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Montaña de Oro State Park features rugged cliffs, secluded sandy beaches, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills, including 1,347-foot Valencia Peak. Naturalists and backpackers enjoy the solitude and freedom found along the park's trails. There are also mountain biking and equestrian trails. The best-known beach is Spooner's Cove, across from the campground. The park's name, "Mountain of Gold," comes from the golden wildflowers that bloom in spring. Wildlife in the park includes black tailed deer and the black oystercatcher. The park includes primitive and equestrian campsites. The only potable water is in the campground.
Getting There
The park is six miles southwest of Morro bay and seven miles south of Los Osos on Pecho Road.
Latitude/Longitude: 35.2639 / -120.8622
The park is six miles southwest of Morro bay and seven miles south of Los Osos on Pecho Road.
Latitude/Longitude: 35.2639 / -120.8622
Climate/Recommended Clothing
The weather can be changeable; layered clothing is recommended.
The weather can be changeable; layered clothing is recommended.
Operating Hours & Contact
Please contact the park for hours of operation.
Telephone: 805-528-0513 or 805-772-7434
Please contact the park for hours of operation.
Telephone: 805-528-0513 or 805-772-7434
Accessible Features
Trails
Holloway Garden Trail is an interpretive trail accessible for 0.02 mile. Trailhead is on Pecho Valley Road. No parking or other facilities are provided. Accessible restrooms are at Sand Spit Day-Use Area off Pecho Road.
Sand Spit Trail provides a 0.30-mile wilderness experience. Trailhead, accessible parking and a spacious generally accessible non flush toilet restroom are at Sand Spit lot off Pecho Road.
Trails
Holloway Garden Trail is an interpretive trail accessible for 0.02 mile. Trailhead is on Pecho Valley Road. No parking or other facilities are provided. Accessible restrooms are at Sand Spit Day-Use Area off Pecho Road.
Sand Spit Trail provides a 0.30-mile wilderness experience. Trailhead, accessible parking and a spacious generally accessible non flush toilet restroom are at Sand Spit lot off Pecho Road.
Community Trips
Saw a HUGE Diamondback Rattlesnake during our ride here!
Valencia peak loop starting on the oats peak trail returning on Valencia peak trail. Stayed on the peak to watch the sunset.
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