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  4. Hearst San Simeon SP

Camping at Hearst San Simeon SP near Cambria

State park · Cambria · 181 campsites

A forested campground near hiking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Pacific Ocean while camping at San Simeon Creek Campground (water + showers) or Washburn Campground (water fill-up in lower campground + no showers). This tranquil getaway has many recreational options.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 35 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Hookups available
  • Pets welcome
  • Showers
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

39 available sites

39 open of 181 sites
Site W201
Tent · Up to 35 ftHookups not listedWashburn Campground (Sites 201-268)
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site C28
Tent · Up to 35 ftHookups not listedCreek Campground Upper Section (Sites 1-35)
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
Site C25
Tent · Up to 35 ftHookups not listedCreek Campground Upper Section (Sites 1-35)
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
Site W245
Tent · Up to 35 ftHookups not listedWashburn Campground (Sites 201-268)
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site C106
Tent · Up to 35 ftHookups not listedCreek Campground Lower Section (Sites 36-115)
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
Site W265
Tent · Up to 35 ftHookups not listedWashburn Campground (Sites 201-268)
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site W263
Tent · Up to 35 ftHookups not listedWashburn Campground (Sites 201-268)
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site W267
Tent · Up to 35 ftHookups not listedWashburn Campground (Sites 201-268)
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from UseDirect

Availability on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 181 sites.

SiteFr
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Price
C121
creek tent campground (sites 116-134)
✓✓$10
C120
creek tent campground (sites 116-134)
✓✓$10
W267
washburn campground (sites 201-268)
✓✓$20
W201
washburn campground (sites 201-268)
✓✓$20
W260
washburn campground (sites 201-268)
✓✓$20
W245
washburn campground (sites 201-268)
✓✓$20
W268
washburn campground (sites 201-268)
✓✓$20
W259
washburn campground (sites 201-268)
✓✓$20
W218
washburn campground (sites 201-268)
✓✓
Park notices 7
  • Hearst San Simeon SP

    All campgrounds have a 10-day consecutive stay limit with a 30-day per calendar year maximum stay limit. A maximum of eight people are permitted to camp in a campsite. Although the kiosk closes at… Read full notice

    All campgrounds have a 10-day consecutive stay limit with a 30-day per calendar year maximum stay limit. A maximum of eight people are permitted to camp in a campsite. Although the kiosk closes at night, there is a board posted for campers with reservations that arrive late. If you do not have a reservation and arrive late, please use the Iron Ranger envelopes at the kiosk to pay for a vacant site for one night only. There is a small number of overflow parking spaces available adjacent to the campsites for an additional fee – If available, only one overflow space may be purchased per registered campsite. However, you may park outside of the San Simeon Creek Campground entrance at no cost. Camping Information & Reservations Policies gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.parks.ca.gov%2F%3Fpage_id%3D1029&data=05%7C02%7CSusan.Smith%40parks.ca.gov%7C22147553696547d5e2ad08ddc873c758%7C06fd3d24656448018226b407c4d26b68%7C0%7C0%7C638887121764248929%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kc2dgN6lES6SvYs5o0u2TVifAOt6eLCe%2B9oe68d2TsY%3D&reserved=0

    Additionally, firewood is for sale from the campground host in the San Simeon Creek Campground. Interpretive campfire and Junior Ranger programs are also regularly scheduled. Junior Ranger Program gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.parks.ca.gov%2F%3Fpage_id%3D28381&data=05%7C02%7CSusan.Smith%40parks.ca.gov%7C22147553696547d5e2ad08ddc873c758%7C06fd3d24656448018226b407c4d26b68%7C0%7C0%7C638887121764260494%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=UMH5rWHCClqI05GlU8RgmmhdIVCMtvFfOJ8zScjXfxI%3D&reserved=0

From $20 for 2 nights
$10/night · Before taxes & fees
39 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on California State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on California State Parks ↗

39 openSites from $10/night
Book on California State Parks

Amenities & location

  • Campfire Allowed
  • Fire Ring
  • Grill
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
  • Sewer Hookup
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Water Hookup
Pets
Pets welcome
Maximum stay
10 nights

