Lake Nacimiento Camping
Lake Nacimiento's campgrounds are operated by Monterey County Parks.
Campsite rates are per vehicle, up to 8 people. Campgrounds are located at the east end of the lake. Most of the remainder of the lake's shoreline is private property.
Sites at a couple of the campgrounds can be reserved, but most are first come, first served. There is one
designated group campground (Sandy Point), which also can be reserved.
Most campgrounds have flush toilets and showers, but not all. Oak Knoll Campground has 40 sites with RV hook-ups. Overflow Camping is allowed on the beach, but there are no services supplied.
Lake Nacimiento Campgrounds
Quail Roost Campground
Location: Near entry gate, narrow roads, not suggested for RVs or large vehicles towing boats.
Open: Year-round
Reservations : None. First Come, First Served
Campground Facilities: 60 Tent Sites, Flush Toilets, Showers, Piped Water, Dump Station
Campsite Amenities: BBQs, Picnic Tables, Water, No Hook-ups, No Campfires
Summer Rates: $35 per night
Oak Knoll Campground
Location: East end of the lake, narrow roads, not suggested for RVs towing boats
Open: Year-round
Reservations : (800) 323-3839
Campground Facilities: 40 Sites with Hook-ups, Flush Toilets, Showers, Piped Water
Campsite Amenities: BBQs, Picnic Tables, Water
Summer Rates: $57 per night
Rocky Canyon Campground
Location: East end of lake, large RVs or large vehicles towing boats not allowed
Open: Year-round
Reservations : None. All Sites are First Come, First Served
Campground Facilities: 14 Tent Sites; Flush Toilets, Showers, Piped Water
Campsite Amenities: BBQs, Picnic Tables, Water
Summer Rates: $47 per night
Sandy Point Campground
Location: East end of lake, not suggested for vehicles towing boats.
Open: Year-round
Reservations : (800) 323-3839
Campground Facilities: 12 Tent Sites; Flush Toilets, Showers, Piped Water
Campsite Amenities: BBQs, Picnic Tables, Water
Summer Rates: $47 per night
Eagles Ridge Campground
Location: East end of lake, remote parking and hike in tent sites only.
Open: Year-round
Reservations : None. First Come, First Served
Campground Facilities: 60 Single Tent or Group Sites; Port-a-Potties, Piped Water
Campsite Amenities: BBQs, Picnic Tables, Water
Summer Rates: $47 per night
Pine Knoll Campground
Location: East end of lake, best campground for large vehicles and trailers.
Open: Year-round
Reservations : None. First Come, First Served
Campground Facilities: 120 Sites; Restrooms, Showers, Piped Water, No Hook-ups
Campsite Amenities: BBQs, Picnic Tables, Water
Summer Rates: $47 per night
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Overflow Beach Camping
Location: East end of lake, no services, best for self-contained vehicles
Open: As needed
Reservations : None.
Campground Facilities: None
Campsite Amenities: Campfires must be in store-bought fire pots
Summer Rates: $35 per night
Sandy Point Group Campground
Location: East end of lake, not suggested for vehicles towing boats.
Open: April - September
Reservations : (800) 323-3839
Campground Facilities: 12 Tent Sites; Flush Toilets, Showers, Piped Water
Within easy driving distance of Lake Nacimiento are a number of great campgrounds along the San Luis Obispo Coast:
- Hearst San Simeon State Park
- Morro Bay State Park
- Morro Strand State Beach
- Oceano Dunes SVRA
- Pismo State Beach
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