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Generated from real Hipcamper reviews
Saddle Mountain offers a splendid camping experience, particularly appealing for families with young kids. The campground is praised for its cleanliness, excellent amenities like a heated pool, sauna, and well-maintained grounds. Visitors appreciate the quiet and serene atmosphere, though some mention the strict enforcement of quiet hours. While the location is convenient and scenic, a few reviews note minor nuisances like the smell of urine in certain areas and limited restroom facilities during peak times.
Camped at Luxury Tent - Lower Grove, Oct 2026.
Recommends
Staying at the luxury tent camp was great. We were there during the week so it was very quiet. Beautiful pool and patio areas. Close to Carmel and Point Lobos for hiking.
Camped in a 19 ft class b at Site 23 - Popular, Oct 2026.
Doesn't recommend
Mixed bag. Grounds generally well kept. Quiet location. However only one toilet up top is not enough. Worse, there was poison oak growing on spot 23. Didn’t see it that night, had to wipe down equipment the next day. Cutting back poison oak seems like the bare minimum.
Tent camped at Walk-in Tent Sites with pets, Oct 2026.
Recommends
This is a fun campsite with pretty spacious space and a great hiking trail. There's also a small pool and playground and very accessible water and sink resources. A fun time for families!

Yes — toilets are available at every site at Saddle Mountain Carmel.
Potable water is available at 51 of 52 sites at Saddle Mountain Carmel.
Yes — showers are available at every site at Saddle Mountain Carmel.
Picnic tables are available at 37 of 52 sites at Saddle Mountain Carmel.
Cooking equipment is available at 9 of 52 sites at Saddle Mountain Carmel. Cabin 9 has a mini fridge and a 2 burner cook-top
A playground is available at 44 of 52 sites at Saddle Mountain Carmel.
Yes — wifi is available at every site at Saddle Mountain Carmel.
Yes — trash disposal is available at every site at Saddle Mountain Carmel.
4WD recommended at some sites; the rest are 2WD accessible. Short walk at some sites; drive in at the rest.
Yes — Saddle Mountain Carmel is pet-friendly. On leash.
Yes — campfires are allowed at some sites at Saddle Mountain Carmel. Always review local fire regulations before enjoying a campfire.
You'll meet and greet with your host upon arrival.
Super Strict at some sites; Super Strict (30 Days) at the others. 50% refund up until 1 week before check in time starts.
Check-in times vary by site (from 1pm). Check-out times vary by site.
Book up to 6 months ahead. Same-day bookings at some sites; the others need 12 hours' notice. Stay up to 28 nights.
No — no laundry at Saddle Mountain Carmel.











