Is Pismo Beach Oceano Campground open?

North Beach and Oceano Campgrounds are open. For camping reservations, please contact ReserveCalifornia.

How much is it to camp at Oceano Dunes?

$10/night
*** Camp site reservations at Oceano Dunes SVRA are highly recommended and can be made up to 6 months in advance….SVRA Camping.

Carnegie SVRA $10/night
Hollister Hills SVRA $10/night
Hungry Valley SVRA $10/night
Oceano Dunes SVRA *** $10/night
Ocotillo Wells SVRA Free

Can you camp anywhere on Pismo Beach?

Camping and beach bonfires are only permitted on the State Beach which is due South of North Pismo Beach. The State Beach is regulated by California State Parks.

Can you swim in Oceano Lagoon?

At the park and beach, you can go hiking or swimming. The beach is also popular with bird watchers, and it has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the United States.

Can you drive on Pismo Beach right now?

Open to daily vehicle traffic between 7 a.m. and 1 hour after sunset. The new closing time aligns with other state park coastal units.

Can you sleep in your car in Pismo Beach?

You can not legally sleep on any beach in California outside a campground facility. Same for sleeping in your car. If law enforcement catches you, they will cite you or make you leave. Oceano Dunes is just south of Pismo Beach.

Do you need a reservation for Oceano Dunes?

Yes. On September 2020, developed campgrounds at Pismo SB reopened to visitors. Reservations are required. To book your reservation, please visit www.ReserveCalifornia.com.

Can you camp overnight in Pismo Beach?

Camping is not permitted on the beach in the city of Pismo Beach, only in the designated areas at the State Beach to the south of the town itself.

How much does it cost to camp at Pismo Beach?

Pismo State Beach Campgrounds

Reservations for Pismo State Beach Campgrounds
Fees: Standard sites – $35 ($25 in off-season) Oceano Hook-up sites – $50 ($40 off-season)
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: Pismo State Beach Campground Reservations or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM