All reservations scheduled from August 7, 2025, through August 21, 2025, will be canceled. Full refunds will be issued automatically.
All current visitors must evacuate the campground immediately in a safe and orderly manner.
Refunds for the unused portion of your stay will be processed automatically within four weeks of the evacuation order.
Public access to Santa Margarita Lake is now closed until further notice.
Effective 05/23/25 Fire Restrictions will be in place.
Starting November 1, 2024, SLO County Parks will no longer accept clear tags from other lakes due to the risk of Quagga and Zebra Mussel infestations. Lopez Lake and Santa Margarita Lake will also no longer honor each other’s clear tags. We apologize for the inconvenience, but this is crucial to prevent mussel infestations.
Marina launch ramp is open for two person launch only. Vehicles with low clearance are advised to use the White Oak launch ramp due to high water conditions and gradual slope. The White Oak launch ramp is open.
Marina store is open.
Jackass Canyon is open for fishing.
River Road Parking Lot is open.
Trails are open to all user groups.
All dirt roads are open except part of Blue Oak Road and Heron.
Cold Canyon is closed for Fish Spawning Habitat.
Mackey Point is open.
Santa Margarita Park:
The restrooms are closed. Portable toilets are available onsite.
Lopez Lake:
Evacuation Order issued due to the Gifford Fire.
All reservations scheduled from August 7, 2025, through August 21, 2025, will be canceled. Full refunds will be issued automatically.
All current visitors must evacuate the campground immediately in a safe and orderly manner.
Refunds for the unused portion of your stay will be processed automatically within four weeks of the evacuation order.
Public access to Lopez Lake is now closed until further notice.
Effective 05/23/25 Fire Restrictions will be in place.
Starting November 1, 2024, SLO County Parks will no longer accept clear tags from other lakes due to the risk of Quagga and Zebra Mussel infestations. Lopez Lake and Santa Margarita Lake will also no longer honor each other’s clear tags. We apologize for the inconvenience, but this is crucial to prevent mussel infestations.
Camp French Event Center and Black Bear Equestrian Camp are closed until further notice.
Shamel Park: There is a partial closure of the playground.
Dairy Creek:
Carts are restricted to “cart path only” until further notice.
Coastal Accessway Closures:
Cayucos: El Sereno and 2698 Studio Drive accessways are closed due to storm damage.
Cambria: Wedgewood accessway and Lampton Cliffs are closed due to storm damage.
Visitors should adhere to posted signage at all coastal areas.
Cayucos Vets Hall currently under construction with partial closure of parking lot.
