Morro Strand State Beach

Hatteras St, Morro Bay, CA 93442, United States

Contact: 8057728812

http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=593

$35per night

RV/TrailersThis campground allows RVs or Trailers at some campsites

This campground has Electric hookups

This campground has sewer hookups

This campground has water hookups

This campground has NO showers on site

This campground is pet-friendly. Bring your pals!

This campground has accessibility campsites and features

Updated 2024-10-01

Overview

Located just 2 miles south of Cayucos off the Yerba Buena exit of Highway 1, Morro Strand State Beach is a 3-mile area that offers RV and tent camping. The campground has 81 campsites in total, including 25 RV-only sites with full hookups for RVs and trailers up to 40 feet. Standard sites can only accommodate tents or vehicles up to 24 feet with the exception of 6 larger sites that can fit longer RVs or trailers. Non-hookup sites are closest to the water. Dogs are allowed in the campground and on the roads, but they can’t be taken on the beach. The park is open year-round.

Best Campsites at Morro Strand State Beach

Below are Power Camper’s recommended sites if you want to have the best experience at Morro Strand State Beach Campground.

Best Non-Hookup Sites: A, B, C, D

Can fit RVs up to 40 feet
Largest of the non-hookup sites
Easy access to the beach, restrooms, and trash
Best views of the beach and ocean

Most Private Non-Hookup Sites: 2, 12, 16, 34, 36, 46

Two of each number available for 8 total sites
Both #16 sites share one side with a parking lot
Only one neighboring site
Centrally located within the campground
#2 sites closest to day-use area and picnic tables

Best Hookup Sites: 70, 71, 74, 75

Close to beach access, restrooms, trash, and camp host
Don’t directly face another campsite across the campground road
Short walk to the day-use area and picnic tables

Most Private Hookup Sites: 47, 81

Both located on the ends of the row
#47 designed to be an accessible campsite
#81 closest to day-use area and picnic tables
Downside: farther from beach access, trash, and restrooms

Unique Experiences

Pack lunch and have a family meal at one of the picnic areas while enjoying the warm sun and gentle breeze from off the water.
Hike a few minutes north of the campground to visit the tide pools and see sea slugs, urchins, and crabs among the rocks.
Bring your binoculars to see many of the majestic birds in the area, including rarer species like the snowy plover that visits between March 1 and September 30.
Lace up your running shoes for a jog along the beach with the ocean air and the tide to keep you cool.
Take a trip to the Morro Bay Maritime Museum to learn more about the fascinating history of the bay and see tug boats, rescue boats, and other watercraft.

Morro Strand State Beach Campground Rules

Max Trailer/RV Length

40 Feet

Max people per site

Max vehicles per site

1 vehicle and 1 legal tow

Fires allowed?

Only in designated fire rings

Pets allowed?

Yes, but not on beach/trails

Morro Strand State Beach Reservation Information

Reservations Allowed?

Reservations Required?

Yes

All reservations for Morro Strand State Beach must be made through the portal on www.reservecalifornia.com or by calling 1-800-444-7275. There is a $7.99 reservation fee for each booking. Sites without hookups are $35 per night; hookups are an additional $15 per night. Call ahead to ask about reserving one of the six larger sites without hookups if your RV or trailer is over the 24-foot limit.

Ensure you have the following information to make a reservation:

Park selections
Date you wish to start camping
Type and size of camping equipment
Number of people that will occupy the campsite
Number of nights you wish to camp
Alternative park and camping date choices
Your phone number and area code
Method of payment/Credit card number and expiration date
Mailing address

Group Camping Reservations

There isn’t a group site at this campground, so any campers traveling in groups will need to make their reservations either online at www.reservecalifornia.com or by phone at 1-800-444-7275. All reservations are subject to a nonrefundable $7.99 reservation fee.

Campsite Reservation Cancellations

You can call 1-800-444-7275 or visit www.reservecalifornia.com to cancel your reservation. If you cancel after 6 p.m. the night before you’re supposed to arrive, you will need to pay for your first night even if you don’t use the site. You will also lose your original reservation fee.

Morro Strand State Beach Campground Cost

Standard Campsite with hookups

$50

Standard Campsite without hookups

$35

Activities

Fishing

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Photography

Whale Watching

Surfing / Windsurfing

Canoeing / Kayaking

Amenities

RV/Trailers

Hookups

Pull Through Spots

Pet Friendly

ADA Sites

Showers

Wood for Sale

Potable Water

Picnic Tables

Grills

Campfire Rings

Campground Host

Trash

Recycling

Cell Service

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FAQs

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Nearby Campgrounds to Morro Strand State Beach

Morro Strand State Beach offers full hookups compared to either partial hookups or no hookups at other nearby campgrounds. It can also accommodate longer RVs and trailers all the way up to 40 feet. Its prices are comparable to many other sites, including those that don’t offer sewer hookups.

Morro Bay State Park

There are 5 hike-and-bike sites, 28 sites with electric and water hookups, 5 tent-only sites, and 87 multi-use sites without hookups at this location. There are two group sites that can accommodate 35 people and 25 people. Showers and a dump station are available on site.

Pismo State Beach

There are two different campgrounds at Pismo State Beach. Oceano Campground has 40 sites for dry camping and 42 sites with 30-amp electric and water hookups. The maximum length is 31 feet for trailers or 36 feet for RVs. North Beach Campground has 103 primitive sites for RVs or tents and a dump station on site. Dogs are allowed on the beach.

Limekiln State Park

There are 12 ocean sites, 4 sites along the lower creek, and 12 tent-only sites in the redwood area at Limekiln State Park. The maximum length is 15 feet for trailers and 24 feet for RVs. The cost is $35 per night, and no hookups are available. The area is more forested than Morro Strand State Beach.

Oceano Dunes SVRA

Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area is considerably cheaper at only $10 a night, but the only amenities are vault toilets and chemical toilets. There are no defined campsites, so guests may set up anywhere on the dunes. Dogs are allowed on the beach. Driving RVs onto the beach is a risk due to the potential to get stuck.