Montaña de Oro State Park
Montaña de Oro State Park
Location:6 miles southwest of Morro Bay and 7 miles south of Los Osos on Pecho Road.
Facilities:Primitive, environmental, and equestrian campsites, restrooms, picnic areas, trails, visitor center.
Activities:Camping, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing.
Special Features:Park features rugged cliffs, secluded sandy beaches, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills, including 1,347-foot Valencia Peak. The park's name, "Mountain of Gold," comes from the golden wildflowers that bloom in spring.
Address:c/o San Luis Obispo Coast District Office
750 Hearst Castle Rd
San Simeon, CA 93452
Phone:805-528-0513
Web: www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=592
Size: 8,357 acres.
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