Loved camping here with my family highly recommend! The best part is during the summer the pool is open with activities for the kiddos!

We were really looking forward to our stay, but when we arrived at our campsite, there was an active colony of large harvester ants throughout the area where we were supposed to pitch our tent. These ants are known for having one of the most painful stings in North America, so we didn't feel it was safe or reasonable to set up our tent there. When we expressed our concerns, we were initially told, "It's nature," which felt dismissive. We understand that insects are part of camping, but an active colony of stinging ants directly in the campsite is different from seeing a few bugs. We also noticed cigarette butts scattered around the campsite, which made it seem like the site hadn't been cleaned or maintained very well before our arrival. To the campground's credit, they explained they were completely booked and couldn't move us to another site, and they did provide us with a full refund, which we appreciated. We just wish the campsite had been inspected and cleaned before guests arrived, and that our concerns had been taken more seriously from the start. We had no other choice but to go home. Waste of money (buying camping gear, food and gas to drive there) and time! read more

Vail Lake Resort - Cigarette butts - Campgrounds Near Me - Temecula, California

We came here for a beer event, we stayed in a cabin for the weekend. We usually bring our trailer, but it was in the shop. The pros: The cabins here are pet friendly, spacious, they have a full kitchen and BBQ. Cons: There are rodents in the cabins. The mice get into everything, the cabinets, dishware, silverware and pots and pans. There was also mouse poop on our bed. I was so disgusted, I almost drove home. Luckily there was an upstairs loft, we couldn't stand up all the way because of the low ceilings, it seems like it was meant for kids. We didn't see any mouse droppings, but the sheets were dirty and used. And there was a lot of hair all over. There were fresh unused sheets on a cot we used. We were expecting clean and sanitary condtions for the amount we paid per night. I reported this issue to the front desk, they refunded us for 1 night, and changed the sheets in the main bedroom. They neglected to clean the mouse poop in the cabinets though. We used the BBQ whenever we needed to cook. read more

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Second time here. We had to leave early last time because our dogs couldn't handle the heat. Anyway, we moved our stay to Feb when it's cooler. I don't think we'll be back. We stayed in an older more developed part of the campground and it was semi ok. Sites were tight but clean. Had all the hookups and a fire pit. But it was loud. Neighbors across from us in the center portion of the section were obnoxiously loud. We could hear their conversations clearly because they were yelling across camp sites (they were a group traveling together.) And I'm all for fun, but show a little courtesy. And one night, they illuminated the entire campground with what can be only described as the sun. It's the brightest light I ever seen. It was stronger than movie studio lights and they had it raised high on a pole so it shown down on the entire area. It's the first time I almost went to another camp site and told someone off. Our site was at the base of a hill and you could see our shadows against the hill the light was so bright. I had to move our car to block the light. I ended up not going over to their site and they finally turned it off. Unreal. Then the music from the restraint area was blaring until 10p. Electric bikes and golf carts were everywhere as well. It's a huge campground so I get people need them but they're a little dangerous in the evening. The bathroom stalls were flooded and the showers had holes in the walls and were very run down. I had great time with my wife and our dogs, plus we had nice neighbors on either side which was good, but I don't think we'll be back. For the money there are better options. I'd suggest this KOA fix up the bathrooms and put some courtesy rules in place. I still can't believe those people with light. read more

The initial greet at the front gate! We drive by quite often when going to Idyllwild and Palm Springs and have always meant to check this place out. Today we stopped by and asked if we could take a quick tour to check it out for the future. What we got was a very poor welcome by an older gentleman who literally rolled his eyes when we asked if we could just stop in briefly to check it out and then told us it would be $10, because it is a busy weekend! We were just taken aback because when we stopped at Lake Hemet and asked to check it out we were warmly greeted and given a 30 minute pass. Sad to say we were disappointed by this encounter and won't be back to camp! read more

This was my first time here with my family and it was amazing other than the price! It can be pretty expensive for camping but I will say the amenities are awesome. They have mini golf, jumpers for kids, the lake, pavement for riding bikes, clean bathrooms and showers, pickle ball court, trails to hike, beach volleyball court and the pool. We made memories we will never forget and you can't put a price on that. read more

