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Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park

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Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park is located in California

Coordinates

35.32400064 N
120.49300036 W

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Access

Drive-In
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Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

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WiFi
Available
Verizon
Available
AT&T
Available
T-Mobile
Poor

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Equestrian

Features

For Campers

Market
ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Reservable
Showers
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

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Pull-Through Sites

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Gary G.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 14, 2023

Fantastic place to chill -- look at the stars and relax

loved this place!!! Was a bit of escape from heat - nice breezes. And no internet!! YAY I spent almost two weeks there -- camping at different spots. If you are in a tent Roadrunner is the place to be. Good shade. No RVs - you can pull a trailer up there which some people did. Beautiful views of the lake from #3,4 and 6. #3 has less shade but a great rock to sit on for morning coffee and looking at the lake. #4 is huge --2 picnic tables -- and good views. #6 set off a little more and great views. Osprey on lake -- no tents. Coyote -- most well shaded but no view of lake

Also stayed at Grey Pine on weekend (I had no reservations - for weekends must for Roadrunner and Coyote) Limited shade up here -- also can be a lot of RVS but lots of tents too. Good stars here too -- I would stay on outer rim - Stayed at #12 and #14 -- great views of the valley. Nice breezes so even when really hot doable.

Bathrooms and showers are fine. And pool when open (limited amount of staff) so nice and cool.

Bob & Nancy W.

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 11, 2021

Great park

Beautiful park. We thoroughly enjoyed our drive-in tent site, the scenery, and the abundant bird life.

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Margo A.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 27, 2020

Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Riding Horses at Santa Margarita Lake

Santa Margarita Lake is a lovely, quiet medium size lake used for drinking water in San Luis Obispo County, Los Padres National Forest. There are 60 campsites; 54 tent/RV, 2 Boat-in and 4 horse camps. There is a playground and a pool available in summer as swimming in the lake is not allowed. Canoe/boat rentals are available as well as a launch ramp and marina store. This lake is popular with smaller fishing and recreational boats. Amenities include flush toilets in main camp, picnic table, fire pits but no hook ups. Reservations are online except for horse camps which require a phone call to County Parks 805-788-2387, fees run 38$-36$ per night.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is poor.