Beautiful place. You can definitely find some special spots to have an adventure in. A ton of hermit crabs. You can see the otters swimming with the surfers. read more

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A nice spot a few minutes drive from the rock and the town. Spaces are nice and clean. A little too cozy to adjacent neighborhoods for my liking. It was the week after Memorial Day weekend and the place was sparsely occupied. The app showed the park as full though it was at least half empty. The restrictions were clean and it was a short walk to the beautiful trail. There was a restaurant very close by that we'd like to try next visit. The staff were super friendly. We had a knock on the door from park police. Apparently the staff at entry didn't have our tags marked for the appropriate days. A quick drive up front and all was resolved. Certainly a park worth repeating if our other preferred spots are full. read more

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What a beautiful place, so much to see and do. We are in the midst of summer and it's crowded, but ok for a walk and enjoying the beach. There are activities for kids given by rangers and educators- that's great. No rock climbing- you'll get pulled down and fined. Rocks are crumbly and erosion is constant here. This area is a State Park and protected... except for the digging and mayhem caused by hundreds of squirrels. People feed them and some are so bloated they no longer "scamper" but waddle from one handout to the next. Don't feed the squirrels. Dress in layers, bring water and a hat, take a walk and relax. Come early in the morning for easier parking. read more

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Campground is so beautiful. It was built in 1937 so that's how old the trees are. They are Gigantic and majestic.!!! I Campground is covered in Eucalyptus trees, Monterey cypress trees, Holly leaf cherry trees and more. The campground is located on the Inlet of the Bay and bread across the street. You can rent kayaks. We did! There are docs you can bring a building to split, although don't have the information on that one. There's a golf course right outside the gate . And it is beautiful. The campground is quiet and serene and peaceful . The smell of eucalyptus permeates the air. The campsites are a very nice size, fairly private, with adequate restrooms and showers strategically placed for easy access. Easy to reach, simple to find trash and recycle receptacles. Morro Bay waterfront, shops and restaurants are 1 mile away. And there is a lot to do there, including going for a walk around Morro Rock read more

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Black Hill Trail review. The best views of Morro Bay. This is a public trail to the top of Black Hill which is the highlight of the Morro Bay State Park. There are multiple hiking entry points to get to the top but we chose to park off Park View drive and walk up the long way. There's a dirt lot right off the road. The top of Black Hill is amazing. 360 views of Morro Bay and the surrounding areas. This is an easier hike than the Bishop Peak trail in SLO. Tip- if you have mobility issues there'a a small road and small parking lot very close to the top of the peak.. - 2.8 MILES TOTAL from the main road. - Use Google maps or a hiking app to GPS your location while hiking. It's not too confusing but there are multiple trails here. - lots of uphill and some switchbacks. read more

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I came for a hike to the summit of Black Hill. Here you are hiking on one of the volcanic plugs in the Morro Bay area. Read up on the geology and it will make the hike even more interesting. Much of this hike is through a camping and physical fitness oriented area. The map is not especially accurate at bifurcation points. I combined this relatively short hike with a walk from downtown Morro Bay. That's why my GPS track is a bit wonky. One thing I do not like about this hike is that a golf course is visible from a good part of it. Then there's the kayaking. You cannot beat Morro Bay State Park for kayaking, especially if you are a newcomer to the sport. read more

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We love, love, love camping here! Clean spaces, flush toilets, and pay showers! Each site comes with a fire ring and picnic table. Some have water and electric hookup for campers. Right across the street is a walking path along the sand spit. A restaurant/diner is also across the street, which makes it easy o get breakfast and lunch, so we don't have to lug our cooking supplies. read more

Checking in was odd. I was told my name did not match the site we have reserved. I was given two other lots to choose from. Clueless as I was, I drove around to have a look at these sites before making a decision. I was then back at the check in station and guess what? They then realized my name was indeed attached to my reserved site. Going through all that trouble was not cool. Life goes on. During my time here, I have spent plenty of money on firewood. If you plan on doing the same, don't feel so bad. The Ace Hardware store in the city of Los Osos sold identical wood for about the same size and price. You might as well purchase your wood here unless you get luckier finding a better deal else where. There are a few things to do from kayaking, hiking, and even golfing. The drive to downtown was pretty short. The dump station wasn't pleasant. You have been warned! LOL. read more

