Placerville KOA

Very disappointed with this park. We came in after dark and had difficulty moving through the park. Poorly lit narrow roads and the spots were poorly marked. Very difficult to see. The site electrical hookup station would stay connected and poor amp reading, Weak WIFI signal. The Dump Station had no water available and was filthy. Trees (at the Dump Station) need trimming as to not scratch along the side of your RV. Rates are to high for the quality of the park. Would NOT stay here again. It could be a nice park with some attention and care. get on it.

Camping we will go, a camping we will go, camping we did!
The Placerville KOA is a good place for kids, and a random stop for travelers going through, or just for a weekend camping excursion.
The site is pretty decent with a lot of things to do. They have a store on site with a few items incase you forget stuff, which we all do. But if needed there is all types of stores 2 exits heading west on 50, from food, gas, mechanic, and many more.
They have a pool, hotub, mini golf course, 3 goats you can pet, volleyball, basketball hoop, and horseshoes. yes horseshoes, it was so cool that they still have these cause i got to teach my son this! The kicker, they have a few vegetables that they grow and give away in the store, you can leave a donation to help so they can grow for next years crop. The vegetables went fast but they were good.
They also have a gameroom, kids playground, few swings, laundry room, showers and bathrooms. They have a pavilion with sinks and electric stove tops. And grills, which also come at each campsite. The pavilion is open 24 hours for your needs, which i wish i new before we went cause we would have packed more stuff and totally would have had a great camping food thing going on.
The bathrooms were clean, yes clean. i need to repeat this cause i have been to a few places lately which there bathrooms were a disaster, but not at KOA they kept them clean, full of toilet paper. When we noticed it ran out, asked the employees and they stocked it fast. I will give great credit to laija, she was outstanding. She helped us, answer our questions and even helped us with a campsite issue that we had after she was locking up for the night, she didn’t flinch at staying or helping. People have complained about a few people at the location, but we had no issues. But that being said there are rules at the campiste and people abuse them and make staff act on that. So follow the rules but have a good time and you wont be told to be good.
They do have tents site, cabins, and rv section. The little downside is you are near the highway, but its not that bad, so if your a light sleeper or sensitive to noise maybe camping here is not for you.
To end my campfire, its a good place with a family run operation. So come on down and get your smores on!

Upon check-​in, it was evident that Cindy lacked PR skills. «Treanna.ummm whatever your last name is, yeah youre in cabin 111». Too many rules for the pool area. Jacuzzi is only for guests 18 & older, so while your young children are freezing their little butts off in the NON-​HEATED pool, they CANNOT warm their bodies in the jacuzzi, even with adult supervision. My husband and family members werent aware that the jacuzzi opens @ 4pm, so when they sat down in the jacuzzi around noon — John pulls up and comes yelling at them. Yet around 2pm, two young Caucasian teens jumped into the SAME jacuzzi &&& he came back and instead of chasing them out; he tells everyone its okay, the jacuzzi can be used now. Anyone see a problem here?
We checked in on Friday, 3 cabins + 1 tent site. 6 ppl per cabin/​tent site. Saturday morning while doing arts and crafts with our kids, John’s RUDE self rolls up and instead of greeting us with a «GOOD MORNING» he says, «whoaaa! Where did all these ppl come from?» As my SIL begins to explain that we rented multiple sites, he disregards her and starts using his index finger ti count out loud, «1, 2, 3…» stops at 23 — asks us AGAIN how many sites we have and then assumes we rented the smaller cabins for 4ppl. Too much BS to deal with on our firsr family camping trip. I hope they shut this place down. The PETTING ZOO is a JOKE! Their golf course is LAME. The bikes we paid $ 4 to ride for 30 minutes were junk. The campgrounds were lacking attention. This is not the place for groups with kids, my pictures from our camping trip tell a whole nother story. We made the best of what it was, but my family and friends who are planning camping trips within the next couple of months have been warned to stay as far away from this hellhole. We may give KOA another chance but definitely not at this location.
I wil be writing a pretty letter to corporate about the people running this site — they definitely do not meet up to KOA standards. I would give zero stars and teo middle fingers if i could.