Location

Vangordon At San Simeon Creek
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Hearst San Simeon SP: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Hearst San Simeon SP?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Hearst San Simeon SP?
Reservable on reservecalifornia.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Hearst San Simeon SP?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reservecalifornia.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 28 pull-through, 153 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 116 paved, 65 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Water
Listing Water at 19 sites
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservecalifornia.com
Stay limits
Listing 10 nights max
Getting there
Listing Vangordon At San Simeon Creek (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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$20
W263
washburn campground (sites 201-268)
✓✓$20
W257
washburn campground (sites 201-268)
✓✓$20
W216
washburn campground (sites 201-268)
✓✓$20
W211
washburn campground (sites 201-268)
✓✓$20
W261
washburn campground (sites 201-268)
✓✓$20
W241
washburn campground (sites 201-268)
✓✓$20
W266
washburn campground (sites 201-268)
✓✓$20
W207
washburn campground (sites 201-268)
✓✓$20
W265
washburn campground (sites 201-268)
✓✓$20
W262
washburn campground (sites 201-268)
✓✓$20
C106
creek campground lower section (sites 36-115)
✓✓$35
C119
creek tent campground (sites 116-134)
✓✓$35
C118
creek tent campground (sites 116-134)
✓✓$35
C117
creek tent campground (sites 116-134)
✓✓$35
C116
creek tent campground (sites 116-134)
✓✓$35
C134
creek tent campground (sites 116-134)
✓✓$35
C133
creek tent campground (sites 116-134)
✓✓$35
C132
creek tent campground (sites 116-134)
✓✓$35
C131
creek tent campground (sites 116-134)
✓✓$35
C130
creek tent campground (sites 116-134)
✓✓$35
C129
creek tent campground (sites 116-134)
✓✓$35
C128
creek tent campground (sites 116-134)
✓✓$35
C127
creek tent campground (sites 116-134)
✓✓$35
C126
creek tent campground (sites 116-134)
✓✓$35
C125
creek tent campground (sites 116-134)
✓✓$35
C124
creek tent campground (sites 116-134)
✓✓$35
C123
creek tent campground (sites 116-134)
✓✓$35
C122
creek tent campground (sites 116-134)
✓✓$35
C28
creek campground upper section (sites 1-35)
✓✓$35
C25
creek campground upper section (sites 1-35)
✓✓$35
W258
washburn campground (sites 201-268)
✓R$20

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

  • Hearst San Simeon SP

    San Simeon Creek Campground (Upper & Lower Sections): The San Simeon Creek Campground is adjacent to Highway 1 and the beach. It offers 115 reservable campsites for tent camping and recreational… Read full notice

    San Simeon Creek Campground (Upper & Lower Sections):

    The San Simeon Creek Campground is adjacent to Highway 1 and the beach. It offers 115 reservable campsites for tent camping and recreational vehicles. The maximum length for an RV is 35 feet and there is a self-operated RV dump station available for an additional fee. Each campsite has a fire ring, a picnic table, and a parking pad for 2 vehicles or trailers maximum. Additional parking is limited, so plan accordingly. Flush toilets, token operated shower facilities, and water spigots throughout the campground may also be available.

  • Hearst San SImeon SP

    San Simeon Creek Campground (Tent Section): The Tent Section offers 19 campsites, available only on a walk-in, first come/first served basis - No online reservations are available. It is recommended… Read full notice

    San Simeon Creek Campground (Tent Section):

    The Tent Section offers 19 campsites, available only on a walk-in, first come/first served basis - No online reservations are available. It is recommended that you call the park ahead of time to confirm if spaces are available, as they fill up quickly and we do not hold sites. Additional parking is limited, so plan accordingly. No RVs or camper trailers are permitted in the tent section due to limited space.

  • Show all 7 notices
    • Hearst San Simeon

      Washburn Campground: This primitive campground offers 67 reservable campsites and is approximately 1 mile inland from the beach on a plateau overlooking the Santa Lucia mountains as well as the… Read full notice

      Washburn Campground:

      This primitive campground offers 67 reservable campsites and is approximately 1 mile inland from the beach on a plateau overlooking the Santa Lucia mountains as well as the Pacific Ocean. The Washburn campground can only be accessed from the San Simeon Creek Campground entrance station. The maximum length for an RV is 35 feet and there is a self-operated RV dump station available in the San Simeon Creek Campground for an additional fee. Facilities here include a fire ring, a picnic table, and a parking pad for 2 vehicles or trailers at each campsite. Additional parking is limited, so plan accordingly. Washburn Campground has no access to flush toilets or showers. Pit toilets and water spigots throughout the campground may be available.

    • Hearst San Simeon SP

      RV Rentals on the Central Coast is currently the only approved RV and trailer delivery and pick-up service permitted within the campground. No other RV and trailer delivery services are permitted… Read full notice

      RV Rentals on the Central Coast is currently the only approved RV and trailer delivery and pick-up service permitted within the campground. No other RV and trailer delivery services are permitted within the campground. For more information on approved rental deliveries, please visit: RV Rentals on the Central Coast | RV, Trailer, Motor-Home, Event Toilets Rental in the Central Coast gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frvrentalscc.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CSusan.Smith%40parks.ca.gov%7C22147553696547d5e2ad08ddc873c758%7C06fd3d24656448018226b407c4d26b68%7C0%7C0%7C638887121764275456%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WlRhi4kwgnxtxF7AGLesfiGTOId%2FEhtJ8XvuvrV6YKA%3D&reserved=0

    • Hearst San Simeon SP

      Camping Alert: Note that RV electrical hookups are not available at Hearst San Simeon SP. Check with Morro Bay or Morro Strand campgrounds for available campsites with electrical hookups. Morro Bay… Read full notice