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Wonderful place to get back to nature and enjoy this beautiful town of Morro Bay! Close enough to hike, bike, shop, eat, walk, explore! It's a "campground", but it is not rugged or secluded. There are flush toilets, pay showers, picnic tables, fire pits, and running water. Maybe you might call it a "glamping ground"?? It is a great place for group camping though. And the smell is fantastic, the entire area is chock full of Eucalyptus trees. Hear the fog horn in the distance as well as the barking sea lions. Walk along the water and the embarcadero out to the majestic Morro Bay Rock. See the little otters holding hands and spinning at the water surface. Grab some yummy fresh seafood grub from the many eateries. Shop for fun trinkets and mementos. Kayak? Whale watching? Whatever you choose to do, make sure you take a quiet moment to watch the sunsets, they are incredible! Great little spot to relax and be "away" from the hustle and bustle, but also close enough to enjoy the town and all it has to offer! CHEERS!! read more

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4 stars for the state park. The marina trail is beautiful and easily accessible. I also liked the view from the museum of natura history which cost $3 to enter. They had an informational display and a short film about otters. I also like the whale mural on the side of the museum. 2 stars for the campsite. Campsites are very close together and LOUD. It feels like a giant parking lot instead of a relaxing campsite in nature. Bathrooms were gross and kept getting stuck. I wish they had more signs about highlights of the park- so I could have visited them. Overall not my favorite place to camp. I may visit while passing through but not worth sleeping in a tent for. read more

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Morrow Bay State Park is a beautiful park with an excellent campground, golf course, Marina, and nice hiking trails. The park is immaculate. The golf course in the park is well maintained. The campground is excellent and more spaces between campsites than most of the campgrounds. The hiking trails are beautiful, with some easy-talking trails perfect for the whole family. We stayed in the Morro Bay State Park Campground with many friends for four-night last year and this year again. This campground is a little far from Sacramento. But it is well worth it because of the nice weather and the beautiful area. I think we will come again next year. But I hope the gasoline price will come back to normal next year! Lol! read more

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As a non-camping local, there is really not much offered here to warrant a stop, except if you happen to stop by for a sunset view, as we do. From what I can see & gather, it seems to be a rather congested & noisy tourist oriented campground, who's main attraction is the proximity to Morro Bay. Generally we rarely stop here and just do a scenic drive through from Morro Bay to Baywood/Los Osos, and then on to SLO, and finally to Pismo Beach. This route is really nice during sunset [see pics], since the 101 route does not have a coastal view for this stretch. For those who visit, you do have access to water sports, nature, & a jump off point either North or South. Since much of this area is off-limits due to conservation of wetlands, I favor the Baywood/Los Oso lesser known areas. Up the hill, they do have a golf course and some limited hiking. While some do bike, the road is too narrow for adequate clearance IMHO. For those not into camping, it is an interesting area to explore along the coast South toward Baywood/Los Osos, where there are several more beaches, coastal views, parks, hiking trails, and eats. Of course, North is interesting along Hwy #1 up to Monterey, then up to SF, then up to Fort Bragg and to the states North of CA. East of Morro Bay along the 46, will bring you nice views, Atascadero, and then a variety of routes all through Eastern SLO County. read more

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Morro Bay State Park is a spectacular saltwater lagoon for day use or camping. There are plenty of trails near by to hike, mountain bike or even ride a horse. How about boat, sail, paddle board, kayak and fish or sit a booty down in a lawn chair and sip coffee or power-down fresh hops. Cookouts! Comb the shores for shells. Lot's of eateries and galleries in town a mile or so away. There's even a golf course rnext to the state park. We've been coming here oh, well, for decades. So many beautiful pics of the sunrise and sunsets we have in our iPhoto gallery. On the walk this morning I just captured what I saw on the marina peninsula boardwalk trail. Right around 7 AM the sun was crawling up the mountainside. The colors were orgasmic kaleidoscopic calico colors shimmering through the clouded skyline. You had to be me this morning to get it. Get it! I did love it! Along the boardwalk all the shore birds are singing to me. This estuary is inviting to thriving populations of birds like egrets, blue herons and those shore birds with skinny legs and long beaks. The egress and turkey vultures nest and/or hang out in the surrounding eucalyptus trees - each has there own trees. There is a chill in the air so keep a brisk walk. Sip some coffee. Take a few pics. End of board walk, rising up outta the ocean is Morro Rock, which is a volcanic plug 580 feet tall at the entrance to the harbor. It's composed of igneous, volcanic rock, covered in bird "poo," perhaps keeps the plug from exploding. Imagine an eruption of "poo poo lava?' Morro Bay rocks - really! read more

