Campground Notes: Morro Bay State Park
Loving the wildlife
The Morro Bay rock is one of the main items you think about when visiting this small ocean side community known for secluded beaches, hiking trails, bird and ocean wildlife.
The drive to the Morro Bay State Park campground is soothing to the soul. There is a two-vehicle maximum, and dogs are welcome here. It is open year-round but check the website for any Covid guidelines. The campground has 134 campsites, 30 for RV’s with 2 group sites. There are flush toilets and hot showers (token operated). There is also an RV dump station.
The campground sits within walking distance of a beautifully landscaped golf course-so, bring your clubs. Across the road is the wildlife estuary, you can view egrets and wildlife from your campsite. Check out the local atmosphere and seascapes—the town of Morro Bay is small enough to walk the main street, filled with artistic shops, galleries, and restaurants. Get up early and go whale-watching or enjoy the otters in the bay.
Things to do: Check out the rock, go hiking, take a prolonged walking on the beach, find tide pools, take up bird watching, sailing, biking, enjoy a museum, collect memories, and don’t forget the night sky filled with stargazing. Still, the best thing might be to do nothing at all.
Chapter 21 Campgrounds. Federal, State, Independent with tips on bathroom basics. Not all pit toilets are stinky.
Remember the camp code: Always leave it better than the way you found it.
Museum: Morro Bay Maritime Museum & Museum of Natural History
Golf Course-Morrow Bay Golf Course 18 holes
Walks & Hiking: Morro Bay National Estuary-Elfin Forest is perfect for bird watching
Beaches: Morro Park Beach- Montaña de Oro State Park-Morrow Strand State Beach
Check their websites for hours.
Camping by the sea, try a seafood stew with local ingredients.
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