Bounce Houses are not permitted in County operated parks at this time.
Santa Margarita Lake:
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.
All campsites are open.
Boat-in sites are open to boats.
Mackey Point is open.
Backcountry campsites are open to overnight camping by boating or hiking.
Santa Margarita Park
The restrooms are closed. Portable toilets are available onsite.
Lopez Lake is open for camping and day use
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.
Trails are open.
Camp French Event Center and Black Bear Equestrian Camp are closed until further notice.
Heilmann Regional Park:
Tennis/Pickleball Courts 1 and 2 will be closed 05/05/25 – 05/07/25 for maintenance repairs.
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.
