Oceano Campground

Oceano Campground

Oceano Campground is the larger of the two California State Parks campgrounds in the Pismo Beach area, located a few miles south in the town of Oceano near the Oceano Dunes on the Central Coast. Its claim to fame for RVers is rare among California state beach campgrounds: some sites have electric and water hookups. It suits budget-minded RVers who want a state park rate with power, OHV enthusiasts who want to be near the dunes SVRA entrance, and anyone who found the in-town North Beach Campground too tight.

Oceano Campground at a glance

Hookups	Electric and water at select sites (no sewer)
Sites	Standard ($35/night) and hookup sites ($50/night, electric/water only)
Cost	$35–50/night
Reservations	ReserveCalifornia.com — opens 6 months in advance
Season	Year-round — reservations required
Dump station	Yes ($10 fee)
Showers	Yes

Why RVers stay here

Practically, hookup sites are $50 a night for electric and water (no sewer), standard sites are about $35, and there is an on-site dump station with a $10 fee at the automated kiosk. Sites are on packed sand and dirt with low coastal vegetation and minimal privacy, and it is open year-round with reservations required through ReserveCalifornia.com, opening six months in advance. The trade-off is booking difficulty and exposure: hookup sites for summer weekends sell out the day the window opens, so set an alarm for 8:00 AM Pacific exactly six months out, and expect afternoon wind, especially in spring and summer. Midweek stays are dramatically easier to book.

✓Electric and water hookups at $50 a night, the cheapest hookup option in the Pismo Beach area by a wide margin

✓Direct access to the Oceano Dunes, with the SVRA vehicle entrance nearby for OHV trips

✓Larger and more spread out than North Beach Campground

✓On-site dump station and showers, open year-round

✓Standard no-hookup sites at about $35 a night

!Summer-weekend hookup sites sell out the day the six-month window opens; book at 8:00 AM Pacific

!Exposed coastal site: afternoon wind is common, especially spring and summer, and privacy is minimal

!No sewer hookups; the dump station charges $10

What our guides say about Oceano Campground

Excerpts from the RV Parks Guide articles that cover this campground. Each links to the full guide.

Regional guide

Best Pismo Beach RV Parks & Campgrounds (2026)

Oceano Campground is the larger state park campground, located a few miles south in the town of Oceano. It sits closer to the Oceano Dunes and offers both standard sites and sites with electrical and water hookups — a rarity for California state beach campgrounds.

The hookup sites are the draw here for RVers. At $50 per night for a site with electricity and water (no sewer), Oceano is the cheapest hookup option in the area by a wide margin. Standard sites without hookups run about $35 per night. There is a dump station on-site ($10 fee at the automated kiosk).

The campground is larger and feels more spread out than North Beach. Sites are on packed sand and dirt, with low coastal vegetation providing minimal privacy. Wind can be a factor — this is an exposed coastal site, and afternoon wind is common, especially in spring and summer.

Oceano Campground provides direct access to the Oceano Dunes, which is a major plus for OHV enthusiasts. The campground itself does not allow vehicles on the beach, but the SVRA vehicle entrance is nearby.

Reservation tip: Oceano hookup sites for summer weekends sell out the day the booking window opens. Set an alarm for 8:00 AM Pacific, exactly six months before your target date. Midweek stays are dramatically easier to book.

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Oceano Campground: frequently asked questions

Does Oceano Campground have full hookups?

No. Select sites have electric and water only, with no sewer. There is a dump station on site with a $10 fee at the automated kiosk.

How much does Oceano Campground cost per night?

About $35 for a standard site and $50 for a site with electric and water. Confirm current rates on ReserveCalifornia.com.

What is the max RV length at Oceano Campground?

Our guide does not list a firm limit; site dimensions vary, so check the specific site record on ReserveCalifornia.com before booking.

Do you need reservations at Oceano Campground?

Yes. Reservations are required and open six months in advance on ReserveCalifornia.com. Hookup sites for summer weekends go the day the window opens, so book at 8:00 AM Pacific exactly six months before your date; midweek is much easier.

Is Oceano Campground open year-round?

Yes, with reservations required.

Can you drive on the beach from Oceano Campground?

Not from the campground itself, which does not allow vehicles on the beach, but the Oceano Dunes SVRA vehicle entrance is nearby.