Camping near San Luis Obispo with fishing

Hit this sunny city for beach camping, mountain trails, monarch butterflies, and wine tasting.

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United States
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California
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San Luis Obispo

95% (1878 reviews)

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Public campgrounds near San Luis Obispo

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Santa Margarita Lake Recreation Area

57 sites · RVs, Tents In Santa Margarita Lake

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La Panza Campground

15 sites · RVs, Tents In Los Padres National Forest

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Oceano

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Horseshoe Springs Campground

3 sites · RVs, Tents In Los Padres National Forest

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Wagon Flat Campground

3 sites · RVs, Tents In Los Padres National Forest

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North Beach Campground

174 sites · RVs, Tents In Pismo Beach State Beach

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Miranda Pine Campground

3 sites · RVs, Tents In Los Padres National Forest

We arrived with heavy rain and dark clouds overhead but as we settled in it resolved to an incredible sunset. We can't wait to come back.

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Islay Creek Campground

55 sites · RVs, Tents In Montaña de Oro State Park

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Oceano Campground

74 sites · RVs, Tents In Pismo Beach State Beach

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Morro Bay Campground

246 sites · RVs, Tents In Morro Bay State Park

After miles and miles of asphalt, we cracked a beer and watched the sun set behind Morro Rock. Moments like this make the ride what it is.

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Morro Strand State Beach Campground

75 sites · RVs, Tents In Morro Strand State Beach

Friis Campground

3 sites · RVs, Tents In Los Padres National Forest

Stories from the community

1 night at Smith Ranch

Complete peace at this camp. I loved every moment of it, especially when the cows came up to say hi. My favorite part was the porch swing and that there were no people around.

Weekend Trip to The Aussie Hacie Campsite

Cam and her family are so sweet and welcoming! The space was great, we had small children with us and the chicken and the swing were so fun for them. It was nice to be able to have a fire and roast marshmallows.

Weekend Trip to Road's End, Bradley Lockwood

3rd time here. Love it. One of my favorite Hipcamp spots.

Julia

2 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to Vinyl Vineyards Glampground

Very beautiful unique spot! Lots of grapes vines and wild life. Airstream was comfy and communal kitchen had everything. We really enjoyed our stay

Weekend Trip to Road's End, Bradley Lockwood

Nice semi secluded camp site in the oaks.. We were in site #2… Site was a little sloped which made leveling a little bit of work but manageable as we have lots of leveling blocks… Had to back our rig out as one of the oak trees limbs were a little low and it was a tight squeeze because of a properly line fence and and the oak tree… Had a power issue while we were there it was a low voltage issue which tripped our surge protector a couple of times. I mentioned it to Susan hopefully they get it figured out.. All in all it was a very nice getaway we enjoyed our 3 days of camping plenty of wildlife and a nice campsite with power and water, although we did not use but loved the fire pit and the lights hanging in the trees… We will book with them again next time we will try site #1

Tabitha

3 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to Kindred Acre Wood

Lorna's place is absolutely beautiful, and the trailer is cozy and provides the basics for a good stay. The location is great, and the trailer is mostly private. There were a couple of things that have stopped me from leaving a stellar review: 1. The first night we were awoken by a volunteer and her friends coming home in the wee hours of the night, turning all of the lights and using our shower. 2. We were not provided any extra buckets or lids for the outhouse loo. We did ask for them and we're only given a new one and no extras 3. The volunteers hang out at the communal kitchen which is right above where the outside shower is so if you are even a bit tall you may be having a shower and looking out at them. Pluto, the dog, was amazing he hung out with us whenever we were there and is a very sweet and well behaved dog! (The other dogs are great too!) We really did enjoy our stay, but the above could be improved upon (especially considering the cost).

Weekend Trip to Camp Tule Elk

We had a great time staying at the Tule Elk campsite. Our kids loved the pack goats and caught dozens of fish right off the dock. The bathroom and water hook ups were maintained and exceeded expectations. Definitely recommend renting the propane fire pit during fire season and getting some fresh eggs.

Weekend Trip to Coyote Mynt Ranch, Paso Robles

Great spot on a nice ranch property. Host was welcoming and attentive. Bathroom was maintained well. Definitely recommend.

