Islay Creek Campground — Montaña de Oro State Park
Margo A.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2020

Tent and Group Horse Camping

Montana de Oro is a beautiful treasure located along a wild coastline, sand dunes, tall peaks and high cliffs above beautiful beaches. Tent camping is limited but the availability of group horse camping is a rare treat. With pipe corrals, pit toilets and trails to the ocean, these site are primitive but worth it. The park has plenty of sun and shade, with mostly eucalyptus trees, great hiking trails and a beach with car parking that is popular with tourists and a few secret beaches locals know. Wildflowers abound in the spring and a car friendly paved road takes to the end and back with plenty of bathrooms and a State Park office/store you can get maps and tips.

  • Review photo of Islay Creek Campground — Montaña de Oro State Park by Margo A., October 8, 2020
  • Review photo of Islay Creek Campground — Montaña de Oro State Park by Margo A., October 8, 2020
  • Review photo of Islay Creek Campground — Montaña de Oro State Park by Margo A., October 8, 2020
  • Review photo of Islay Creek Campground — Montaña de Oro State Park by Margo A., October 8, 2020
  • Review photo of Islay Creek Campground — Montaña de Oro State Park by Margo A., October 8, 2020
  • Review photo of Islay Creek Campground — Montaña de Oro State Park by Margo A., October 8, 2020
  • Review photo of Islay Creek Campground — Montaña de Oro State Park by Margo A., October 8, 2020