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Great spot to take the family! We drove down the coastline and this place was a nice resting area . We decided to drive around for a few hours and enjoy the view before heading down to L.A area. read more

We enjoyed our stay at Morro Bay State Park campground. A tough place to get a reservation with hookups, but worth the effort! Morro Rock and several trails in the marina and estuary make this a one-of-a-kind camping experience. If you want to kayak, hike, bike or explore there are several great opportunities to experience the beauty of Morro Bay. Our campsite had full hookups, fire pit and we were close to nice bathrooms. You do have to pay to dump now ($10). Still a good deal to camp here for such a beautiful area. We also visited the Museum of Natural History, which was just a short walk from our campsite. Our 1 and 2 year old had a great time and they have a really nice gift shop. Worth the visit for only $3. The docents and rangers were knowledgeable and friendly. We are looking forward to our next visit! To book you have to try usually a few months in advance. read more

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Morro Bay State Park includes a campground, Museum of Natural History, lagoon, and beautiful scenery. There is also a marina and a public golf course. You can go sailing, hiking, birdwatching, and fishing. We visited the area around beautiful Morro Rock which you cannot miss!! It is called the Morro Rock Natural Preserve which is also part of Morro Bay State Park. Had tons of fun scrambling over the rocks in the area. Making Rock Cairns (piles of rocks) made me feel like a kid again. Saw lots of wild life in the bay including otters and many birds. The beach is right next door. Recommend checking out this area of Morro Bay State Park when you are in town. Hope to have the opportunity to explore more in the future. read more

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I like my space when camping, and this isn't it. Campsites are super close together. Side from that, easy walk to the beach, marina, golf course, trails. The bathrooms are clean. It gives you a good Morro bay experience, but as a campground, I felt too claustrophobic. read more

Great place to camp. Don't know about the shower but Nice location bring the family read more

I really like Morro Bay State Park and camping area. My friends and I came to the camping ground a couple weekends ago and we loved it. They have shower and flushed toilet facilities throughout the camping ground. The town is walking distance to the camping ground, and the park, visitor center, and everything else, near the bay and the water, all walking distance to the camping ground. There are also many trails you can start from the camping ground or the park. If you have AllTrails you can use it as a guide. The weather was perfect and you can see many stars at night. I highly recommend this place! read more

New favorite place to camp . It's walking distance to the harbor. They have tables and plenty of restrooms. You have good spacing and is so close to town if anything is forgotten . read more

Nice place to walk around and enjoy the big rock up close. We had fun walking around and enjoying the water, rocks and nice weather. There was also a natural history museum nearby with friendly park rangers, if you wanted more info about the area! read more

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This is a CA State Park that is split into two non-contiguous parts: Morro Rock Natural Preserve and then the much larger park on the inland side of the bay. The official webpage is here: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=594 The big highlight for me was the sea otters. Sea otters are an endangered species and this is the only place I've ever seen them in habitat. They seem to really like Morro Bay even though the bay itself is still open to marine traffic. Boats come in and out of the harbor and the sea otters seem to not mind. Morro Rock, the iconic sea stack, is quite a sight to behold. The area around the rock has a parking lot, bathroom, beach access, and benches to watch the sea otters. There are several informational placards along the walk to the rock that are worth checking out. Overall, the city and state park do a great job making Morro Bay a beautiful seaside town that toes the line between fishing village and nature preserve. read more

