Pismo Beach California

Pismo Beach is the weekend haven camping mecca for the lower Central Valley, especially in the heat of summer. Every guy with his American made truck & white toy box full of cool stickers is headed westbound. Dune buggies, quads & OHV's all headed down Hwy 166, to escape the daily grind, the smog & heat. They are headed to Oceano - or Pismo Dunes as most still call it. The pier downtown is the central hub for the other tourists & beach goers.

OCEANO DUNES SVRA, CA

Ocean Dune State Vehicular Recreation Area has 1,500 acres, featuring beach and sand dune riding. Thousands of off-highway vehicle enthusiasts enjoy the beach dunes of this SVRA most weekends during the summer. It is a motorcycle, four-wheel drive, all-terrain vehicle, and dune buggy use area. Camping is allowed on the beach.
Park Kiosk Hours:
Hi Season: Varies
Lo Season: Varies
Services & Amenities:
Within Facility
Backpacking Camping
Beachcombing
Bodysurfing
Dump Station
Fishing
Store - Convenience
Swimming
Water Sports
Alerts and Important InformationDiscount Pass must be presented at the time of check in.
This is not Oceano Campground at Pismo State Beach.
At Oceano Dunes SVRA, the campsites are on the beach in the OHV area.
Four wheel drive vehicles are recommended.
A maximum of 10 reservations can be made for Oceano Dunes.
Each vehicle entering the park under it's own power must have an individual reservation number. Vehicles on trailers do not need a reservation. Reservations are made by ReserveAmerica only, do not call the park for reservations.
This is NOT Oceano Campground at Pismo State Beach.
At Oceano Dunes SVRA, the campsites are on the beach in the OHV area.
Due to the popularity and nature of this park, there is no space available for parking additional cars. Each reservation is limited to one vehicle and one legally towed vehicle. Each vehicle entering the park under its own power must have an individual reservation number.
Fees include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle per reservation. Four wheel drive vehicles are recommended.
Vehicles on trailers do not need a reservation.
A maximum of 10 reservations can be made for Oceano Dunes.
Reservations available Year Round through ReserveAmerica.
Reservations can now be made up to 2 days prior to any arrival date.
No overnight extra vehicle parking available outside of Oceano campground.
Due to tide and beach conditions, check-in is as tides allow on your arrival date. CHECK-OUT TIME IS 6:00 P.M.
Getting There:Oceano Dunes SVRA928 PACIFIC AVENUEOceano CA 93445The area is located in Oceano, three miles south of Pismo Beach, off Highway One.
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Phone Park for More Information:Project Office: (805)473-7223

PISMO State Beach, CA
Season for Peak Fees: 05/15 to 09/15
Pismo State Beach offers all kinds of attractions: hiking, swimming and surf fishing (and digging for the famous Pismo clam); the annual winter migration of millions of monarch butterflies (the park has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the U.S.); and tree-lined beach is also popular with bird watchers. Ocean Lagoon has a wheelchair-accessible fishing overhang.
Park Kiosk Hours:
Hi Season: 8am-11pm
Lo Season: Varies
Services & Amenities:
Within Facility
Comfort Station
Disabled Access Site
Dump Station
Fire Rings
Fishing
Handicap Access
Hiking Trails
Iron Ranger
Nature Trails
Ranger Station
Restrooms
Showers
Telephone
Visitors Center
Water Sports
Alerts and Important InformationDiscount Pass must be presented at the time of check in.
North Beach Area is not right on the beach. It is inland behind the dunes. Oceano Area is not right on beach either.Oceano Area is open all year for reservations.
Use Fees include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer, additional vehicles will be charged per night at the park.
Oceano Area:
Open all year for reservations
North Beach:
1st come / 1st served when not on reservations.
2008 Reservations 05/22/08 - 09/01/08.
Getting There:Pismo SB555 PIER AVENUEOceano CA 93445The beach is two miles south of the town of Pismo Beach off Highway One.
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Phone Park for More Information:Project Office: (805)489-1869

MONTANA DE ORO SP, CA

Season for Peak Fees: 05/15 to 09/15
Montana de Oro State Park features over 8,000 acres of rugged cliffs, secluded sandy beaches, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills - with 1,347-foot Valencia Peak. Naturalists and backpackers enjoy the solitude and freedom found along the park trails. There are also mountain biking and equestrian trails. The best-known beach is Spooner's Cove, across from the campground. The park's name, "Mountain of Gold," comes from the golden wildflowers that bloom in spring. Wildlife in the park includes black tailed deer and the black oystercatcher. The park includes primitive and equestrian campsites.
Park Kiosk Hours
Hi Season: Varies
Lo Season: Varies
Services & Amenities:
Within Facility
Comfort Station
Fishing
Golfing
Group Camping
Hiking Trails
Horseback Riding
Iron Ranger
Nature Trails
Picnic Area
Ranger Station
Restrooms
Trails, Horse
Visitors Center
Alerts and Important InformationDiscount Pass must be presented at the time of check in.
Environmental and Horse Camps: are reservable year-round.
The reservation period is from Memorial weekend through Labor Day weekend. The rest of the year the campground is available on a first come/first serve basis. Horse and environmental campsites are available by reservation year round.
These sites are site specific, you will reserve your exact site when you make the reservation.
Fees include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer, additional vehicles will be charged per night at the park.
Dogs are not allowed on beaches and trails at this park.
Environmental sites are hike-in sites ONLY! There is 1/2 mile hike to the Environmental Sites.
Family Standard Primitive Sites.
2008 Reservations 05/22/08 to 09/02/08. Family sites 1st come-1st served when not on reservations.
To book a Group site you must have at least NINE occupants.
Getting There:Montana De Oro SP3550 PECHO VALLEY ROADLos Oso CA 93402The park is six miles southwest of Morro Bay; seven miles south of Los Osos on Pecho Road.
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Phone Park for More Information:Information: (805)528-0512