The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The campground is tucked down on a stream in the woods and has a very "camp" feel, which is what we were looking for. They are mostly tent or small trailer spots and we were pushing it with our 35' motorhome. We stopped here on our way up PCH for 2 nights. I scored it 3 stars because I was a little uncomfortable with the evidence of big rock/mud slides into the camp (the adjacent spot was taped off with caution tape and we were right up against the same hill). Also, no sewer hookups and the wifi shouldn't even be advertised. You would think someone coming to the woods for a weekend could survive without wifi, however just checking things like where parks and trails are, restaurant reviews (this place is a trap, 5.00 gas and 15.00 sandwiches) etc. was pretty challenging. We have both ATT and Verizon and we tried the camp hookup. All three were not cutting it. It's a nice camp, but not for larger rigs and it's not cheap.
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What campers say
Riverside Campground & Cabins sits in a classic Big Sur riverside setting with redwoods and several waterfront sites; the river sounds and outdoor feel are frequent highlights. On-site amenities include cabins and tent/RV sites, free coffee/tea/hot chocolate, a camp store, laundry, reliable wifi, water spigots at sites, and well-kept restrooms. Staff are generally helpful. Practical tradeoffs to note: the entrance is steep and narrow with tight turns that can challenge larger RVs, some sites feel closely spaced (which can increase smoke or privacy issues), and a few visitors reported isolated cleanliness or wildlife encounters. Check site type and vehicle access when booking.
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