State Park · California, United States
Montaña de Oro State Park
Montaña de Oro State Park is a state park in California, United States, established in 1965.
State Park · California, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | San Luis Obispo, California, United States |
| Established | 1965 |
| Coordinates | 35.2639° N, 120.8620° W |
| Managed by | California state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Montaña de Oro State Park
Montaña de Oro ("Mountain of Gold" in Spanish) is a state park in Central Coastal California, six miles southwest of Morro Bay and two miles south of Los Osos. It consists of 8,000 acres (32 km2) of cliffs, seven miles of shoreline, sandy beaches, dunes, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills, including the 1,347-foot (411 m) Valencia Peak. The park has many hiking, mountain biking, equestrian trails and horse campsites, as well as a primitive campground located across from Spooner's Cove, a popular beach. The Bluff Trail is an easy and popular trail along the scenic coast.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Morro Bay, California |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 6 miles southwest of Morro Bay |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Limited |
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Famous trails
- Bluff Trail
Airports near this park
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- Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) · Fresno, United States · 122.5 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in California
Frequently asked questions
Where is Montaña de Oro State Park?
Montaña de Oro State Park is in California, United States (35.2639° N, 120.8620° W).
When was Montaña de Oro State Park established?
Montaña de Oro State Park was established in 1965, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
Does Montaña de Oro State Park have campgrounds?
Yes, but campgrounds at Montaña de Oro State Park are limited.
How do I get to Montaña de Oro State Park?
The nearest town is Morro Bay, California. about 6 miles southwest of Morro Bay.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_state_parks — Wikipedia list of California state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montaña_de_Oro_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).