Frequently Asked Questions!

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-parks Are 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.