About this campground
Experience a climb to one of San Luis Obispo's highest points. Found within West Cuesta Ridge; Cerro Alto Loop, provides spectacular views of San Luis Obispo County, Los Padres National Forest, and the Pacific Ocean. Follow Morro Creek into pretty oak woodlands and traverse to then enjoy open grasslands.
Directions
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- HIKING
- BIKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Santa Margarita Lake Recreation AreaSanta Margarita Lake16 mi
- Big Falls TrailheadLos Padres National Forest17 mi
- Rinconada TrailheadLos Padres National Forest18 mi
- American Canyon CampgroundLos Padres National Forest26 mi
- Adobe TrailheadLos Padres National Forest41 mi
- Gifford TrailheadLos Padres National Forest43 mi
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Cerro Alto Loop doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby California campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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