Cerro Alto Campground
Cerro Alto Campground is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 35.42750, -120.73833
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Swimming Site, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 805-434-1996
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Cerro Alto Campground
Overview Cerro Alto Campground is a well-known hiking and mountain biking paradise. It is located a short distance from the sandy beaches of Morro Bay, where visitors enjoy surfing, fishing, kayaking, sailing, scuba diving and more. While the campground offers a serene, relaxed environment, both Morro Bay and the nearby town of Atascadero offer numerous dining opportunities, shopping, museums and other activities. Wine Tasting in the Tempelton, Paso Robles Area is also a very popular experience. Recreation Visitors enjoy ample hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding opportunities, along with a 360-degree view of the Central California coast and inland valleys. The 4-mile Cerro Alto Trail, which leads to the peak, begins within the campground. Morro Bay beaches are less than 10 miles from the campground, offering wide sandy stretches and swimming, surfing, fishing, kayaking, sailing, scuba diving and more. An 18-hole championship golf course is located in the oceanside town. Facilities The campground offers single-family sites for tent or RV camping. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring and grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided, but no hookups are available. Trash collection bins are scattered throughout the campground. Natural Features The campground is situated in a mixed oak, pine and sycamore forest at an elevation of about 1,000 feet. It lies in a verdant canyon pass along a semiannual mountain creek. The roads are paved
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Propane · 7.8 mi
- Low clearances
- 5 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 11 designated routes (11 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro Alto Campground | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Cerro Alto | National forest campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Rancho Colina RV Park | RV park | 6.2 mi | — | — |
| Romauldo | Private campground | 6.5 mi | — | — |
| Bay Pines Travel Trailer Park | RV park | 6.5 mi | — | — |
| Chumash | Private campground | 6.6 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.