Hearst San Simeon State Park Camping

San Luis Obispo County

Moonstone Beach, San Luis Obisp County, California
Moonstone Beach, San Luis Obisp County, California

Hearst San Simeon State Park Camping

San Luis Obispo County


Hearst San Simeon State Park Camping

There are two campgrounds in the state park - San Simeon Creek Campground and Washburn Primitive Campground. Together they offer 134 campsites for tents or RVs, along with 2 hike and bike sites.

San Simeon Creek Vs. Washburn Primitive

San Simeon Creek Campground has coin or token operated showers, flush toilets, and is within easy walking distance of the beach. Washburn Primitive campsites are nearly a mile from the beach, have chemical toilets, and no showers.

San Simeon Creek tends to be noisier, especially with highway traffic nearby. It has more trees. Washburn Primitive is quieter, but has less shade. Located on a hill top, Washburn has nice views.


map of Hearst San Simeon State Park campgrounds, San Luis Obispo County, CA

Hearst San Simeon State Park Camping Fees

  • San Simeon Creek Campground: $35
  • Washburn Campground: $20
  • Hike & Bike: $5

Fees are for up to 8 people, one vehicle and one towed trailer.

Reservations

Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
Hearst San Simeon State Park Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM

Campground Regulations

  • Do not attach ropes or line to plants, fences, or park structures.
  • Tents and other equipment must be confined to assigned camping space.
  • Vehicles must remain on pavement within campsite limit
  • Up to 3 vehicles allowed at San Simeon Creek Campground, 2 at Washburn. Pay for extra vehicles at Kiosk
  • Dogs on leash in campsite, in vehicle or tent at night, not allowed on trails or beach

Campground Programs

In the past, campfire programs are presented on Friday and Saturday nights at the amphitheater next to the San Simeon Creek Campground. The programs usually began at 8:15 PM and last about one hour. Whether these will continue after concerns about COVID have abated, is unknown.

A campfire program schedule is posted on the campground bulletin board. In the past programs have covered topics such as Chumash Indians, the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, and marine animals such as sea otters, elephant seals, and tide pool inhabitants.

Movie Night

Nature movies are shown on Sunday and Thursday evenings at 8:15 PM at the amphitheater. The movies usually run about one hour.


Morro Bay State Park Camping

Morro Bay State Park campground is located close to Morro Bay, next to the marina and the Morro Bay Golf Course. The campground has a wide variety of sites for tents and RVs up to 25 feet or 35 feet. There are also several accessible campsites and Hike & Bike campsites. Picnickers may use the picnic areas of the campground.

Facilities

  • 126 campsites
  • RV water and electricity hook-ups in sites 1-30
  • Campfire center
  • Restrooms with coin operated showers
  • Sanitation (dump) station
  • Trails and viewpoints
  • Picnic area

Morro Bay State Park Fees and Reservations

Fees:
Standard Campsites $35
Sites with Hook-ups: $50
Hike & Bike Tent Sites: $5
Chorro Group Site $165
Osos Group Site $100
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
Morro Bay State Park Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM

Morro Strand Beach, Morro Bay, CA


Morro Bay RV Campgrounds


Morro Dunes RV Park

1700 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA
(805) 772-2722   Morro Bay Dunes RV Park
Steps away from the beach, 170 sites, 50 and 30 amp, 134 full hook-up sites, including cable TV
Rates: $$


Bay Pines RV Home

1501 Quintana Road, Morro Bay, CA
805-772-3223   Bay Pines RV Home
112 spaces, clean restrooms and showers, coin laundry full hook-ups, heated pool and spa, satellite TV, WiFi
Rates: $$

Pismo Beach RV Campgrounds

Pismo Coast Village RV Resort

165 South Dolliver Street, Pismo Beach, CA
(888) 782-3224   Pismo Coast Village RV Resort
Pool, arcade, laundry, miniature golf, bicycle rentals, 3 playgrounds, outdoor games, general store, satellite TV, full hook-ups
Rates: $$

Pismo Sands RV Park

2220 Cienaga Street, Oceano, CA
(805) 481-3225   Pismo Sands RV Park
133 paved sites, full hook-ups, 50 amp, WiFi, Satellite TV, heated pool and spa, laundry, bathrooms and showers, outdoor games, playground, gated entry, mini-mart
Rates: $$

Pacific Dunes RV Resort and Riding Stables

1205 Silver Spur Place, Oceano, CA
(805) 489-7787 or (888) 908-7787
Pacific Dunes RV Resort and Riding Stables
general store, full hook-ups restrooms and showers, basketball pool table, WiFi, horseback riding stable
1-hour trail rides through the dunes $50


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Ocean Safety

California State Parks and Recreation cautions that "large surf, cold water temperatures, backwash, sudden drop-offs, pounding shorebreak, and dangerous rip currents can turn what seem like safe activities such as playing near the surf line, wading, or climbing on rock outcroppings, deadly." Learn more about ocean safety at CA State Parks: Ocean Safety