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Saddle Mountain Carmel

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· Carmel, Monterey, California
89 acres hosted by Saddle Mountain C.
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Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Full RV hookups
Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at select sites.
Staff verified
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Welcome to Saddle Mountain, RV and Campground! We are located on 89 acres of forest land off Carmel Valley Road, just 5 miles from HWY 1. Nestled within oaks, Monterey pines, and redwoods, Saddle Mountain offers a great family friendly getaway for those seeking a break from the bustle of life. PLEASE NOTE, our RV and tent sites are pet friendly but YOU MUST ADD THE PET FEE EXTRA WHEN MAKING YOUR BOOKING. We charge $15 per pet and you can bring a maximum of 2 pets. On site seasonally heated pool (Mid May through Oct). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: *Please continue reviewing/monitoring California Travel guidelines as they may change and affect your reservation* On site seasonally heated pool (seasonally), private hiking trail, playground, Foosball table and more. No refund for inclement weather during the Winter months. We provide complementary Wi-Fi in designated areas of the park. We ask that there is no streaming at the Park so we can share Wi-Fi with all our guests. Thank you!
Activities
Hiking
Swimming
Wildlife watching
Natural features
Forest
Mountainous
Reviews
91% Recommend535 ratings · 347 reviews
Saddle Mountain RV Park offers a well-maintained and peaceful camping experience, with friendly staff and a variety of amenities that cater to both RV and tent campers. Campers have praised the clean facilities, including bathrooms and showers, as well as the lovely surroundings that provide a serene escape. While some guests faced issues like steep access roads and broken tent zippers, the overall sentiment is positive, highlighting the park's convenience and relaxing environment. With easy access to nearby attractions and a range of activities available on-site, Saddle Mountain comes highly recommended for a comfortable stay.
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Rob L.
4 reviews
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· April 2025
15 ft campervan ·
Awesome campsite, well worth the extra pennies, especially for families. The tent/van sites are nicely arranged and feel private without being too far away from the main area. Will definitely be coming back.
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Sergio O.
8 months on Hipcamp
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· April 2025
Lovely stay
It was welcoming to be greeted by a warm smile when I checked in. I was camping using my tent, but other options seem to more convenient. However, my favorite part was the mountains, trees everywhere and the smell of fresh air. In addition, this place is in close proximity to one of my favorite spots - Carmel by the Sea so I had to stop there before I went back home.
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George C.
9 months on Hipcamp
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· April 2025
Location was easy to find and well kept. Small trail accessible from location has good views of the valley.
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Ida S.
1 month on Hipcamp
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· April 2025
April Camping
20 ft campervan · With pets ·
Site 29 was close to the bathrooms and the hiking trail. We liked being able to take the dogs with us. There's a lot of poison oak and poison hemlock right off the trail. It's ok as long as you keep your dog on a 5'-6' leash.
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Stella H.
1 review
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· April 2025
Overall a great little campground. We loved our site #37, we arrived late and the campground personnel were very accommodating in letting us switch from a site just above where our car and tent would not have fit. We like the little amenities that felt like luxuries when you are used to camping or backpacking. Like hot water at the bathrooms for hand washing and dishes , hot showers that were very nice and good pressure, and Reverse Osmosis drinking water. Our 3 yo twins enjoyed the playground! It is steep and took some watching to keep our I Kiddos away from the edges in the campsite. I wish early in the season that they allowed campfires, there is something quite soulless about having to burn a duralog, and i wish their staff cleaned the bathroom at a time other than mid morning when the bathrooms are in high demand. We enjoyed access to carmel, beaches, big sur, flower farm down the road, monterey and aquarium! We had a lovely week of camping and adventures!
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Sophia D.
3 reviews
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· April 2025
Saddle Mountain was great! We camped at one of the regular campsites, and it was just like a public campground except for the awesome amenities. It was so nice to have an area to do dishes, shower, and hang out. We loved the sauna and propane firepits too! Plus all of the games and fun things you could borrow. 10/10 would recommend!
Location
Carmel, Monterey, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Ohlone, Rumsen, and Esselen First Nations according to
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Hosted by Saddle Mountain C.

Joined in January 2020
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