Weekend Trip to Coyote Mynt Ranch, Paso Robles

Easy to find good directions. All I needed was a place to park my car for the night and slept inside. Felt safe. The animals were cute :)

1 night at Road's End, Bradley Lockwood

The scenery was great. Very good privacy, even with campers at the other site. Plenty of room to walk my dog. It was nice having water and electricity. Usually when a place is this remote, there isn’t any. I would highly recommend for anyone that likes to camp away from others.

Weekend Trip to Camp Tule Elk

We celebrated Mother’s Day here with our 3 year old daughter. It had everything we needed while tent camped for a night. The lake was beautiful during sunset and full of fish to catch. Bathroom, faucet, and outlet all on site. Perfect way to camp and avoid the crowds.

1 night at Road's End, Bradley Lockwood

Beautiful spot off the beaten path. Serene, quite, gorgeous.

1 night at Road's End, Bradley Lockwood

Great private place. Just two sites with enough space in between. Total quietness. Good electricity and water, nice BBG and firepit with cosy lights. We enjoyed it.

Kaleigh

May 2025

Weekend Trip to Kindred Acre Wood

Super cozy stay, the gnome home had everything we needed! My partner and I planned a very last minute trip to SLO for the weekend, and Lorna's gnome home was ready and available for us. Comfy bed, ample kitchen supplies, and a beautiful atmosphere to wake up in. Definitely would recommend to those planning a quiet weekend away!

Weekend Trip to Road's End, Bradley Lockwood

One of my favorite hipcamp (and we have done many). Great views on the vineyards, quiet, and great amenities : electricity, water, firepit and garden lights. It has everything you need for a wonderful experience. Communication with the owners is great too. 5 stars all the way

2 nights at Camp Tule Elk

Beautiful and quiet camping under a tree with a lovely stocked fishing pond, animals around and a good time to be had. My family and I had a great stay and would happily return. Our gratitude to Nolan and Stacy!

2 nights at Camp Tule Elk

We absolutely loved camping here. It was clean, quiet, and the animals were super friendly. My three year old caught his first fish and loved feeding the goats!

Weekend Trip to Road's End, Bradley Lockwood

Such an amazing campsite—a real gem! The perfect place to relax and enjoy both the mountains and the coast. We’ll definitely be back!

Weekend Trip to Camp Tule Elk

Loved the surrounding area, host, and farm animals. Host was super accommodating and kind. We would stay again!! Pro tip, get the additional eggs from the farm!

2 nights at Road's End, Bradley Lockwood

This is such a lovely place to camp, especially for a group, or with dogs! You are in a private area, surrounded by vineyards, orchards and rolling hills. It’s definitely at the top of our favorite places to camp! Hosts are great people.

9 top campgrounds near San Luis Obispo with fishing

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Road's End, Bradley Lockwood

2 sites · RVs, Tents12 acres · Lockwood, CA

Peaceful and private RV camping under the oaks with picnic table, fire pit and Adirondack chairs. We currently have two sites on our property. They are about 300 feet apart and not easily visible from each other. Property is fully fenced; both sites are next to an open field under the oaks with vineyard, olive orchard and mountain views. This property is 30 miles from Paso Robles and almost perfectly centered between Missions San Antonio and San Miguel. Lakes San Antonio and Nacimiento are close by. Coastal towns of Cayucos and Morro Bay are about an hour scenic drive, passing many wineries along the way. There is space for multiple RVs or additional tents sharing your party's RV restroom facilities. Site one will accommodate sixteen people and multiple vehicles. Site two will accommodate ten people and two vehicles. For larger groups we ask that that you book both sites. We have hosted many family reunions and the feedback has been 100% positive. Please feel free to message us with questions.

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Vinyl Vineyards Glampground

20 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents120 acres · Paso Robles, CA

