Cerro Alto Campground
CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND
Part of Los Padres National Forest
Overview
Cerro Alto Campground is a well-known hiking and mountain biking paradise. It is located a short distance from the sandy beaches of Morro Bay, where visitors enjoy surfing, fishing, kayaking, sailing, scuba diving and more. While the campground offers a serene, relaxed environment, both Morro Bay and the nearby town of Atascadero offer numerous dining opportunities, shopping, museums and other activities. Wine Tasting in the Tempelton, Paso Robles Area is also a very popular experience.Facilities
The campground offers single-family sites for tent or RV camping. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring and grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided, but no hookups are available. Trash collection bins are scattered throughout the campground.Natural Features
The campground is situated in a mixed oak, pine and sycamore forest at an elevation of about 1,000 feet. It lies in a verdant canyon pass along a semiannual mountain creek. The roads are paved, but narrow, winding and single lane with turnouts to each site.Recreation
Visitors enjoy ample hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding opportunities, along with a 360-degree view of the Central California coast and inland valleys. The 4-mile Cerro Alto Trail, which leads to the peak, begins within the campground.Morro Bay beaches are less than 10 miles from the campground, offering wide sandy stretches and swimming, surfing, fishing, kayaking, sailing, scuba diving and more. An 18-hole championship golf course is located in the oceanside town.
Nearby Attractions
Paso Robles, which is quickly becoming known as a premier spot for Central Coast wines, is located 20 miles from the campground. Wine tasting tours are offered daily, or visitors can select individualized tours of numerous wineries located in the area.The campground makes a great base camp for motorcyclists or day-trippers to visit the quaint, neighboring towns of San Luis Obispo, Cayucos, Harmony and Cambria, all of which are within 35 miles of the campground.
Tours of historic Hearst Castle are also available. Visitors can spend time relaxing at the many available day spas located at nearby Avila or Grover beaches. Off-road vehicle trails are available on famous Pismo Beach.
Important Notices
In order to contact our offices, please use the email: customerservice@pmcparks.com or view our website: CampOne.Com for answers to frequently asked questions.
- For guided tours of the estuary, contact the Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce at (805) 772-4467.
- Reservations can be made three days in advance.
- Campsite reservation fee covers 6 people and 1 vehicle. Maximum number of people per site is 8 ($10.00 additional charge per person, per night after 6 people). Maximum number of vehicles per site is 2 ($10.00 additional charge for 2nd vehicle per night).
- Extra vehicle and person fees will be charged at the facility.
- Click here for more information on the Los Padres National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
Available Activities
- SWIMMING SITE - Swimming
- WILDLIFE VIEWING - Wildlife Viewing
- WATER SPORTS - Scuba Diving
- HUNTING - Hunting
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Kayaking
- BIKING - Biking
Directions
From Atascadero, travel southwest on Highway 41 for about 8 miles. Campground entrance is on the left; turn and continue south for about 1 mile to the campground. From Morro Bay, travel east on Highway 41 for about 8 miles. Campground entrance is on the right; turn and continue south for about a mile to the campground.
Contact Information
Phone: 805-434-1996
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 002, Loop CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND, Type Walk To
- Site 012, Loop CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND, Type Walk To
- Site 006, Loop CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND, Type Walk To
- Site 001, Loop CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND, Type Walk To
- Site 014, Loop CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
