Upper Sweetwater Campground
Laguna Mountain Recreation Area
Write a Review Coalinga Rd. Paicines, CA 95043 831-582-2200 Official WebsiteGPS: 36.3607, -120.8509
Overview of Upper Sweetwater Campground
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Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by camper-879936 on 10/15/2023
Longest RV Reported: 41 feet (Class A)
Reported by Greg on 3/19/2019
Number of Sites 6
Pad Type gravel
Elevation 2,788 ft / 849 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Upper Sweetwater Campground 12 people have reviewed this location.
“Great campground”
Reviewed 10/15/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 2 |
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This is a great campground in BLM land. We stayed on number 2. There are 6 spots spaced out and one clean outhouse. Each spot has a deep entrance which is great for trailers, a large shade structure with a picnic table and fire ring. No garbage cans so pack out your stuff. No showers, running water or electricity.
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camper-879936 would stay here again
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“Well maintained campground”
Reviewed 3/20/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 2 |
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We stayed here for one night. Nice campground with private spots and a clean pit toilet. Access road is marked as closed but we were able to reach the campground easily in a C25 motorhome. Due to heavy rain we had to cross two small rivers, but this should be no problem for any other car. Road is paved with some small sections of caut... more
We stayed here for one night. Nice campground with private spots and a clean pit toilet.
Access road is marked as closed but we were able to reach the campground easily in a C25 motorhome. Due to heavy rain we had to cross two small rivers, but this should be no problem for any other car. Road is paved with some small sections of caution due to tarmac being replaced.
We could not reach the laguna campground couple of miles durther down the road since the last river crossing was too risky for us.
camper-758077 would stay here again
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“Nice find. Currently NO fires and NO smoking. But annoying little black flies.”
Reviewed 10/11/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 6 |
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This is a nice find. Main downside to report is lots of annoying little black flies. (Not the biting blackflies, just flies that are black. I'd be interested to know how much of the year they're an issue.) Very little litter, bathroom (vault toilet only) about the cleanest I've ever seen. Based on warnings about it filling up, we... more
This is a nice find. Main downside to report is lots of annoying little black flies. (Not the biting blackflies, just flies that are black. I'd be interested to know how much of the year they're an issue.) Very little litter, bathroom (vault toilet only) about the cleanest I've ever seen.
Based on warnings about it filling up, we got here on a Thursday afternoon. Two of the six sites were occupied. Two of the four nights we were there there were three sites open, the other two nights there were four. BLM Ranger came by at least daily.
We stayed in Site 5. It affords a fair amout of shade in the afternoon, perhaps the least view, but clear sky to the North which is important if you're using StarLink like I am.
The road in from the West (which I presume is how most people will get there) is narrow and more than a little rough. Personally I wouldn't want to do it at night. There are two places where the road may cross water in wet weather (if California ever has any again.)
Remember that this is dry camping in every sense. Bring plenty of water, and whatever you need. About the closest place to get anything is King City, a very slow 28 miles away.
Stayed 4 nights in 31 foot Class A. Others there over the 4 days included one Class C, one tent camper using a car, and one travel trailer.
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“Great boondocking!”
Reviewed 6/19/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 6 |
| RV Length: | 22' (Class B) |
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The drive to get to the campground is long and winding but the road is paved although a little rough. We got there around 1:30pm on a Friday in June and we had the whole place to ourselves! From what I could tell, there’s about 8 spots. After the sun went down around 8pm there were 3 others who showed up. Like another reviewer said, I ... more
The drive to get to the campground is long and winding but the road is paved although a little rough. We got there around 1:30pm on a Friday in June and we had the whole place to ourselves! From what I could tell, there’s about 8 spots. After the sun went down around 8pm there were 3 others who showed up. Like another reviewer said, I felt lucky to get a spot, this is such a great campground. Absolutely no cell service so don’t expect to get work done. Did not use the toilets so I can’t comment, but they are there.
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Lauren would stay here again
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“Quiet and well kept”
Reviewed 3/28/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 2 |
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Rolled in on a Friday afternoon in March. Only one camper was there when we arrived which was 2:30pm. by 4:30pm the rest of the campsites were full and people were cruising looking for a spot. The table awing's were very nice touch. It rained most of the Saturday but the roads took it well, since they were rock and crushed gravel. We c... more
Rolled in on a Friday afternoon in March. Only one camper was there when we arrived which was 2:30pm. by 4:30pm the rest of the campsites were full and people were cruising looking for a spot. The table awing's were very nice touch. It rained most of the Saturday but the roads took it well, since they were rock and crushed gravel. We came from the north, past pinnacles. there are some sharp turns with climbing that slowed us down, and the last 8 miles to the campground where 1 1/2 lane roads. But we had a great time exploring and hiking the trails. The game warden even showed up to check on things.
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mike would stay here again
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“Nice and Quiet”
Reviewed 8/1/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 3 |
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If you are looking for a quiet spot to camp, look no further. This is it...bring all your gears, camp sites are spread out..several walking trails, some trail are shaded, while other trails are not, good way to enjoy nature. Hot during summer, so be sure to bring lots of water, and don’t forget to take your trash. Enjoy your stay!
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BeeTa would stay here again
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“No complaints”
Reviewed 1/24/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 6 |
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I felt lucky to land a spot - had a great time!
smittylarue would stay here again
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Reviewed 11/28/2019
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Great spot to stay for a few nights! Pit toilets are clean, and this site was right at the base of a trailhead. Probably 30 minutes to King City and 30 to the East entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
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JJ would stay here again
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“Quiet and peaceful ”
Reviewed 3/19/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 41' (Class A) |
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Very large sites (6 sites) and they are spread very far apart. No Verizon service. Dry camping only. Great place if you want to relax.
Stayed in Class A 41 foot. Coalinga Road is winding with a lot of potholes.
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“Impressive site!”
Reviewed 5/1/2018
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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Directions coming from the North or Pinnacles National Park (East entrance). Leaving park, drive to 146/25 junction. From 145/25 jct, drive southbound on 25 for 12.1 miles. You will see a left turn onto Coalinga Road, ( I could not find a Coalinga rd sign(I circled around and still could not find sign), instead you will see a BLM sign... more
Directions coming from the North or Pinnacles National Park (East entrance). Leaving park, drive to 146/25 junction. From 145/25 jct, drive southbound on 25 for 12.1 miles. You will see a left turn onto Coalinga Road, ( I could not find a Coalinga rd sign(I circled around and still could not find sign), instead you will see a BLM sign (see photo), and this is the road to campgrounds. Drive on well paved road thru picturesque farm land for 11.5 miles until you see BLM sign for Sweetwater. A couple of markers along the route to ensure you are on correct road:
At 5 mile mark- Cal Fire will be on your right.
At 9.3 mile mark - BLM Short Fence trailhead will be on your right.
Campsites were immaculate and well spaced out (could’ve fit twice the number of camp sites easily), metal canopy over picnic table.
Was a bit chilly overnight even though I slept in my car (luckily under my sleeping bag, I wore thermal top&bottom, plus pants, long sleeve shirt(double layers) & socks and was just comfortable enough.
Zero AT&T cell reception at campsite. I did not get cell reception until I drove 30 miles away from BLM (north towards Hollister, along the 25)
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Element boondocker would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- picnic area
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
Pets
- pets
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