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The good: pools clean, bands on fri/sat provide decent entertainment, lots to do The bad: Zero enforcement of the quiet time. A large group of people were partying until 1 am with large flood lights on and screaming and yelling. Same group was driving golf carts after 10 pm through the campgrounds with music blazing. No respect of others. read more

As a tent camper they have remodeled that area and removed the old tent sites. They used to be at the Arroyo section and they were big. I had no complaints until we just went and saw that not only have they moved the tent sites but they've stacked them on top of each other. They gave me site T03 and I had to walk over rocks to climb up but also walk through someone else's spot in order to get to mine. I was very displeased with the whole situation. Even though I don't have an RV, I still wanted to enjoy camping. We used to love camping here but I did ask the front desk if there was something else for us and she offered the RV area Chardonnay, saying they have 5 designated spots for tent camping during the construction. Yes, they are still doing construction in the Arroyo section and yes the construction fence was also an eyesore from the original tent site. Thank God I was offered a different site, but I'm still upset about the tent sites which is why the 2 stars! I don't know if I'll be back as a tent camper, I just love the pool. Ok, 1 more star for the pool. It's hot so bring your cooler, umbrella or popup!! read more

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We had a great time camping @ Vail Lake Resort. The newly renovated Arroyo Seco had all brand new, stunning bathrooms and private showers. The tent pads are spacious, and have power hookups! There are cozy string lights, picnic tables, and fire pits for each tent pad. 10 out of 10 recommend for a fabulous "glamping" experience! read more

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Our site and overall resort was fine. WiFi is non existent and couldn't get a golf cart rental both days we tried. Come prepared with a wifi extender or strong hotspot and your own way to get around the large resort. read more

Loved our stay at Vail Lake! This was our 2nd time camping here. We camped in the Chardonnay area -- great spot with beautiful sunset views. We brought our eBikes and explored the property, enjoyed a campfire, and had a couple of drinks at the bar. Super pet-friendly too -- our dogs had an absolute blast. Highly recommend for a laid-back SoCal getaway! We'll definitely be back. read more

Vail Lake Resort - Campgrounds Near Me - Temecula, California

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I've been to a lot of koas and I have to say this is probably the nicest and cleanest KOA I've been to. The cabins are very clean with a lot of amenities you normally would not find in a cabin. It really felt more like a a hotel but smaller spaces. Internet is not the greatest, but that's not the kind of stuff I'm looking for when I'm with family in this kind of a setting. If you're about your devices then make sure you bring your own hotspot. The grounds were also kept really nice and they have plenty of things to do including a bar which was very lively around the new year. The only cons are that you have a lot of kids on e-bikes. Be careful out there. read more

Second time coming here. The first time we camped in the barren wasteland of rv sites in the upper level. The restroom/showers were heavily dilapidated. This time we tried a more expensive, shady site with a firepit. Site was nice but again, the bathroom in the nicer area looked like a prison. We have a van rv so we had to take a shower in the bathrooms. The site across the way put up a monster LED studio strength light that illuminated the whole area like it was daytime. Nice they had a café sandwich place - chicken wraps were delicious. There's also a bar on the premises which was nice. Overall - ok. Please PLEASE upgrade the bathrooms. I cant believe Im saying this but the bathrooms are 10 times worse than a State Park. read more

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Had a wonderful stay at the Temecula KOA in July 2025, staying in the cabins in the Rincon area, site RC07 specifically. The cabin was very spacious but yet cozy at the same time. It had 2 queen bedrooms and a loft with low ceilings with 2 single person floor beds not quite a twin size mattress but comfortable enough for the kiddos. The kitchen was amazing and having 1 and half baths was an absolute luxury. Glamping at its best! The only one thing that was frustrating about the stay was that there were ants throughout that kept finding our treats! We just did our best to seal up all the goodies and not leave food out so the ants didn't annoy us too much! Being in the great outdoors, a visit from the ants was not too unexpected! read more

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The staff is top notch and the land is absolutely beautiful. There are great views, lots of hiking trails and a beautiful lake. The pools are always clean and the property is very well maintained. The events during holidays- especially the 4th of July, can't be beat! Even the other campers are kind and friendly!!! If I could rate over a 5 star rating - I certainly would!!! Visit for both peaceful and party fun! read more

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Ladies facility are so unacceptable. If you don't have full hook ups, this is what people are forced to use for a shower. She put some money into the facility instead of trying to build all these little new cabins. Shame on you KOA read more

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5th annual camping trip and we'll all had a great time There was 6 campers all together and we really enjoyed our visit! Lots of kids riding electric bikes and scooters- lots of adults driving golf carts - we even noticed a CutWater cart going around and it was all set up for Halloween and plenty of bands playing music and kids events read more

Vail Lake Resort - Campgrounds Near Me - Temecula, California

This is the best place to stay! There are activities to do, the cabins are so nice, and there is a pickleball court!

