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Cerro Alto
Public LandU.S. Forest ServicePets allowed

Cerro Alto Campground

Atascadero, California · 1,194 ftIn Los Padres National Forest

Photos: PMC

At a glance

4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
$35recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
22From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
1,194 ft364 m
Big rigs
Not yet known
Season
Not yet known
Cell signal
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Loops1

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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Loop names are trimmed and merged.

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About

Overview

Cerro Alto Campground is a well-known hiking and mountain biking paradise. It is located a short distance from the sandy beaches of Morro Bay, where visitors enjoy surfing, fishing, kayaking, sailing, scuba diving and more. While the campground offers a serene, relaxed environment, both Morro Bay and the nearby town of Atascadero offer numerous dining opportunities, shopping, museums and other activities. Wine Tasting in the Tempelton, Paso Robles Area is also a very popular experience.Recreation

Visitors enjoy ample hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding opportunities, along with a 360-degree view of the Central California coast and inland valleys. The 4-mile Cerro Alto Trail, which leads to the peak, begins within the campground.

From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit

Cell service

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Cell service at Cerro Alto Campground: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedSunny74°54°
  • ThuSunny81°58°
  • FriSunny88°63°
  • SatSunny86°59°
  • SunSunny78°52°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

35.42750, -120.73833
Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Atascadero
Park
Los Padres National Forest

Data from OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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