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Price
$50 - $150/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
5 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$50 - $150/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
5 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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35.2971, -120.8629
Riders who want direct trail access to California Central Coast terrain at 335 feet, with stalls for up to 6 horses at Lupine, Cham, or Manz sites, or up to 25 at the group sites GMAD and GOAK. Summer afternoons are the sweet spot after the June marine layer burns off.
No horse, no entry. That's the rule. Beyond that, no potable water on site means hauling everything in, and vault toilets with no showers are the full extent of sanitation, which genuinely bothers reviewers who expected more for $50-$150 a night.
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Summer delivers the most reliable conditions for multi-day rides. Mornings start in the mid-50s to low-60s, warming to 65-70°F by afternoon with minimal rain. June gloom marine layer often lingers through morning but burns off by midday, leaving dry afternoons for trail riding and beach exploration. Winter temperatures can drop to the upper 30s in the mornings. Spring brings wildflower displays across the coastal scrub, though weekend crowds increase during peak seasons.
Summer is most reliable for multi-day rides; mild temps (65–70°F) and minimal rain.
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The Islay Creek Campground offers 47 primitive campsites for tent camping and recreational vehicles. The maximum length for an RV is 27 feet. Each campsite has a fire ring and picnic table with water spigots and toilets nearby. Note: RV electrical hookups, RV sanitation station/water-fill station, and showers are not available at Montaña de Oro SP.
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