Terrible experience going to this campground. I booked this site a month in advance. I ended up…read morechanging my camp site to a site deeper into the loop which I was charged additionally for. Upon arriving (after 5 hours and 300 miles of travel) I discover my campground is closed off. All surrounding campgrounds are either closed off due to "hazardous tree" or "reserved". So I was at a loss, no reception, no one there, no note left behind for my reservation that is unavailable. So I set up shop at site 14 and hope whoever shows up will share the campsite. Now I'm setting up my tent and I'm literally being swarmed by black gnats. Idk what they are because my citronella candle and dousing of mosquito spray is not working, not at all. After 3 hours of sitting like a duck and not seeing a single other person arrive to this campsite, I figured I couldn't stay alone in this abandoned campground. Over 22 sites here and only myself and a couple in site 1 which is upfront of the entrance were there. However their site shows most of the sites reserved. Unsure why people would choose to visit this campground besides its remoteness. Personally I can't say I recommend this place especially if you're traveling from some ways away. This is why I wrote Thai review. Unfortunately I couldn't in their website and I did not want someone else to have the experience I had.

I absolutely love Ponderosa Campground. There are no running water facilities, meaning no showers…read moreand just pit toilets. We got any water we needed that we did not carry with us from the spigots placed throughout the campground. One of my friends and I came here as part of a California Road Trip in mid-July 2018 (we were living in East Bay at the time - both of us in Albany) and this was our last campground before returning to the Bay Area. We had found most campgrounds were full up, but managed to find Ponderosa Campground with open spots online before making our way here by car. The drive in from the Southeast was through heathland with areas that had experienced burns/fires in the not too distant past. We also drove through Fort Hunter-Liggett, which we did not learn until driving through was in active use by the military. I even had to pull my tiny 2010 Toyota Corolla off to the side of the road to let the military vehicles, including tanks, drive past going the other direction. Careful to not pull off too far or get out of one's car and walk around if you need to pass through there, there were explosives in the ground... literally... We returned to the Fort area briefly after checking in to our campsite to contact our family/friends and let them know we were safe. At the campground itself we did not have cell phone reception and there were zero campground lights. Perfect for if you want to watch the stars at night. Just be careful and don't spook those mountain lions (also called cougars or pumas) into following you when you go to use the pit toilets at night. I found them to be quite friendly if treated kindly and not provoked. The campsite we used had a picnic table, parking space, and a fire pit which we couldn't use due to fire danger. Our site was flat, which was perfect for setting up the tent and playing a board game (Trivial Pursuit) by lantern light at night. The trees were tall and magical, as was the heathland outside of the campground on our drive in. Other campers were respectful and not too noisy, we tried to be quiet as well. All around a great stay I would say.

Nice hideaway from the common campers. Up the hill from the San Simeon Campground…read more If you tent camp know that a lot of sites are uneven or rough. Bring tarps for under the tent. I also bring moving blankets to layer the tent floor. The condensation that builds up in the tent will make the floor wet. My set up was tarp, tent, moving blankets, air mattresses. Slept great. The bathrooms up here are pits but the toilets are decent enough and the buildings are handicap accessible. You can drive down to San Simeon and use the showers. They take tokens (if the machines work but luckily we found a shower that ran without tokens). The negatives: Ground squirrels. Dozens and dozens with zero fear. Keep your food secured in totes or in your car. The crows and squirrels will get into your plastic bags. It can get breezy in the afternoon. Secure your tents and canopy. Cell service? Spotty if at all but that makes the charm even better. Bring a book. Games. Take a hike. Hikes; this is tick country. Wear long socks and tuck your long pants into them. You e been warned. Fire pits (with a cooking grate) are nice. Nice concrete picnic tables. It's roughly 10 minutes to Cambria, 10 minutes to Hearst Castle, 15 minutes to Cayucos, 25 minutes to Morro Bay. I'll stay here again for sure.

