Saddle Mountain Ranch
RV Park
Write a Review 27625 Schulte Rd. Carmel, CA 93923 831-624-1617 831-512-9025 Official WebsiteGPS: 36.524, -121.8452
Overview of Saddle Mountain Ranch
Last Price Paid: $125
Reported by camper-817012 on 5/24/2023
Longest RV Reported: 27 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by Wandering America on 12/19/2018
Weekly Rate Yes
Monthly Rate Yes
Number of Sites 22
Pad Type gravel
Reservations yes
Elevation 164 ft / 49 m
Max Length 30 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Saddle Mountain Ranch 17 people have reviewed this location.
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“Had a Great Time”
Reviewed 5/24/2023
| Nightly rate: | $125 |
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
| Site Number: | 24 |
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This is our 4th time at Saddle Mountain and we stayed 6 nights. It worked out perfect when the grandkids came over. They played in the pool and campground till we made them stop. It was a little tough to put the trailer in our site and the access route gets a little tight but workable. The place is also quiet spendy but there’s almost ... more
This is our 4th time at Saddle Mountain and we stayed 6 nights. It worked out perfect when the grandkids came over. They played in the pool and campground till we made them stop. It was a little tough to put the trailer in our site and the access route gets a little tight but workable. The place is also quiet spendy but there’s almost no competition in the valley and my daughter lives just a few miles away. So still worth it.
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camper-817012 would stay here again
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“Stayed Once before, Never again”
Reviewed 5/3/2023
| Nightly rate: | $100 |
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Booked 2 nights, had to cancel 4 days before due to my mother in law in the process of dying (she did die on what would have been 2nd day of stay). When I called to cancel, I got voicemail, left detailed message with above details. Was charged for both days because they have a policy of cancel,actions only allowed by email. They could ... more
Booked 2 nights, had to cancel 4 days before due to my mother in law in the process of dying (she did die on what would have been 2nd day of stay). When I called to cancel, I got voicemail, left detailed message with above details. Was charged for both days because they have a policy of cancel,actions only allowed by email. They could have called back to tell me to email, but they instead chose to not communicate in order to take the money. Never have had an experience like this in 24 years of RVing. Horrible, heartless ownership.
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“Horrible customer service ”
Reviewed 4/11/2023
| Days stayed: | 3 |
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| Site Number: | 7 |
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This place seriously does NOT care about their guests. We arrived at the 3pm check in time as listed on their website. We had 2 kids in the car from a 3 hour drive and were told our cabin wasn't ready yet. We sat and watched someone come to start cleaning our cabin at 3:15!!!! We had to sit in the car with 2 young children for 45 mins ... more
This place seriously does NOT care about their guests. We arrived at the 3pm check in time as listed on their website. We had 2 kids in the car from a 3 hour drive and were told our cabin wasn't ready yet. We sat and watched someone come to start cleaning our cabin at 3:15!!!! We had to sit in the car with 2 young children for 45 mins waiting for our cabin to be ready. No accountability, no apologies. I have emailed them twice since our trip requesting to speak to manager/owner to give some feedback and have received no response. They literally don't care. The cabin was also dirty and floors were disgusting.
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“Worst Experience at This Price Point”
Reviewed 9/7/2022
| Nightly rate: | $125 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 24 |
| RV Length: | 21' (Travel Trailer) |
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This was the worst campsite I've visited at this price point. Parking our relatively short 16ft trailer was difficult in the cramped spots. I had to come in the exit road in order to get the angle required to park. The group that arrived after us had similar issues. Our site had dog poop left in the turf. The spa was out of or... more
This was the worst campsite I've visited at this price point.
Parking our relatively short 16ft trailer was difficult in the cramped spots. I had to come in the exit road in order to get the angle required to park. The group that arrived after us had similar issues.
Our site had dog poop left in the turf.
The spa was out of order.
