Pismo State Beach offers all kinds of attractions: hiking, swimming and surf fishing; 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.
- Distance: 0.21 Miles.
- Reservation Availibility: Yes
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Camping Types:
Campsite
Hook Up (E/W) Campsite
- Make your reservation at ReserveCalifornia.com
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.
- Distance: 18.79 Miles.
- Reservation Availibility: Yes
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Camping Types:
Hike In Primitive Campsite
Equestrian Group Primitive Campsite
Equestrian Primitive Campsite
Primitive Campsite
- Make your reservation at ReserveCalifornia.com
Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Pacific Ocean while camping at San Simeon Creek Campground (water + showers) or Washburn Campground (water fill-up in lower campground + no showers). This tranquil getaway has many recreational options. Beach is closed to dogs for the protection of the threatened Snowey Plover shorebird.
- Distance: 44.09 Miles.
- Reservation Availibility: Yes
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Camping Types:
Campsite
Tent Campsite
Hike In Primitive Campsite
Primitive Campsite
- Make your reservation at ReserveCalifornia.com
