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
Judy G
VerifiedMarch 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: MCML
The water in the shower was unavailable because you needed the campground host to turn it on and there wasn’t a host who was there all the time. I don’t understand why the water isn’t available for the showers because you need to put your quarters in to turn it on. It’s not like it’s going to be wasted. Also, I know some people need to run their generators but there needs to be a control over how loud they can be. It was beautiful but I liked it better when I was there in November - less people and more wildlife.
catherine s
VerifiedMarch 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: MCML
Beautiful campground but if your clearance is more than 9’ you can’t clear the trees overhang on the main road. Friendly staff.
Amy R
VerifiedMarch 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: MCML
The campground is lovely with many shady trees. We took two wonderful hikes in the surrounding mountains up onto the ridge above the lakes, and the other on the Santa Lucia Trail to the Horse Bridge (washed out) and back by the Indians Road. One restroom block was out of order, the other worked for toilets and sinks, but had to make an appointment with the host to take a shower. Host was very helpful and the shower was welcome at the end of the day. Many happy campers made plenty of noise late into the night. If I did it again, I might choose to go to the primitive campsites where there were fewer people. Still a wonderful place to spend the weekend.
Christopher S
VerifiedMarch 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: MCML
It was so beautiful could see the stars beautiful sunrise sunset very clean
Nory M
VerifiedMarch 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: MCML
Peaceful and relaxing stay with my family, definitely would recommend during the week less busy and better access to the day use area and trails! 🫶🏻 we will definitely coming back, thank you to the hosts and employees at the campground they were welcoming.
Jasmine S
VerifiedMarch 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: MCML
showers didn’t work
Jasmine S
VerifiedMarch 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: MCML
showers didn’t work
Jasmine S
VerifiedMarch 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: MCML
showers didn’t work
Kathy S
VerifiedMarch 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: MCML
We enjoyed our stay immensely. Just know that there is no campground host, but there is a wonderful woman who comes around late afternoon to collect camp fees and to sell firewood right at your site.
Erica W
VerifiedFebruary 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: PCLL
I reserved a primitive site, but found them to be really small and crowded (in January!). I switched to the main site and it was great. Bathrooms are private and clean, camp host is friendly, guests were respectful and sites were spacious. Fell asleep to the sound of a million frogs singing in the lake below. Great hiking and river access within a very short drive or longer walk, but beware of ticks.
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