Welcome to Vinyl Vineyards – a 120-acre private ranch, working vineyard, and boutique glampground tucked along the scenic Union Road Wine Trail in Paso Robles, California. Our 10-site glamping retreat blends rustic charm with refined adventure. Unplug, recharge, and reconnect—with nature, with wine, friends and family. Hike private trails through vineyard rows, oak forests, and wildflower fields. Cool off with afternoon breezes and cool Paso nights, greet our alpacas and chickens, or nap in a hammock with the scent of lavender in the air. The property features: 26 acres of producing vineyard Outdoor kitchens, BBQ grills, and communal fire pits Sunset hilltops and dark-sky stargazing Frisbee golf, garden rows, and peaceful picnic spots Alpacas (yes, you can meet them), chickens, and bees Pet-friendly vibes with plenty of space to roam Guests are invited to book a complimentary "Sip & Spin" wine tasting in our private cellar—where the vinyl spins and our award winning wine flows. And we also deliver to your site. We’re just 15 minutes from downtown Paso Robles and within walking distance to local wineries. A 5-minute drive puts you at Sensorio Field of Light, Vina Robles Amphitheatre, and Paso’s golf courses. Or stay put—there’s magic in staying still. Before you book: Visit www.vinylvin.com for FAQs, travel tips, and our liability waiver download.

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Feather River Ranch+solar pool+spa

2 sites · RVs6 acres · Paso Robles, CA

Feather River Ranch Eco Homestead is the perfect place to pull up and hook up your RV or camper van and enjoy the property. 110 plug (it’s green) conveniently located for use in the RV carport. Please park along the vines or by corral entrance if your travel trailer/ RV is too large. Enjoy the newly built 16•34 ft solar heated pool, private hot tub, and a 3 minute walk down to the river. There is no bathroom on site so your rv or camper is needed. We are hands off and have another home so we may or may not be able to greet you if we are away. Enjoy the peace of this eco homestead.

Two Heeler Ranch

1 site · RV, Tent9 acres · Paso Robles, CA

Located less than 10 miles to downtown Paso Robles, on the ever so popular Westside, this rolling meadow spot is sure to please. Wide views of oak lined land surround the property, but provides easy access to Paso Robles wine country. Enjoy the undisturbed night time sky along with peaceful nature. There is even Tule elk in the area and can be heard bugling during the late summer. Contact us with any questions!

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Camp Tule Elk

3 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents42 acres · Santa Margarita, CA

The property is located in the historic area of Carrizo Plains National Monument. We are in between Los Angeles and San Francisco 60 miles from the coast. You can fish in the small bass pond located on the property or drink your morning coffee while floating on the Kayak. There is also a resident herd of Tule elk nearby. *PLEASE NOTE PROPERTY IS ABOUT ONE HOUR FROM THE NEARST TOWN.

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Organic farm and horse camp

5 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents80 acres · Los Osos, CA

We have a busy property. Organic farm, polo club, and lots of horses are boarded here. Camp somewhere on the property with your RV or tent. We have easy access to Morro Bay, Montana De Oro and wineries galore. Bring your horses, dogs, etc!! We have tent spots and a fully furnished toy hauler available. We have gates, and we have a general equine liability form for you to complete, and then we can give you the gate code. I have been here for 14 years. I have an organic farm, polo club, boarding stables, a few gypsy friends and 2 kids. If you are looking for a place to crash while enjoying San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay and Los Osos this is it!! If you want to learn to ride or play polo... that is my real job. Guests love it here: "My husband, friends, and our dogs spent Thanksgiving at Megan’s farm. Megan was welcoming, patient (I asked her a number of questions) and responsive - even on Thanksgiving evening. The property is in a GREAT location so close to SLO, Montaña de Oro, Morro Bay, wineries and so much more. (The weather prevented us from experiencing that and so much more but it’s easy to build a great trip when staying at Megan’s place.) It was a unique experience and if you enjoy or interested in horses - this is a great spot to stay."

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Coyote Mynt Ranch, Paso Robles

8 sites · Lodging, Tents42 acres · Lake Nacimiento, CA

Our 42 acres is located at the beginning of the award winning Adelaide Wine trail in Paso Robles. Our ranch was once home to a horse boarding and breeding ranch which bred Paso Fino horses, known for their beautiful gait. Having been a horse ranch, it left us with some nice trails that you can enjoy during your stay. We have some nice uphill walks to view your local surroundings while sitting to enjoy a glass of wine or you morning cup of coffee/tea. We are on a well out here so at times you may get a sulphur/mineral smell to the water. Please bring your own drinking/cooking water. It is safe to shower, my hair feels so much thicker! On the ranch you will see that we have 2 donkeys, Desi (black) and Lucy (light grey). Along with our donkeys we have to friendly goats, Fiona (brown) and Sadie (white), they love carrots. but please stick to one carrot a day each, we don't want to over feed them. We also have chickens which means have farm fresh eggs. $5 for 1/2 dozen. Up on the hill you will see Connie a cow and her buddy Samuel, the bull. they love carrots but please do not go into their pasture. She'll think you're bringing food and gets very dangerously excited. Please feel free to walk the property and become one with nature while observing the local indigenous floral and fauna.

