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Cerro Alto Campground

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National Forest

Los Padres National Forest

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…

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Located on the central coast of California only 15 minutes from the ocean in the Los Padres National Forest, Cerro Alto is a semi-primitive campsite. Open to RVs and tents, this campground has running water and pit toilets. Cerro Alto Campground is a great stop for those looking for a primitive…

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Access

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

Stay Connected

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

Site Types

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

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Phone Service
Reservable
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Water Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

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Becbecandbunny O.

Ranger

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…

Site8

Month of VisitFebruary

Matt L.

Guide

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…

Site12

Month of VisitDecember

Amanda A.

Guide

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.

Site12

Month of VisitNovember