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
Jill C
VerifiedJuly 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: PCLL
We camped here over Labor day 2021. NFS contracted maintenance to a private company more concerned with our dogs being on leash than with our safety! We ran out of water on a long hike, looking tired and red faced, and the host employees we more concerned with us being near the "employee only" area (where the trail deposited us) and our dogs sacked out on the side not being on leash, than with our well being! The Forrest service employee who came by gave us water and Gatorade because he could tell we needed it, but the employees for the host company just reminded us of rules! The campground was also very spread out and we had to drive to the swimming areas. Overall, very disappointing and we won't be back!
Noe A
VerifiedJune 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: MCML
I was booked for 2 nights and was only able to stay one night.:( we were evacuated by the sheriffs and cal fire. They told us there was a wild fire near and to be out asap.
Anna W
VerifiedJune 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: MCML
The camp hosts were very nice and attentive, unfortunately the facilities were in pretty rough shape, two of the four bathrooms in our part of the campsite were out of commission and there was no potable water at the campsite. For $30/night I at least hope to not have to wait in line for the bathroom. Also, both times I have camped here people have not observed the ‘quiet hours’ with some camps parting late into the night and other camps making tons of nose at 6am with generators and music.
Felicia E
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: MCML
didn't like that our camping site wasn't clean, the BBQ grill was full of charcoal. also, the restrooms had no toilet paper, no hand soap, and the hand dryer was out of order
Vaneni V
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: MCML
great campground. the river is so close by and kids love to play in it. please note that if you want to park your car not in the campground but in the day-use area, you need to get a pass for the day. It's $10 per day and usually solds out quickly over the weekends. Also, there is a beautiful hike in the gorge. But this is not suitable for small children as it's too long. Also can be very hot during summer days when it's sunny. So bring lots of water.
Jesus B
VerifiedJune 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: MCML
Everything was good except they charged me extra for the beach area
Jenna K
VerifiedJune 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: MCML
Gorge was fun to visit and swim in with our 5 year old child. Would like to return to hike up and explore more!
Summer D
VerifiedMay 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: MCML
This site is the best site in the entire campground. It says walk to (maybe a few feet). Best views and least crowded!
Tomi H
VerifiedMay 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: MCML
This was a pleasant site. The distance from the campground to the river was difficult for the kids and RVs are not allowed to park there. There were lots of motorhomes there but neither the entrance greeter or the camp host could direct us to where to fill up our water tanks and they acted like this was the first time they had been asked that question so I found that odd. We eventually got water and had a nice time. There were lots of families with kids.
Joe C
VerifiedMay 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: MCML
I am a swimmer so enjoyed the rock pool. It’s a shame that littering is so bad. I hiked the gorgeous gorge and cooled off at the bottom. Clean restrooms, nice sites, what more is there.
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 13, 2026