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Beautiful area. Campground is not well kept. There was trash in our fireplace and site, grasses were not mowed making it difficult to sit around the firepit provided. Plenty of camp hosts in the park but obviously not doing enough to help the Rangers. As an Oregon camp host myself - very disappointing. Had a power outage for a full day and no notice given. We were told we were notified but none of the 4 people or our neighbor received notice. read more

Great place to go clear your mind. It is simple here. No fuss. No distractions. Just sand and sea with one big Morro Rock --she's a beauty! It is a beachcomber's heaven. Wonderful place to sit for meditation, reading a book, pondering and reflection. One of the best beach walk I've had along the shore. read more

Space #39: This is a great spot! It a very short walk (abt 3 minutes) to the shore where you can launch kayaks. There is a small restaurant next to the kayak launch site. The site has trees which offer shade. It kept the tent cool and allowed us to escape the sun during the day. The Camphost's site is to the left. You can buy shower tokens and firewood right next door. The bathrooms and showers are close. However, they are just far enough away that the lights from the building do not bother you. If no one has recently used the shower recently, it takes nearly a whole token to get hot water. Each token is three minute of water. I would suggest using two tokens. The person who showers just after you will have hot water immediately. The showers and bathrooms are very clean. The fire pit is deep. I would suggest beach chairs where you sit higher off the ground. I use a smaller backpacking type chair. I could not see the fire too well. The table is awesome! It has a thick concrete slab as the table top. Your tablecloth clips will not work. As you sleep, you can hear the fog horn in the distance. I found it to be quite soothing. read more

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While vacationing in the area, my wife and I joined a small group led by 2 Audubon volunteers one morning on a 1 mile walk titled "Birding the Boardwalk". This walk took us through a protected area where we saw 32 different bird species while enjoying the beautiful scenery. read more

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This is a fine place to stop on your way driving the breathtaking California coast. The Rock itself is a magnificent site. It is like a big nose jutting out of the water. In fact morro means nose or snout in Spanish! No hiking or climbing is allowed on the Rock. The nearby area abounds, however, with hiking trails (see map), camp grounds and facilities. Several of the trails will bring you down to the sea. read more

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Pros: flushing toilets, enclosed token operated showers, area for washing dishes, scattered water spigots (shared), firewood for sale on site, fire pit and picnic tables on all sites, beautiful hiking trails and natural museum (kids are free) all within the area, Albertson's nearby, views of Morro Rock, golf course nearby and kayak rentals. Cons: very small campsites with very few trees (your neighbors are super close so lots of noise!), Noise curfew 9pm (those who like to party late beware of noise complaints) , shower tAkes 1 token to get water warm (4min) and then another token to finally get warm water, marina water (no actual beach must drive out). read more

Morro Bay State Park - View from our campsite... next campsite is steps from us. - Beaches Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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Very Nice but the BUGS!!! You'll definitely need bug repelente. Nice trail. Moderate. Has a two way hike. Has a parking area, past the golf course read more

Morro Bay State Park - Beaches Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Drove through Morro Bay State Park and immediately pulled the car over to park as I saw a field of yellow flowers within the forest next to the bay. We didn't walk much in the State Park, BUT I thoroughly enjoyed hiking Black Hill. Black Hill- 661 foot volcanic peak inside the State Park. Follow the signs for the golf course going up the side of the mountain. You will pass the golf course office/bar/restaurant on your left and you will see a gate that says "Closed 7pm-6am?". Drive through the gate and park at the top. The trail is ~0.6 miles, a moderate incline. I got to see all the places that we drove through and then some from an aerial view (the State Park, Morro Rock, boats in the bay, green valleys, estuaries). This would be a great place to catch the sunset, but I didn't have time to stay for it. Some locals walk all the way from near the golf course. I met 1 lady who walked from her house as her daily exercise after work! read more