The oak trees were covered in "oak worm" caterpillars. They were descending from the trees continuously through our 4 day stay in August. Our "luxury" patio area was covered with them, and they crawled up wheels, cables, chairs, awnings, chocks, everything. We cleaned off the picnic table and within 5 minutes it was unusable. We were stepping on them and getting them under our feet in our sandals. We understand that nature must take it's course, but when customers are paying $120+/night, they should shut down the plagued sites while it does or at least warn campers before they book.
Oh and it's 15 mins away from town.
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“Extremely tight spaces in a beautiful location”
Reviewed 4/20/2022
| Nightly rate: | $88 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 16 |
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This place really could be delightful however they have just crammed way too much into their tiny cliffside property. First you ascend up a windy one lane country road and then straight up a hill. Beware if you are towing. Do not bother if you have a wide load. RV spots are just crowded around a small parking lot, tent sites are quite ... more
This place really could be delightful however they have just crammed way too much into their tiny cliffside property. First you ascend up a windy one lane country road and then straight up a hill. Beware if you are towing. Do not bother if you have a wide load. RV spots are just crowded around a small parking lot, tent sites are quite literally terraced one on top of the other, and cabins share the walls of the one beside it. It really is a shame because the location, amenities, and pool are gorgeous. They could really have created a luxury experience with their resources. The bathrooms however, provide one toilet and shower for each M and W restroom with open air windows that stay open and freeze the room.
During our stay the entire property's water stopped working for a morning. Each day, children ran around the entire property screaming unsupervised through parking lots and playgrounds until about 10:30 pm. Overall I would not recommend or stay here again.
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“Perfect for our little RPod 190”
Reviewed 2/25/2022
| Nightly rate: | $90 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 16 |
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If you read past reviews you will discover that Saddle Mountain is not for everyone. But it was a perfect spot for our 20ft RPod. Arrival was quick and easy. Backing into site 16 was no problem. The amenities were plentiful. Due to its proximity to Carmel it is not cheap but it beats paying Carmel hotel room prices. We drove the 5 or s... more
If you read past reviews you will discover that Saddle Mountain is not for everyone. But it was a perfect spot for our 20ft RPod. Arrival was quick and easy. Backing into site 16 was no problem. The amenities were plentiful. Due to its proximity to Carmel it is not cheap but it beats paying Carmel hotel room prices. We drove the 5 or so miles into Carmel for a day at the beach and also drove down to Big Sur for some hiking. The road leading to Saddle Mountain is very narrow and could be an issue with larger rigs.
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Bison Bones would stay here again
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“Crammed in, Noisy”
Reviewed 9/15/2021
| Nightly rate: | $125 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 14 |
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We had a very bad experience. The road to the park is very, very narrow. The RV sites are quite tight, jammed around an asphalt square. It felt like a Costco parking lot. Very unattractive. We have a 26' foot Class C, and I was quite concerned about backing into the allotted "premium" spot.(There are no pull through sites). It was... more
We had a very bad experience. The road to the park is very, very narrow. The RV sites are quite tight, jammed around an asphalt square. It felt like a Costco parking lot. Very unattractive. We have a 26' foot Class C, and I was quite concerned about backing into the allotted "premium" spot.(There are no pull through sites). It was also quite noisy, with so many RVs crammed into such a small area. After checking in early afternoon and being assigned our site, my wife and I decided we could not stay. We expressed our concerns to management and asked for a refund, which was denied. We left and checked into the Carmel by the River park, just down the road, where our stay was delightful.
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“Not your typical RV resort!”
Reviewed 10/18/2020
| Nightly rate: | $105 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 11 |
| RV Length: | 18' (Travel Trailer) |
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Read the earlier reviews. If you have an RV longer than mid-20's this probably isn't the place for you unless you are a confident at backing in tight spaces. The park is carved out of the side of the mountain and the grade to enter and depart is steep. There is not a lot of room to maneuver when you get to the RV parking area by the... more
Read the earlier reviews. If you have an RV longer than mid-20's this probably isn't the place for you unless you are a confident at backing in tight spaces. The park is carved out of the side of the mountain and the grade to enter and depart is steep. There is not a lot of room to maneuver when you get to the RV parking area by the office. Our sub 20' bunkhouse was no problem to fit. There are bigger trailers here so I know it can be done...I would not want to.
