Lopez Lake Camping
Lopez Lake's campgrounds are operated by San Luis Obispo County Parks. With more than 350 campsites, Lopez Lake offers a wide variety of locations and amenities for campers. Campsites are separated into nearly 20 different areas, so all the camping areas feel like small communities rather than a sprawling city of RVs and tents.
Campsites are arranged among rolling hills with shade from scattered oaks. Some hook-ups are available, as well as showers. Primitive sites have no hook-ups and are open to RVs, trailers, and tents. Full hook-up sites are designated for RVs and trailers only, with no tents permitted. Sites with electricity are intended for tents only and do not allow RVs or trailers.
Lopez Lake Campgrounds
- Bandtail has 39 campsites all with full hook-ups.
- Beaver features 23 campsites with electricity, but no trailers or RVs allowed. Make a short walk to showers.
- Blue Jay offers 31 campsites with full hook-ups near showers.
- Buck consists of 19 primitive sites near the lake.
- Campaneros has 6 primitive sites.
- Conejo offers 25 primitive sites near a playground and showers.
- Cougar lists 21 primitive sites.
- Eagle features 15 full hook-up sites.
- Grizzly contains 13 primitive sites near Mallard Cove.
- Hawk contains 25 full hook-up sites. Four cabins were added to this campground in 2017.
- Lobo has 26 campsites with electricity, but no trailers or RVs allowed.
- Mallard offers 9 full hook-up sites, near showers.
- Mustang has 21 primitive sites next to the Mustang Water Park. Site #10 is a favorite.
- Quail offers 48 full hook-up sites.
- Squirrel contains 23 primitive sites within a short walk of showers.
- Toro has 16 campsites with electricity, but no trailers or RVs allowed. Showers are within a short walk.
Campground Map
Camping Reservations
Reservations are available up to one year in advance at SLO County Parks Reservations.
Group Campgrounds
Lopez Lake Camping - Group Sites
Lopez Lake offers 7 group camping sites spread among the standard family camping areas. In addition to the rate per night, there is a $27 reservation fee.
Reservations: Call (805) 788-2381 to reserve a group site.
Fees: Large Group sites are $315 per night for up to 15 vehicles. Each additional vehicle beyond the 15 is charged $21 per night, up to a maximum of 24.
Small Group sites are $168 per night for up to 8 vehicles.
Facilities at group sites typically include a large round BBQ pit, a serving table, picnic tables (4-5 for small groups, 8-10 for large), water, and electricity. Restrooms and showers for some facilities require a several minute walk. All the sites are designed for tent camping. There are no RV hook-ups.
Large Group Sites
- Campobello is near the marina. Facilities include a stage.
- Del Norte is separated onto 4 tiers. The site is near Vista Lago Day Use Area. Restrooms and cold showers are by the Escondido Group Area.
- Escondido is near the Vista Lago Day Use Area. Restrooms and cold showers are on site.
Small Group Sites
- El Jardin is near the marina. Restrooms and showers are by the marina.
- Live Oak is located near Mallard Cove. Restrooms and showers are nearby.
- Pavo sits on top of Bandtail. Restrooms and showers require a short walk.
- Sycamore is located near Mustang Water Park. Restrooms and cold showers require a short walk. "There is a lift station near the site that releases pressure which routinely creates loud noise."