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Wow, I can't believe it's been nearly two months since my trip to Morro Bay and I am just now remembering to get to this review...and it's an important one. Hands down, Morro Bay State Park is a must-visit if you are in the area and love our State Parks. I found it amazing (and generous) that entrance to this park was free along with free maps and parking. It's an easy drive in to the park from downtown Morro Bay and once inside it's well signed and easy to navigate. My boyfriend and I arrived around 10 a.m. and headed towards the Natural History Museum (separate review to follow.) The drive in was scenic and you were offered up limitless views of Morro Rock and the bay. We got to see the kayakers on the bay and were treated to the scents of pine and eucalyptus as we walked around near the museum. We didn't spend as much time there as I would have liked and we considered a hike up to Black Hill, which we'll have to do next time. However, we did walk over to the seabird rookery. You can hear them (and smell them) and although the section is fenced off as a sanctuary for the birds, you can see them flying in with their nesting materials as well as variety of bird life perched up in the trees. We saw both Coromants and Herons from afar. Oh how I wish we brought out binoculars but sadly I left them at home :( Stil it was a memorable experience. Based on just two quick stops within the park (the museum and rookery) and I am in love with Morro Bay State Park and hope to explore it some more on future trips to Morro Bay. The Yelp 100 Challenge!!! read more

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Hard to get reservations, been there before and wanted to stay again. Lots of space between spots. Clean. Nice staff. Just wish it had full hookups (E & W only). read more

I came here to park my car and launch my kayak at the dock. Not only is there no parking fee, there is no launching fee, as well. Because it's low season, parking was not difficult. Speaking of difficult, kayaking is tricky in the bay because it's shallow in several places so it's best to understand when/where the low/high tides are. read more

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The campground has a parking lot vibe and the bathrooms and showers need a deep clean. It got an extramarital star for having token showers, flush toilets and the marina and restaurant. The surrounding eucalyptus trees smell so good. 5 minutes to town. I stayed in site 98 and would not stay in that site again. It is next to dumpsters and hike/bike campers across the street walk through the site to access bathroom/showers. read more

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Campground sites are too close together. Noisy, rude people stay here. Bathrooms smell like piss. Would not recommend and I won't be back. Very disappointing. read more

Awesome camping site. Our campground host (Ted) is the best. Ted made our trip one to remember. Ample camping sites, lots of shady areas, walking distance to the bay and town. Showers/ Restroom are clean and well maintained. All camping groups followed noise regulations. Kayaking was excellent. read more

Morro Bay State Park - Beaches Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Pleasantly surprised with this beautiful state park. It's not just a state beach, it's a park! There's wild life, some popular spots where there are people, then along the street there are some quiet spots, AND there is a good museum of natural history here. You can also take part in the daily activities such as kayaking, boating, fishing, or hiking. It is growing to be one of my favorite places for a quick get away. This area gets more overcast days than sunny days so just be aware. However it just drive 15 minutes to San Luis Obispo where it usually is sunnier more days than not. read more

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Sue Durbin, a park ranger, was the kindest, most helpful person. It is people like her that make life feel safe and like we are all in it together. Sue, thank you so much for helping me with my camping reservation! I really thought I was going to lose it! You are a life saver. I can't thank you enough. read more

There is so much to see and do in this area! This campground has 30 full-hook up sites that include electric and water with a sanitary dump nearby. We were fortunate to be here in off season on a rainy weekend that kept other campers away. The place was almost empty but we were joined by a beautiful Falcon that landed on a perch nearby. There is a boardwalk directly across from the park at the end of the marina where you walk out to the marsh to observe bird and wildlife. There are other trails nearby but traveling with 4 dogs we weren't prepared for the muddy return to camp. Reservations are made on Reserve America but best to call them, not book online for simplicity. read more

Morro Bay State Park - Calm before the storm over Morro Bay (across from our campsite) - Beaches Near Me - Morro Bay, California

What a great place. About 40 hook up sites and more regular sites on asphalt parking spots. Lots of room around your site so you're not on top of the next guy. Suggest sites on the perimeter for more room. Lots of primitive sites too and group camps. Across the street is the Back Bay cafe for greAt seafood and other fair. A Natural Hist Museum very kid friendly. Estuary walk great for views and bird watching. Golfers will love the fact that the golf course is right next door. Only a couple of miles to down town with restaurants, gift shops, music venues, bay tours, kayak and stand up board rentals. Close to Montana de Oro, with hiking trails, and gorgeous bluff walk. Not far from Cambria. Go and spend many nights there. read more

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