Arroyo Seco

Excellent spot between Paso Robles and Carmele. The spot has plenty of shade to fence off 102 degrees. Close to the lake to enjoy a quick swim.

Very noisy campground. People listening to loud music all the time, then talking loud till midnight. Staff are nice people but should make sure people are following the rules they talk about so much when you're checking in.

We stayed in the primitive section. Pros: Had the entire area (all the camp sites) to ourselves. Saw CA condors and other hunting birds. Beautiful scenery. Cons: Hotter than Hades (July), no real stream or lake to speak of next to the campsites, tons of poison oak to be aware of.

Other than the ground was full of holes, we had such a wonderful time

our experience was fantastic! My Family and I had a blast! we will definitely be back!!

Stayed at campsite 33 over Labor Day weekend. This campsite is situated beside the entrance, behind the camp host, and about a campsite away from the sink/shower/bathroom building. Pack quarters and hand soap for the bathrooms and showers. This campsite itself isn’t shaded above the picnic table, so I would reccomend packing a canopy.

+ New bathroom & well maintained
+ Campground is well maintained
- Spigots are not working
- Hiking trails are missing signs / direction signs

Very well kept and clean site. Nice that it was a little off the beaten path.

Had a wonderful fall day. Knowing how hot it is here in the summer, unless you don't mind, Choose the Fall Great weather!

I reserved a site that did not have a good photo but wanted something close to the restroom. Upon arrival found the site was really meant as a parking spot for an RV. There was no flat area for a tent! Since this was a weekday there were not many other reservations until Friday. The campground host suggested I could switch to a site next to the second restroom. Many of the sites are considered a double and cost more which is a shame because they look like nice open shady spots. Some of the single spots are not as nice with a lot of sun not many trees around. There is a sink for washing dishes which is very nice. There are pesky flies so be sure to bring citronella candles or something to discourage them in your area. We heard and saw a lot of wildlife,screech owl,grey fox,possum,wood peckers,jays and a lot of grey squirrels. At night it was so dark and even at only 900 feet saw 4 shooting stars! We did not drive the road up to what they call "the gorge" where one can bike or hike on forest service road. We did not tip our toes in the creek by the day use area but will probably be back as this is a clean,well maintained campground. The campground host sells wood and if you forgot quarters for the shower they sold us a roll only! Be careful where you walk as the ground squirrels dig HUGE holes,even in the blacktop road! I filled one in by our tent despite being told it would be dug out in a day,it wasn't. We explored the undeveloped sites which have pit toilets and a real rustic campground feel.