Morro Bay Camping Trip, Thurs Aug 14 - Sun Aug 17, 2025

CHC Camping Trip
Morro Bay State Park Campground. August 14-17, 2025

Join us for a fun and educational beach campout!

Morro Bay State Park is located 13 miles west of San Luis Obispo, on the Central Coast about 3.5 hours from Santa Clarita. The park features a lagoon and natural bay habitats, and a natural history museum. Our CHC geologist, Mary Bates will be along to teach about the geological features of the area. On the lagoon's northeastern and eastern edges, there are saltwater and brackish marshes that support thriving bird populations. Two of the Nine Sisters chain of volcanic peaks leading from San Luis Obispo to Morro Bay, Black Hill & Cerro Cabrillo, are within park boundaries. Black Hill has a trail winding through dense stands of Monterey Pine trees and offers a panoramic view of the greater Morro Bay area at its summit. Cerro Cabrillo has even more trails to explore all along its base. It is near Montana de Oro, which also has some beautiful trails.

The Community Hiking Club of SCV has reserved a limited number of pre-paid campsites which are available for sharing with other CHC campers. The cost of the reserved campsites will be divided equally among the number of campers per site. Each camper will be advised of their portion prior to the trip and is responsible for paying the party who reserved the campsite upon arrival.

Each campsite has a fire ring and picnic table with water spigots nearby. There are flush toilets and TOKEN-operated shower facilities in place. An RV sanitation station and water-fill station are also available. Firewood is for sale from the campground host and proceeds go to help the Central Coast State Parks Association.

Only 2 vehicles maximum per campsite, so carpooling from SCV is highly recommended. No extra vehicles in campsites beyond the 2 vehicle limit. Trailers and motorcycles count as vehicles. Additional vehicles may be parked just outside the state park. Arrangements can be made with another camper to help bring you and your camping equipment into the campground with their vehicle should you arrive after the parking spots at the campsite have been filled.

8 Persons maximum per campsite.

Dogs must be monitored and leashed within the campgrounds.

To Reserve a Spot: RSVP AND secure your spot with a $20 deposit. Venmo your deposit to @Heidi-Webber-5 with the comment “Morro Bay Camping.” The rest of the fees will be divided between attendees and collected at the campsite. First come, first served.

Refund Policy:
If you cancel, your deposit is forfeited.
If CHC cancels a camping trip that requires a reservation fee at the time the site is reserved, each camper that paid the $20 deposit to hold their spot on the trip will be refunded all of their $20 minus the shared cost of any cancellation fee, if one is charged.

Address:
Morro Bay Campground
State Park Road
Morro Bay, CA 93442

Directions:
Morro Bay State Park & Campground are located:

• 13 miles west of San Luis Obispo on Highway 1
• 32 miles south of the Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument Visitor Center on Highway 1
• 124 miles south of Monterey through Big Sur on Highway 1 (When road conditions permit)
• The charming community of Morro Bay is located 1.5 miles to the north of the campground and offers gas stations, grocery stores, dining and more.
• The coastal town of Cayucos is located 7.5 miles to the north of the campground and offers more dining choices.
• The small town of Los Osos is located 5 miles to the south of the campground and offers even more gas stations, grocery stores, and dining options.

Google Maps link:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Unrn7SVp9oPRmyWn6

More information will go out the week of the trip.
DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY - IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY:
When you sign up for this event, you are releasing Community Hiking Club from any liability or responsibility with your participation in this group activity. While safety is a priority for everyone in the group, hiking can be inherently risky. By participating in any posted event, you are assuming responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Community Hiking Club (CHC) Meetup Group and its organizers and hike leaders are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in our events. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to sign up for any Community Hiking Club Meetup events, you are releasing the Community Hiking Club Meetup Group and Hike Leaders from all liability in case of possible injuries or death as stated in paragraph 6.2 of the Meetup “Terms of Service” located on the bottom of the Meetup website. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience. If you sign up for this hike, you are verifying that this hike is within your abilities.
Morro Bay Campground Kiosk (805) 772-7434