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Picnic & Day Use Reservations

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RESERVATION DESKS

Coastal Dunes & Oceano 805-781-4900

El Chorro 805-781-5930 Option 4

Lopez Lake 805-788-2381

Santa Margarita Lake 805-788-2397

ADDITIONAL FEES

Animal Day Use Fee

Vehicle Entry Fee (Lopez & Santa Margarita Lakes) Year-round

Vehicle Entry Fee (El Chorro Regional Park) Apr 1 - Sept 30

Boat: Motorized Boat Fee (Battery & Electric)

Boat: Non-Motorized Boat Fee (Sailboat, Kayak, Scull, Canoe)

Boat: Wind/Sail/Foil Board Fee (Lopez Lake Only)

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AVAILABLE

NOT AVAILABLE

CAMP HOST

CLOSED

ADA ACCESSIBLE

WALK-UPS

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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What fees will I be charged if I cancel or change a reservation? Click to view Answer!

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Since I cannot cancel my own reservation, who do I contact? Click to view Answer!

I have a day-use reservation, how do I access a locked door/ gate? Click to view Answer!

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Do your campgrounds have dump stations?

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CANCELLATIONS

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

LOCK CODE

Lock codes will be sent out the Wednesday prior to your reservation

BOOKING IN ADVANCE

Reservations are limited to six months in advance.