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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Showers
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
Carmen V
VerifiedMay 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: MCML
The best of to come back in this amazing place is to find great staff that makes you feel welcome..!!
Cathy S
VerifiedMay 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: MCML
The campground was clean, and well managed, with good spacing between sites. The scenery and river were amazing. Two of the showers were out of order, but the host reimbursed us for the quarters we lost. Great hikes near the campground, and good swimming areas. Be careful of ticks on the Rocky Creek Trail. My boyfriend found 7 ticks on his clothes in the first mile. We would definitely camp here again!
Debra J
VerifiedMay 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: MCML
Beautiful oak-studded campground with spacious sites. Staff is super helpful.
We enjoyed walking Indian Road up the gorge. Lovely wildflowers! On a hot day, it's a treat to dip in the river at the day use area. A leashed dog friendly park. Have a great trip!
David M
VerifiedMay 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: MCML
The campground was nice and we enjoyed our stay
Dannie S
VerifiedMay 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: MCML
it was nice in mid-week, not too many people.
Kaylee W
VerifiedMay 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: PCLL
I stayed on the primitive camping side and I enjoyed it. The non primitive side was definitely more crowded and the people were louder than I would’ve liked. There were vaulted toilets (2) and potable water nearby. The site had a fire pit, a charcoal grill, a picnic table, and some logs you could sit on if you didn’t have a chair. The office offers firewood and ice(a bit pricey but nice because there aren’t stores anywhere). The camp host isn’t the friendliest, but nothing significant occurred. I would come back to this location in the future. I came to the area to go to Pinnacles National Park and this was just about 40 minutes away from the West Entrance. I’d recommend the location if you want to camp.
Cheryl F
VerifiedMay 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: MCML
The campground was incredible and the bathrooms sparkling clean. However, we were confused about the fact that only 2 cars were allowed for our large group camp with the remainder needing payment. You should update your website to indicate this. I wasn't the only group taken aback by this.
Stephen B
VerifiedApril 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: MCML
Beautiful! Great campground. Excellent hiking.
Robert M
VerifiedApril 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: MCML
Very nice campground in a very picturesque setting. The bathrooms were good, the showers were okay. Only one out of the two in each building had hot water.
Joe G
VerifiedApril 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: MCML
This is the best Forest Service campground I’ve ever stayed. It is well designed and carefully maintained. I’ll want to return again and again.
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