      Camping Alert: Note that RV electrical hookups are not available at Hearst San Simeon SP. Check with Morro Bay or Morro Strand campgrounds for available campsites with electrical hookups. Morro Bay State Park gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.parks.ca.gov%2F%3Fpage_id%3D594&data=05%7C02%7CSusan.Smith%40parks.ca.gov%7C22147553696547d5e2ad08ddc873c758%7C06fd3d24656448018226b407c4d26b68%7C0%7C0%7C638887121764289957%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=bKmt2OlivHTNs4wtONUR4JjPruIJe7pHKFDxnGjUvtg%3D&reserved=0 & Morro Strand State Beach gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.parks.ca.gov%2F%3Fpage_id%3D593&data=05%7C02%7CSusan.Smith%40parks.ca.gov%7C22147553696547d5e2ad08ddc873c758%7C06fd3d24656448018226b407c4d26b68%7C0%7C0%7C638887121764302899%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=oxKe6cY0%2B2FQp5mTlmING7bjvOzyPLplduLfvUd7Pto%3D&reserved=0

    • Hearst San Simeon SP

      Alerts: Campsite reservations are subject to change or cancellation due to inclement weather because some sites are subject to seasonal flooding and may be closed. We apologize for any inconvenience.

    From the California State Parks booking site, checked Nov 7, 2026.

    Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

    Creekside Camping and Mineral Baths

    7.1 mi from Hearst San Simeon SP (straight-line)
    Sites $40/night
    $80 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
    Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
    View Campsites
    Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

    Smith Ranch

    15 mi from Hearst San Simeon SP (straight-line)
    Sites from $50/night
    $100 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
    Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
    View Campsites
    Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights22 sites open for every night

    Lake Nacimiento Resort

    16.7 mi from Hearst San Simeon SP (straight-line)
    Sites from $50/night
    $100 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
    Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
    View Campsites
    Trip idea

    Ideas for your stay

    An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

    1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

      • Check in and set up camp.
    2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

      • Guided E-Bike Tour of Morro Bay 34 mi · 2 hr–3 hr · from $95/person
      • 3-Winery Paso Robles Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tasting Fees 27 mi · 5 hr · from $169/person
    3. Optional full-day extension

      Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

      • Paso Robles Wine Adventure within the Paso Robles Wine Region 27 mi · 5 hr–6 hr · from $200/person
    Ways to stay

    Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

    • Tent camping here: 28 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 35 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    2019 Forest River Wolf Pup
    2019 Forest River Wolf Pup

    Travel trailer · 18 ft · sleeps 5 · 110 mi from campground

    $100/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    2018 28ft jayco slx
    2018 28ft jayco slx

    Travel trailer · 28 ft · sleeps 6 · 110 mi from campground

    $108/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Viking Express Popup Teardrop
    Viking Express Popup Teardrop

    Pop-up camper · 12 ft · sleeps 2 · 143 mi from campground

    $61/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Hearst San Simeon SP

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    3-Winery Paso Robles Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tasting Fees
    3-Winery Paso Robles Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tasting Fees

    27 mi · 5 hr · from $169/person

    Paso Robles Wine Adventure within the Paso Robles Wine Region
    Paso Robles Wine Adventure within the Paso Robles Wine Region

    27 mi · 5 hr–6 hr · from $200/person

    Vineyard Tour Paso Robles Sidecar Wine Adventure
    Vineyard Tour Paso Robles Sidecar Wine Adventure

    27 mi · 1 hr · from $65/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    Private Wine Tour in Paso Robles
    Private Wine Tour in Paso Robles

    27 mi · 6 hr · from $665/person

    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    stays up to 10 nights (California State Parks rules).

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on California State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 202655%44%0%
    Dec 202683%17%0%
    Jan 202789%11%0%
    Feb 202793%6%0%
    Mar 202792%8%0%
    Apr 202787%12%0%
    May 202795%5%0%
    Compare site types

    181 individual reservable campsites from California State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Other sites

    181 sites · $35, $10/night

    Loops: Creek Campground Lower Section (sites 36-115) (66), Washburn Campground (sites 201-268) (65), Creek Campground Upper Section (sites 1-35) (31), Creek Tent Campground (sites 116-134) (19)

    39 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    3-Winery Paso Robles Tour with Picnic Lunch from Paso Robles
    3-Winery Paso Robles Tour with Picnic Lunch from Paso Robles

    27 mi · 5 hr · from $119/person

    Guided E-Bike Tour of Morro Bay
    Guided E-Bike Tour of Morro Bay

    34 mi · 2 hr–3 hr · from $95/person

    Ghost & True Crime Tour in San Luis Obispo
    Ghost & True Crime Tour in San Luis Obispo

    34 mi · 1 hr–1.5 hr · from $30/person

    Downtown SLO Brunch Food & Drink Walking Tour
    Downtown SLO Brunch Food & Drink Walking Tour

    34 mi · 3 hr · from $199/person

    Whale Watching Adventure in Morro Bay
    Whale Watching Adventure in Morro Bay

    34 mi · 3 hr · from $65/person