Islay Creek Campground in CA -- Campground & RV Camping in California
Islay Creek Campground in CA
CA State Parks allows overnight stays only at the designated sites here.
Islay Creek Campground sits within 8,000-acre Montaña de Oro State Park, offering 47 primitive sites for tents and RVs beneath eucalyptus trees. Each site features a fire ring, picnic table, and nearby water spigots and toilets; firewood available from the host. The park spans seven miles of rugged coastline with dramatic cliffs, secluded sandy beaches, coastal plains, streams and canyons—Valencia Peak rises to 1,347 feet inland. Trails access tide pools, beaches, and viewpoints; Los Osos lies 4 miles north with supplies, Morro Bay 10 miles north. Spring brings golden wildflowers that inspired the park's name.
Grounded in parks.ca.gov · read August 24, 2026The road in has not been measured -- unknown, not bad.
Valencia Peak stands 1,269 ft above the site, 1.0 miles southeast. A body of water lies 0.4 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Los Osos, is 3.9 mi off.
September normals 54–67°F, 0.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.