State park
Pismo State Beach
Pismo State Beach is a state park in San Luis Obispo County, California. Day use costs $10 per vehicle. Hours: Sunrise to sunset.
Pismo State Beach map
Pismo State Beach boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
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
- Pismo State Beach has 1 developed campground. Sites can be reserved in advance.
- Entry to Pismo State Beach costs $10 per vehicle. Hours: Sunrise to sunset.
- No, day use at Pismo State Beach does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
- Showers available. Flush restrooms.
- Yes, dogs are allowed at Pismo State Beach.
- Yes, Pacific Ocean is open to swimming at Pismo State Beach.
Before you go
Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
- Showers available
- Flush restrooms
Camping at Pismo State Beach
Pismo State Beach has 1 developed campground. Sites can be reserved in advance.
Trails
- Oso Flaco Lake Trail Boardwalk through dunes to beach
What to see
- Feature Oceano Dunes OHV area on south end of park unit
Swimming
- Pacific Ocean
Public lands next to Pismo State Beach
- BLM unitPismo State Beach borders California Coastal National Monument.
- State parkPismo State Beach borders Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area, a state park.
- National wildlife refugeGuadalupe-Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife Refuge is 1.6 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
- https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=595 (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_state_parks (accessed 2026-09-28)