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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
August T.
March, 2025
Wonderful host great communication. Worked excellent for our family trip. Would definitely book again.
Maria H.
March, 2025
We rented from Kevin because we wanted to spend a few days exploring the beautiful Morro Bay area. Kevin offered a generous mileage allowance for our 3 night trip but we enjoyed our time in his camper so much that we hardly traveled at all! Kevin and his wife were very thorough in their orientation at pick-up and their rig was immaculate. They were so kind and offered ideas and little extras to make our trip hassle -free. Kevin even offered to drive us to our local hotel after we returned the camper. My husband found it very easy to drive and park as well. I would rent from Kevin again in a heartbeat!
Gianni M.
February, 2025
My experience with renting the trailer went smoothly. Lived vincent he was a great help in making everything go smoothly. I am still waiting on my security deposit to come back and have yet to hear anything. I would like to get into contact with someone about this issue as $500 is a lot of money and I need to get that back asap.
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