We rented a cabin at Vail Lake from Sunday 9/24/23 to check out on Tuesday. This was our first time visiting Vail Lake, ever! I didn't see any recent reviews here on the cabins, so I was a little hesitant and didn't really know what to expect. Overall, it was a very nice stay! We rented a one bedroom with loft cabin, #MC03. It was super clean at check in. It's pretty small, but it was perfect for a 2 night stay. The cabin is stocked with pretty much everything you will need. The kitchen has a 2-burner stove, dishwasher, microwave, small keurig coffee maker, full size refrigerator, plates/utensils, pots/pans, no oven. There were lots of bath towels and beach towels too. The covered patio has a high table and chairs, and was nice for enjoying a morning cup of coffee. Outside is a picnic table, gas BBQ, and a fire ring with seating for six on Adirondack chairs. There are 12 cabins total, called "Merlot" Cabins. The one we rented was the smallest one. The loft area has a very low ceiling with a queen/double bed and two small twin mattresses on the floor. The loft could sleep up to 4 people (small kids would be ideal for this space). The bedroom has a queen bed, ceiling fan, TV and is very small, but comfortable enough. There is another TV in the dining area off the kitchen. Our cabin had a six person dining table off the kitchen. I think it would have been nice if there was a small couch/love seat and coffee table instead. However, the dining table was good for playing games. The property covers a lot of acreage and is maintained very well. There is a store, bar and cafe. Check their website to see all of amenities available on the property. There are lots of walking paths and trails. We walked the road to the lake, but didn't make it all the way there because it got a little too hot for our dogs on the day we were there. It was probably close to a two mile walk on a paved road, which is open to bikes, not open to vehicles. The pool area was pretty empty when we were there. It's a nice area, but could use umbrellas for shade. Helpful information/tips/hints: 1. Call the resort with any questions you may have. The staff was very helpful! 2. Check the website for Bar and Cafe hours. Hours are limited on Sunday-Tuesdays. 3. Golf cart rentals are not available on Sundays. 4. Weekdays offer a book one night, get one night free deal. 5. Pets are welcome. 6. We didn't need their Wi-Fi. Spectrum cellular service kept us connected. 7. Cabin rentals get you 2 parking spots. More than 2 cars pay a $10 entry fee. 8. Be sure to bring your own seasonings and condiments. 9. Bring plastic or paper plates for outdoor eating. The kitchen is supplied with heavy ceramic plates. 10. There is an alternate trail to the lake that is about a mile. It's a dirt trail with some elevation. Take the walk to the lake in the early morning hours before it gets too hot. Again, we never made it to the lake, so not sure what you would see there. Long review . . . I hope it's helpful. read more

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One of our favorite campgrounds! We love staying in the Oaks, it's a small walk or bike ride to the fun activities they offer, mini golf, ice cream shop, band on the weekends. read more

Campground was nice, clean. Bathrooms were clean. Little crowded in space since you have to park right next to your neighbor. Strict about how many vehicles per campsite. Little expensive. Only four stars because Dog park shouldn't be called a "park" more like a dog run the size of two parking spaces! No shade and only one bench to sit on. Swimming pools were closed. Employees were friendly and helpful. read more

Unimpressed with the quality of facilities at Vail Lake KOA. We stayed in the Chardonnay area and the men's showers are discussing. I wouldn't even shower in there with all the mold and run down fixtures. Was like a 3rd world prison but they be cleaner. The mini golf is totally in need of updating and repairing the entire course. Seems there is more interest on their part to keep putting in cabins while ignoring the rest of the campground. Not sure if i will return read more

