California’s Morro Bay State Park has been voted the state’s best state park for camping according to the Best of California’s State Parks 2025 survey. “Coastal fog, kayaking adventures and views of iconic Morro Rock make this a camping destination unlike any other,” the foundation wrote in a news release. The park scored points for its calm estuary views, access to nature and outdoor activities.
The California State Park Foundation called on people to vote for their favorite state parks across 10 categories this spring, choosing the best among 280 park units, 15,000 campsites and more than 5,000 miles of trails in the state park system.
More than 1,300 survey participants took part in the poll, according to a news release.
People who responded to the survey, which was conducted through email and social media, said the Morro Bay campsite was serene and dog-friendly, while also being close to town and nature walks. It’s a place “surrounded by beauty, wildlife, great hiking and the feeling of peace,” wrote Doug Brand, who voted for Morro Bay.
Rachel Norton, the executive director of the California State Parks Foundation, called the park in San Luis Obispo County one of the most stunning spots on the California coast. “Camping on the coast is a particularly unique and wonderful experience,” she said. “That’s my thought on why people chose it.”
Receiving honorable mentions were Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Montaña de Oro State Park.
Editor’s note: If you plan to visit Morro State Park, reserve a campsite well in advance: the park is very popular and often fully booked.
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