Islay Creek Campground — Montaña de Oro State Park
Jessie F.
Reviewed Jun. 28, 2023

Try the environmental campsites!

We spent our first night in environmental site 3, which was absolutely stunning. The walk to the campsite is short, but be advised, uphill. We had all our car camping equipment and big tent so it was a lot of work. Totally worth it though to get up there and be perched alone at the top of a little bluff with the hills behind us and the ocean/cliffs sprawled below. Absolutely snag this site if you can. 

The second two nights we stayed down in the regular campground at site 27. Very spacious sites. Our site was along the road and didn't have shade. All sites on the south side of the road back to a large hill and I'd try to get something in sites 8-17 or back in the 40s if we go back. They had more shade and seemed more private than sites along the main stretch of road.

Ticks are SO bad this year, so come prepared and diligently check yourselves and things. The campground host was very friendly and helpful. 

The views, the hike along the bluff trail, the beach cove, all spectacular!

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  • Review photo of Islay Creek Campground — Montaña de Oro State Park by Jessie F., June 28, 2023
  • Review photo of Islay Creek Campground — Montaña de Oro State Park by Jessie F., June 28, 2023