Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
From Hwy 101 North and South:
Take Exit 211 for Santa Margarita Lake.
Go east 1.7 miles thru the little town.
Turn Right on Estrada Ave./Highway 58 East
Estrada Ave. becomes "J" St. which becomes W. Pozo Rd.
(Do not turn left on Hwy. 58 East)
Continue straight on W. Pozo Rd. for 7 miles.
Turn Left on Santa Margarita Lake Rd.
Go 1/2 mile up the hill.
The KOA will be on your right.
From East and Northeast of Santa Margarita KOA:
From Highway 41, 99 or 5...
Take Highway 46 West to US 101 in Paso Robles.
Take US 101 South to Exit 211.
No matter what GPS, Google Maps or Mapquest says...
DO NOT TAKE HWY 58 WEST, HWY 41 South of HWY 46 or HWY 229 TO REACH US.
These roads are narrow, winding, and likely to cause car sickness.
We want you to be a Happy Camper when you arrive!
Get Google DirectionsUp to 8 people.
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Extra-large remote private tent site with water and electric on Coffin Rd. above Bathhouse #2. One-way, one-lane access from top of hill down Coffin Rd. Must exit downhill on narrow dirt road.
Up to 4 people.
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Small Budget Tent Site #33 or #24 with water and electricity.
Up to 8 people.
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POPULAR Private Water/Electric Tent Site across from 2-Room Cabin & close to Jumping Pillow. OK for LARGE tents or very small tent trailer or tiny motorhome or van 50/30-amp & 110-volt. Far from the restroom.
Up to 8 people.
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HIGHLY-REQUESTED Large Water/Electric Tent site tucked behind Bathhouse 3 by itself. Suitable for a camper van, cab-over pickup camper or large tents. Short walk to Jumping Pillow, Pool & Store.
Up to 8 people.
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VERY REMOTE top-of-the-hill tent sites. #91 has a breathtaking panoramic view. #92 sits on a secluded knoll. Must be comfortable driving on steep dirt roads and sleeping in the pitch dark under a starry sky...the way camping used to be. These are not party sites cuz sound travels in them thar hills! Quiet Hours are strictly enforced throughout the campground. Guest are encouraged to arrive before dark for safe access. CALL TO BOOK!
Up to 6 people.
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Small terraced, shaded tent sites close to entrance on Leap Frog Loop. Convenient location close to store, pool, laudry and restrooms. #5 is by road behind a fence & #6 & #7 are terraced above #5 above. Call to book sites next to each other. Use Select-My-Site option to choose a specific site. Easy access for motorcycles.
Up to 6 people.
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"Coffin Road" sites are shaded & close to restrooms. Be prepared for dirt site & dusty roads. Don't let the road name scare you. No dead bodies anywhere...just tomb-like holes in the hillside. It helps to arrive before dark to find these sites. PLEASE CALL CAMPGROUND DIRECTLY TO BOOK THESE PRIVATE SITES.
Up to 8 people.
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Large tent sites above RV rows & Jumping Pillow. Rates are based on double occupancy. One site can hold up to 8. Call to book side-by-side sites. Two long flights of stairs to restroom. #37 is medium-sized but shaded all day. #38 Super large site in full sun. #39 Smallest site in full sun. #61 is shaded but further from restroom.
Up to 6 people.
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"The Fingers" tent sites CANNOT BE BOOKED ONLINE. PLEASE CALL EVEN IF IT SAYS "UNAVAILABLE." "The Fingers" has 4 small, private sites. Feels like you have the campground to yourself. Book all 4 sites for family & friends. Our Remote Yurt is just across the road from "The Fingers."
Up to 8 people.
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"Fish Bowl Tent Site." Excellent location. Halfway between pool, store, playground, Jumping Pillow & restrooms. Great to contain children. Nice shade. Room for multiple large tents. One-of-a-kind!
Up to 8 people.
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"Cul-de-Sac Tent Site" is our most-requested tent site. Extremely private, shaded all day & close to restrooms. Short walk to Jumping Pillow & playground.
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Santa Margarita KOA has a wide variety of tenting options. All Tent Sites have water, a fire ring, and a picnic table. Most even have electricity! Choose something big and spacious or small and budget-friendly. We have sunny and shady sites. We have sites close to the action and remote with spectacular views. Tell us your style and we will find the perfect match for you. We do allow car and pickup truck camping in Tent Sites. Our littler Log Cabins are the perfect step up from sleeping on the ground to a cozy bed.
That doesn't mean this area has to always be empty. When you start reviewing camping options, your history will display here to help compare sites and find the best stay. You will be able to share your stay information with friends or family and save it for a later time if you have a KOA Account.
Make checkout easy by booking all your reservations at once. Add your sites from different campgrounds into your shopping cart* and then choose checkout.
