Campgrounds
Cerro Alto Campground
2540 El Pomar Dr, Atascadero, CA
Cerro Alto Campground is a U.S. Forest Service campground in Los Padres National Forest, sitting just off Highway 41 between Atascadero and Morro Bay in San Luis Obispo County. It has 22 sites for tents and RVs, 15 reservable through Recreation.gov and 7 first-come, first-served, each with a table, fire ring, and grill; there are no hookups, but accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
The 4-mile Cerro Alto Trail departs directly from the campground and climbs to sweeping Central Coast views, and Morro Bay's beaches, surfing, kayaking, and fishing are a short drive away. It gives a rider working Highway 41 a genuine no-frills basecamp between the coast and the inland Central Coast hills.
Common Questions
Does Cerro Alto Campground have RV hookups?
No, sites do not have hookups, but each has a table, fire ring, and grill, plus shared vault toilets and drinking water.
Can you reserve a site at Cerro Alto Campground?
Yes, 15 of the 22 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and the remaining 7 are first-come, first-served.