April 15-18, 2025 - San Simeon State Park…read more There are two campgrounds at San Simeon State Park: San Simeon Creek Campground and Washburn Campground. Washburn Campground is a primitive campground located approximately 1 mile inland from the beach on a plateau overlooking the Santa Lucia mountains. The campground is accessed through the entrance kiosk at San Simeon Creek Campground. There is a short portion of the road that leads into the campground that is unpaved. We had no problem with it in our motorhome. There are 68 campsites. Facilities include a fire ring and picnic table at each campsite, water spigots, and chemical flush toilets. Token-operated showers, an RV sanitation station and RV water fill-up are available nearby at the San Simeon Creek Campground. Washburn Campground is the more remote and quieter of the two campgrounds. The campsites are fairly spacious and level. We stayed in site 212; but next time I will choose a site not at the corner of the roadway, because there was too much traffic along the rough unpaved road alongside our campsite. We had a beautiful view, though, of the mountains. Saw deer in the distance.

This is a terrible campground don't go here. Just kidding this is actually my favorite but I don't…read morewant it to get popular. It's perched in between a sheer cliffside and PCH along a gorgeous stretch of Big Sur. There are absolutely zero amenities. A few clean vault toilets, perhaps a camp host, no water, zero reception, and a gang of racoons eager to pilfer your wares. The surrounding areas have limited stores and are extremely expensive - think $9/gallon for gas pre Hormuz. In return for self-sufficiency, you will be treated to iridescent sunsets, a deep understanding of Kerouacs journey, and the sort of tranquility that pre cursors deep introspection.

Site 29! Had a great stay here. Stayed April 7th and 8th. First day and night were clear and we…read morewere able to see so many stars at night. As far as the campsite it self, i was a little scared that it would be too sloped, but it wasnt bad at all. We used a tent and set it up on the left side and kept the table/bench in the middle. We still had awesome views of the water. Everything was so green it looked like it was a filtered photograph. You could see the vault bathroom from our site but we couldn't smell it. The smell was very prominent though around the area where the host was staying. Bring a bucket, diapers (to soak up the pee), and thick plastic bags if you dont want to use their vault bathrooms. We didnt encounter any raccoons personally, but did see their prints all over our cooler (locked) and table in the mornings. We saw a groundhog and it spent an hour digging up a hole. Firewood was $15 a bundle. we have verizon for our cell service and had no signal at all. It actually went out about 20 miles before arriving to the campground. We were able to use the satellite option on our phones to send out a couple of text messages. Wish we lived closer cause the drive from Orange County was long. Enjoy the photos

I did an overnight motorcycle ride with a buddy, from the SF Bay Area to Prewitt Ridge and WOW! The…read moreride south along Hwy 1 heading there is spectacular, but the views from the ridge are next level! The 5+ miles of silty, rough dirt road heading up to the ridge was a little challenging on street bikes, but we managed just fine. The views from the ridge are breathtaking in every direction, and it was very pleasant to see very little trash laying about. Clearly, this is a campground area that is mainly used by seasoned, "Pack Your Trash" campers, which is awesome. Hope it stays that way. We went in mid Fall during a very brief heat wave, and the small flies were annoying, but they don't bite. We just covered our faces with buffs and slept under netting. That was literally the only drawback. PROS: Awesome Panoramic Views FREE to camp! Many flat camping areas to choose from No Trash lying around Weather is usually comfortable Many trees to find shade under CONS: Some seasons have annoying, small flies. They don't bite though TIPS: If you're heading there from the North and you need provisions, stop at the Big Sur Lodge Store. They have EVERYTHING you may need Dirt road leading up to the ridge is not maintained (much) and may be tough to navigate for novice drivers. If muddy, may need 4WD and off road tires Bring a mosquito net No water access, so you have to bring your own No bathrooms - Bury your #2! *No open campfires allowed during the warm months (but you won't need it for warmth anyway) Jet boils and contained flame are OK PACK YOUR TRASH!

