Morro Bay State Park Campground
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2024

Nicer when it's not crowded

We stayed here last year when the area was getting hit by severe storms and flooding - so the campground was almost empty. We loved the campground then and gave it 5 stars. This year when we stayed it was packed, and definitely not as nice of an experience.

The previous review mentions the awkward walk to the showers, and I will agree with that. You either have to go through someone's site, or walk all the way to the end of the road. We got lucky and got to cut through some vacant sites to get to the showers.

We do still love this campground though, because of the boardwalk in the estuary and all the bird sightings there. We got to visit the museum this time as well, small and cute and well worth the $3 entry fee. The restaurant is still there but we didn't go this time. Next time we go we will rent kayaks and explore the water some more. There's a golf course here adjacent to the campground as well.  The town of Morro Bay is cute and relaxed and fun to visit.

There's a dump station here but it's not free even for campers - it's a $10 fee you pay with your credit card right at the dump.  Showers were ok, no complaints.

This is a good, low key and decently priced campground that we'll definitely stop at the next time we're going through the area.

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  • Review photo of Morro Bay State Park Campground by Laura M., August 3, 2024
  • Review photo of Morro Bay State Park Campground by Laura M., August 3, 2024
  • Review photo of Morro Bay State Park Campground by Laura M., August 3, 2024
  • Review photo of Morro Bay State Park Campground by Laura M., August 3, 2024
  • Review photo of Morro Bay State Park Campground by Laura M., August 3, 2024
  • Review photo of Morro Bay State Park Campground by Laura M., August 3, 2024
  • Review photo of Morro Bay State Park Campground by Laura M., August 3, 2024
  • Review photo of Morro Bay State Park Campground by Laura M., August 3, 2024
  • Review photo of Morro Bay State Park Campground by Laura M., August 3, 2024
  • Review photo of Morro Bay State Park Campground by Laura M., August 3, 2024
  • Review photo of Morro Bay State Park Campground by Laura M., August 3, 2024
  • Review photo of Morro Bay State Park Campground by Laura M., August 3, 2024
  • Review photo of Morro Bay State Park Campground by Laura M., August 3, 2024
  • Review photo of Morro Bay State Park Campground by Laura M., August 3, 2024
  • Review photo of Morro Bay State Park Campground by Laura M., August 3, 2024
  • Review photo of Morro Bay State Park Campground by Laura M., August 3, 2024
  • Review photo of Morro Bay State Park Campground by Laura M., August 3, 2024
  • Review photo of Morro Bay State Park Campground by Laura M., August 3, 2024