White Oaks Campground

Overview

Amid a grove of towering trees, eight campsites create a loop within White Oaks Campground, just off Tassajara Road. In the center of this loop, an enormous berry bush, shrubbery and trees reach up to the sky, creating the visual heart of this intimate setting. Red-tail deer and small animals can be seen eating berries around the middle of the campground, giving campers a memorable sight to see. Each campsite is shaded by the natural growth of the oak and pine trees, creating a sequestered and private atmosphere.

Recreation

The White Oaks Campground is 2.7 miles from the Pine Ridge Trailhead. From the campground, follow the dirt road you drove in onward to China Camp. You are under the coverage of enormous pine trees and shady oaks with a view of hills as far as the eye can see. The Santa Lucia mountain range spreads out as valleys and hilltops that you never get tired of looking at. Once you reach the trailhead, you have 23 miles of trail to explore.

Facilities

Open daily, year-round. There are eight campsites located around a loop in the middle of the facility. While these campsites are mostly enjoyed by tent campers, RVs of 20 ft. or shorter could navigate into a campsite here as well. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Fires are allowed only in designated fire rings. Pets are allowed. Two vault toilets are located near the campsites. You should plan to be completely self-sustainable for the duration of your trip. There is no potable water onsite. The campsites all have a good amount of space from one another and allow you to have the much-desired privacy and intimacy you want in a camping experience.

Natural Features

A wide variety of shrubbery and trees decorate this beautiful area. The Santa Lucia mountain range graces you with wondrous shades of green, orange and yellow. Canyons and valleys burst with color and the oak woodlands provide important scenic landscapes and wildlife habitats. More than 90 species of birds can be found in this bird watcher's paradise. Deer, bobcats and small animals of all kinds can be seen regularly in this area. Whether they are just passing by or looking for some food to nibble on, they provide an unforgettable experience that can only come from the outdoors.

Nearby Attractions

Hiking trails and mountain biking within 30 minutes. Day trips to the higher elevation and lengthy trails are about 2.7 miles from the campground.

Camp site features

Across 8 camp sites:

  • Picnic table: all 8 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 8 sites
  • Longest rig: 30 ft
  • Largest party: 6 people

Directions

The paved road eventually turns into a dirt road; please drive slowly and carefully. From Hwy. 101 North, take the exit for Arroyo Seco Road before the city of Greenfield. Continue down the road for 16.2 miles to the junction of Arroyo Seco Road and Carmel Valley Road then follow to the right. Take Carmel Valley Road 17.2 miles to the junction with Tassajara Road and turn left. Continue for 8 miles until you see the entrance to White Oaks on the left-hand side. From Hwy. 101 South, take exit for Arroyo Seco Road then make your first, immediate left onto Elm Ave. Continue down Elm Ave. for 6 miles then take a left at the "T" onto Arroyo Seco Road. Follow the road for 6.5 miles to the junction of Carmel Valley road, then bear right. Take Carmel Valley for 17 miles to the junction of Tassajara Road, take a left and continue 8 miles until you see the entrance to White Oaks on the left-hand side.

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Tae K
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Reviewed 8 months ago
it looks like an abandoned place for long time. how do they sell this place?? when I drive more than 30 minutes on unpaved rolad, i so supprised. So cared!! i could not stay even a night and come back to hotel in downtown. i want to ask money back but i don't know hot to do it.
Daphne L
Loop:Loop 1
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Reviewed a year ago
Horrible campgrounds! Should be shut down. Site full of poison oak. Spent Saturday night/ Sunday morning in hospital for anaphylaxis. Fallen trees and debree covered entire site. Only space that was possible for tent was not large enough to set up properly and was not level. Site was reserved for 6 people. Site that was given was barely big enough for 2 people. Entire campground was swarming with flies. Website states riverfront. There is no source of water anywhere to be found. No trash service. Only path to bathroom is through another camp site. Foundation of bathroom has large gaps allowing insects to enter and bathroom has flies , and bees coming out of toilet every time seat is opened. We are experienced campers, who often camp without niceties, such as water and vault toilets. This was the worst experience we have had in the last 35 years we have been camping. Campgrounds were not cleaned and made safe for campers and should never have been rented out.
shelby c
Loop:Loop 1
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Reviewed 2 years ago
Hard to find. Road is way worse than advertised
Carlos P
Loop:Loop 1
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Reviewed 4 years ago
Awesome spot, really quite,beautiful view, and space to get lost! No signal or wifi which is fine and the toilet was a pit fall which stink but they provided toilet paper and the trash cans were empty so it was all good!!! (:
Candice M
Loop:Loop 1
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Reviewed 5 years ago
The drive there is long but it was the only open campground I could find that was near out half way point in our road trip. It’s near some properties and the campground itself is small. When we arrived late (after 9pm) someone had set up in the site I paid for (#6) but luckily (#4) was open so I just pulled in there. It was just a resting point for me so we left early in the morning. I have a RTT so #4 is slanted so I don’t recommend. The people had a tent trailer that in #6 so that might be more level. Spaces are small and bugs are constantly around. I didn’t use the restrooms but I was told they were dirty.
John R
Loop:Loop 1
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Reviewed 6 years ago
Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in August, when about 11% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 8 years of reservations.

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