Lake Nacimiento Resort

Lake Nacimiento Resort sits roughly midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco near Bradley, on a lake with about 165 miles of shoreline in the oak-covered hills of San Luis Obispo County. It's a natural break point for riders running the backroads between the Central Coast and the Central Valley, with seven distinct campground areas ranging from rustic tent sites to full RV hookups. The resort runs a 100-slip marina with boat, water-ski, and fishing equipment rentals, along with a general store and overnight boat docking for an added fee. Camping runs from tent sites around $35 a night up to hookup sites near $50, and riders 62 and older get a modest discount on standard camping reservations.