State park

Fort Ord Dunes State Park

Fort Ord Dunes State Park is a state park in Monterey County, California. Hours: 8 AM - Sunset.

Fort Ord Dunes State Park
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Fort Ord Dunes State Park map

Fort Ord Dunes State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

Common questions

Fort Ord Dunes State Park has 5 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
Hours: 8 AM - Sunset.
No, day use at Fort Ord Dunes State Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Yes, dogs are allowed at Fort Ord Dunes State Park.

Before you go

Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.

Camping at Fort Ord Dunes State Park

Fort Ord Dunes State Park has 5 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

Trails

  • Fort Ord Recreation Trail (easy) North-south multi-use recreation trail; dogs allowed on leash
  • Dune Spur Trails (1 mi one way, easy to moderate) About a mile of dune trails; dogs not allowed on beach spurs
  • Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail (easy) Coastal scenic trail segment through the former Fort Ord dunes

What to see

  • Feature Fort Ord Dunes Beach Four miles of ocean beach along Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
  • Historic site Military Reservation Remnants Remnants of the former Fort Ord military reservation among restored dunes

Public lands next to Fort Ord Dunes State Park

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.