no other activities for the kiddos so we don't feel we got our monies worth for a KOA trip.

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

Our restrooms by the pool have on-demand hot water heaters that take a while to heat up. We will post a sign for future guests. Your mid-week visit missed our activities on Saturdays and holidays from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Please come again!
Jul 13, 2023
nice quiet park, up keep on the grounds is good but few things could improve. the management has always been great with me. have stayed there several differetn times in the past few years and it has always been a satisfying experience. i would definitely check this place out if you are in the area. set in the rolling hills just off the coast. beautiful views and plenty of trails to hike
Jul 13, 2023
Peaceful and relaxing location! Super clean bathroom, laundry and pool.
Jul 11, 2023
Spot #27 - back in RV spot - was very quiet and shaded. Friendly staff and lots of kid activities.
Jul 11, 2023
The camp area was very clean and so were the bathrooms and showers. My two children (15 & 11) enjoyed all the activities including movie night. All staff were friendly, patient, and helpful. The tent site we stayed at was very clean and spacious, with water and electricity. Thank for a wonderful two day and two night family getaway.
Jul 11, 2023
Enjoyed our stay. Staff is awesome!

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

Thank you! We think the Santa Margarita KOA staff is the "Best in the West!" They love to serve our guests. We hope to see you again soon.
Jul 11, 2023
Its a workout distance to main office or restrooms.

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

We call it the "KOA Diet & Workout Plan!" Hiking the hills and steps helps our staff and Guests get their 10,000 steps/day!
Jul 10, 2023
Apr 17, 2024
Karen, Daisy, and Michele were amazing. We had a Family event and these ladies went out of their way to help me and my family and gave us a seamless and amazing experience. Definitely planning my next reunion here. Thank you so much!
- Gordon Wells on Google
Apr 15, 2024
This is an excellent place if you need a fully equipped cabin down to a tent campsite. Being built into a hillside allows more privacy between sites than you would expect from a typical KOA experience. The hosts are very helpful and very accommodating. Can't say enough about what makes this a step above the typical KOA location as it has been for decades.
- Tom Wells on Google
Apr 14, 2024
Karen, Michele, and Daisy's names. Were amazing help to our family. This trip was kind of hard after my husband passed away. We came out to do a memorial for him. Y'all made it very cool. 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
- Lori Wells on Google