Pismo Sb North Beach Campground
Open year-round. Reservations available through ReserveCalifornia up to six months in advance; minimum 48-hour advance booking required. Check-in at 2 PM, check-out at noon.
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 9 at 2:18PM PDT until October 11 at 6:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Minor tidal overflow flooding and strong rip currest are expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet is expected. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Saturday morning through late Saturday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Sunday to 10 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. The risk for significant damage is very low. There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides of 6.6 to 7.2 feet will be common each morning.
High Surf Advisory issued October 9 at 2:18PM PDT until October 12 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Minor tidal overflow flooding and strong rip currest are expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet is expected. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Saturday morning through late Saturday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Sunday to 10 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. The risk for significant damage is very low. There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides of 6.6 to 7.2 feet will be common each morning.
About
North Beach Campground at Pismo State Beach provides a classic California coastal camping experience on the Central Coast. Located between Highway 1 and the Pacific Ocean in San Luis Obispo County, campers enjoy direct beach access and scenic views along Carpenter Creek. The campground serves as a convenient base for exploring the Pismo Beach area, including the renowned Monarch Butterfly Grove where thousands of butterflies overwinter from November through February. The campground offers tent camping facilities and accommodates self-contained RVs, though no hookup sites are available. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Amenities include restrooms with pay-operated hot showers, drinking water, and an RV dump station at the campground entrance. During summer months, the park offers Junior Ranger programs and campfire programs. Dogs are welcome but must remain on a leash no longer than six feet. Reservations are made through ReserveCalifornia up to six months in advance, with a minimum 48-hour advance booking required. Check-in is at 2 PM and check-out is at noon. Each site allows a maximum of two licensed vehicles.
Directions
From Highway 101 in Pismo Beach, take the Pismo Beach/Highway 1 exit. Head south on Highway 1 toward Oceano. The campground entrance is on the right (west) side of Highway 1.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 36ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| access@parks.ca.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (805) 473-7220 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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