Morro Strand State Beach is located on the beach in Morro Bay and campsites are just a short walk to the ocean. All of the RV parks in Morro Bay are located within one mile of Highway 1 that runs parallel to the beach and Pacific Ocean. Morro Strand RV Park is also close to the beach, with campsites located about 2,000 feet from the ocean. Morro Dunes Travel Trailer Park & Resort Campground is located next to Morro Strand State Beach and is less than a mile from the beach.
Morro Strand State Beach offers beachfront camping, but not many amenities. There are no electric, water or sewer connections at the park. Morro Strand RV Park and Morro Dunes Travel Trailer Park & Resort Campground offer full electric, water and sewer connections. The two parks also feature wireless Internet, pull-through sites and bath and shower facilities. Morro Strand State Beach will only accommodate RVs and trailers that are up to 24 feet long. The other four RV parks in Morro Bay do not offer pull-through sites and recommend RVs no longer than 25 feet.
As of April of 2010, Morro Strand State Beach is the most expensive of the Morro Bay campgrounds thanks to its proximity to the beach. Morro Strand State Beach offers sites for $50 per night. Morro Dunes Travel Trailer Park & Resort Campground and Morro Strand RV Park offer sites for around $45 per night. All of the other RV parks in Morro Bay offer sites for between $35 to $45 per night, except Cypress Morro Bay. Sites there cost $20 per night.
Although it is situated near the beach, Morro Bay isn't always a warm place. The average high temperatures in Morro Bay only reach into the low to mid 60s between May and August. Average low temperatures for those summer months can dip into the high 40s, so camping with heaters and layers of clothing is essential in Morro Bay. The warmest month is October when the thermometer reaches almost 69 degrees.
Morro Rock is one of the most visible attractions in Morro Bay. The rock, which is almost 600 feet high, is an extinct volcano. Morro Bay State Park is a popular attraction with its Museum of Natural History. The museum features exhibits on Morro Bay's Native American influence and the history of the area's commercial fishing industry. The beaches of Morro Bay and the Pacific Ocean attract visitors and locals for swimming, fishing, surfing and boating.
