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Cerro Alto Campground

15 Reviews

About

National Forest

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,…

Fee Info

All single campsite reservations are good for 6 people and 1 vehicle.<br/> Maximum number of people per single site is 8 ($10.00 additional charge per person per night after 6 people).<br/> Maximum number of vehicles per single site is 2 ($10.00 additional charge for 2nd vehicle per…

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Access

  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

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  • AT&T
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  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Tent Cabin
  • Yurts

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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15 Reviews

Becbecandbunny O.
Reviewed Jan. 15, 2022

Great campground near Morro Bay

We had such a wonderful time staying 3 nights at Cerro Alto campground. Most sites are spaced for privacy. Very quite & peaceful. Easy access to hiking trails (Cerro Alto summit) from campsite. About a 20 min drive to Morro Bay/ Morro Rock. Pit toilets. No showers.

Only issue we encountered…

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Month of VisitFebruary
Matt L.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2021

Camp hosts are out of their minds

Camped here 11-28-21, the current camp hosts were out of control, yelling, aggressive, and just rude all around. Definitely acting in what would be called an altered mental status. If there was a polite host or even one that didn’t have a desire to abuse the little power they were given the place…

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Month of VisitDecember
Amanda A.
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2021

Easy Accessible - amazing views

Campground was easy to get to from main road. Close to Morro Bay. Campground had access to Cerro Alto Summit which had 360 views at the top. Bathrooms were clean and 2 locations on site.

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Location

Cerro Alto Campground is located in California

Detail location of campground

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.

Coordinates

35.4275 N
120.7383333 W

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