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Cerro Alto Campground
Cerro Alto Campground is managed by the USDA Forest Service in Los Padres National Forest[4]. Recreation.gov lists 22 overnight campsites and the campground can be reserved there[1][2].
What to expect
Recreation.gov lists 22 campsites here, made up of 9 tent only nonelectric sites, 9 standard nonelectric sites and 4 walk to sites[1]. Nine sites accept an RV or trailer and 22 accept a tent[5]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 35 feet[3]. Recreation.gov describes a forest of oak, pine and sycamore with a creek, and says no hookups are available[6]. Check-in is 3:00 PM and check-out is 12:00 PM on Recreation.gov[7][8]. Site details come from Recreation.gov records and can lag behind changes on the ground.
Campsite details
From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Campsites[1] | 22 |
| Site types[1] | 9 tent only nonelectric, 9 standard nonelectric, 4 walk to |
| Reservations[2] | Yes, on Recreation.gov |
| Longest RV or trailer[3] | 35 ft (median 20 ft) |
| Equipment[5] | RV or trailer at 9 sites, tent at 22 sites |
| Pets[9] | Allowed at all listed sites |
| Check-in[7] | 3:00 PM |
| Check-out[8] | 12:00 PM |
| People per site[10] | 8 |
Before you go
- Reserve through Recreation.gov[2].
- Recreation.gov says a single site reservation covers 6 people and 1 vehicle[11]. It lists a maximum of 8 people per site[10].
- Recreation.gov lists extra nightly charges for more people or a 2nd vehicle, charged at the facility[11].
- Fees can change, so check the Recreation.gov listing before you go.
Questions people ask
- Can you reserve Cerro Alto Campground?
- Yes, it can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2].
- Are dogs allowed at Cerro Alto Campground?
- Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 22 campsites with this detail listed[9].
- What is the longest RV allowed at Cerro Alto Campground?
- The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 35 feet[3]. Only 9 sites accept an RV or trailer[5].
- Does Cerro Alto Campground have hookups?
- Recreation.gov says no hookups are available[6].
Facts and sources
- Recreation.gov lists 22 overnight campsites at Cerro Alto Campground: 9 tent only nonelectric, 9 standard nonelectric, 4 walk to. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Cerro Alto Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Cerro Alto Campground: 35 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 20 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Cerro Alto Campground is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Los Padres National Forest. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Permitted equipment at Cerro Alto Campground: 9 sites accept an RV or trailer and 22 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Recreation.gov description for Cerro Alto Campground. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Check-in time at Cerro Alto Campground on Recreation.gov: 3:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Check-out time at Cerro Alto Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Cerro Alto Campground: yes at all 22 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Maximum people per campsite at Cerro Alto Campground: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 8). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Fee information on Recreation.gov: All single campsite reservations are good for 6 people and 1 vehicle. Maximum number of people per single site is 8 ($10.00 additional charge per person per night after 6 people). Maximum number of vehicles per single... Recreation.gov (RIDB)
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