The wildly varying ratings for this park reflect the different users' desires, not the park. If you're looking for level, concrete pads, cable hookups, a swimming pool and entertainment this is not the place. If you're looking for a state park feeling with tall trees, partial hookups, separation between tents and RVs, easy access to a large state park, this is your spot. Two large open grassy areas for tents, RVs are in tight "pinwheel" circles, with mostly shared hookups. Half-mile walk to Big Bear trail in Pt. Reyes; lots of good cycling roads around. Each site has picnic table and a fire ring with grate. Sites are gravel but level. We will make it a regular spot due to easy one-hour drive from the Bay Area.

Great campground if you're looking for full service, clean sites and facilities, pleasant and responsive staff, and a nice setting. they have spacious sites with both pull-through and back ins, full hookups, a great clubhouse, clean pool and two whirlpools. Frequent shuttle to the casino - there's no way to walk to the casino or the store. Only complaints is that there's no shade - the trees between sites will be nice when they mature in 10 - 15 years. Would also be nice if they created jogging/bike trails through the extensive grounds of the casino/campground. Nice getaway even if you're not a gambler!

Great option for an overnight near I-5. Sites are all pull-through, level, gravel and concrete curbs. Full hook-ups, strong WiFi ($4 day after 30 mins free). Clean if older bathrooms, two small but clean pools. Each site has picnic tables on a strip of grass between sites but no fire pit. Tall trees shade most sites, and a high hedge blocks the wind and views on most sides making you forget you're just off the freeway. Very nice folks at the office and maintenance staff. Price reflects 10% FMCA discount. We'll definitely stop here on future trips up and down I-5.

Torn on this park. We've been there twice now. Sites are very tight, most are just gravel with no green and only a picnic table and fire ring. There's barely enough room to put out your awning which touches your neighbor. But at the same time everything is clean and well maintained, security is ever-present, and your neighbors are friendly and usually respectful of your privacy. There's a pool, bike rentals, laundry, clean bathrooms, shop, you're right off the beach and a short walk into Pismo, a funky beach front town. This is not nature, and it's not "getting away from it all," but we'll definitely be back.

Had to find a full-hookup campground near Yosemite south entrance on short notice, and found availability here and no where else. Was disappointed overall, especially since a KOA. Gravel or dirt sites, dusty, crowded layout with tight roads. Staff were friendly. Kids enjoyed the pool, but otherwise they need to continue to make improvements. There were signs of upgrades in progress such as piles of dirt and brush and a Bobcat by the showers. OK for an overnight but would not recommend for a longer stay.

The hookup 12 sites are crammed together, but with water, electric (30/50), picnic table and fire ring. The sites are very close together, so you can hear and see your neighbors business. We wanted to sit and enjoy the campfire at night but had to listen to our neighbor's music and fights; we finally went inside. It was not too crowded in the off season; could not imagine when it's full. The non-hookup sites are spacious so might be more pleasant. Access to the river/slough is fenced off in most places. Most folks were here for fishing or boating. We'll come back but only in the winter when quiet.

As others have said, go for the location right across from the beach, which is through a wooden fence. It is clean and well organized, with friendly staff. The sites include full hookups, picnic table and fire ring. 50 amp still being installed. On the downside, the sites are pretty close together, the surface is primarily asphalt, gravel, or concrete, and the sewage treatment plant is next door. Still, it's great if you just want hookups by the beach.

Perfect park if you like a quiet, isolated setting (we do). No AT&T coverage (yay!). Peaceful campground with pines and shrubs and spacious sites. Clean showers and bathrooms, friendly camp hosts. One dump station and several water spigots. Fellow campers respected quiet time. Trail down to the rocky cove; and 0.8 mile loop trail through redwood grove. Probably better for tents and trailers: no sites are truly level and our 34' MH caught some branches on the roof. We spent New Year's weekend here; we'll definitely be back.

This is our favorite park when we can get a "premium" spot overlooking the beach. They book up right away when bookings open seven months in advance. Nice California state park with a handful of hookup sites (W/E only) and a dump station at the entrance. Hookup sites seem somewhat smaller and closer together than others, and are furthest from the ocean. Nice camp hosts who sell firewood. Sites are mostly large with a large picnic table and "oil drum" fire pit with grill. There is some vegetation between most spots for privacy. This would be a "10" if all spots had hookups.

Campground is five miles south of Livermore, at south end of Del Valle reservoir. There are four loops, two for just tents or very small campers, with mostly tight back-in spurs. Two other loops have larger back-ins and some pull-throughs, 21 of which have water and sewer hook-ups but no electric. The roads and spurs are asphalt-paved. Sites and roads are tight, with tight turns and low branches. Big rigs might be able to maneuver some spots, but even our 34-foot MH was tight. Most spots have a ten-foot table and fire ring with adjustable grill. Trees shade many spots. Nice grass open field in center of each loop for kids to play. 1/4 mile walk to lake, swimming beach.

A very nice park, directly off the highway. Well laid-out sites, mostly pull through. Limited full hook-up sites but water and electric at all and a dump station. Mobil Gas station with camp store, Subway sandwich shop and meeting room at the entrance. Helpful staff. Children's play area and pet walking area. We pulled in after a long drive through a dust storm; found we'd ripped our slide topper. The staff did what they could to assist and get us set up with the winds still blowing. We left the next morning to visit the Meteor Crater just a few miles south.