The resort is well maintained and very clean. The staff are attentive, friendly and accommodating. If you have a second vehicle, be advised that the tow vehicle parking is away from the RV site, they charge for additional vehicles, and that the overflow parking is up, up and up the hill.
The pool is excellent, as are the other facilities such as playgrounds, gazebos, corn hole, horse shoes, basketball and sunset cocktails with a view. There is a trail that continues to the top of the mountain winding through the woods, it is a vigorous climb with excellent vistas of Carmel Valley around every turn.
The WiFi is solid and enough bandwidth to support Zoom schooling.
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Eraxmus would stay here again
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“very tight sites. Access challenging”
Reviewed 8/18/2020
| Nightly rate: | $95 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 12 |
| RV Length: | 21' (Class B) |
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very family friendly
Great pool area. Sites are very small.
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“Very unique place in the hills.”
Reviewed 7/23/2020
| Nightly rate: | $95 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 12x1; 21x1; 13x3 |
| RV Length: | 19' (Travel Trailer) |
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Unique RV park in the hills and tucked away off of Carmel valley road. I wouldn't stay with a unit longer than 24ft because backing in can be tough. Spaces are small but adequate and only 20 or so RV spaces. Really geared for tent camping up above the RV spots. Nice (cold) pool for the kids; nice hike up the mountain from the back of... more
Unique RV park in the hills and tucked away off of Carmel valley road. I wouldn't stay with a unit longer than 24ft because backing in can be tough. Spaces are small but adequate and only 20 or so RV spaces. Really geared for tent camping up above the RV spots. Nice (cold) pool for the kids; nice hike up the mountain from the back of the park. Staff friendly and helpful. Spaces are close together so if your neighbor is oblivious to quiet hours it can be loud. Short 15 minutes to Carmel beach (best dog beach in California), and close to Monterey, Pacific Grove and everything else that makes this place special. Don't arrive by Salinas and up and over the mountain, take highway 1 and exit Carmel Valley Road. We stayed in multiple spots because we came back for additional stays.
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profwwb would stay here again
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“Terrible Experience”
Reviewed 12/23/2022
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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| Site Number: | Cabin 8 |
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My family and I stayed one night in one of the cabins here (Cabin 8). Prior to our arrival, we received a message that the office had to close early due to some unforeseen circumstance, so we checked in unassisted. The cabin was extremely cold with no heat running. I tried to turn the central heat on via the wall mounted thermostat but... more
My family and I stayed one night in one of the cabins here (Cabin 8). Prior to our arrival, we received a message that the office had to close early due to some unforeseen circumstance, so we checked in unassisted. The cabin was extremely cold with no heat running. I tried to turn the central heat on via the wall mounted thermostat but it would not come on. My daughter noticed a 12" space heater near the floor in the kitchen, so we turned that on while I continued to try to figure out the central heat. We attempted to contact the office by calling the "after hours" phone number (which is oddly the same phone number as the normal business hours line) and got no answer. We tried to contact them via email and a Google search for more phone numbers. Still no contact. Meanwhile, I managed to get the cabin up to about 57° by using the tiny space heater and igniting the stove burners for a few minutes every hour or so. I even resorted to walking around the cabins outside in the dark and cold to see if there was a fuse box or something else to explain the central heat not working. It was a miserable night. My wife and kids managed to rest a little but I was up all night igniting the stove every hour. The next morning, when they opened, I explained the situation to the office employee. She was completely apathetic, but walked with me to the cabin as she explained that the central heat had been disconnected because it was too noisy. She then pointed out a second 12" space heater mounted to the wall near the floor of the downstairs bedroom. It was 100% hidden behind a chair and table. There is no way anyone would ever know it existed without moving furniture around and who does that?! I said all of this to the employee and got a blank stare. My wife contacted Airbnb to try to get a refund. They later replied that a refund was denied because the staff at this place said we never contacted them to try to resolve the issue. My subsequent email to Saddle Mountain seeking a refund was also denied because our complaint "doesn't qualify for a refund." As I explained to them, this is not entirely a money issue. This is about their complete lack of honesty and integrity. They flat out lied to Airbnb when they claimed we never tried to contact them. Their staff was completely apathetic. And their direct response to our complaint was basically that it was our fault we didn't redecorate the cabin and accidentally find a second heater that would have been of no benefit to the upstairs rooms at all.
