Biddle Regional Park
Arroyo Grande
C.W. Clarke (Shandon) Park
Shandon
Cuesta Park
San Luis Obispo
El Chorro Regional Park
San Luis Obispo
Hardie Park
Cayucos
Heilmann Regional Park
Atascadero
Lopez Lake Recreational Area
Arroyo Grande
Los Osos Community Park
Los Osos
Nipomo Community Park
Nipomo
Oceano Memorial Park
Oceano
Paul Andrew Park
Cayucos
San Miguel Park
San Miguel
Santa Margarita Lake Recreational Area
Santa Margarita
Santa Margarita Park
Santa Margarita
Shamel Park
Cambria
Templeton Community Park
Templeton
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Event Date: 4/28/2024
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Frequently Asked Questions!
How do I make reservations? Coastal Dunes and Oceano Campground (office is located at Coastal Dunes for both campgrounds)
Online reservations must be made two days prior to arrival date. One-day prior or same-day reservations can be made by phone, 805-781-4900 or at the campground.
The phone line is available Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
The office is open Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 4:30pm and Friday through Sunday 8:00am to 6:00pm
If the office is open: staff will help you make a reservation.
If the office is closed: temporarily camp in a vacant site, check-in at kiosk the next morning.
You may need to move in the morning, depending on availability.
El Chorro Campground Online reservations must be made two days prior to arrival date.
One-day prior or same-day reservations must be made at the campground.
If the kiosk is open: staff will help you make a reservation.
If kiosk is closed: use Self-Check-In, located in front of the restrooms The phone line is available Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm (805) 781-5930 ext. 4
Lopez Lake Online reservations must be made two days prior to arrival date. One-day prior or same-day reservations can be made by phone (805) 788-2381 or at the campground.
The phone line is available Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
The office is open 7-days a week 6:00am to Sunset (Closing times vary depending on time of year)
If the office is open: staff will help you make a reservation.
If the office is closed: temporarily camp in a vacant site, check-in at the office the next morning.
You may need to move in the morning, depending on availability.
Santa Margarita Lake Online reservations must be made two days prior to arrival date.
One-day prior or same-day reservations can be made by phone (805) 788-2397 or at the campground.
The phone line is available Monday Through Thursday 8:00am to 5:00pm and Friday 8:00am to 12:00pm.
The office is open 6:00am to 30mins after sunset.
If the office is open: staff will help you make a reservation. If the office is closed: camp in a vacant site, check-in at kiosk the next morning.
Camping is limited to 15 consecutive days in a 30 day period during the peak season and 30 days in a 60 day period during the off-peak season. Campers can stay a total of 60 days in San Luis Obispo Parks during any 12 month period. 15 consecutive days in a 30 day period during the peak season 30 days in a 60 day period during the off-peak season. Campers can stay a total of 60 days in San Luis Obispo Parks during any 12 month period. [SLO Co. Ord. 11.04.90.3]Cancellations, Fees and Refund Policies
Fees for cancelling your reservation
Three (3) days or more cancellation prior to arrival date will be charged the $10 reservation fee.
Two (2) day cancellation prior to arrival date will be charged the reservation fee of $10 and a $25 cancellation fee.
Cancellation one (1) day prior or on arrival day will be charged the reservation fee and the first night.
There is a $10 fee to change any reservation.
I am interested in volunteering. Who do I contact? We have an agreement with the Environmental Center of San Luis Obispo (ECOSLO) to coordinate volunteer resources for projects and other activities on County Park Property. Please reach out to them directly. Please see link below for further information about ECOSLO and SLO County Parks
https://www.ecoslo.org/county-parksAre Campfires Allowed? Fire bans have been lifted as of 12/2023.
I have a reservation, how do I access locked items in a day-use area? An updated confirmation with a lock code will be emailed to you the week of your reservation. Check under Receipt Notes for information.
Code not working? Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm call, 805-781-5930, Option 4
After 5pm and on weekends call, 805-781-5930, Option 7
Electrical not working? Try pressing the reset button on the outlet or call 805-781-5930, Option 7.
Do your campgrounds have dump stations? Our campgrounds do not have dump stations.
If you are not staying in a full-hook-up site you will need to use one of the stations below:
Santa Margarita Lake Campground - Use Santa Margarita KOA located at 4765 Santa Margarita Lake Rd, 805-438-5618. Fee: $20.00. Open 8:00am - 5:00pm daily.
El Chorro Campground - Use Morro Bay State Park Campground located off Main Street, 805-772-2560. Fee: $10.00, Credit Cards Only. Open 24/7.
Lopez Lake, Coastal Dunes and Oceano Campgrounds - Use Pismo State Beach Campground located at Le Sage Dr./HWY1, 805-473-7220. Fee: $10.00, Credit Cards Only. Open 8:00am - 5:00pm daily.
Do I qualify to become a Camp Host?
Be an integral part of our team at our regional parks or overnight camping facilities. Hosts are provided an RV site in exchange for assistance with visitor services, campsite maintenance and management. All applicants are background checked and must pass a live-scan.
If you are interested, please complete and return the Camp Host Application. . The application can be emailed to sloparks@co.slo.ca.us or mailed to 1144 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.
New fees went into effect March 1, 2024. Reservations are limited to six months in advance.
Animal Day Use Fee $4.00
Vehicle Entry Fee (Lopez & Santa Margarita Lakes) Year-round $12.00
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