State park · Morro Bay, CA
Morro Bay State Park
We have not read Morro Bay State Park's rig limits, dump stations or season on its own pages yet — check them on the official site below before you go.
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Morro Bay State Park questions
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- What length RV fits Morro Bay State Park?
- Our record: rigs up to 35 ft park-wide.
- Is there a dump station at Morro Bay State Park?
- Our record: Near campground entrance.
- Can I run a generator at Morro Bay State Park?
- Our record: 10am-8pm.
- When is the camping season at Morro Bay State Park?
- Our record: Year-round.
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More on Morro Bay State ParkField notes, rig limits by loop, seasons, what to do, quiet spots
Morro Bay State Park sits on California's central coast in San Luis Obispo County, with 134 RV sites overlooking Morro Bay estuary. The iconic 581-foot Morro Rock is visible from most sites. The park includes an 18-hole golf course, a 60-slip marina, and the Museum of Natural History on White Point.
The notes below are PickRV's editorial record. None of their figures has been re-read on the park's own pages yet.
What the official site doesn't tell you
PickRV editor's field notes
The CA State Parks site lists Morro Bay as 'family-friendly' but doesn't tell you that the campground is split-level — Loops A + B (sites 1-65) are upper-bluff with unobstructed Morro Rock views; Loops C + D (sites 66-134) are lower bayside with bird-watching but obstructed Rock view. Premium winter sunset photographers book A/B; bird-watchers prefer C/D. Second non-obvious: Morro Strand State Beach is a separate state park 1mi north with its own campground (24 sites, oceanfront RV, $50/night) — most renters don't know there are two. Third: the museum entry is FREE for campers (state park pass) but $5 for non-campers — present your camping receipt.
Rig limits by loop and road
Length + clearance
- ·Park-wide, our record: 35 ft
Dump + generator
- ·Dump station: Near campground entrance (Free for campers, $10 day-use)
- ·Generators: 10am-8pm
Boondock alternative within 45 min — free with USFS permit
Los Padres NF dispersed (Pozo area, 45 min east)
Seasons and closures
Full season: Year-round
Known closures:
- ·Some loops close mid-Nov through mid-Feb for water/sewer maintenance — verify which loop is open at booking
What to do at Morro Bay State Park
- Morro Rock
- 581ft volcanic plug; closed to climbing; peregrine falcon nesting
- Morro Bay Golf Course
- Public 18-hole on bluff; $50 weekday, $70 weekend
- Museum of Natural History
- Free for campers; coastal ecosystem exhibits
Hidden — not on the official map
PickRV editor's quiet spots
Morro Strand State Beach
1mi north; 24 oceanfront RV sites; less-known sister park
California scenery around Morro Bay State Park
Landscapes from around California — the country you cross on a Morro Bay State Park RV trip.
Weather, air and sky right nowLive for Morro Bay State Park. Open-Meteo, sunrise-sunset.org.
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California rules to know before you rent
Per-state legal callout · CA
Before you rent in California — key local rules
Noncommercial Class B for motorhomes > 40 ft or > 3 axles
California requires a noncommercial Class B license for housecars over 40 ft OR with more than 3 axles. Standard Class C covers most rental motorhomes under that threshold (CA VC §12804.9, §12804.10). Out-of-state visitors must meet the same standard.
California Vehicle Code §12804 · verified 2026-05-24
California Boater Card mandatory by 2025 (all ages)
As of January 1, 2025, all motorized-vessel operators must carry the California Boater Card. The card is issued for life after passing a NASBLA-approved course administered by California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways.
California State Parks — Boater Card · verified 2026-05-24
Green sticker / red sticker required for OHV use on public land
California OHVs must display a current OHV registration sticker (green = year-round, red = restricted seasons for 2003-and-earlier 2-stroke) on any state-managed riding area. Issued by DMV; renewed every 2 years.
California State Parks OHMVR Division · verified 2026-05-24
0.08% BAC limit; open container prohibited in passenger area
Standard 0.08% BAC for drivers (0.04% for commercial). California enforces the federal open-container framework: alcoholic beverages must be sealed or stored in a non-passenger area (e.g., RV living-quarters separator closed) while the vehicle is on a public roadway.
California Vehicle Code §23222 · verified 2026-05-24