Hearst San Simeon State Park

Category: State park

Address: 500 San Simeon-Monterey Creek Rd, Cambria, CA 93428, USA

Phone: +18059272035

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–10PM

Monday: 8AM–10PM

Tuesday: 8AM–10PM

Wednesday: 8AM–10PM

Thursday: 8AM–10PM

Friday: 8AM–10PM

Saturday: 8AM–10PM

Reviews

Johnny Viera

Sep 28, 2022

Great, beautiful. Love staying there, hope to be back next year. Only needs bathroom update,but they were clean. Didn't like having to pay to dump my waste when other state campgrounds don't. And so call token machine didn't work. Also the gate attendant give us no heads up on no water.

Betty Bingman

Sep 26, 2022

Very nice place to take a break

Ken Freeman

Sep 26, 2022

Amazing location

Tishia Johansen

Sep 22, 2022

Nice beach. We went out of season. So wasn't crowded at all.

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Questions & Answers

Can you run generator?

sherry hansch | Oct 1, 2018
Judith Hefley-Siemon | Oct 1, 2018

Between 10 am-8:00pm

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Does the campground have a dump station for rvs? Thanking you in advance

Shawn Luke | Sep 30, 2021
Molly Marsh | Sep 30, 2021

Yes & its an awesome campground in an ideal location!!

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Is there camping?

Ingrid Shequin | Sep 30, 2020
Jennifer Chavira | Sep 30, 2020

I dont know forsure but I did see a rv parked in the parking lot

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How do I make reservations?

Jeff Blau | Sep 30, 2020
LA PESCA Y YO | Sep 30, 2020

Search online for san simeón parke or camp and it gives you information to call and reserve

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RV accomodations here?

Linda Jenkins | Oct 1, 2018
Earl | Oct 1, 2018

There are RV accommodation at San Simeon State campground just south of the castle. Very nice campground and easy beech access.

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Can you have campfires

A Google User | Aug 31, 2022
Dez Ruiz | Aug 31, 2022

Oh yes makes s'mores and everything

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Are dogs allowed?

Joaquin Perez | Aug 1, 2022
Jizz Star22 | Aug 1, 2022

The signs are posted. Plenty of places for your dog.

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Is this campsite near the beach, like walkable.

Hugo N Ericka Ramirez | Jun 2, 2022
Carlin Comm | Jun 2, 2022

Walk under the bridge, easy access. Bonus was for me my cell phone works best on the beach than in the campsite.

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Can we make fires? In 2021

Christopher Zermeno | Nov 4, 2021
Katie Rodolico | Nov 4, 2021

We camped there in Sept 2021 and you could make fires in the campground firerings

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Can you use a cartop/rooftop tent in the tent campsites at Hearst San Simeon State park?

Shari Czerwinski | Sep 30, 2021
Nissa Chichester | Sep 30, 2021

Yes, my cousin used his on his van with no problem.

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Are there showers?

Dulce Hernandez Salazar | Sep 30, 2021
Tami Pierce | Sep 30, 2021

Yes in lower camping area

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Is there walk-in availability? If so, what time should we arrive to best ensure we'll get a spot?

Alan Muellegger | Sep 30, 2021
Brittney Creason | Sep 30, 2021

Its not all first come first serve.

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Can you camp currently at Hearst San Simeon State Park? What about smaller RVs, like 22 feet? What is the rate per night? Thanks! Jon

Jon Colladay | Sep 30, 2021
B Andrade | Sep 30, 2021

Yes you can, $35.00 per night

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Do I have to pay just to enter for day? Or is it a free public park that has a camp site (which I figure fees apply there)?

Jorge Torres | Sep 30, 2020
Nate Knudson | Sep 30, 2020

Free day parking available

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The showers at the campground, how.much are they?

Patricia Cox | Oct 1, 2019
Anthony Arenal | Oct 1, 2019

I believe there is but we jut drove through. There is also a primitive section which has none

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Is there a full hook up for your rv

Mayang Lee | Oct 1, 2019
Gary Wood (Retired Vagabond) | Oct 1, 2019

No, dry camping, but they do have a dump.

Are there showers by chance?

Caleb Miller | Oct 1, 2019
Boshaw | Oct 1, 2019

No showers, unless it rains that day ;)

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Does it really matter if there is more than 8 ppl

Maria Torres | Oct 1, 2019
N Söderback | Oct 1, 2019

No

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What does it cost for day use?

