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2010 Reservation Period: CA Department of Parks and Recreation is reviewing the 2010 Reservation Period. For more information please see the DPR website: 2010 Reservation Period

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MONTANA DE ORO SP, CA

Status: Open year round.   Season Dates

Description

Season for Peak Fees: 05/15 to 09/15

Montana de Oro State Park features over 8,000 acres of rugged cliffs, secluded sandy beaches, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills - with 1,347-foot Valencia Peak. Naturalists and backpackers enjoy the solitude and freedom found along the park trails. There are also mountain biking and equestrian trails. The best-known beach is Spooner's Cove, across from the campground. The park's name, "Mountain of Gold," comes from the golden wildflowers that bloom in spring. Wildlife in the park includes black tailed deer and the black oystercatcher. The park includes primitive and equestrian campsites

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Comfort Station
  • Fishing
  • Golfing
  • Group Camping
  • Hiking Trails
  • Horseback Riding
  • Iron Ranger
  • Nature Trails
  • Picnic Area
  • Ranger Station
  • Restrooms
  • Trails, Horse
  • Visitors Center

Alerts and Important Information

Discount Pass must be presented at the time of check in.

Environmental and Horse Camps: are reservable year-round.

The reservation period is from Memorial weekend through Labor Day weekend. The rest of the year the campground is available on a first come/first serve basis. Horse and environmental campsites are available by reservation year round.

  • These sites are site specific, you will reserve your exact site when you make the reservation.

  • Fees include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer, additional vehicles will be charged per night at the park.

  • Dogs are not allowed on beaches and trails at this park.

  • Environmental sites are hike-in sites ONLY! There is 1/2 mile hike to the Environmental Sites.

Family Standard Primitive Sites:
  • 2009 Reservations 05/22/09 to 09/02/09. Family sites 1st come-1st served when not on reservations.

Getting There:

Montana De Oro SP
3550 PECHO VALLEY ROAD
Los Oso CA 93402

The park is six miles southwest of Morro Bay; seven miles south of Los Osos on Pecho Road.
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Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (805)528-0512