Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area
GENERAL INFO: One of eight State Vehicular Recreation Areas,
this 3,600 acre area is among the most popular and unique of California
State Parks. The 5 « miles of beach open for vehicle use
and the 1,500 acres of sand dunes available for off highway motor
vehicle recreation are attractions for visitors from throughout
the United States. Oceano Dunes is the only California State Park
where vehicles may be driven on the beach. Surfing, swimming,
surf fishing. horseback riding and bird watching are also popular
activities. Passenger cars can easily drive on the northern portion
of the beach. Four wheel drive vehicles are recommended for driving
to the camping and off highway vehicle use areas in the park.
Beach wheelchairs are available for loan at the Pier and Grand
Avenue entrances to the beach.
CAMPING: Camping is primitive, with only toilets provided.
Campsites may be set up anywhere along a 3 « mile length
of beach or in the areas of the dunes open to off highway vehicle
use. Camping is permitted year round. Campsite reservations may
be made between May 15th and September 15th.
LOCATION/DIRECTIONS: The recreation area is located in Oceano,
three miles south of Pismo Beach off Highway One. County: San
Luis Obispo Nearest City: Grover Beach Address: Oceano Dunes District
Office Oceano Dunes SVRA Ranger Station 576 Camino Mercado 928
Pacific Avenue Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Oceano, CA 93445 Telephone:
(805) 473-7230 (805) 473-7220 FAX: (805) 473-7234 (805) 473-7229
OPERATING HOURS: Day use: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily; Camping:
24 hours daily Fees: Day use fees are $4/vehicle; Camping fees
are $6/vehicle per night. No additional fees are charged for off
highway vehicles towed or transported into the SVRA.
CLIMATE: Summer temperatures - Highs: 60's and 70's; Lows:
50's; Dense morning fog. Winter temperatures - Highs: 50's and
60's; Lows: 40's; high winds in Spring
This page last update 6 September 2000