Morro Bay Attractions

Montana de Oro State Park

2886 Pecho Valley Rd.

Los Osos, CA 93402

Tel. (805) 528-0513 [Seasonal Staff: Sept-May weekends only, June-Aug. daily], (805) 772-7434 [general questions], (800) 444-7275 [campground reservations]

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California's craggy jawline is on full display in the cliffs, bays and dusty divots of Montaña de Oro State Park, six miles south of Morro Bay. The sea winds here hit you straight in the kisser. The entire effect -- land, water and shadows -- is painterly, the exact spot God placed his easel. At one of the 50 drive-in campsites, I once found a raccoon sitting in my car trunk, eating Pringles. Down by the water, the usual California menagerie -- sea otters, dolphins and fam...

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- Chris Erskine, L.A. Times Staff Writer (Nov. 18, 2007)

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Price Range: Reservations suggested May 15-Sept 15: Click here to check campsite availability and for reservations

Parking: www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=592

Transportation: The park is six miles southwest of Morro bay and seven miles south of Los Osos on Pecho Road. See the SLO State Parks website for details.

Open Hours: Varies, call for hours. Current weather forecast

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