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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Morro Bay, CA

699 Reviews

Morro Dunes RV Park features a dedicated dog area next to full-hookup sites where pets can exercise while offering views of Morro Rock. Most campgrounds around Morro Bay maintain pet-friendly policies with varying amenities. Morro Bay State Park Campground and Morro Strand State Beach Campground both permit pets on leashes throughout their facilities. RV parks like Bay Pines Travel Trailer Park and Cypress Morro Bay RV Park accommodate pets with level sites and nearby walking areas. Sites at these campgrounds remain consistently clean and well-maintained for pet owners. Standard pet policies typically include leashed pets at all times except in designated areas, proper waste disposal requirements, and restrictions against excessive barking.

Dogs can access the beach across from Morro Dunes RV Park via a short walk across the dunes. The park's location allows pet owners to walk or bike everywhere without moving their vehicles. TV Tower Road offers free dispersed camping options for those with pets seeking a more primitive experience. Tent campers with dogs find suitable accommodations at Islay Creek Campground in Montaña de Oro State Park where hiking trails provide exercise opportunities. El Chorro Regional Park maintains pet-friendly tent and RV sites with electric hookups. Weather conditions often include coastal winds that can affect comfort levels for outdoor pets. Local veterinary services are available in Morro Bay and nearby San Luis Obispo for emergency situations.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Morro Bay, California (66)

    1. Morro Bay State Park Campground

    62 Reviews
    Los Osos, CA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 772-2560

    $35 - $165 / night

    "Unlike many state campgrounds you find near the highway or railroad tracks, this one is located a nice distance from the road.  Still, it is within walking distance to a small marina and restaurant."

    "Great camp just outside of the city of Morro Bay. And within walking distance, there is a Museum of natural history. In the Bayside Café has a good food which is right across the street"

    2. Morro Strand State Beach Campground

    37 Reviews
    Morro Bay, CA
    2 miles
    Website

    $35 - $50 / night

    "You can’t get much closer to the beach than this campground in Morro Bay."

    "Great spot right near Morro bay on a nice beach. A bit of a parking lot but if you get a good beach front spot you won’t care as you sit and look at the ocean."

    3. Islay Creek Campground — Montaña de Oro State Park

    29 Reviews
    Los Osos, CA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 772-6101

    $25 - $150 / night

    "There are many trails to choose from. The park is about a 5-10 minute drive to Morro Bay which is a fun little town to check out as well. I highly recommend Montana de Oro :)"

    "Ignore CAMPGROUND FULL sign at north end near Los Osos as you drive into park about 5 miles north of campground. People cancel and sign is not updated on regular basis."

    4. Morro Dunes RV Park

    23 Reviews
    Morro Bay, CA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (805) 772-2722

    $35 - $74 / night

    "California, Morro Dunes RV Park

    Located right on the beach and ocean near Morro Rock. Within walking distance from Downtown Morro Bay.

    Directions: From highway 1 exit at E. G."

    "Nice place, walking distance to the beach & downtown Morro Bay.

    Get a site that has a view of The Rock."

    5. TV Tower Road Dispersed Camping

    35 Reviews
    Santa Margarita, CA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 865-0416

    "You can see Morro Bay, Los Osos, and San Luis Obispo. And to top it all off, you also get an ocean view in the distance."

    "We were trying to find a spot to camp near San Luis Obispo and hoped to find a place in Los Padres Natl Forest. We saw the road in our map book and aimed to follow it."

    6. San Simeon Creek Campground — Hearst San Simeon State Park

    59 Reviews
    San Simeon, CA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 772-6101

    $35 / night

    "kept and a joy to stay at, found out about the gang of trash panda’s (raccoons) by another campers experience, would love to be there when the berries are ready to harvest as there were many vines all around"

    "General: Two campgrounds: San Simeon Creek, close to Highway One and the beach and Washburn Primitive, located about a mile inland."

    7. El Chorro Regional Park

    16 Reviews
    Los Osos, CA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 781-5930

    $25 - $50 / night

    "It is not far from Morro Bay and worth the trip to travel even further and see the elephant seals in San Simeon."

    "This is a great campground close to San Luis Obispo. It is great for tent or RV camping and is located near a park, garden, and golf course."

    8. Cerro Alto Campground

    15 Reviews
    Atascadero, CA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 434-1996

    $35 - $39 / night

    "Easy access to hiking trails (Cerro Alto summit) from campsite. About a 20 min drive to Morro Bay/ Morro Rock. Pit toilets. No showers."

    "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."

    9. Oceano Campground — Pismo State Beach

    64 Reviews
    Grover Beach, CA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 473-7220

    $25 - $40 / night

    "It started raining cats and dogs during the night, 7am the rangers advised that evacuations could be in store....3pm we had to leave the campground and we were directed further down the coast to Oceana"

    "Popular with families and groups Grass around tent sites still green. Most parking spots close to level but bring some blocks. Individual large restrooms with flush toilets and sinks."

    10. Bay Pines Travel Trailer Park

    4 Reviews
    Morro Bay, CA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 772-3223

    "Morro strand in Morro Bay, CA is so perfect. Pets allowed, great water pressure in the showers, laundry is cheap and it's also right around the corner from the beach!"

