How do I make reservations? Please visit our Online Reservation site, click Camping & RV or Picnic & Day Use, click on the park name, enter dates, click Show Available Sites, click Reserve to open site and Add to Order. Online reservations must be made two days prior to arrival date.
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 - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
The office is open Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm and Friday - Sunday 8:00am - 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 the office the next morning. You may need to move in the morning, depending on availability.
El Chorro Campground Online and by-phone 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 the kiosk is closed: use Self-Check-In, instructions are posted by the restrooms.
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 - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
The office is open 7-days a week 6:00am - 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 - Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm and Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm.
The office is open 6:00am - 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 the office the next morning.
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. A separate email will also be emailed from Parks staff.
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.
How do I modify or cancel my day-use or camping reservation? Day-Use Parks: Call 805-781-5930 option 4 or email sloparks@co.slo.ca.us. Please include your booking number. Please note: the office is closed Saturday, Sunday and major holidays.
Camping at Coastal Dunes: Call 805-781-4900 ext 1 or email sloparks@co.slo.ca.us. Please include your booking number.
Camping at El Chorro: Call 805-781-5930 option 4 or email sloparks@co.slo.ca.us. Please include your booking number. Please note: the office is closed Saturday, Sunday and major holidays.
Camping at Lopez Lake: Call 805-788-2381 or email sloparks@co.slo.ca.us. Please include your booking number.
Camping at Oceano: Call 805-781-4900 ext 1 or email sloparks@co.slo.ca.us. Please include your booking number. Please note: the phone lines are closed Saturday and Sunday.
Camping at Santa Margarita Lake: Call 805-788-2397 or email sloparks@co.slo.ca.us. Please include your booking number.
What is your modification/cancellation policy? All modifications, (date changes or site changes) will be charged a $10.00 change fee.
$10 Reservation Fee is non-refundable
Three (3) days or more cancellation prior to arrival date will be given a refund minus the $10.00 reservation fee.
Two (2) days or more cancellation prior to arrival date will be given a refund minus a $25.00 cancellation fee and $10.00 reservation fee.
One (1) day prior or on arrival date cancellation will receive a refund minus the first night's fee and $10.00 reservation fee.
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.
Temporary Fire Restrictions
Effective May 13, 2022 - Lopez Lake and Santa Margarita Lake.
Effective June 10, 2022 - El Chorro Campground and Day-Use Park
Temporary fire restrictions may be put in place prior to the posted dates if weather conditions become hot, dry, or windy with low humidity.
Allowed: Portable lanterns, gas stoves and gas barbecues in developed camp areas. They must have a shut-off valve with the ability to immediately extinguish any flame. Traeger type enclosed wood chips and pellets for cooking are also allowed.
Not Allowed: Wood or charcoal fires, propane open fires for non-cooking purposes and outdoor patio heaters.
How do I make reservations?