Any place that discriminates against certain breeds of dogs is not a place I would support! See the included photo of their ridiculous sign!

Very disappointing! We spent two nights here and will not return. It was $ 65 a night for very few amenities. The showers were filthy, dirt basket ball court, store closed off and on all day, spaces were dirt and very close together. Did not live up to what a KOA should be.

This place is horrible. Right off the freeway and the sites are so small. When I came here I asked for a refund and they kept my deposit. Not cool! Don’t come to this place!

We just stopped here enroute to another destination beaue we were too tired to drie further. It is so hot here! And no shade. Plus the wifi is just too slow to be useful. Sorry, if you’re going to advertise something, make it useful. There’s no privacy. The bathroom is a tad dirty and no toilet paper. And it is expensive. The checkin guy was very helpful though. And the showers were nice. They have a pool but it closes at 8pm so we couldn’t use it. I can’t figure out how they can charge $ 40 a night for this. I wouldn’t stay here again unless I was desperate for a place to sleep or they cut the price in half.
Edit
Apparently Unilocal has filtered out all my reviews so I’m updating. If you’re like me, I always read the not recommended as they are sometimes more informative.
Funny thing is, I submitted this review while I was staying there and it’s a bad review so why would they filter it out? Maybe they pay Unilocal for ads.

We needed a place to stay for a couple of days and chose this. The park itself has alot of live ins and not many spaces for big rigs. None of the amenities were ready to go for guests, even though it was may. The pool was unusable, the mini golf course needed a thorough cleaning, the laundry machines left residue on our clothes and we had to go to a laundry mat to re wash them all over again.
The store is well stocked and fairly clean. The bathrooms and showers are pretty good as well. If you have a big rig navigating the park is a bit troublesome. They have no sewer so you have to use the dump station when you leave, which is fine, but as I said, navigating to get to it isn’t fun.
I would stay here in a pinch, or maybe summer if they have the amenities going, but otherwise probably not.

Decided to stay here with my family for two nights. It’s a really basic KOA. (Other KOA’s are much nicer from our experience)
The one HUGE negative with the Placerville KOA is that it’s right next to US HWY 50! Road noise ALL NIGHT LONG. If you want to tent camp here, don’t. You’ll get zero sleep due to the freeway noise.
The fishing here is sad and expensive with the pond resembling a large polluted mud hole.
I considered giving only 2 stars, but the pool is decent and our kids enjoyed the large modern play structure. So, I added star number 3.

I’ve been to many campgrounds over the years. This isn’t a campground. It’s just some rv slips and cabins on the side of the highway. It’s very noisy. There’s nothing to do there. There’s a pool and a mini golf course, which you have to pay to use every time. There’s a mud moat that’s their «fishing pond», pay for that too. The petting zoo is three sad goats in a dirt pen.
I’m going to be very hesitant of KOA’s in the future.

We camped here in January it’s a very nice place to to stay. It is close the the highway but I honestly didn’t notice the noise. The other guests in in the park were quiet. My daughter loved walking and seeing the goats they have as pets on the property. The staff was very nice we we would definitely stay here again

My wife and I called at the last minute and we got into a 50 amp RV slot. It was excellent and the site was great. Everyone was pleasant and the people who worked there were awesome. Will be returning again in the future. Thanks Placerville KOA!

Very close to US 50 in fact you cannot escape the road noise. There is a section of new pull-​thru sites that are very large and new but these are right next to US 50 and the road noise is 24X7. The older pull thru sites are not large enough for a 5^th wheel and vehicle, so trying to navigate thru this maze is challenging. The dump station is setup so the only way to access it is via the maze. Would stay here only if I had a need to be close to Placerville.

