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Los Padres National Forest › Santa Lucia Ranger District › California
› San Luis Obispo County
› Morro Bay
› Cerro Alto Campground
› Campsite #18
Campsite #18 at Cerro Alto Campground, CA
$35
Campsite #18
| 8 people | |
| 24 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | good |
4/23
4/26
Campsite #18 Features: Back-In parking, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 64% |
| 4 star | | 32% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 4% |
@BeccaG5876513D · Camped on Mar 20, 2026 at Campsite #18
Camspites #18 & #19 were perfect for a big group! We had our own running water, close to the bathrooms, and our spot was right along the creek. We did day trips to Paso Robles and the tour bus had no problem locating us and picking us up for the day.
@AmandaP3442502 · Camped on Jan 14, 2025 at Campsite #18
The hosts were friendly and helpful. They kept the campground clean and safe. There were plenty of bathrooms. I enjoyed the quiet campground and bird viewing.
Major Issues
@MarilynW623480 · Camped on Oct 7, 2022 at Campsite #18
The space was large and very clean. Great that careful fires were allowed.
The campground was mostly quiet (a few early morning hikers —- our site was right at the trail head— forgot /didn’t notice that no one was stirring yet at 6 that morning!). We loved the ambiance of our campsite and the privacy.
The host was a warm, considerate soul!
The campground was mostly quiet (a few early morning hikers —- our site was right at the trail head— forgot /didn’t notice that no one was stirring yet at 6 that morning!). We loved the ambiance of our campsite and the privacy.
The host was a warm, considerate soul!
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@JeremyR5922528 · Camped on Apr 2, 2022 at Campsite #18
Very nice, clean, well-maintained campground. Location gets very windy due to the canyon and there is lots of poison oak, but the campground itself is very nice and in a convenient location for exploring Morro Bay, where it is much more difficult to get a campground reservation.
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@LawrenceN0F8B1 · Camped on Mar 27, 2022 at Campsite #18
The camp host Justin and his wife were very friendly and helpful. I was confused about which dates I had booked, and he walked me through it very patiently. They keep the campground really nice and clean. Awesome folks.As far as close-by activities... try eating at Halfway Station just up the road a mile or so towards Atascadero. Tons of hiking right from the campgorund. Morrow Bay and Cayucas are a short drive (15-20 minutes) beach walks, seafood restaurants.
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@KevinT969 · Camped on Nov 12, 2021 at Campsite #18
Campsite 18 was lovely! Not too many trails, but the facilities were in very good shape!
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@WilliamO541 · Camped on Oct 12, 2021 at Campsite #18
We were here midweek, so it was very quiet and cozy. Beautiful well maintained trail is worth the effort. Great campground hosts!
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@MelissaC832 · Camped on Aug 27, 2021 at Campsite #18
The campsites are literally one. Way too close each other. Too many bugs and flies, no electric, no water, and just way too close to each other. No bbq and no campfire. Only benefit was it was 15 minutes to Morro Bay.
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@DonaM849 · Camped on Aug 17, 2021 at Campsite #18
Great little campground - perfectly situated by trips down to Morro Bay. Hosts were very attentive and campground was very clean.
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@AmyB694 · Camped on Jul 28, 2021 at Campsite #18
Nice campground with good trail heads. Pit toilets seemed to have been emptied recently. We were there mid-week so it was very quiet. Note the entire place is SWIMMING in poison oak, so keep an eye on your kids or pets.
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@SungduckK787 · Camped on Jul 5, 2021 at Campsite #18
When I travel near Morro Bay, I definitely go to the Cerro Alto Campground.
It is because there are mountains near the beach and it is cool.
I like to go hiking and take a walk on the beach.
It is because there are mountains near the beach and it is cool.
I like to go hiking and take a walk on the beach.
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@Sungduck96BC9B · Camped on Jul 5, 2021 at Campsite #18
When I travel near Morro Bay, I definitely go to the Cerro Alto Campground.It is because there are mountains near the beach and it is cool.I like to go hiking and take a walk on the beach.