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Kindred Acre Wood

1 site · Lodging10 acres · San Luis Obispo, CA

We are living our dream after recently finding and purchasing this beautiful 10 acre parcel, one of the sunniest in the canyon with a bucolic creek that flows all year. See Canyon itself is a special place. Home to a multitude of birds and wildlife, a beautiful scenic winding road, lush landscaping and a host of apple orchards. Thanks to the micro climate we have here, we grow some of the best fruit in the country. The coastal canyon is just a short distance to the beach and 15 minutes into town but feels like a world away when you are here. The star gazing is incredible as the canyon walls block the light pollution and the milky way shines! Welcome to our little slice of 10 acre heaven in the Canyon! Just bring yourself and we have everything else!! Nestle up in the Cozy Gnome Home, a 1967 vintage trailer and listen to the symphony of frogs in the creek just outside your window. With love and labor... we gutted, redesigned and restored this little trailer for the ultimate functioning space for two. Nice little kitchen with copper counters and everything you need for cooking and dining. A Berkey filter for clean water, hardwood floors and a comfy bed complete with organic mattress, down comforter and cotton sheets. Fold out dining table if you care to (or need to) eat indoors. There is also an outdoor kitchen space with a sink (no hot water), gas grill, propane burner (bring your own small canister) and a patio table and chairs. We have a charcoal grill available too. The creek runs mostly year round so feel free to get your feet wet on a hot sunny day. We also have an outdoor warm shower and sink as well as a hot water kitchen sink that you can share with other campers. You are welcome to cruise the property and check out the chickens, ducks and horses. We have three dogs on the ranch, a deaf and incredibly sweet pitbull ( he is a food thief so store food and garbage as though raccoons were a problem), a curious and playful ranch dog Pluto (who will be your tour guide) and a Boston Bulldogge, Astrid. We are surrounded by orchards which have some of the best apples and pears in the country. Seasonally you can stop by many apple markets and do a tasting. We also have a lively wine tasting venue less than a mile away. Avila Beach is a short 4 miles away and we are happy to share bikes if we have them available but can't guarantee any. Our location is a bikers' dream as the 13 mile scenic road takes you all the way into SLO. NOTE: If you want to bring others to camp, please note that they need to bring their own tents and supplies, we only have room for two but welcome self sufficient campers to join you :) also, we have a camp stove you can use to cook on but bring your own little green propane canister.

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Smith Ranch

3 sites · RVs, Tents1100 acres · Bradley, CA

Settled by Thomas James Lynch in the mid to late 1800's, the Lynch Ranch originally ran sheep along Tierra Redonda Mountain. It transitioned into a cattle ranch in the early 1900's when Archie Smith married into the Lynch family. The Smith family continues to raise cattle on the ranch and enjoys all that the Smith Ranch has to offer. Learn more about this land:Spend a night on a working cattle ranch with history dating back to the late 1800's. Once the original Lynch Ranch, the Smith Ranch offers a primative, dry camp with easy access down a dirt road and plenty of privacy. Tucked back in the Oak trees, you'll have views of Tierra Redonda mountain and the Coast range. (Cow camp is just over the hill from Hearst Castle but takes an hour and a half to drive to the coast and San Simeon.) The ranch also offers some of the best star gazing this side of the Sierras!

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After setting up, the wind kicked up so we moved over a spot for some better wind protection. The sand gets kicked up off the beach and stings a bit on a super windy day!

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Camping near San Luis Obispo with fishing guide

Overview

Looking for a camping experience near San Luis Obispo, California that's perfect for fishing? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 160 available options in the area, you're sure to find the ideal spot to cast your line. Check out some of our top campsites, like Twisselman Ranch (384 reviews), Private Beach Farm (382 reviews), and DABUDAGE (367 reviews). With popular amenities like campfires, trash disposal, and toilets, as well as activities such as boating, biking, and whitewater paddling, your camping trip near San Luis Obispo, California is sure to be a memorable one. The average price per night is $99, with options as low as $25. Start planning your fishing adventure today!