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.
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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
Anna Marie R
VerifiedJanuary 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: MCML
We stayed in the modern campground from 1/12 - 1/16 and the bathrooms and showers (with hot water) were clean the entire time. We were also allowed to have fires in the firepits. Also, Lou and Sheryl were very nice rangers. It would be helpful if on The Cawatre trail, towards the Santa Lucia Trail, where the fork is, there's a sign indicating which trail to take. You either climb the hill or go around it.
charles b
VerifiedDecember 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: MCML
Good hosts at the camp site, no fires were allowed. To cold, left a day earlier.
LAURA K
VerifiedDecember 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: MCML
We stayed from 12/3 to 12/5. The campground was very quiet. When we checked in there was one other tent camper. Later that night another tent camper came checked in. The restrooms and showers were the cleanest of any campground we have every stayed. The weather was perfect, low 40's during the night and low 60's during the day. We hiked out to the gorge and came back on the Santa Lucia trail. Just lovely. Very few people. The camp hosts were wonderful checking on us several times a day to see if we needed anything. We can't wait to go back.
Ian S
VerifiedDecember 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: MCML
Paul M
VerifiedDecember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: MCML
Clean, quiet, beautiful. Showers available, but mine was way too hot and not adjustable. Usually it's the opposite problem ;-). Other than that, perfect experience.
Albert S
VerifiedDecember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: MCML
Been here 4 times in the past 3 years. Early Spring/Fall/Winter. Not crowded, clean, well maintained during those seasons. Friendly camp hosts (so far). The gorge is always a beautiful treat.
Renee G
VerifiedDecember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: MCML
This campground is a gem. It is peaceful, quiet, beautifully maintained and the bathrooms are imaculate. The camphosts were delightful and helpful in recommending hikes for us, older folks. All in all, a great spot for our Thanksgiving holiday.
Francesca S
VerifiedNovember 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: PCLL
A great place- nice and empty in the winter!
Thomas P
VerifiedNovember 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: MCML
Great hiking, good campground.
Emily C
November 22, 2021
Beautiful and peaceful location. Staff was very friendly and bathrooms were spotless. Zero cell service and didn't expect to share hiking trails with deer hunters - will be better prepared for that when I come back!
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
