Reviews

Sarah Provence

I recently stayed at Saddle Mountain Ranch with my husband and 3 children, and unfortunately, it was a disappointing experience. We rented cabin 8 for two night and our cousins rented cabin 9. Overall, the property is very small and hard to navigate or park especially with a larger vehicle. The hills there are pretty steep, and we just so happened to be there in the rain, so they were incredibly slippery. Check in was pretty smooth, but beware you have to arrive before 8 or no one can help you. On our second night, we arrived late at night (9:30pm) and no one was in the office at that time. All the parking was taken. It really felt like a safety hazard, especially for families or anyone with mobility issues. I found the cost of renting a cabin to be extremely exorbitant. Additionally, the cancellation policy is pretty inflexible. If you need to cancel your trip, you will be charged a steep fee. The hosts were another letdown. They were far from welcoming, which created an uninviting atmosphere. They seemed more focused on enforcing their strict rules than offering any help or hospitality. Every little thing felt like it was under scrutiny. From how we parked our car to how our children were playing, we were made to feel like we were breaking some unwritten code if we weren't following their exact instructions. It quickly became clear that relaxation was the last thing on their minds. Lastly, the policies at this campground are overly strict, making it feel less like a vacation. It was difficult to truly unwind and enjoy the outdoors when it felt like we were constantly being monitored. We even checked out early due to the strict policies. Overall, this campground has the potential to be a nice place if it weren't for the dangerous terrain, unwelcoming hosts, and stifling rules. Unfortunately, it didn't allow us to relax or enjoy our time in nature. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone looking for a laid-back camping experience. Thankfully, our experience at the Carmel River RV resort down the hill was the complete opposite. My in-laws rented an RV space there, and thankfully we were able to go enjoy that property for the weekend. The camp hosts were more than hospitable and welcoming. Based on the other negative reviews of this place I’m expecting some sort of snarky reply to my review, blaming me and my family for any issues we experienced.

Patty Hoyt

Very serene and the air of seclusion, being apart from others, is perfect. Definitely well kept. Everything is in perfect order. Staff is very helpful. We stayed in our trailer but the cabins and tents for rent are luxurious. Would definitely stay again. Access to an amazing hiking trail with superb views is such a huge bonus.

Jared Stansfield

Good rv park. Difficult to drive up to it. Restroom and showers are open to the elements, except a couple by the pool.

Alexander Batishchev

Are Pets Allowed? Yes. We are a pet-friendly. Pets are allowed in camping area and in your RV. No pets allowed in cabins, gazebos or luxury tents. What means pets are not allowed actually. Disappointing.

Vera Alexander

Picked this place to tent camp but was disappointed as pictures make it look much better than it is. And for tent camping it’s expensive! Camp spots on top of one another and hard dusty spots with small parking areas that are hard to get in and out of. The closest facility was a decent walk down long step hills - not fun in the dark so driving down advised. Bathroom areas outside, so it’s cold to wash up and no hot water. Went to use bathrooms near office but power wasn’t working down there and no one seemed to know how to fix it. The cleaning staff always seemed to be in the way too. Busy standing and talking in the bathrooms so we couldn’t use them half the time. Overall experience was ok but wouldn’t come back.

Kaifi Garcha

We did one night stay at the luxury tent. It was fabulous and we loved the heated blanket. It was comfortable and such a unique experience. Waking up to the sound of birds in the morning was refreshing. The staff was helpful and friendly. We enjoyed our stay.