RV rental Santa Margarita Lake, CA: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

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In 1941, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dammed Salinas River to create a reservoir supplying water to Camp San Luis Obispo. This former military camp evolved into a thriving town of around 300,000 people. Santa Margarita Lake is nestled inside a horseshoe-shaped valley full of arroyos and desert plains.

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Getting Outdoors

Resembling an elongated spiny seahorse on maps, Santa Margarita Lake has plenty of elbow room. The rolling brown hills lining the lake are dotted by scrub oaks and hardy desert bushes, lending a hint of color to an otherwise dull landscape. Reflecting the bold blue sky, the dark, deep waters are a glistening shade of navy blue.

Camping at Santa Margarita Lake

When planning your camping at Santa Margarita Lake, be sure to figure out where you’ll park the rental travel trailer. Though Santa Margarita Lake has three campgrounds, there are no hookups, and amenities are limited. Coin-operated showers are available, however.

Exploring the Area

Out in the rural, rugged country, it’s hard to believe that there’s anything to do or places to see. Indeed, local landmarks and attractions are far apart. Traveling to them is made painless with a rental motorhome. Established in 1858, the Pozo Saloon of Pozo, CA, is one last remnant of an Old West town. Today, it’s an intimate entertainment venue for headliners like Willie Nelson, Snoop Dogg, and Black Crowes.

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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds

  • Hiking TrailLocation
  • Mount Lowe Trail, CALos Padres National Forest, CA
  • Stagecoach Road, CASan Luis Obispo, CA
  • West Cuesta Ridge Road to Cuesta Ridge Botanical Area, CASan Luis Obispo, CA
  • Rocky Canyon Trail, CAAtascadero, CA
  • Sulphur Pots Camp, CALos Padres National Forest, CA
  • Atascadero Lake Park Trail, CAAtascadero, CA
  • Three Bridges Oak Preserve Trail, CAAtascadero, CA
  • Poly Canyon Loop Trail, CASan Luis Obispo, CA
  • Juan Bautista de Anza Trail, CAAtascadero, CA
  • Anza National Historic Trail, CAAtascadero, CA

Recent RV rental reviews in Santa Margarita Lake

Yamirannette E.

April, 2026

Everything was great, tiny, cozy and perfect for our family of 5 (2 adults and 3 kids)
Shaun B.

April, 2026

Alex and family were excellent hosts and communicators! Decided to take a short spring break with my family to Lopez Lake. It was a warm couple of days and when we arrived to our setup, the A/C was on and the RV was nice and cool for us to move in. My kids enjoyed all of the amenities, including the puzzles and games. The RV was very clean, organized and we were provided with everything we needed for our stay. Thank you Alex!
Korrie H.

April, 2026

Perfect for our family of 6! Spacious, homey, and fun. We wished we could stay longer. Will definitely book again!

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