Do not stay at this place unless you prefer this kind of treatment.
Note: Airbnb felt like something needed to be done, so they refunded part of our fees when Saddle Mountain would not.
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“Not for RVs over 25 feet! ”
Reviewed 2/25/2022
| Nightly rate: | $110 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 6 |
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Do not stay here if you have a camper over 25 feet. We have a 35 foot 5th wheel and getting into the sight was real misery. It took us over a half hour to get into the sight. The guy in the office was not very helpful. He just pointed and expected me to know where sight 8 was. It ended up being between 2 cabins ! Not at all what... more
Do not stay here if you have a camper over 25 feet. We have a 35 foot 5th wheel and getting into the sight was real misery. It took us over a half hour to get into the sight. The guy in the office was not very helpful. He just pointed and expected me to know where sight 8 was. It ended up being between 2 cabins ! Not at all what I would call deluxe and over $100 per night. Not even any gravel on the ground, just plain dirt and an old dirty picnic table. Heaven forbid it should rain here. They should not allow large campers into this campground. We will NOT be back.
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“Disappointed with Cancellation Policy and Lack of Refund”
noted 5/26/2023
I am writing to express my disappointment with the recent experience I had with your establishment's cancellation policy and the lack of a refund. I feel compelled to share my concerns and experiences in the form of a review to highlight the issues I encountered.
I made a reservation just yesterday for a three-day stay, set to begin one week from today. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, I had to cancel the reservation today. Upon reviewing your cancellation policy, I was disheartened to learn that cancellations made within 30 days of check-in result in the forfeiture of all rent payments.
While I understand the need for a cancellation policy to protect both parties, I believe there should be room for flexibility and understanding in exceptional cases like mine. Given that it had not even been 24 hours since I made the reservation, I had hoped for a more accommodating resolution.
I reached out to your customer service department, providing my confirmation number and explaining my situation. Regrettably, my request for a refund or even a partial refund was denied without any consideration or alternatives presented. This inflexible approach leaves me feeling unsatisfied as a customer.
As someone who values transparency and fairness in business practices, I find it necessary to share my experience through a review. It is important for potential future guests to be aware of the rigid cancellation policy and the lack of willingness to accommodate extenuating circumstances.
While I understand that your organization likely receives numerous cancellation requests, the lack of responsiveness and empathy I encountered is disappointing. I believe that customer satisfaction should be a priority, even in difficult situations.
I hope that this feedback will prompt a reevaluation of your cancellation policy and encourage more leniency and understanding in exceptional cases. Providing guests with more flexible options, particularly within the initial 24-hour period, would greatly enhance the overall experience and demonstrate a commitment to customer service.
Thank you for taking the time to consider my concerns. I trust that you will value this feedback and take appropriate measures to improve your policies and customer interactions.
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Amenities
Hookups
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- sewer
- Full Hookups
Connectivity
- cable tv
- wifi: free
Recreation
- horseshoes
- picnic area
- playground
- recreation trail
- swimming pool: outdoor
- volleyball
Site Amenities
- picnic table
Facilities
- cabins
- dump station
- recycle
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- swimming pool: outdoor
- trash
Pets
- pets
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