About Arroyo Seco
Number of accommodations: 33
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
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Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
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Reviews (238)
What Guests Are Saying
Arroyo Seco Campground boasts a beautiful location ideal for birdwatching and hiking, with clean facilities and friendly hosts enhancing the experience. While the campground can get busy and noisy, especially on weekends, many guests appreciate the vibrant atmosphere and access to nature. However, larger RVs may find navigating the access roads challenging, and some facilities require maintenance, but overall, visitors enjoyed their stays and expressed a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Arroyo Seco Campground boasts a beautiful location ideal for birdwatching and hiking, with clean facilities and friendly hosts enhancing the experience. While the campground can get busy and noisy, especially on weekends, many guests appreciate the vibrant atmosphere and access to nature. However, larger RVs may find navigating the access roads challenging, and some facilities require maintenance, but overall, visitors enjoyed their stays and expressed a desire to return.
Review Summary
pattie w
VerifiedMarch 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: PCLL
It is a beautiful area and nice campground. It was cold and raining the 3 days we were there but that meant there weren’t a lot of people.
Currently there is no running water so make sure you bring plenty.
The campground hosts are absolutely amazing! They are helpful, keep the area spotless and care about the campground!
Julie B
VerifiedMarch 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: MCML
Very quiet in the campground and on the trails. Road in was in great condition and the campground was well maintained.
Bathrooms were closed and porta-potties were available instead. Camp hosts were very friendly.
TOm M
VerifiedMarch 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: MCML
We love camping at arroyo seco. I was disappointed that i did not get notified that there was no water.
Brandon L
VerifiedFebruary 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: MCML
The location has no running water. For $60 per night, they need to fix the water system. Definitely a disappointment.
Jeffrey b
VerifiedFebruary 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: MCML
wonderful maintained site. Will return !!!!
Colleen E
VerifiedFebruary 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: PCLL
This was our first time camping here. We came on a Thursday evening and stayed at site 36 in the primitive area. We had the whole place to ourselves. We slept without our rain fly on and slept under the stars. Cheryl, the park ranger/host was amazing. She told us about the various trails near by and was super knowledgeable. We brought our dog with us and she loved it. We went on an awesome hike, the Saint Lucia trail. Would highly recommend!
Robyn M
VerifiedFebruary 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: MCML
Great campground, wonderful access to the Big Sur back country.
craig d
VerifiedFebruary 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: MCML
Great spot.
Great hosts.
Shower water dangerously hot.
Hillary J
VerifiedJanuary 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: MCML
Beautiful clean campground. Only 5-6 other campers. Great hiking. Great place to be off-grid if ok with that for a few days...
Julia B
VerifiedJanuary 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: PCLL
Loved this site; rangers were friendly and helpful, recommending the amazing Indian road hike. This hike took us through an amazing loop of the area that ended up being my favorite hike of my California trip; starts off halfway up the mountains, taking you through the arroyo seco valley. At one point, you can go down to the river, at another, it takes you to the crest of a mountain with an incredible 360 degree view. Walk to the trailhead from your campground, since your car will be charged for a day pass if you park at the trail head.
Location Arroyo Seco
Address:
47600 Arroyo Seco Road
Greenfield, CA, 93927
United States
Coming from the south on Highway 101 to Greenfield, take the first exit (Arroyo Seco) into town. Turn left on Elm Street and go west to Arroyo Seco Road and turn left. Arroyo Seco Road dead-ends at the campground.
Coming from the north on Highway 101, just past Soledad, turn west onto Arroyo Seco Road and continue to the campground.
Arroyo Seco is accessible via CA-101, which is approximately 18 miles to the west, providing connection to other major highways in the region.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.2397 / -121.479
Elevation: 317 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- WHEELER GORGE IS CLOSED STARTING AUGUST 4TH, 2025-DECEMBER 31, 2025. DUE TO HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECT.
- In order to contact our offices, please use the email: customerservice@pmcparks.com or view our website: CampOne.Com for answers to frequently asked questions.
- The road to get from Arroyo Seco to Big Sur is around 70 miles on a very curvy road which is approximately a two hours' drive.
- All single campsite reservations are good for 6 people and 1 vehicle. The maximum number of people per site is 8 ($10.00 additional charge after 6 people). Maximum number of vehicles per site is 2 ($10.00 additional charge for 2nd vehicle).
- Please use caution in the river; water can be swift and dangerous in the spring
- Weather conditions can change rapidly; please check prior to arrival
- Insects may be present; please bring appropriate provisions (repellents, etc.)
- Reservations can be made three days in advance.
- Single sites include one vehicle in the use fee. Double sites include two vehicles in the use fee. Any extra vehicles will be charged at the campground for $10/night per vehicle.
- Click here for more information on the Los Padres National Forest
- Please Do Not Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
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Last updated: June 5, 2026
