California · published-coordinate region
Cerro Alto Campground
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USDA Forest Service22Supported overnight records
3Published site categories
22Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the 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, but narrow, winding and single lane with turnouts to each site.
Nearby Attractions
Paso Robles, which is quickly becoming known as a premier spot for Central Coast wines, is located 20 miles from the campground. Wine tasting tours are offered daily, or visitors can select individualized tours of numerous wineries located in the area.
The campground makes a great base camp for motorcyclists or day-trippers to visit the quaint, neighboring towns of San Luis Obispo, Cayucos, Harmony and Cambria, all of which are within 35 miles of the campground.
Tours of historic Hearst Castle are also available. Visitors can spend time relaxing at the many available day spas located at nearby Avila or Grover beaches. Off-road vehicle trails are available on famous Pismo Beach.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 22 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
22
Vehicle limit
22
Vehicle length
21
Driveway entry
22
Shade
20
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The campsite mix
Tent Only Nonelectric
9
Standard Nonelectric
9
Walk To
4
Operator directions
From Atascadero, travel southwest on Highway 41 for about 8 miles. Campground entrance is on the left; turn and continue south for about 1 mile to the campground. From Morro Bay, travel east on Highway 41 for about 8 miles. Campground entrance is on the right; turn and continue south for about a mile to the campground.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
22 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 22 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 001 CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 002 CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 003 CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 004 CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Walk To | Tent: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 005 CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Walk To | Tent: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 006 CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Walk To | Tent: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 007 CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Walk To | Tent: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 008 CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 15 ft Tent: 15 ft Trailer: 15 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 15 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 009 CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 010 CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 011 CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 012 CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 15 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 15 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 013 CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 33 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 33 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 014 CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 015 CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 15 ft Tent: 15 ft Trailer: 15 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 15 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 016 CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 017 CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 018 CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 24 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 24 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 019 CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 24 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 24 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 020 CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 021 CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 022 CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 0 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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