A couple years ago we discovered this great campground in Monterey and it is really a GEM! I mostly took videos of this visit and very few photos, so CLICK HERE to see the YouTube video which includes DRONE footage of the campground. One thing about camping in Monterey is 1) There aren’t a lot of options, and 2) It’s very expensive, so we were very happy to have another option as we visit Monterey about once a year to see family.

Veteran’s Memorial Park Campground in Monterey CA is open year round to the public. When we first visited a few years ago we thought you had to be a veteran to camp here but that’s NOT the case! It’s open to anyone! You can stay as an RVer or a tent camper, and there are hiking trails nearby so you will also see a lot of hikers passing through.

Here are a few important points: (current as of August 2023. Be sure to check their City Website for any updates.)

—They are first come, first served with no reservations available.
—You may claim an open spot anytime after 7:00 AM each day.
—It is recommended you arrive between 7:00-10:00 AM to secure a campsite.
—There is a 3 night maximum stay.
—Each campsite is $47 per night for tent campers and $53 if you have an RV. RVs include trailers, 5th wheels, and class B sprinter style vans. __There are discounts available for Active Duty & Retired US Military, Disabled Veterans, and Seniors 65+
—The maximum length for any RV is 21 feet.
—There are NO hookups (electric, water), but there is potable water and a dump station. The dump station is free to use for campers, and $13 if you are not camping.
—Showers available free to campers, $4 for non-campers
—Dogs allowed. Please keep on leash and AS ALWAYS, pick up after your dog.
—All fees are due upon arrival in CASH or CHECK ONLY.
—No campfires from June 1st-November 1st.

Click Here to visit the City’s website where you can find more info.

We enjoyed making pizza with our new-ish Coleman Camping Oven. It’s super lightweight and easy to use. We don’t have an oven in our little camper, so this is really handy.

The Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail is great for walking or biking and stretches 18 miles from Castroville north of Monterey all the way south to Pacific Grove. We walked from the Monterey Wharf area to the Monterey Aquarium. You will pass by San Carlos beach where there are tons of scuba divers, and through Cannery Row, where we stopped for lunch before heading back.

And here are some shots of the Monterey Peninsula area…

Check our Instagram profiles ExploringNewHitess and FlyingNewHites and our YouTube Channel to follow more adventures! Thanks for visiting, and let me know if you have any questions, or let us know what you thought of Veteran’s Park if you’ve been there. Happy Exploring!

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