RV rental Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area, CA: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

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Discover Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area RV rentals for memorable road trips

Sitting just south of Pismo Beach and just north of Santa Maria, is one of California's only beaches that are open for vehicular use. Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area stretches for more than five miles and is also backed by rolling dunes that just so happen to be open to vehicles as well. The best bit about this western gem is that it's not just four-wheeled drive vehicles that can enjoy a bit of off-terrain driving. On a typical day, your 2WD RV rental should have no problem tackling the northern areas of the beach, home to packed sand, and stable ground. If you want to experience your own little adventure and head a bit further afield, you'll need a 4WD rental RV. This will put you in an excellent position to access the remote camping area too!

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Getting Outdoors

No Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area camping trip would be complete without a drive along the beach. Which parts of the beach you can access depends entirely on the type of vehicle that you're traveling in. Passenger cars are restricted to the northern section of the beach, whereas four-wheel drives and OHV's have the freedom to explore a little further south. Anyone motorhome camping with their own OHV in tow will need to head about a mile down the beach to Post 2, where OHV's are allowed to be unloaded and used. Just remember to look out for signposts while out adventuring, as private land and vulnerable habitats are off-limits for everyone.

Camping at Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area

As you're traveling in a 4WD RV camping at Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area is possible, but only in the open dune area, just south of Post 2. Amenities here are basic, with vault toilets, water tanks, and nearby dump station. Open all year round; reservations must be made 48 hours in advance and come highly recommended if you're visiting at the weekend or during the holidays. Sometimes, high tides, unpredictable rainfall, and flooding of the nearby creeks can affect the campground's accessibility. So, it's always worth having a backup campsite.

Exploring the Area

The small but charming town of Santa Maria is worth popping into when you have an RV rental near Ocean Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. Just a thirty-minute drive away, Santa Maria is perfect for a quick bite out or an afternoon of cultural enrichment.

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Recent RV rental reviews in Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area

Geoffrey D.

August, 2025

Great time. Wonderful host. So accommodating. Highly recommend renting her vehicle. Thanks again!
Julie C.

August, 2025

Miranda was a great host!
Russell D.

August, 2025

The trailer was great for my first-ever RV trip and Joe was very responsive, especially when I had questions about its operation.

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