Peninsula Campground — Hotel in Loomis

My initial experience wasn’t great here because of the State of California website. Be sure to never follow the directions on the states website nor listen to the address on the automated number. The address listed is 52 Minutes from the actual location !! Also the map on there doesn’t accurately show the locations. If you can pay on arrival after you see, if you can’t you want spots in the 30s. Man was all of the above frustrating but after finally arriving the on site staff was actually amazing. Lisa in particular was so so helpful and made good on all the bad. She was attentive, reachable and treated us so well my review went from 1-2 stars back to 5. Call the site directly if you can because the state is clueless and helpless. Infact when I got to the wrong location the guy at the gate was like this happens all the time…so I’m surprised no one has brought it to the states attention but me…or have they? Who knows with CA. Pay more and expect the least is the old golden state motto! Regardless we had the best girls camping trip the location was perfect and the water was clear and not too cold 10/10 would recommend this location to others just try to avoid all state resources because they’re super wrong!! Thanks Lisa you’re a gem we’ll be back to...

This is a CA State Park full of protected wildlife. Bears, Mountain Lions, Deer, Owls, Turkeys, Honkers (Canadian Geese), Bald Eagles, Hawks, Hummingbirds, Blue Belly Lizards, snakes and more. (Although, we never saw the Bears or Mountain Lions.) Campground is known for its rattlesnakes which like to come out at night. Just use a flashlight to avoid stepping on them, keep your distance and call the Ranger if you see one so they can relocate the snake. Please check parks.ca.gov for rules and regulations. Use of campfires and charcoal is prohibited during the summer. Makes sense as it's like a tinder box during that season. The road down to the campground (Rattlesnake Bar Road) is about 30 mins and narrows to one lane. My point is to make sure you have all your supplies and proper cooking equipment (propane/butane stove) with you because getting to the store is not convenient. Closest store is in Cool, CA a roughly 45 min drive. Campground has terrific hiking trails and history! Staff is friendly and knowledgeable! We were the Campground Host and Park Aide for a season and thoroughly enjoyed...

If you’ve ever wanted to simulate sleeping on a busted staircase while being serenaded by the scent of raw sewage, Peninsula Campground is your dream destination. Every campsite here is a cruel experiment in finding new angles for your spine to bend. I woke up feeling like I went ten rounds with a grizzly bear, and lost.

Speaking of bears, even they steer clear of this dump, likely due to the weaponized stench wafting from the porta-potties. I’ve seen horror movies with cleaner facilities. You know it’s bad when a grown man turns down using it while approaching the toilet.

The beach? Don’t even think about it unless your idea of a relaxing day includes navigating boulders, driftwood, and ankle-breaking rocks. I’ve seen war zones with better sand.

As for the hiking trail, it’s less of a trail and more of a disappearing act. Sections are so eroded I thought I was on a scavenger hunt for the path itself.

If you’re looking for a peaceful weekend getaway, run. If you’re training to survive a post-apocalyptic wasteland....this is...