Pismo Oceano

555 Pier Ave, Oceano, CA 93445, United States

Contact: 8054737220

https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=595

$25per 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 showers on site

This campground is pet-friendly. Bring your pals!

This campground has accessibility campsites and features

Updated 2023-06-16

Overview

Pismo Oceano Campground is located in San Luis Obispo County, California, close to the Pismo City Beach and the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA). The campground offers 42 RV sites with 30-amp electric and water hookups only. Pay-per-use dump stations ($10) are located by the entrance to Dunes SVRA or inside the North Beach Campground. There are also 40 dry sites for tent camping or boondocking, and the maximum length permitted is 31 feet for trailers or 36 feet for RVs. No group site is available at this campground. The peak season runs from May 15 to September 15. Dogs are welcome in the campground and on the beach as long as they’re not in the dunes or at Oso Flaco Lake. Pismo State Beach even allows vehicles on the beach along the surf.

Best Campsites at Pismo Oceano

Below are Power Camper’s recommended sites if you want to have the best experience at Pismo Oceano Campground.

Most Private Hookup Sites: #70–73 (#71 accessible)

End and side of a loop
Close to showers and restrooms
Easy access to the Dune Trail and campfire area

Best Hookup Sites for Group Camping: #75, #77, #78

All sites close together
No roads intersecting the area
Centrally located in the northern loop
Downside: Longer walk to showers and restrooms

Most Private Dry Sites: #20, #39, #40

End of the loop
Close to showers and restrooms
Farther from the entrance, visitor center, and other busy areas
Short walk to the beach trail

Unique Experiences

Walk along the bluffs, snap a few photos of the sea caves, or crawl through fake dinosaur eggs at Dinosaur Caves Park in Pismo State Beach.
From November to January, head north on the beach to see thousands of butterflies at the Monarch Butterfly Grove and learn more about these fascinating creatures.
Rent an ATV or dune buggy to have a wild wide or a friendly race at the nearby Oceano State Vehicle Recreation Area.
Head over to the campground fire pit for a cozy evening swapping spooky stories and passing marshmallows around the circle.
Stop by the Oceano Dunes District Visitor Center to learn more about the local habitat, read about the history of the area, and discover the best activities for the season

Pismo Oceano Campground Rules

Max Trailer/RV Length

31/36 Feet

Max people per site

Max vehicles per site

Fires allowed?

Only in designated fire rings

Pets allowed?

Yes, but not not in the dunes or at Oso Flaco Lake

Pismo Oceano Reservation Information

Reservations Allowed?

Reservations Required?

Yes

Visit www.reservecalifornia.com to reserve a site through the online system. By phone, call 1-800-444-7275. Non-hookup sites are $35 in the peak system and $25 the rest of the year. Sites with electric and water are $50 in the peak season and $40 in the off-season. All reservations will be charged a $7.99 nonrefundable booking fee.

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 aren’t any group sites in Oceano Campground. If you want to camp with a group, you will need to reserve multiple individual sites at www.reservecalifornia.com or by calling 1-800-444-7275. The same rules apply to multiple reservations.

Campsite Reservation Cancellations

If you cancel after 6 p.m. the day before you were planning to arrive, then you will lose both your nonrefundable booking fee and the cost of staying a single night. You can cancel your reservation by phone at 1-800-444-7275 or by visiting www.reservecalifornia.com.

Pismo Oceano Campground Cost

Standard Campsite with hookups

$40-$50

Standard Campsite without hookups

$25-$35

Activities

Boating

Bike Trails

Snorkeling

Surfing / Windsurfing

Swimming

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Canoeing / Kayaking

Amenities

RV/Trailers

Hookups

Pull Through Spots

Pet Friendly

ADA Sites

Showers

Cell Service

Campfire Rings

Picnic Tables

Wood for Sale

Potable Water

Campground Host

Grills

Pismo Oceano Campground Map

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Directions

FAQs

How far is Oceano campground from the beach?

Can you camp anywhere on Pismo Beach?

Nearby Campgrounds to Pismo Oceano

Pismo Oceano Campground is an excellent middle-of-the-road option between nearby primitive camping areas and those that offer full hookups. It’s an excellent choice for dogs because of its pet-friendly policies, but there is no designated group site for campers who are traveling together. Campers can even take their vehicles out on the beach itself, which is unique to Pismo State Beach within the state of California.

Pismo North Beach Campground

Pismo North Beach Campground has 103 sites for tent camping or boondocking in RVs or trailers. There is a pay-per-use dump station on site that costs $10.

Oceano Dunes SVRA

Oceano Dunes SVRA is far less structured than Oceano Campground since there are no designated sites. Instead, up to 500 primitive campers can set up anywhere on the dunes. Chemical and vault toilets are the only amenities. The number of campers permitted may periodically vary.

Morro Bay State Park

Morro Bay State Park has 87 multi-use primitive sites, 28 sites with water and electric hookups, 5 sites for hikers or bikers who are passing through, and 5 tent-only sites.

This campground also features two group sites. Chorro and Osos, which can accommodate up to 35 people and 25 people, respectively. Chorro allows 15 vehicles and Osos allows 10, but there is a maximum of 2 RVs per group site. Dogs are only permitted on trails and in the campground.

Morro Strand State Beach

Morro Strand State Beach Campground has 23 RV-only sites with full hookups that can fit vehicles up to 40 feet. There are also 27 primitive sites that can accommodate trailers and RVs up to 24 feet.

There are restrooms within the campground, but guests will have to go to Morro Bay State Park to take showers. Dogs are not allowed anywhere except the campground.