Vail Lake Resort - Campgrounds Near Me - Temecula, California

Great spot with generous facilities. The main gripe is that they could use a bit more help up front. We waited quite a bit to square away a day pass to visit friends. Let's get the front crew squared away, and you're in business. The bar and grill were fun and lots of kids choices too. read more

What a joke! This is our 3rd year staying with a group and by far the worst! Nit picking and extra charges all weekend long. Roads suck, employees are not friendly, pools suck and no jacuzzi. They don't keep the same policies as other koa's and really just took the fun out of our whole trip. I don't think we will be back for a very long time. read more

If you want to camp and don't want to rough it out, you can glamp here! I've been to other KOA's but this one is nice. They have cabins with central air and heating, dishwasher and microwave. The cabins are real modernized so it's like you never left home. Plenty of amenities. They have E- bike rentals which I recommend if you want to explore the property which is big and have hills so a conventional bike would be a tad bit tough to get around. Shot out to "CONNER" at the bike rental place for helping us out with our bikes. He gave us a tutorial on how the E-Bikes work and made sure we were good to go. There is a lake but it's 1.5 miles from the pool area. If you want to hike there it'll be a workout, I suggest you ride a bike there especially if the weather is hot. It was 98 degrees when we visited so an E-bike would make more sense. There is a pool, and it's clean and well kept. The campsite where I was at was a typical camp site. The ground is a hard powdery dirt so it can get dusty if the wind picks up. Staff here is great. If you have a problem like we did, they'll come over a fix it right away. We had a clog in our cabin bath tub that got fixed right away. This KOA is a great place to go if you have a big party also. This is a great place to "Glamp" if you are not a hardcore camper. There is a general store just in case you run low on resources. There's even a cafe and bar. My family had a great time here and maybe be coming back in the future. read more

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The grounds are beautiful. I had a small issue when I arrived to my site. Thankfully it was resolved quickly and efficiently. Beautiful place! read more

We have been coming here for years now and we now make it an annual trip and many friends have found this to be an amazing place to come and relax and unwind. Very close to the wineries and so much to do! My kids absolutely love coming here. We look forward to this family trip each year! read more

Such a beautiful campground. Very well maintained. Nice bar with live music under the trees. Absolutely coming back

This is so sad for Halloween experience. Don't book here if you plan to celebrate Halloween fun. They end all activities 1 week before the 31st. Who does this! People book this weekend a year in advance yet they shut all activities done. The hunted house and all the fun games they put away the week before. I can't believe this RV park did this. All the kids are sad that they don't even have that hunted house. We came here for the Halloween fun not to be disappointed. OWNER, RESPONDED TO THIS AND STEP UP on your poor decision putting all the Halloween decorations away a week early. You lost our business and we come 3-5 times a year. read more

We love this gem hidden just past the city yet secluded with large oaks and fellow campers. The grounds continue to improve from back in the day when we brought the kids there (circa 2012). Love the walking paths, biking paths, miniature golf and so much more! read more

Clean and relaxing campground. Nice camp spots, some with patio furniture and stone fireplaces. Beautiful hills for bike riding and electric scooters and golf carts for rent is desired. We had a great time "glamping" in the motor home! read more

Amazing experiences. Fun memories and great service. Only negative is t.v never works and internet is a miss . Bring hot spot if you need to work. read more

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Very disappointed, we mad a reservation a year ago for this upcoming month and have followed up many times with emails to prove the confirmation. Upon confirming once again they all of a sudden have confirmed for the wrong weekend, now we can't go. read more

The place is a great place to camp but I'm not a fan of the modern camp spots and the modern cabins. And now they wanna charge $450 for two nights in the arroyo area for a Halloween weekend in September ha I'm boycotting this place now. read more

Vail Lake Resort - Has anyone seen my golf ball? With all the money they are putting into this place they can't update the mini golf? - Campgrounds Near Me - Temecula, California

Die Essen was sehr lecker und gut. Ich hatte einen guten Blick auf die Sterne und hatte eine tolle Zeit.

