Monterey Vacation Rv Park

Called the number in my «Enjoy America’s best RV Parks» book. Just got off the phone with an older gentleman who was initially kind but very quickly, became abrupt and dismissive.
I explained I’d located their facility in my new RV resort book to which he abruptly responded «We’re no longer affiliated with them.» I asked about his campground and if there was somewhere online I may be able to get more details, pictures, etc. Perhaps a Website.
The gentleman was quick in explaining, they and every other RV resort in the area is booked solid through the summer. Stating he didn’t know why, didn’t know what was going on but perhaps European tourists who have taken all the reservations for the coming and subsequent summers. I explained my need was actually for the coming week. Same thing, pushing me off, telling me not to even attempt a reservation because there’s simply, nothing available in the area.
I should have checked Unilocal first. It appears plenty of people have had the same experiences. Needless to say, I’ve crossed this location off my list.
Horrible horrible customer service. I’ll definitely let all our traveling buddies know not to do business here.

There’s a reason this place is cheaper than anything else in the area. Nothing fancy here, and getting in and out can be dicey, especially with rig, but that’s probably why they charge less than everyone else in the area. A much higher percentage of apparent long-​term residents than at many parks we’ve visited. We are always transient, and never stay anywhere longer than a week, but from a utilitarian perspective, it had what we needed and was well located for the places we wanted to go see. I’m not going to rave about it, but it was fine.

This place is god awful. Never, never again. The website makes it sound like there’s actually something natural around and there is open space for playing in. Total fabrication. It’s a parking lot RIGHT next to the highway. NOT quiet. NOT nice.

Total bummer.
Found the site on the web, sounded good and paid in advance online Saturday night. For starters both the GPS in the van and the GPS on my iPhone could not find the place. That’s not their fault but it sure messed me up.
When we could not find it we called and called only to get an answering machine that would not take messages. Finally found it to see the office closed on Sunday. I did see a few empty spots and figured I just take on of them.
A few minutes into wandering around checking the place out someone found us, apologized for not answering the phone and told us to take one of the empty spots I’d already eyed.
After I hooked up I went and asked about the internet service mentioned on the web site. No WiFi available he said «we used to have dial up, but not any longer.» No cable TV either, that combined with the fact the spaces were cheek and jowl to each other and in general the place reminded me of a parking lot that someone had decided to park a bunch of campers on.
My wife was uncomfortable with the place, I was a bit pissed off so we pulled up stakes and headed out of dodge. Right now I’m working on a refund.
Moral of the story for me is not to pay in advance based on a web site, I’ll rely on reviews and RV forums, Good Sam and the like.

Arrived late on a Friday night so I could camp out safely for a single night. Big park and easily accessed off HWY 101 among the trees. Shared public bathrooms and showers were located in the center of the park. Paid a low $ 40 for my spot. Quiet and the bathroom/​shower area was very clean.