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  4. American Canyon Campground

Camping at American Canyon Campground near Santa Maria

Public campground · Santa Maria · 12 campsites

A forested campground near hiking, and mountain biking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

American Canyon is a small, secluded campground which borders the Machesna Wilderness. While the campground is accessible through the wilderness, it is a long and strenuous hike as vehicles are not permitted in wilderness areas.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 18 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • No hookups
  • Pets welcome
  • Vault toilets
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

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No site is open for every night of your stay

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Amenities & location

  • Campfire Rings
  • Fire Pit
  • Grills
  • Host
  • Outhouse
  • Picnic Tables
  • Pit Toilets
Check-in
3:00 PM
Checkout
12:00 PM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Hookups (individual campsites): 12 no-hookup individual sites.

Location

1616 N Carlotti Dr
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American Canyon Campground: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at American Canyon Campground?
Longest RV site listed: 18 ft (1 of 12 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does American Canyon Campground have RV hookups?
12 no-hookup individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at American Canyon Campground?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at American Canyon Campground?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

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

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 18 ft (1 of 12 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 12 no-hookup individual sites
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Water at 12 sites
Shade
Listing 12 of 12 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Getting there
Listing 1616 N Carlotti Dr (map in Location below)
Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Dust Cloud Ranch – Starry Nights

6.6 mi from American Canyon Campground (straight-line)
Sites $50/night
$100 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Rangeland Relaxation Station

9 mi from American Canyon Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $20/night
$40 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Sims Ranch

11.2 mi from American Canyon Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $60/night
$120 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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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 20 mi · 2 hr–3 hr · from $95/person
    • Ghost & True Crime Tour in San Luis Obispo 20 mi · 1 hr–1.5 hr · from $30/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Downtown SLO Brunch Food & Drink Walking Tour 20 mi · 3 hr · from $199/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 12 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 18 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Airstream Bambi Sport
Airstream Bambi Sport

Travel trailer · 16 ft · sleeps 4 · 65 mi from campground

$129/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Viking Express Popup Teardrop
Viking Express Popup Teardrop

Pop-up camper · 12 ft · sleeps 2 · 95 mi from campground

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

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2020 Forest River Rockwood Freedom***DELIVERY ONLY****
2020 Forest River Rockwood Freedom***DELIVERY ONLY****

Pop-up camper · 17 ft · sleeps 5 · 102 mi from campground

$74/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near American Canyon Campground

Bookable tours nearby

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

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

20 mi · 2 hr–3 hr · from $95/person

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

20 mi · 1 hr–1.5 hr · from $30/person

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

20 mi · 3 hr · from $199/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Whale Watching Adventure in Morro Bay
Whale Watching Adventure in Morro Bay

20 mi · 3 hr · from $65/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Peak season Aug 9–Sep 20: RV & Tent $0 per night
Compare site types

12 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Standard sites (tent or RV)

Tent, van or small RV, no power

12 sites · $0/night

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Electric Bike Rental in Morro Bay
Electric Bike Rental in Morro Bay

20 mi · 1 hr–1 day · from $25/person

Dune Buggy, UTV or ATV Experience at Pismo Beach
Dune Buggy, UTV or ATV Experience at Pismo Beach

20 mi · 2 hr · from $140/person

Pismo Beach, California, Surf Lessons
Pismo Beach, California, Surf Lessons

21 mi · 1.5 hr · from $125/person

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

32 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

32 mi · 5 hr–6 hr · from $200/person