Vail Lake has really gone down hill-quickly! KOA needs to make some serious changes around here. We recently stayed and will not be coming back anytime soon. Here are the main points which have caused me to decrease my review: The website states that there is fishing on the lake (completely untrue, the road is not accessible and hasn't been for some time). Very unhappy with the false advertising. We bought bait, licensing, etc. a huge disappointment. The bathrooms near the camping sites are very run down and dirty. The pool is disgusting. I got several long black hairs on me and the side of the pools have a thick layer of grease and grime build up-yuck! We booked months ahead of time and requested to be near our friends. Upon arrival we were at the end of the opposite row of our friends. We tried to remedy the problem and were ignored. Needless to say, we will not be returning. We spent 130 dollars for two nights (to put a tent on the ground!). We left after the first day and did not stay another night. Save your money and steer clear. I did give two stars instead of 1 because the main area with the train, crafts, and store is nice. The bathroom in that area is also nice (clean and air conditioned). read more

Vail Lake Resort - The train was a hit with our kiddos! - Campgrounds Near Me - Temecula, California

We have stayed here about 6 times. It continues to get worse . I totally understand that it's Labor Day weekend. But the e bikes are out of control. The kids screaming, so Insane . This isn't a camp ground anymore. It's a huge party. read more

Way tooooo expensive Called for a reservation...difficult to navigate. Stayed there years ago... read more

I would like to highlight the disconnect from Vailocity and the KOA. This is the second year in a row this has happened. My family and I love spending time at the KOA. We enjoy the Vailocity Bike Park and purchase annual passes. After purchasing a bike park pass details are provided via email of what is included in the pass; "6. Your annual pass is also valid for hiking, equestrian trails, and fishing (permit required). Access to the restrooms, Bunkhouse Bar, Village and Store as well as Twisted Oak Cafe are all included." We are from the local area so we spend quite a bit of time enjoying the KOA. This evening my son and I decided to stop in after school for a ride then fish. Once we parked we were approached by a staff member informing us that they had observed fishing rods in the car as we drove through the gate after presenting our Vailocity pass. We were then told to return to the gate to purchase a fishing permit. I showed the staff member the email explaining that fishing is available to those with a bike park pass. I drove to the gate, where I was initially spoken to in a rude manner as if I had violated policy. I politely told the staff member working the entry shack that I wasn't trying to violate policy and that she needed to calm down and speak to me professionally. She explained that I needed to pay to fish. I showed her the email. She continued to express her disbelief and had me bring it up with the staff in the main office. After speaking with a staff member in the office it was clear that I was entitled to fish as part of my Vailocity pass with no extra charge. I wouldn't be writing this however, this is the second time this has happened. "Permit Required" is quite a bit ambiguous however, on both occasions it was agreed that "Permit Required" means valid CA fishing license. If you have a Vailocity Bike Park Pass and enter the KOA to fish a lake they don't even own, don't allow them to charge you to fish. This campground is already extremely overpriced. Charging folks to fish a lake they don't even maintain is ridiculous. read more

I called in to book specifically a tent campsite since it's mostly an RV park. When I spoke to the attendant she said they would give me the camp site # at arrival due to a leak they were fixing when I called. They said I would get an email confirmation which I never did. I told them this was my birthday weekend and I wanted it to be special. Upon arrival they gave us Chardoney site#56 and when we pulled up to this site we were surrounded by RV's. No other tent setup nearby and our views all around were RV's. We tried to have them change it but they said they were fully booked for the weekend with reserved sites. This sucked for us considering we weren't able to pick/reserve our own site months in advance and had to settle for this crappy RV site they gave us. Day #1 was horrible the ground was all rocks and not tent appropriate! Music blasting from the RVs until 1-2am, no regard for other people. Day #2 power went out, the pool got closed for most of the day, daily activities like tye dye are $15 bucks per shirt. Screw this place, I've been camping for 10 years and this is not it. If you like tailgating in a parking lot....then you'll love this place! Otherwise save yourself the hassle. I'll never come back here.....I drove around Merlot campsites on 8/23/25 my actual birthday and there was availability. Even at Chardonney they could have placed us along the edges of the campsites away from the RVs but instead they placed us right in the middle of the chaos. The 1star is only because the bathroom flushed and was clean, but by Day #3 the toilets were all clogged so nevermind, this place gets no stars. I wish they cared more when someone calls in on a recommendation trying to I book a birthday weekend....expectations were not met and unfortunately I had to leave this bad review to help other people not have the same crappy experience. Don't book here! read more