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@LindaS8448936 · Camped on Jun 20, 2021 at Campsite #18
Wonderful walk-in site. Friendly and helpful camp hosts. Very clean bathroom and campgrounds. I will stay again, God willing. Only 12.5 minutes from the Pacific Ocean by auto Came for 2 nights- stayed 8
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@LindaS585 · Camped on Jun 20, 2021 at Campsite #18
Wonderful walk-in site. Friendly and helpful camp hosts. Very clean bathroom and campgrounds. I will stay again, God willing. Only 12.5 minutes from the Pacific Ocean by auto 👍⛺️‼️ Came for 2 nights- stayed 8🥰
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@BrendaM861 · Camped on Apr 11, 2021 at Campsite #18
We loved site #18. It was huge and flat, close enough to bathrooms and had easy access to our vehicle. The area was shared by site 19 with not even a tree or Bush separating the two sites so if you had two families with kids those two sites would be ideal. There were several sites at the actual turnaround that are super close to each other with zero privacy so unless you're cool with that I do not recommend those sites. For a group they'd be awesome. Then there are several sites where you literally have to climb up a whole flight of steps to get to the site where the picnic table and fire ring are located. One or two sites were along side of the narrow road. So traffic passing by would be an issue. So just choose your location carefully. The camp hosts were really great. Took very good care of the facilities and were friendly and eager to make sure everyone was having a nice time. The road is very narrow and curvy. Use caution when driving. It got very windy a couple of times. It's a 15 drive to a taco bell and hardware store. The main road does have deer crossing it so be aware. Saw one make it across alive and one who didnt. The hikes from the campground are awesome especially in spring because the wildflowers were abundant. We went counterclockwise from the trailhead at site 16. Ended up being a 7.5 mile loop that way. Most important thing that we discovered that we were not prepared for was that there was NO potable water available in the campground! I guess it had tested badly and signs were posted saying not to use it for drinking. So we had to go buy extra water. But luckily we had enough for the first night and we bought some in town the next day.
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@AlanM112 · Camped on Mar 22, 2021 at Campsite #18
Such a great campground. Our only issue was inconsistent signage on the water spouts. Some said the water wasn’t potable. The one nearest had no sign at all. Was it drinkable? We needed to top off our water but didn’t as no campground host was around while we were there to inquire with.
@AlanM7819579 · Camped on Mar 22, 2021 at Campsite #18
Such a great campground. Our only issue was inconsistent signage on the water spouts. Some said the water wasnt potable. The one nearest had no sign at all. Was it drinkable? We needed to top off our water but didnt as no campground host was around while we were there to inquire with.
@SilviaF940 · Camped on Feb 5, 2021 at Campsite #18
Lovely small campground. We stayed at site 18, by the creek and close to the trailhead to Cerro Alto. The site was shaded, flat and with plenty of room for 3 tents. We'll be back for sure.
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@PaulaT1571766 · Camped on Aug 12, 2020 at Campsite #18
The extra stars are for site 18/19 and the hosts; they are both fantastic! We loved our stay at site 18. I would recommend booking 18 and 19 as they are on top of each other and you can have more privacy by having both sites. Unfortunately, we were woken up at 11:25 p.m. when more people came to site 19 (they are RIGHT next to each other). I am sure they were excited to see each other, but they were loud and were shining their flashlights in our tent. It was a terrible nights sleep. We ended up in site 22 the next evening, but that was way too out in the open. Site 22 (It basically connects with site 20 and 21) is right next to the bathroom (stinky) and no privacy AT ALL. Believe what you hear about the bugs; they're are a ton!
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@JennyLC880B537 · Camped on Jul 3, 2020 at Campsite #18
This has been our favorite campsite for the last 3yrs and every time has been awesome campsite #18 & 19
Major Issues
Major Issues
@JennyLC880B537 · Camped on Jul 3, 2020 at Campsite #18
This has been our favorite campsite for the last 3yrs and every time has been awesome campsite #18 & 19
Major Issues
Major Issues
@MichelleB91734 · Camped on Oct 11, 2019 at Campsite #18
I was not there long enough to enjoy the park. We came in late at night and left early the next morning. We found it to be clean and safe and quiet. The camp host waited till we were settled and came to say hello. Very nice people.
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@DianaM3571263 · Camped on Jul 26, 2019 at Campsite #18
this is a great campground! it's very hot, so prepare for that. but our campsite had a water faucet! not all of them do, it was a luxury! the campiste hosts were really nice and helpful! also, there's a hiking trail that leads you to a beautiful view of morro bay! we stayed here when we planned a trip to see hearst castle.
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