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Arroyo Seco Campground
![[image] Arroyo Seco Campground](/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprd3791722.jpg)
July 28, 2024 - ALERT
Arroyo Seco reopens a month before its anticipated date. On Friday 7/26/24, the Arroyo Seco Day Use area resumed its daily hours of operations. The campground will be first-come, first-serve until the Recreation.gov reservation system is back live September 1, 2024. Additionally access to the Gorge will be restored.
Please continue to take in consideration the heat advisories and plan trips accordingly. Your safety is your responsibility. See the attached link for best practices.
Developed campground, accessible sites; two small lakes in the area. Arroyo Seco River runs by the campground.
Modern campsites allow only one vehicle per single site or two vehicles per double site. Extra vehicles are $10.00 per vehicle and will be paid upon arrival. There are water hydrants throughout the campground and close to all sites. All sites are large enough to accommodate any size RV, however, please be aware that there are no electrical, water, or sewer hook-ups available and there is no dump station on site. All sites have a picnic table, fire ring, and a pedestal barbecue grill. The modern camping area offers paved sites, coin operated showers and flushable toilets, which are handicap accessible.
Single campsite accommodate 6-8 people. Double campsites accommodate 12-16 people.
- Modern Single Campsite - $40 per site, per night, Double Campsite - $70 per site, per night.
Primitive campsites allow only one vehicle per single site or two vehicles per double site. Extra vehicles are $10.00 per vehicle and will be paid upon arrival. There are water hydrants throughout the campground and close to all sites. All sites have a picnic table, fire ring, and pedestal barbecue grill. The primitive camping area offers pit toilets.
- Primitive Single Campsite - $35 per site, per night, Double Campsite - $60 per site, per night.
Group Campground by reservation only through www.recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777
- $150/night (50 people, 10 cars including in the price) $10/night per extra vehicle
Reservations: www.recreation.gov
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Campground check-in time: 3:00pm, check-out time: 12:00 noon. Quiet Hours: 10:00 pm – 6:00 am. The day use facility offers water hydrants, flushable toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and 3 large covered patios. Summer hours are from 9am until 6pm. Winter hours are from 9am until 4pm. Day use/picnic fee parking: $10/vehicle. |
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| Reservations: | Reservations: www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777. |
| Area Amenities: |
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| Fees: | Single campsite accommodate 6-8 people. Double campsites accommodate 12-16 people.
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| Usage: | Heavy |
| Best Season: | Spring |
| Busiest Season: | Summer |
| Restrictions: | 14 day maximum stay. |
| Closest Towns: | Greenfield, Soledad and King City |
| Water: | Water spigots throughout campground |
| Restroom: | Flush toilets and coin operated showers |
| Passes: | Interagency Senior or Access Pass entitles pass holder to 50% off of camping fee. |
| Operated By: | Managed by Parks Management Company (PMC) for the Forest Service. Website: www.campone.com |
| Information Center: | Monterey Ranger District: (831) 385-5434 ext 0, Mon-Fri, 8am - 430pm or email the Parks Management Company: customerservice@pmcparks.com. |
General Information
Directions:From Highway 101 north, exit at Arroyo Seco road near the city of Greenfield and proceed 16.2 miles to the junction of Carmel Valley Road and Arroyo Seco Road and bear left; the sign at the junction says "Public Campground."
Follow the road 3.4 miles to the campground. From Highway 101 south, south exit at Arroyo Seco road and make an IMMEDIATE LEFT at Elm Ave. (If you get to the "Entering Greenfield" sign you have passed the left turn.)
Follow Elm Street for 6 miles and turn left at the "T" onto Arroyo Seco Road. Proceed 6.5 miles along Arroyo Seco Road to the junction with Carmel Valley Road and bear left; the sign at the junction says "Public Campground." Follow the road 3.4 miles to the campground.
Activities
Campground Camping
Picnicking, hiking, fishing, bike riding, camping, relaxing near the Arroyo Seco River.
| No. of Sites | 49 |
| Reservation Info | 877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov |
| Fire Information | For current fire restrictions, contact the Monterey Ranger District at (831) 385-5434 or visit www.fs.usda.gov/lpnf |