Oceano Dunes SVRA Campground
100 Pier Ave, Oceano, CA 93445, United States
Overview
Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) is located off Cabrillo Highway by Pismo State Beach. Although camping is permitted, there aren’t any designated campsites. Guests can set up their own primitive sites anywhere on the dunes. There are no hookups or facilities of any kind with the exception of chemical and vault toilets. A dump station is close to the entrance. Group camps can form on their own since there are no clearly defined sites, but no group passes are sold. This SVRA has a maximum capacity of 500 overnight guests, and the exact number sold per day will vary based on the capabilities of the park. RV parking is risky due to the condition of the soil and the potential to get stuck. Dogs are allowed in Oceano Dunes SVRA as long as they’re kept on a leash.
Best Campsites at Oceano Dunes SVRA Campground
There are no designated campsites at Oceano Dunes.
Unique Experiences
- Hop in your street-legal vehicle and head over to Le Sage Drive for a relaxing round of golf right off the water at the 9-hole Pismo State Beach Golf Course.
- Rent the off-highway vehicle of your choice to zoom around the dunes, race your friends, or take a scenic drive along the beach.
- Explore the dunes with your four-legged friend or take them for a quick dip in the Pacific to cool down.
- Bring your surfboard to catch some waves and fully indulge your adventurous spirit on both land and sea.
- Head a few minutes east to Old Juan’s Cantina for a mouthwatering Mexican meal made with traditional ingredients by owners who keep it all in the family.
Oceano Dunes SVRA Campground Campground Rules
Max people per site
500Fires allowed?
No fires allowedPets allowed?
YesOceano Dunes SVRA Campground Reservation Information
Reservations Allowed?
Reservations Required?
YesAll camping reservations for Oceano Dunes SVRA must be made online at www.reservecalifornia.com or via phone by calling 1-800-444-7275. There is a non-refundable $7.99 reservation fee, and the cost to camp at this SVRA is $10 per night. Reservations must be booked 2 days or more in advance. 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
Since Oceano Dunes SVRA doesn’t have formal campsites, any area can be made into a group site. However, each person in the party must have their own individual camping reservation. These reservations can be made at www.reservecalifornia.com. For reservations by phone, call 1-800-444-7275. All reservations will be charged a nonrefundable $7.99 booking fee.
Campsite Reservation Cancellations
Cancellations can be made by phone at 1-800-444-7275 or online by visiting www.reservecalifornia.com. All cancellations will forfeit the initial $7.99 reservation fee, and any cancellations made after 6 p.m. the day prior to the planned arrival date will also be assessed an additional $10 penalty to cover the cost of the first night.
Oceano Dunes SVRA Campground Campground Cost
Standard Campsite
$10Activities
Offroading
Amenities
RV/Trailers
Hookups
Pull Through Spots
Pet Friendly
ADA Sites
Showers
Potable Water
Trash
Directions
FAQs
Nearby Campgrounds to Oceano Dunes SVRA Campground
Oceano Dunes SVRA is unique compared to most campgrounds because it doesn’t have designated campsites. This affords far more freedom, but there are minimal amenities and activities for the low $10 cost per night. Other nearby beaches and parks offer more of a campground environment or additional activities like hiking or biking.
Pismo State Beach
Pismo State Beach features the Oceano Campground and the North Beach Campground. Oceano offers 40 dry camping sites and 42 sites for RVs or trailers with water and 30-amp electric hookups. The maximum size is 36 feet for RVs and 31 feet for trailers, and there is no group site.
The North Beach Campground has 103 sites without hookups. Camping is more expensive as well. Hookups are $40 in the off-season and $50 during peak season. Non-hookup sites are $25 and $50 during the same periods.
Morro Bay State Park
Morro Bay State Park Campground has 5 tent-only sites, 28 RV-only sites with water and electricity, and 87 mixed-use sites. There are also 5 sites for bikers and hikers who are just passing through and 2 designated group sites. The cost is $35 per night for dry camping or $50 for hookups. The park features a lagoon, marina, and golf course in addition to the nearby activities in town.
Morro Strand State Beach
Morro Strand features 27 primitive sites for RVs up to 24 feet and 23 RV-only sites that can fit vehicles up to 40 feet. Designated RV sites come with full hookups. There are also restrooms within the camp. Dogs aren’t allowed out on the beach itself or anywhere outside the campground.
Hollister Hills SVRA
At 6,800 acres in size, Hollister Hills SVRA is nearly twice the size of Oceano Dunes SVRA. It also has 200 miles of hiking and walking paths that explore the nearby mountainous territory.
The woodlands are far different from the beach environment at Oceano Dunes SVRA. Horses and bicycles are permitted as well. There are fire pits, flushing toilets, and showers on site compared to vault toilets only at Oceano Dunes SVRA.