    "Sonia allowed us to park in a space and fill up then drive away - free of charge. What a legend"

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Morro Bay, CA

699 Reviews of 66 Morro Bay Campgrounds

  • Rachel A.
    Jan. 1, 2021

    Morro Strand RV Park

    Coastal side of the highway

    Positioned directly across from Morro Bay high school, these grounds are directly off the exit and can’t be missed. It is on the coastal side of the highway with almost a direct shot to the flat beaches of Morro Bay with a direct view of Morro Rock. Staff was friendly, easy check in/out process (yay!)

  • Barbara M.
    Feb. 8, 2022

    El Chorro Regional Park

    Great central location

    We live this park! It is not far from Morro Bay and worth the trip to travel even further and see the elephant seals in San Simeon. At the park, there is a play structure, a botanical garden, golf course next door and a few nice hikes that are great for kids. We stay in Romauldo loop when we go and it is always quiet and peaceful.

  • Terri
    Oct. 13, 2023

    Bay Pines Travel Trailer Park

    Sweet spot

    Morro strand in Morro Bay, CA is so perfect. Pets allowed, great water pressure in the showers, laundry is cheap and it's also right around the corner from the beach! Your can hear the waves crashing at night, which is very peaceful to fall asleep to. Perfect weather year 'round and they have a great staff.

  • S
    Apr. 1, 2019

    Avila-Pismo Beach KOA

    Good base camp

    We stopped here for a few nights so we could hook up to shore power for a bit, do laundry, dump etc. The campground itself is small and old so the sites can be a little small for the larger rigs. Bathrooms and showers were clean. People who run it were extremely accommodating - it was difficult for us to access the dump hookup in our first assigned site (we have a macerater with a very short hose) so they moved us to a better site. Easy walking/biking access to Avila beach (4.8miles round trip), and quick drive from Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo. They allow leashes pets and have a small dog park and pet “walk,” and while these are great, I also like to walk my dog around the whole campground when we can’t take her walks elsewhere, and this campground is very limiting. They have several signs up where dogs aren’t allowed.

    Overall, this is a great location if you want access to the beach and nearby towns with nice basic amenities.

  • Care B.
    Jan. 14, 2023

    Morro Dunes RV Park

    Very friendly perfect location

    California, Morro Dunes RV Park

    Located right on the beach and ocean near Morro Rock. Within walking distance from Downtown Morro Bay.

    Directions: From highway 1 exit at E. G. Lewis Highway(41) and go west toward the beach. The campground will be on the left in less than one mile.

    Please see the Campbase map tab for the exact location.

    Comment Morro Dunes RV Park is open all year with 170 RV and tent sites available. What a fun place to stay in Morro Bay. It's the best campground in Morro Bay if you want to be right on the beach and close to all the activity of the beach, marina, bay, and downtown area. You can park the car and walk or bike everywhere. The campground is the closest camp spot to Morro Rock. There is a lot of "fun factor" at this campground.

    Make reservations early for this campground. It's usually booked solid all summer. If you are unable to obtain a camp site, at the bottom of this page are other near bye campgrounds.

    The campground has paved camp roads with level crushed rock parking pads. Picnic tables and fire rings are also available. Shade spots are limited.

    There is HorsebackIng in the dunes in front of the campground. There is also a dirt area for parking and unloading horses.

    Cell phone service in the area is excellent.

  • Tim J.
    Sep. 10, 2018

    Morro Bay State Park Campground

    Quiet, Secluded, and Beautiful

    Unlike many state campgrounds you find near the highway or railroad tracks, this one is located a nice distance from the road.  Still, it is within walking distance to a small marina and restaurant. The quaint town of Morro Bay is nearby for fine dining and shopping.  The campground offers services you typically find at state campsites. The hike and bike camping area was $5 and situated in tall trees.

  • Margo A.
    Oct. 8, 2020

    Morro Strand State Beach Campground

    Morro Bay Strand State Park Campground

    You can’t get much closer to the beach than this campground in Morro Bay. Located just off Highway One between Morro Bay and Cayucos, the grounds look somewhat like a parking lot with trees and shrubs separating it from the sand dunes and the ocean. RV parking is basically a parking space whereas tent camping is along the dunes with protection from large shrub trees to keep the wind down. There are two large restrooms and a camp hosts. Bike trails head out at each end and breaks in the trees allow direct path access to the beach. This is not comfy cozy camping, but if you like the beach and crashing waves this is the place. Close to restaurants and stores, the fishing town of Morro Bay and the small coastal gem of Cayucos. Reservations made on the State website ..35$ tent/50$hook up..pics I have were taken when closed due to Covid in June 2020. Four stars for lack of showers but flush toilets are a plus.

  • Becbecandbunny O.
    Jan. 15, 2022

    Cerro Alto Campground

    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 was that campground water source was contaminated and therefore shut off. Luckily we brought plenty with us and we're able to refill in Morro Bay. Check website about water situation or bring in own supply.

  • Andre V.
    Jul. 16, 2019

    Morro Strand State Beach Campground

    It’s a parking lot

    I would be giving this campground one star but it is right on the beach and you can walk from campground to beach and to the infamous rock formation. Morro Bay is beautiful and you can watch a myriad amount of sea creatures from the shore including sea otters. So being so close to the main attraction of Morro Bay is nice but the campground itself is nothing more than a parking lot with bathrooms. The sites are so close together that I felt like I was camping with strangers. My fire ring was about ten feet from my neighbor’s fire ring. I was lucky to find a spot on the edge of the campground property to put my tent overlooking the beach. At night I could hear every word of every conversation being had in sites next to me. The sites are that close.

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