This is both a great park and a so-so park. It's great because it's right at the Grand Canyon, walking distance from the south rim trail and all the services of Grand Canyon Village: a big grocery store, a cafeteria, gift shop, bank, post office, and access to the hotels. Deer and Elk wander through the park. The park shuttle bus stops at the front gate. It's so-so because the roadways and sites are poorly maintained, most sites have no privacy, the picnic tables are cemented to the ground in inconvenient or unsafe locations, many sites aren't level. There are no showers or laundry; those are a quarter-mile away in Mather Campground. Half of Trailer Village is filled with permanent trailers, presumably for park employees. Unless you really need hookups, there is no reason to stay at Trailer Village over Mather Campground.

Good campground for an overnight - right off the 15 and full hook-up sites, including 50 amp and cable connections. It includes a pool, playground, and well-equipped camp store. The sites have a picnic table and tall grill, no fire pit. We didn't use the showers or bathrooms, but peeked in one and it wasn't very clean at 8 a.m., not sure if typical. I would not recommend for an extended stay - sand/dirt sites without a blade of grass. Tall shrubs divide each site and give privacy, also block the sandy wind that blows. Also close enough to the I-15 to get traffic noise, worse at the front of the campground closest to the showers and pool.

Price was $105/night for a "premium" site overlooking the golf putting area and tennis courts. Worth the money if you know what you're getting in to: a pristine, perfectly trimmed "resort" for larger Class A's only. We stayed here at the end of a trip during which we camped at national and state parks, so this was a welcome respite. You rent a private spot, so it depends on how the particular owner has improved their site - could range from just a concrete slab to a full outdoor kitchen and palapas. Only thing oddly missing was a store - no groceries in walking distance except for a Target. As others have said bring a toad or plan on taxis.

Agree with previous posters that this is a busy, crowded campground but also generally clean and very well run. Good location just off the beach and walking distance into the town of Pismo Beach. Pleasant staff, vigilant security (cuts both ways). You can't request specific sites but the larger, grassier sites are mostly at the North end. Some at the south end are just gravel and about 15-20 feet between sites. All sites have good hookups. Great for families, kids.

An excellent public campground. 12 sites for RVs, which are separated from each other and also from the remaining 63 sites for tents and small trailers. RV sites have 30 amp electric (the reservations site only says 15 amp), water and sewer hookups, and a dump station at the entrance. Sites 1-4 are pretty close together, sites 5-12 are spaced further apart. Roads are a little tight but spaces are large. Good security with friendly rangers. There is easy access to hiking trails and the bike loop around Lake Chabot. A great location for a get-away close to the city but you wouldn't even know you're that close. 888-327-2757

Well laid-out park with all pull-through asphalt sites. Water, 20 Amp and 30 Amp but no sewer and no dump station. Picnic table and fire ring at each site, dirt (no grass) and trees but no real barriers for noise privacy between sites. Plenty of bathrooms and (pay) showers, but not too clean. Friendly rangers at gate but no visible security or attempts to control noise or rowdiness. We normally prefer public campgrounds to private for the larger sites and natural beauty but this campground is almost as crowded as the private campgrounds in the area. Several groups of parties around us each evening - to be fair we were there in mid-August. I'm sure fall or spring would be a much different experience. Good location for the ATV beach but would not recommend for kids.

The Beals Point campground at Folsom Lake is split into two areas: 49 tent sites and 20 full hook-up RV sites. The RV sites have all the amenities: 20/30/50 amps, water, sewer, mostly level asphalt sites with lots of space, a table and fire ring. The shower/bathroom aren't kept very clean. The sites are well-spaced with trees or shrubs between most of them, and half the sites have shade trees over them (sites 55-69). The back half of the RV campsite (sites 59-63), is close enough to a busy road that you can see and hear the traffic; the rest of the sites are OK. There's no amenities beyond the lake; given the current low lake levels not sure there's much reason to stay here beyond just the camping experience. You can get on a bike path that goes along the American River to ride all the way into Sacramento.

As others have said, good basic park in a great location. Just five block walk from main street in Calistoga, California, with restaurants, spas, bars, and a grocery store. On the county fairgrounds, next to a golf course. Large gravel sites with choice of 50 or 30 amp; about half with sewer hookups. Dump station also available. Shady back-in sites around the perimeter; non-shady pull-through sites in the middle. No tables or fire rings at sites. Basic bathroom and shower - common shower at least on the Men's side, it could be cleaner. Great last-minute location as usually available even for summer weekends.

We camped at CalExpo for three nights over the July Fourth weekend. We had picked up a new motorhome at a dealer in Sacramento and wanted a full-hookup campground close to the dealer in case anything went wrong. As per other reviews, CalExpo is good for what it is: full hookups, including many pull throughs. There are no amenities, such as pool, spa, shop, or playground. You can access the paths along the river near the entrance for biking, jogging, or walking a dog. Large mall nearby with multiple chain restaurants. There is nothing natural about the park. The smaller rigs go in the asphalt front section, and the larger rigs go in the gravel back area. There are more trees in the asphalt area, but there is generally little shade. Just enough space to put out awnings and slides in each spot, but the (very nice) folks in the front office were spacing people as far apart as possible so we weren't crowded at all. There is supposed to be wi-fi, but we were told that it didn't reach the back area. Great place to watch July 4th fireworks or visit the State fair or Raging Waters, not much reason to stay there otherwise.

Brand new and very manicured campground. Good hookups; concrete paved level sites. A few permanent residents - unexpected given how new it is and the location. One side backs up against the parking lot for the casino and the other backs up against the road. Since it was 98 degrees while we were there we had the air on all the time and couldn't say if it was noisy but we sat out late at night and enjoyed the stars and it wasn't too bad. Clean individual showers including some handicapped access, nice pool and spa, playground equipment, laundry room and meeting room by the convenience store. Dog walk area. Security from the casino was driving through regularly, shuttle van to/from the casino if you don't want to walk the 1/8 of a mile across the parking lot. Will be much more pleasant when the trees mature but still very clean, safe campground.