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Riverside Campground and Cabins

Route 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
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Riverside Campground and Cabins
3.5 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Don't be fooled by he quaint photos of the cabins in the woods. It turns out each photo is just a view of a seperate entrance of a building complex- a complex that has been chopped up into a half a dozen or so tiny units facing RVs and a packed campground about 100ft away. So packed, in fact, that... More

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San Francisco, California
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

We stayed for our 5th anniversary and were very impressed. Rented cabin 2 for 2 nights. It was clean, warm, and comfy. We had a nice shower, a deck, and a fire pit outside. We cooked on the fire and made smores both nights. The cabin we stayed in was esspecially clean because it was new. I am not sure... More

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Rancho Santa Margarita, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

On a recent camping trip to Yosemite, a snow storm struck and we decided it was time to change plans. Staying in a tent in the snow was not our idea of a good time. We called Riverside Campground and Cabins since they offer pet friendly lodging and lucked out on renting cabin #1 at the last minute. The woman... More

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Tustin, California
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51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012
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This is a good place for a short stop in Big Sur but a bit crowded for me. The cabin I booked had adjoining walls on each side and was really a triplex. It had a small bathroom, a heater and a coffee maker. My neighbors had to walk up the hill a little to use a public bathroom. The... More

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London, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012
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*** Please note that Camping Ground and Cabins are two separate areas and seem to be run as such: there are two receptions, stores and staff - their shared website and the reviews here seems to be the only connection. *** I stayed at the CAMP GROUND for a few days with my girlfriend in January. As you'd expect for... More

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San Diego, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Small but cozy camping spots with picnic table and firepit. Clean showers/restrooms make camping more manageable. AND pet friendly! Will definitely be back! More

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Simi Valley, California
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011

Stayed in a cabin. It was wonderful. In the redwoods and very clean, we loved the fact that we could have a fire at night. More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2011
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We arrived here late in the afternoon without a booking and were greeted by a really sweet woman who gave us a discount price for a cabin. Our cabin was very clean with a rustic feel. The area is really beautiful and you can walk along the river and catch some sun. A 5 minute walk away is the excellent... More

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Grover Beach, California
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2011

This was our first time camping at a private campground. We had a real good time and experience here. we were in space 29, and 25 or 27, nestled in amongs the great redwoods. the camp space we were in was more on the roomier side, than some of the other sites. We met some nice people in the near... More

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New York City, New York
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2011

Poor management, uncaring, money hungry owner puts people in tiny camp prison style accommodations too close for comfort with neighbors. Take heed, go next door for appreciation of this Redwood paradise: don't ruin it with this haphazard camp/cabin (more like apts, not cabins). Remember, this is not a place to ask owner/workers for help. Go in risk--go to the other... More

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