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$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."
"It is only 2 miles away from Morro Rock and the adorable tourist town full of shops and eateries."
$50 / night
"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."
"Morro Strand is steps away from a beautiful stretch of beach filled with sand dollars and an amazing view of Morro rock looking south."
$119 - $219 / night
"There is also a little hiking/walking trail around the campground."
"The area is surrounded by natural grassy areas with some trails. The park was busy and a bit loud over the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend, but otherwise not busy and very quiet."
$28 / night
"The area around the pool is covered. The lake next to the pool is used for fishing.
The camp fee includes a fee per person to access the spa.""We also enjoy the surrounding wildlife and lack of noise.
Friendly owners."
"The drive up is a bit treacherous but nothing unbearable. Our car can off road quite well, but our friend had a Volkswagen Golf and it also did perfectly fine and never bottomed out."
"It’s best to have an offroader to come here, but van can do too."
$35 - $39 / night
"Found a location on fcf basis. Campsite #2 was nice but had to walk through campsite no. 1 In order to get to my car, which was kind of a hassle."
"Easy access to hiking trails (Cerro Alto summit) from campsite. About a 20 min drive to Morro Bay/ Morro Rock. Pit toilets. No showers."
$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."
"Great access to bike path and just a few minutes walk or bike ride to down town/harbor with harbor shops and restaurants. Amazing view of Moro rock, super close by!"
$35 / night
"General: Two campgrounds: San Simeon Creek, close to Highway One and the beach and Washburn Primitive, located about a mile inland."
"This is a quaint campsite along California’s Central Coast. Not a lot at the site but in great proximity to Hearst Castle, elephant seals, zebras (no joke) and cute towns."
$73 - $234 / night
"The sites are very close to each other unless you upgrade but still will get to know your neighbors."
"The surrounding streets are either small two-lane roads with no shoulder or a 65 MPH highway. There's no place to walk, hike, or safely bike."
$25 - $50 / night
"They do charge extra for dogs, $3.50/day/dog, but was well worth it as they have beautiful large dog parks a mile behind the campsite."
"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."
TravelerThis is just a glorified parking lot with tons of aggressive and loud chirping squirrels. We were in sites 19 and 10. Site 19 faced the beach but it was really the shrubs. Some sites that face the beach do have a nice view of the ocean but 19 did not. Site 10 is literally a parking space with a strip of dirt and table and fire ring. You are right next to your fellow campers and it at least makes for some great people watching because you are literally right in the middle of the street.
The beach is another story. I am from SoCal and my husband is from SoFlo and we were not impressed with the beach at all. It smells, has lots of unsightly and strange looking seaweed that I wouldn’t want to ever encounter if I was in the ocean. Morro Rock was there but the fog covered it up most of the time. Come if you want to but there are much better places out there. I hear that Point Magu State Park is way better.
TravelerI was extremely disappointed with my experience at Franklin Hot Springs. The property looks nothing like the pictures on their website. When I arrived, I was shocked to find that the‘campsites’ consisted of nothing more than a post in the ground with a picnic table nearby, all set in an area that resembled a junkyard. The facilities were in terrible condition—the bathrooms, showers, and swimming pool were dirty and had an overwhelming mildew smell. I couldn’t bring myself to use any of them. The overall atmosphere made me feel unsafe, and I didn’t feel comfortable staying overnight in my van next to them. I ended up leaving immediately after taking some photos. I hope my$50 can at least go toward improving the cleanliness of the facilities, but I would not recommend this place to anyone
ScoutGreat camping ground for families especially with small children
ScoutThe front office staff is amazing. Expect to unhitch and have maintenance move your trailer into the spot for you… but make sure you remind them you need to level if yours isn't a self-leveling rig. And expect them to be impatient and wanting to get to the next job.
Location is good if you don’t plan on spending much time at your campsite apart from eating, sleeping, and cleaning up. You will be up and personal with all your neighbors - sounds, smells, etc.
AND smoking is permitted in the campsites so you'll be sharing that with your neighbors too.
Recommend one night max for tank clean out and fresh water refill.
GuideThe park attendants were friendly and helpful. The site was clean and people were friendly!
ScoutGreat spot to post up if you want to spend some time in SLO. The sites on the dry loop (Bishop) have little privacy, but most are pull-through. The loops with services have much more tree coverage, but when I was there seemed to be mostly occupied by long term RVs.
I didn't use the showers, but they looked clean (take quarters, I believe) and the bathroom facilities were prime.
Yes, you can hear traffic on Highway 1 from here, but it's not bad at all and the views of Bishop Peak are splendid. Also saw a turkey wander by the first day.
GuideThe spot is honestly wonderful! Such great views, quiet, not even too windy. The road up here is indeed a little challenge: first there is pavement but the last 1/3 of the road is dirt only; also very bumpy. We made it through with our van, 2 wheels only haha, but it was rough indeed. It’s best to have an offroader to come here, but van can do too.
TravelerThis is a great BLM campground with picnic tables, fire rings, and picnic shelters. Pretty much the only option for this setup anywhere around. However, the gnats, bees, mosquitoes, and flies are relentless!
ScoutAlthough the location is very scenic and a 10 min walk to the beach, I wouldn’t return because there are ALOT of ticks at the campground. We went with a party of 11 and found multiple ticks on 5 people. I remember combing the reviews on this site and saw someone posted two years ago that there were a lot of ticks and just wanted to confirm that there still are, so camp with caution.
Camping near Templeton, California, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a quiet getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Templeton, California, has something for everyone, from beautiful beaches to family-friendly activities. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!
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According to TheDyrt.com, Templeton, CA offers a wide range of camping options, with 81 campgrounds and RV parks near Templeton, CA and 9 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Templeton, CA is Morro Bay State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 59 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 9 free dispersed camping spots near Templeton, CA.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 12 parks near Templeton, CA that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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