I’m a fan. When I posted a picture of my bunk, a friend replied: «Wait, you call that camping?» I replied, «Yes, it’s glamor camping!» I was with a group of women and it was perfect for us.
There are various kabin sizes. Ours had two rooms, one with two bunk beds & another with a double. The only downside to that was being in the back room. If anyone needed to use the restroom in the middle of the night, they had to go through two noisy doors. It had an adorable little porch swing and picnic table.
They keep the showers very clean. There is a huge enclosed kitchen with sinks, stove tops & tables. There was a bbq as well, but it was locked up when we were there. The hosts are very friendly and run a cute little store. There’s a little island where you can fish if you have a permit.
The group campfire is a great social outlet, it encourages you to meet new people. We had a blast.

This is a pretty basic KOA– We are RVers and have been to many KOA’s in California. The pool is closed until June– so is the hot tub. The dog park is about 10×20 and they have a petting zoo that consists of 2 goats. The playground is nice and the sites are clean. They don’t allow campfires at your sites, only duraflame fires. They have a large communal campfire that you can use. I probably won’t stay here again unless there were no other options.

I ended up staying at this KOA because for some inexplicable reason, the South Lake Tahoe KOA is closed in the winter. I wanted a cabin and camping experience and was headed to Adventure Mountain for some sledding fun with the kids, but didn’t want to spend $ 350 per night in South Lake Tahoe.
The Placerville KOA is very nice and well maintained. I read a previous review where the person picks apart every broken fence and misplaced flower as if they were staying at the Ritz. Well, it’s not the Ritz and last I checked it isn’t supposed to be. Everything was clean and orderly. The bathrooms were adequate and the showering facilities by the main office were very nice. Upon check in, I felt comfortable and welcomed and the store has a little of everything you may need for your stay.
We stayed in a 2 room cabin and at the time I write this, they only had 1 that came with a microwave and refrigerator. It has a double bed in the front room and a double and bunk bed in the 2^nd room. The cabin is typical KOA as they all pretty much look the same. (See posted pictures) What was nice about this one is the proximity to other cabins. Some KOAs have cabins almost on top of each other; this one (#108) and all the cabins here are adequately spaced apart. However, this only adds to my frustration with a policy that caused me to not give this the highest rating. Other KOA’s, which I have stayed at before, allow tents on cabin sites; Placerville KOA does not. This doesn’t really make sense to me because you are charged per person and I paid for a 6 person cabin, we had 6 people, so what difference does it make if I set up a small tent for the kids to play/​sleep in? The cabins in Placerville are spaced out more than many other KOA’s (a plus) so the real estate is definitely there. I don’t get it! They also don’t allow wood, ground fires so not pit for S’mores or campfire songs. Apparently this is per the fire department but still a disappointment.
Red Hawk Casino is close and you can call a number and they will send a shuttle for you at the campsite and bring you back. We were with kids and didn’t partake in that but it’s good to know.
All in all it was a very pleasant stay and a very nice KOA.

Their amenities are ok, bathrooms and showers are semi clean,
My review is based on an «extended stay» experience as we were waiting for our home to close escrow.
We found it to be very expensive for what you get. High monthly fee that does not include Internet. The Internet was $ 25.00 per month (for each device, so if you have a laptop and two phones it’s $ 75.00 for Internet that works sometimes. It’s off and on.
It is very cold there in the wintertime and they don’t let you use electric heaters because, «it’s too expensive». They do sell propane but they charge a lot for that too. Best to drive a few miles to fill your tanks.

