Best Camping Spots & Outdoor Adventures
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Camp Arroyo Grande
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Oceano Campground - Pismo State Beach
Surfing, fishing, camping & ATV rentals. Busy coastal park known for its clams features camping, hiking, surfing & fishing, plus ATV rentals.
Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area
Coastal dunes for off-roading & camping. Oceanfront sand-dune area for ATV recreation & beach camping, with native plants & wildlife.
Lopez Lake Campground (entrance)
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Lopez Lake Recreation Area
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Pismo Coast Village RV Resort
RV park with a pool & mini golf. RV park featuring a heated pool, a store & a restaurant, plus rental bikes, mini golf & an arcade.
Pismo Beach
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Dinosaur Caves Park
Oceanfront park atop rocky bluffs. A grassy lawn, playground & walking trails mark this 11-acre park situated atop oceanfront bluffs.
Central Coast Kayaks
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Fisherman's Beach
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Port San Luis RV Campground
Simple seafront RV campsite with showers. Oceanfront RV park w/basic facilities, including coin showers & laundry, plus beach & pier access.
Flying Flags Avila Beach
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See Canyon Fruit Ranch
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Santa Margarita KOA Holiday
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Irish Hills Natural Reserve
Miles of hiking & biking trails. Large natural area featuring diverse habitats & 8+ miles of trails for hiking & mountain biking.
El Chorro Regional Park
Hiking trails, picnic area & gardens. Green space with hiking trails, camp grounds, picnic areas, off-leash dog park & botanical gardens.
El Moro Elfin Forest
Natural area with birdwatching & dunes. 90-acre natural area with prehistoric sand dunes, rare plants & birds, plus benches & a boardwalk.
Cuyama Oaks Ranch
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Morro Bay State Park
Waterfront park with marina & museum. Waterfront recreation area offering sailing, fishing, hiking, bird-watching, golfing & more.
Cachuma Lake Recreation Area
Scenic waterside park & campgrounds. Picturesque, pastoral lakeside park featuring campgrounds, fishing & other activities.
Refugio State Beach
Tranquil beach with a small campground. Serene stretch of coast & picnicking spot with a snug, basic campground & scenic views.
Sun Outdoors Santa Barbara
Campsite with a pool, laundry & store. RV park featuring a heated, outdoor swimming pool, plus a convenience store & laundry facilities.
Live Oak Camp
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Lizards Mouth Rock
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Franklin Hot Springs
Geothermal lake with fishing & boating. No-frills mineral hot-springs pond, open late on weekends, with nearby fishing & boating.
Sage Hill Campground
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Sun Outdoors Central Coast Wine Country
Lively escape with hot tubs & a pool. Cottages & an RV park, plus music, an outdoor pool, adults-only hot tub & garden with wine tastings.
Sea Lookout Park
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Sun Outdoors Paso Robles
RV resort with chalets, pools & a bistro. RV resort featuring hookups & chalets, plus pools, a bistro, bike rentals & a wellness center.
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