• *(required)
  • *(required)

Campground Reviews

Apr 18, 2026
It was different than other KOA's. I liked how it's set on the side of a hill. The sites were nice and wide.
Apr 18, 2026
It was a lovely campground. I really liked the cabin we stayed in. The staff was very polite and helpful. I loved seeing the wild animals around the campground like turkeys, quail, and deer. I hope to return some day.
Apr 17, 2026
We stayed at the “Fish Bowl” site at KOA Santa Margarita and had a great experience. The site was clean and private. The campground was very close to the lake, less than a five minute drive. We saw a variety of wildlife during our stay which added to our experience. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The site is a great spot for a quiet, scenic getaway. We would definitely stay here again
Apr 14, 2026
The staff were so friendly and welcoming. We arrived and the office was closed for lunch, our pass was outside waiting for us. We went straight to our site and set up. Our site housed the sewer so we set up with our tent and trailer as far away as we could. The smell was bad at times but the site was large enough so we didnt have to sleep with it. Having a game room would be a great addition.
Apr 14, 2026
Clean and friendly environment for the family.
Apr 13, 2026
I love that the lake is very close by. I feel like the spots are very very small and all dirt. Most koa at least have gravel. It rained and cause of lots of water puddles everywhere. With the hills and drop offs we decided to leave a day early our whole group before the rain and puddles got worst. I think the Koa needs some maintenance work so when it rains it doesn’t become like that.
Apr 13, 2026
Apr 10, 2026
It was amazing
Apr 10, 2026
Apr 10, 2026
Apr 09, 2026
We had the best time, we will definitely be back.
Apr 08, 2026
The lady at the front desk was the best part of our stay! She was so sweet and helpful to us and our kids. The place is fun, cabin looked new and clean, bathroom/shower was wonderful. Lots of hills but it an easy walk. Only negative thing was that just way too many pick up trucks were driving fast up and down the main area, and we had to stop so many times when we were on our bikes.
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.
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