I’m a happy Kamper with a «K»
Brianna S. wanted to go camping, but I just can’t do the whole pitching the tent and roughing it. So we compromised and picked this KOA Kampground near Placerville. I wanted a Kabin and didn’t want to drive for several hours to get there. So this was an ideal location.
Brianna took care of our reservations and when we arrived around 8:15, they were expecting up and check-​in with Rick was easy breezy. When we mentioned that 2 of our Kampers weren’t able to make it, he deducted $ 8 from our bill and said to let us know if they showed up on Saturday, if not, we wouldn’t be charged.
I loved our little deluxe Kabin. The AC was a life saver for me. If it’s not cold at night, I don’t get any sleep, so AC is a must for me. We brought antibacterial spray, but the mattresses were covered in a nonporous fabric and quite honestly, when I wiped them down, the cloth was clean, so someone was doing their job.
I loved being close to the kitchen, we were able to go in the morning and fry up our eggs and potatoes and wash all of our stuff. The other plus side of a Kabin is that it gives you more privacy and security. As two women traveling alone, it was nice to be able to lock ourselves in and feel protected.
The staff couldn’t have been nicer and the grounds and facilities were beautiful and well kept. If you’re looking for a short escape from the city and don’t really want to «rough it» than this is a great spot. The kiddies will love the playground, mini golf ($ 3), fishing ($ 13) and biking (don’t know the cost).

«Remember, It’s not camping, it’s Kamping!» *grumble*grumble* Once upon a time I went to a KOA (Manchester, CA) and this upon a time I said «If we don’t go camping soon I’m going to cry :(«Staying at a KOA Kampgrounds is NOT camping. NOT CAMPING… get it? Ok, That being said it is a relaxing experience.
$ 83 a night +$ 4 per person (roughly) got us a stay in a deluxe one bedroom Kabin. I would have been happy on the ground in a tent but the mother wanted a Kabin, THIS Kabin in particular. WHY? because it comes with a flat screen tv, microwave, fridge, and… drumroll please… Air Conditioning!!! wewt. Also included: twin bunkbeds, queen bed, rocking porch swing and plenty of outlets.
Our Kabin was right next to the kitchen (outdoor) and has 3 sinks and 3 electric stovetops and a plethora of picnic tables. Anything you might have forgotten to pack can be found in the ministore (and if it’s not there then there’s a kmart and biglots a couple of exits away). Rick was the nice man who checked us in and everyone else in a KOA yellow polo was just the nicest :)
There is a medium pond around an island that they stock with Trout and Pan fish. There is also Catfish and Black Crappie. My issue here is, please don’t tell me you have this that and the other but then in the fine print say i can only have the other :(I caught the biggest fish I’ve ever caught in my life here. BUT it was a stinkin’ catfish *wahhhh* The pic of him doesn’t do him justice. It was heavier than a suitcase full of shoes and longer than my arm. heh.
The showers here are separate room like stalls in a hallway off of the main lobby. Unfortunately my mother left her body wash in there in the AM and I went in the night so her soap was thrown out. But it’s alright. I don’t recommend putting anything on the hooks closest to the shower because my things got wet. Could be user error though o_​O
No Pitbulls allowed whatsoever and no dogs in any buildings. Period. When you check in go ahead and read the back of the map. A lot of useful information. I would recommend this place to friends and can see myself coming back again.
Bring your own linens, pots, pans, food and drinks, etc. etc. If you get a site without electrical there is outlets at the kitchen :) And if you’re a true blue under the stars camper, DO NOT COME HERE!!!

I can’t remember if KOA campgrounds were this nice when I was a kid. This place was impressive. The campsites themselves are open, with few trees or privacy. However, the place itself is pure luxury camping. There’s a pool, hottub, fish pond (with poles to rent), playground, outdoor kitchen, shop, petting zoo (goats), showers (free!). After bike touring for 2 days this was very relaxing. The grounds are well maintained and the staff were nice. On Sunday night they turned the outdoor kitchen into a karaōke area with a DJ and food. V popular with the families.
There were quite a few rules but I appreciated them so won’t complain. Stuff like quiet hours and no generators means a lot when you’re in a tent and not in an RV.
Also, since we were on bikes we were able to get a discount on our camping area. There were 14 of us and they didn’t want to spread us out over many sites since we didn’t need much room so we got the overflow area — fine with us. It was huge and still had all the necessities (picnic tables, grills, water). In fact, it didn’t look any different than the actual campsites.