Reservations possible?
Yes
RV Hookups
No
Potable water
No
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Montana de Oro State Park is a hidden gem south of Morro Bay on California's central coast that offers wonderful beaches, hiking and various camping options. There are a few environmental campsites that offer walk-in tent camping, a few group sites, and some horse camping sites, but Islay Creek is the main developed campground in the park. Located just behind the tiny visitors center and store and a short walk from the lovely Spooner's Cove, Islay Creek is a great choice for tent campers and smaller RVs (27 feet is the recommended maximum size).

This is a primitive campground with pit toilets and no hookups. There is little vegetation aside from some large trees, so privacy between sites is at a minimum. But making up for these limitations is the wealth of hiking and coastal exploring just outside the campground, including the spectacular Bluffs Trail. 

Logistics + Planning

Preferable season(s)

Spring
Summer
Fall

Parking Pass

Not Required

Pros

Very close to the beach and hiking. Beautiful setting.

Cons

Little privacy between sites.

Pets allowed

Allowed

Managed by

California State Parks

Reservation phone number

1 (800) 444-7275

Features

ADA accessible
Vault toilet
Amphitheater

Location

Nearby Adventures

Santa Maria Valley + Santa Lucia/La Panza Mountains, California
Santa Maria Valley + Santa Lucia/La Panza Mountains, California

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