Arroyo Seco
Los Padres National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: GREENFIELD, CA, CA
Price: From $35 per night
Price range: $35–$80 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (234 reviews)
Season: May through October
Arroyo Seco Campground is a semi-rustic, but developed facility in California’s westernmost national forest. It offers a great escape from bustling city life, into the mountain air and provides access to a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities.The small non-body contact lake near the group campsites gives campers an edge on mountain fishing and small non-motorized boating. Anglers will find mostly bass and catfish in the lakes, and other species on occasion.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/arroyo-seco to be notified when sites open up.
Semi-rustic developed facility in California's westernmost national forest offering mountain air and escape from city life. Small non-body contact lake near group campsites provides fishing access for bass, catfish, and other species.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions present in area — standard wildlife precautions recommended. Also watch for striped skunks, Blainville's horned lizards, and various snake species including Lampropeltis multifasciata.
Insider tips for Arroyo Seco: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand and only 39 total sites Most sites have no hookups; verify your RV is self-contained or confirm hookup availability before booking Non-motorized boating allowed on the small lake near group campsites for additional recreation beyond fishing
Skip Arroyo Seco if: You need RV hookups — most sites lack them and campground is only suitable for self-contained RVs. You're visiting outside May-October — campground is closed seasonally. You prefer modern shower facilities — campground has vault toilets and showers but is semi-rustic.
Best time to visit Arroyo Seco: May - October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: China Camp Campground (Carmel Valley, CA), Escondido Campground (Big Sur, CA), White Oaks Campground (Carmel Valley, CA), Memorial Campground (Greenfield, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Arroyo Seco
Cell signal at Arroyo Seco (GREENFIELD, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Arroyo Seco Campground is a semi-rustic, but developed facility in California’s westernmost national forest. It offers a great escape from bustling city life, into the mountain air and provides access to a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities.The small non-body contact lake near the group campsites gives campers an edge on mountain fishing and small non-motorized boating. Anglers will find mostly bass and catfish in the lakes, and other species on occasion.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand and only 39 total sites
Most sites have no hookups; verify your RV is self-contained or confirm hookup availability before booking
Non-motorized boating allowed on the small lake near group campsites for additional recreation beyond fishing
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Los Padres National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Los Padres National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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