Get In Shape to Hike

What You Need to Know to Get In Shape to Hike

Unfortunately camping in your car, van, or RV is illegal on the streets of Morro Bay and carries with it a $250 fine. Like most popular towns and cities, on the California coast, Morro Bay sees quite a few travelers coming through each year. As a nomadic lifestyle becomes more and more common Morro Bay and other coastal towns have had to put laws in place to make sure their beachfront and streets don’t become parking lots for vans and RV’s. It’s the line, of welcoming tourism while keeping residents happy, that each town has to straddle.

Fortunately, even though parking in your vehicle is illegal, you still have some very good options to “camp” for free near Morro Bay. In addition to your free camping options you can also pay to camp right on the beachfront. Morro Bay has embraced van lifers and nomads by creating designated spaces or “campsites” that we can access for a fee.

With that said you aren’t here for pay sites so let’s get into your best options for a few free nights of camping in Morro Bay.