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Effective December 1, 2024, camping fees will be adjusted. The updated rates will apply to all camping reservations for January 1^st, 2025, and after.

There are no Fire Restrictions in place, for any of our campgrounds, effective 11/23/2024.

Reservations are limited to six months in advance. The last day of your reservation should fall within the 6 months, in order to book online.

If you need to cancel please email sloparks@co.slo.ca.us or call (805)781-5930 ext. 4. Please include Sale#

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 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office is open Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday through Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 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 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (805) 781-5930 ext. 4.

Lopez Lake 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 reservation phone line is available Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. excluding holidays. The office is open 7-days a week 6:00 a.m. 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 must be made at the campground. The phone line is available Monday Through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The office is open 6:00 a.m. to 30 minuntes 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.
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Effective December 1, 2024, camping fees will be adjusted. The updated rates will apply to all camping reservations for January 1^st, 2025, and after.

There are no Fire Restrictions in place, for any of our campgrounds, effective 11/23/2024.

Reservations are limited to six months in advance. The last day of your reservation should fall within the 6 months, in order to book online.

If you need to cancel please email sloparks@co.slo.ca.us or call (805)781-5930 ext. 4. Please include Sale#