Wow, wow wow! Amazing spot! We went there during 4th of…read moreJuly this year and I have to say, it was packed! I am glad that we arrived early and found a spot. It is an amazing spot to watch the sunset, however, it is tough to get up there. Once off the paved road its another 20-30 min to get to where all those pictures are taken Whoever said 15 min was either not in a Prius (unlike us) or was speeding quite fast. It's a one-way road with a lot of potholes and curves where you can not see any other car coming around the corner which makes it very hard to drive safely. When we first got there, there were not too many people there but once we got out of the car, bees were flying around, bugging us quite a bit so we went back to find a better spot away from the bees and in the shade. Unfortunately, there is no shade on the top of the ridge. Throughout the mid afternoon we decided to go back to the bees since the other spot was covered in gnats which were 5x more annoying than the bees were. We brought mosquito repellant and a candle, but nothing worked :/ In the end, I was glad we went back to the highest spot right by the cliff/ridge. Directions: 1. Its hard to see but take a sharp right (coming from Los Angeles) onto Nacimiento-Fergusson Road ( over a rain gutter) and just continue going up the hill for about 20-30 min depending on speed and other people coming down the hill. 2. Once you see a sign and a road going downhill TURN RIGHT! We almost missed it since you don't pay attention to your right. It states "Prewitt ridge road" 5. Take it and be cautious of other cars coming your way! I recommend NOT to drive it at night, but it's up to you. 3. There is a little intersection where you have to take a sharp right to get where you want to get, there is no sign, but you can see that the road splits. 4. From there on, you will see multiple spots where you can camp if you want to. Continue going straight and then up to the main spot. You made it. We have seen any variety of cars going up. We were in a Prius and made it :) Tips: There are no bathrooms but plenty of bushes where you can go. There are firepits but I am not sure if they are allowed. You need a permit for a portable stove ( according to signs along the way). Bring games, guitars, food, beer etc to keep you entertained up there. But make sure to take back home what you bring up and don't leave anything up there. Anyways, enjoy!

North Shore Awesome mellow camping…read moreRobert helped us greatly fixing the showers Great job thanks Robert

Easy in, easy out. What's to complain about? Nice lake, water could be cleaner…read more ** AVOID on Holiday Weekends!!

My family and I stayed here (summer 2023) and it easily became one of our favorite spots! The…read morescenic view and drive was incredible! The camping trailer was well stocked, clean and comfortable! We definitely recommend! /5

This place is magical. We have been coming here since they opened and it just keeps getting better!…read moreThe attention to detail that Doug and Shelby put into Unhitched is really special. This place is great for any type of gathering from a romantic get-a-way to a family gathering. What a blessing to have this gem in the wine country of Paso Robles. Thanks for another great weekend.

I don't even have the words to describe how beautiful this place is…read more I had never been anywhere near here. I found it kind of by accident, and it sounded like exactly what I was looking for. A peaceful retreat. When I say I have never in my life felt so peaceful.... that's hard-core. I take my peace very seriously, and rarely get it. From start to finish, the rental process was easy, we arrived pretty late at night and came "home" to a beautiful clean comfy place. You do have to be careful parking, so read everything they say! Our experience was amazing. The caretaker Allison is an absolute Gem of a person. She's so kind, and goes out of her way to make sure you have anything and everything and enjoying your stay. I give her 100 stars! This place is beyond gorgeous and so dang peaceful. And full of fun things to do. And Allison is the best. I cried when we had to leave. It's heaven

awesome place! great location with private boat docks walking distance from the houses. houses were…read morecozy and clean . can't wait for our next trip

We have rented the past 2 years with this company. They are the best! Amy and Craig are extremely…read morenice people and very helpful with any questions you might have. The trailers are clean and come equipped with everything you need except your bedding. They set it up and take it away. We are looking forward to next year already! Try them out, I don't think you will be disappointed but pleasantly surprised how wonderful and hassle free it is.

This was are first time to rent a RV. I put out the awning my friend rolled it up because of wind…read more It rolled up fine. They said that it was bent. We have to pay $1772.00 for a new one. My advice take pictures before and after ! I didn't do that we were just so excited my mistake very expensive lesson well learned we will never use them again.