Cambria captivates with Hearst Castle's gilded excess and Moonstone Beach's polished gems scattered along the surf. Pitch your RV at Hearst San Simeon State Park's Washburn Campground from $25/night or San Simeon Creek Campground from $32/night. These spots launch you into coastal hikes, seal watches, and castle tours without the hassle of city crowds.
Cambria hugs California's Central Coast where pine forests meet pounding Pacific waves. Hearst Castle perches on 'La Cuesta Encantada' with 165 rooms and Neptune Pool. Stroll Moonstone Beach Drive for tide pools and semi-precious stones. Hike the bluffs of Fiscalini Ranch Preserve. Spot elephant seals hauling out at Piedras Blancas Rookery five miles north.
Hearst San Simeon State Park delivers two campgrounds for RV adventurers. Washburn Campground suits budget solo travelers and hikers with primitive sites amid pines from $25/night. San Simeon Creek Campground fits families chasing creek sounds and easy Hearst Castle access from $32/night. Both offer dry camping steps from Highway 1 vistas.
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Cambria shines for Hearst Castle and Moonstone Beach. The castle boasts 38 bedrooms, two pools, and zebras once roaming its hills. Moonstone Beach yields polished moonstones after storms. Fiscalini Ranch Preserve adds 440 acres of bluff trails. These draw 750,000 visitors yearly to the village's galleries and wineries.
Hearst San Simeon State Park offers Washburn Campground and San Simeon Creek Campground. Washburn starts at $25/night with 216 sites amid pines. San Simeon Creek begins at $32/night near a seasonal creek. Both hug Highway 1, 10 minutes from Cambria's center.
Yes, both Hearst San Simeon State Park campgrounds welcome leashed pets. Dogs must stay within 6 feet of owners at all times. Clean up waste promptly. These rules keep wildlife safe and sites pristine for all campers.