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SAN SIMEON SP, CA

Status: Open year round.   Season Dates

Description

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

Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Pacific Ocean while camping at San Simeon Creek Campground (water + showers) or Washburn Campground (water fill-up in lower campground + no showers). This tranquil getaway has many recreational options. Beach is closed to dogs for the protection of the threatened Snowey Plover shorebird. The campground is NOT on reservations from October 1st through March 14th and open on a 1st come / 1st served system using the Self-Pay envelope system.

Park Kiosk Hours:

  • Hi Season: 8am-9pm
  • Lo Season: Closed

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • ADA Access
  • Beachcombing
  • Comfort Station
  • Disabled Access Site
  • Dump Station
  • Fire Rings
  • Fishing
  • Hiking Trails
  • Horseshoe Pitching
  • Iron Ranger
  • Nature Trails
  • Outhouse
  • Parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Ranger Station
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Telephone
  • Water Sports

Alerts and Important Information

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

Limiting your group to 8 people helps protect the park's natural resources, as well as, a quality outdoor experience.

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

  • SAN SIMEON CREEK and WASHBURN are the park loops.
  • WASHBURN loop has no access to flush restrooms or showers.

  • All sites:
    • Reservations 03/15 to 09/30.
    • 1st come / 1st served when not on reservations.

Getting There:

San Simeon SP
VANGORDON AT SAN SIMEON CREEK
Cambria CA 93428

San Simeon State Park is located 35 miles north of San Luis Obispo on Highway 1, and 5 miles south of the Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument Visitor Center. The community of Cambria is located 2 miles to the South.
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Phone Park for More Information:

Project Office: (805)927-2035