San Luis Obispo, CA
April 18-23, 2027
Park Information
Location: El Chorro County Campground, State Highway 1 @ Dairy Creek Road
San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
(4 miles NW of SLO on HWY 1)
Phone: 805.781.5930, option 2
Nestled among oak trees along Dairy Creek, El Chorro Regional Park and Campground offers a serene setting with over 50 campsites, including many with full hook up.
El Chorro Regional Park and Campground is located between San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay. and will serve as our basecamp for exploring the Carrizo Plain.
All of the campgrounds closer to the Plain are dry campgrounds with small sites, so we’re staying in SLO and will drive to the Carrizo Plain to explore.
Recreational opportunities abound, including the SLO Botanical Gardens, Dairy Creek Golf Course, the El Chorro Dog Park, and numerous picnic areas and trails. With stunning views and a variety of activities, this campground is perfect for a relaxing getaway. Spring birding will also be in full swing!
April is high-season for wildflower viewing on the Carrizo Plain which is about 75 minutes away from this campground. Our intention is to use our campsites here as a staging ground for exploring the Carrizo Plain.
We are hoping for a superbloom event, but even without that spectacle, the area is geologically beautiful. We also have the San Luis Obispo/Morro Bay coastal area to explore if the wildflowers don’t cooperate this year.
BOOK YOUR CAMPSITE WITH THE EL CHORRO WEBSITE FIRST
then do your FreeWheelers registration on this page.
ADVICE ON USING THE EL CHORRO BOOKING FORM
The checkout form is finicky! Here is some advice:
(1) Create an Account on the El Chorro website before checking out.
(2) If you are adding a second camper, be sure to add them in the “Household” section of your account before checking out.
(3) The “Address Line 1” and “Zip Code” on the checkout form MUST match the same fields in your Account settings.
(4) IF YOU CAN’T GET THE WEBSITE TO WORK, JUST CALL THEM:
(805) 781-5930, option 2
Book your campsite FIRST using the button above
or call them at (805) 781-5930, option 2
Registration Opening Date: October 20, 2026 (180 days prior to start date)
Payment Method: Book site with park and pay park directly. See booking button below.
Host: Merrily Robinson and Mary McCanta
Sites:
Full-hookups available in the Chumash and Romauldo circles in the campground. The Chumash loop has easy access across the creek to the dog park and hikes. The Romauldo loop is furthest from the highway and will likely be quietest.
Both loops have trees and many large sites for RVs. If you have a long rig, be sure to use the Filter option on the booking page to show the longer sites since some are only 12-18 feet.
Price(s):
- Full Hookup (High Season April-October) Weekday – $59/night
- Dry-camping (High Season April-October) Weekday – $41/night
- Pet Fee (payable upon check in): $4/pet/day
- Credit card fee 3% of total
Park Amenities/Facilities:
- Restrooms
- Coin-operated showers ($1 for 3 minutes, requires quarter)
- Tents allowed on all sites
- Off-leash dog park
- Horseshoe pits
- San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden (adjacent)
- Hiking trails (throughout the park)
- Bird walks
Check-In Time: 3pm
Check-Out Time: 11am
Health Policy: We request that any members feeling ill or showing signs of illness please consider staying home, or remain masked at all indoor functions.
Generator Policy: Book early to get a full hookup site. Bring quiet generators only, if you are unable to get a full hookup site. Please be considerate of your neighbors.
FREEWHEELERS CANCELLATION POLICY: Hosting fee is not refundable.
EL CHORRO CANCELLATION POLICY:
- All reservations include a non-refundable reservation fee of $12.
- For cancellations made more than 48 hours prior to the arrival date, the reservation fee will be retained, and you will be charged a $25 cancellation fee.
- For cancellations made within 24 hours of arrival date, the reservation fee will be retained, and you will be charged the first night of camping.
Outdoor Adventures
Parks & Sightseeing
- Carrizo Plain National Monument
- Carrizo Plain Recreation Map and Guide
- San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
- Morro Bay State Park and Natural Preserve
- Point San Luis Lighthouse
Hiking, Bike Paths & Fire Roads
- Pecho Coast Trail
- Bob Jones Pathway (Avila Beach, walk/bike path)
- El Moro Elfin Forest (Morro Bay)
Dog-Friendly Spots
- El Chorro Dog Park (SLO, near our campground)
- Laguna Lake Dog Park (SLO)
- Olde Port Beach (Avila Beach, Off-leash allowed)
- Central Coast Dog Park Alliance (info on many other dog parks in the area)
Maps
BOOK YOUR CAMPSITE WITH THE EL CHORRO WEBSITE FIRST
then do your FreeWheelers registration on this page.
ADVICE ON USING THE EL CHORRO BOOKING FORM
The checkout form is finicky! Here is some advice:
(1) Create an Account on the El Chorro website before checking out.
(2) If you are adding a second camper, be sure to add them in the “Household” section of your account before checking out.
(3) The “Address Line 1” and “Zip Code” on the checkout form MUST match the same fields in your Account settings.
(4) IF YOU CAN’T GET THE WEBSITE TO WORK, JUST CALL THEM:
(805) 781-5930, option 2
Book your campsite FIRST using the button above
or call them at (805) 781-5930, option 2
Registration Form
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