Highest-rated campgrounds in San Luis Obispo, according to Yelp
Camping is a growing leisure activity with no signs of slowing down. According to KOA's 2022 North American Camping report, close to 57 million households in the U.S. and Canada took at least one camping trip in the last year, with tent camping being the most popular way to sleep outdoors.
There are many factors to consider when planning a camping trip, including the amenities. Car camping usually means driving up to your campsite, which allows campers to haul a few more amenities to the campgrounds. These sites may offer electrical outlets, public restrooms (including showers), and a grill or fire pit for cooking. RV camping and cabin rentals may also have these amenities within their unit.
On the other side, backcountry or primitive camping usually involves hiking into a campsite with few to no amenities. For example, at primitive sites, campers may need equipment light enough to carry to their campgrounds. They may also need to hang toiletries to keep wildlife away and treat their drinking water.
The National Park Services manages campgrounds inside 130 park units across the United States. Each state also manages parks with campgrounds, and there are a myriad of privately-owned campgrounds too. According to the North American Camping report, more than half of people tend to camp within 100 miles of their home, but there are endless options for where and how to camp.
People typically must reserve a campsite ahead of time, up to a year in advance for some of the most popular sites. To help you get a head start on planning, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated campgrounds in San Luis Obispo using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#19. Oceano County Campground
- Rating: 2.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 494 Air Park Dr Oceano, CA 93445
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
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#18. Avila / Pismo Beach KOA
- Rating: 2.5/5 (228 reviews)
- Address: 7075 Ontario Rd San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
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#17. HOLIDAY RV PARK
- Rating: 2.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 100 South Dolliver St Pismo Beach, CA 93449
- Categories: RV Parks, Campgrounds, Beaches
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#16. Avila Hot Springs
- Rating: 2.5/5 (202 reviews)
- Address: 250 Avila Beach Dr San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
- Categories: Campgrounds, Swimming Pools, Massage
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#15. Coastal Dunes RV Park
- Rating: 3.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1001 Pacific Blvd Oceano, CA 93445
- Categories: Hiking, Campgrounds
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#14. Pacific Dunes Ranch Campground
- Rating: 3.0/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 1205 Silver Spur Pl Oceano, CA 93445
- Categories: RV Parks, Campgrounds
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#13. Pismo Sands RV Resort
- Rating: 3.0/5 (159 reviews)
- Address: 2220 Cienaga St Oceano, CA 93445
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
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#12. Flying Flags Avila Beach
- Rating: 3.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 6450 Babe Ln Avila Beach, CA 93424
- Categories: RV Parks, Campgrounds, Vacation Rentals
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#11. Cerro Alto Campground
- Rating: 3.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 13741 Cerro Alto Rd Morro Bay, CA 93442
- Categories: Campgrounds, Boating
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#10. Pismo State Beach - North Beach Campground
- Rating: 3.5/5 (80 reviews)
- Address: 555 Pier Ave Oceano, CA 93445
- Categories: Campgrounds
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#9. Morro Bay State Park
- Rating: 3.5/5 (160 reviews)
- Address: 60 State Park Rd Morro Bay, CA 93442
- Categories: Beaches, Campgrounds
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#8. Pismo Coast Village RV Resort
- Rating: 3.5/5 (292 reviews)
- Address: 165 S Dolliver St Pismo Beach, CA 93449
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
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#7. Pacific Dunes Riding Ranch
- Rating: 3.5/5 (113 reviews)
- Address: 1207 Silver Spur Pl Oceano, CA 93445
- Categories: Horseback Riding, Horse Boarding, Campgrounds
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#6. North Beach Campground
- Rating: 3.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Address: 399 S Dolliver St Pismo Beach Ca, CA 93449
- Categories: Campgrounds
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#5. Lopez Lake
- Rating: 4.0/5 (111 reviews)
- Address: 6800 Lopez Dr Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
- Categories: Boating, Campgrounds, Hiking
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#4. Santa Margarita KOA
- Rating: 4.0/5 (113 reviews)
- Address: 4765 Santa Margarita Lake Rd Santa Margarita, CA 93453
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
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#3. Moro Strand State Beach Campground
- Rating: 4.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 300 Oceanside Dr Morro Bay, CA 92057
- Categories: Campgrounds
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#2. Rv Rentals On the Central Coast
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 179 Granada Dr San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Categories: RV Rental, Campgrounds
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#1. Granite Ridge Christian Camp
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 4850 Coyote Creek Ln Creston, CA 93432
- Categories: Campgrounds, Summer Camps, Vacation Rentals
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