Margaret Orban | Oct 1, 2019
Richard Stephenson | Oct 1, 2019

I paid $35 per night for a camp site, $10 for extra vehicles.

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Do they accommodate 40' rigs?

David Buckley | Oct 1, 2019
Christine Paterson | Oct 1, 2019

Washburn campground there will accommodate 40' RV. I prefer that campground over the lower ones. Campsites are roomy and we'll spaced. Some have a view of the ocean.

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How do I buy firewood and how much

Azurena COOKIES | Oct 1, 2019
Terry Smith | Oct 1, 2019

Camp host sells firewood..$10 a wheelbarrow full

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I would like to make a reservation next weekend.

Michelle Clark | Oct 1, 2019
James Stafford | Oct 1, 2019

Is that a question?

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How far from castle is campground is it close enough for Uber ride or no

Travis Kelly | Oct 1, 2019
Dawn Jantzen | Oct 1, 2019

You meet at the visitor center pay for a tour and you wait for a boarding call, they shuttle you up on a nice bus with a tour guide of the estate.

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Are the sites free to disable vets ..thank you

Steve Dare | Oct 1, 2019
Jan Fetcho | Oct 1, 2019

Not per se, but disabled vets in California can get this pass. https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=27241 I dont know the specifics, but thete is a state parks office in San Simeon that should be able to help.

Do they have electrical for the hook ups at the camp sites

Gary DeBona | Oct 1, 2018
Caitlin W | Oct 1, 2019

No hook ups at ANY of the sites, just a water fill up station and a dump station

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What time is check out?

Larry Helmick | Oct 1, 2018
Mike Coronado | Oct 1, 2018

Mid afternoon also you make reservations at the park and when you show up you get to pick the site drive back down and give the site that you chosen and done try to get campsite 10 give you a better view of the ocean I would go back it was a wonderful trip

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Do the campsite fire pits have cooking grates or do we have to bring our own?

Glenda Aguilar | Oct 1, 2018
bruce mcfarland | Oct 1, 2018

The upper campground has grates on the fire rings in various stages of usefulness, some good and some require McGuivering to be grillable.

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Is there wifi?

Synthea Devery-Grennan | Oct 1, 2018
Kamaran Jaleel | Oct 1, 2018

No

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Are showers free?

MariaReyes Valverde | Oct 1, 2018
Bill R. - So Cal | Oct 1, 2018

Sorry don't know, call them to check. We just drove thru.

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Do you need money for showers?

MariaReyes Valverde | Oct 1, 2018
Marco Gallardo | Oct 1, 2018

Yes. Take quarters.

Is there camp sites available for the 4th of july for tent camping?

A Google User | Oct 1, 2018
G B | Oct 1, 2018

Check reservation system. It is accurate. Even if you have reservation, the actual campsite is on first come, select the one you like, get it basis.

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Show me a map of San siemon state park creek side

Becky Jimenez | Oct 1, 2018
Drew Hernandez | Oct 1, 2018

Helps if you ask nice but i would say use Google maps

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Prices for camp grounds

Shannon Carson | Oct 1, 2018
Reg Cridler | Oct 1, 2018

Upper camp ground was $20 ,no hook ups. Nice and quiet. Lower camp ground is more

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is a tent space avalable on the 25 and the 26

YessiJessi | Oct 1, 2018
Mike Gibbs | Oct 1, 2018

That part of the park does not provide street view to look at the site. Call State parks info line

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Can you arrive after ten and still get into the campground?

Kimberly Olsen | Oct 1, 2018
Anthony Ross | Oct 1, 2018

Its definitely better to call ahead of time. The campground does get full and you dont want to go all the way out there just to find it full. Alternatively, the washburn day use area is right next door, although you cant stay there overnight.

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are dogs allowed?

Moira Regueiro | Oct 1, 2018
Malcolm Smith | Oct 1, 2018

Yes if they are contained, but not near the wildlife please......

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Clatle 4 mls nort

martin ochoa | Oct 1, 2018
Earl | Oct 1, 2018

Yes it is

Does this campground offer public showers?

adelina washington | Oct 1, 2017
Dave Morales REALTOR | Oct 1, 2017

It does, it cost .25 cents for 3 minutes, hot and cold water.

Are there electrical and water hookups?

anon ymous | Oct 1, 2017
Earl | Oct 1, 2018

No

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