Cerro Alto
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Campground check-in time: 3:00pm, check-out time: 12:00 noon. Quiet Hours: 10:00pm - 6:00am.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 35.4287, -120.7514
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Cerro Alto Campground is a well-known hiking and mountain biking paradise. It is located a short distance from the sandy beaches of Morro Bay, where visitors enjoy surfing, fishing, kayaking, sailing, scuba diving and more. While the campground offers a serene, relaxed environment, both Morro Bay and the nearby town of Atascadero offer numerous dining opportunities, shopping, museums and other activities. Wine Tasting in the Tempelton, Paso Robles Area is also a very popular experience.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Cerro Alto free?
No. Cerro Alto charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Cerro Alto?
From Atascadero, travel southwest on Highway 41 for about 8 miles. Campground entrance is on the left; turn and continue south for about 1 mile to the campground. From Morro Bay, travel east on Highway 41 for about 8 miles. Campground entrance is on the right; turn and continue south for about a mile to the campground.
Nearby
- CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND0.7 mi
- Hi Mountain22.3 mi
- TURKEY FLAT OHV STAGING AREA23.3 mi
- Friis24.1 mi
- NAVAJO FLATS CAMPGROUND25.1 mi
- Navajo Flat/Ohv Staging Area26.6 mi
- American Canyon Campground27.2 mi
- La Panza27.9 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
