Refugio State Beach

*HEAT ALERT: With temperatures set to exceed 110 degrees throughout much of the state this week, California is urging everyone to take extra precautions as they celebrate the Fourth of July. Governor Newsom has directed the Office of Emergency Services to activate its State Operations Center. Read about how California is preparing for this heatwave. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for parts of California from 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2, through Sunday, July 7, at 8 p.m. PDT. Please be sure to take extra precautions when heading outdoors and know before you go by checking the park’s webpage ahead of time. Visit our safety tips webpage and get the latest on the weather at weather.gov.

The Park is currently CLOSED.

Reservations

7/3/2024 - Refugio State Beach is closed until further notice. Due to complete failure of an extensive culvert system, resulting in numerous sinkholes across multiple agency jurisdictions, the park will remain fully closed for repairs. All reservations through July 31 will be cancelled and affected parties will be contacted accordingly. We anticipate reopening late summer 2024.

Contact Number

(805) 968-1033

Park Accessibility Information

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Park Hours

8am to Sunset

Park Activities

Are Dogs Allowed?

Yes
Dogs allowed in campground and day-use area. Dogs not allowed on beach.

Day-Use Activities & Facilities

Picnic Areas
Exhibits and Programs
Fishing
Beach Area
Swimming
Windsurfing/Surfing
Family Programs
Geocaching

Trail Use

Bike Trails
Hiking Trails

Park Facilities

EV Information

E-Bike Locations
EV Charger Icon

EV Charger Locations

Max Trailer Info

Trailer: 27 Feet
Camper/Motorhome: 30 Feet

Overnight Facilities

Family Campsites
Group Campsites
Hike or Bike Campsites
RV Access

Other Facilities & Visitor Information

Camp Store
Parking
Restrooms / Showers
Restrooms
Outdoor Showers
Drinking Water Available
Wheelchair Accessible

Boating

Refugio State Beach offers excellent coastal fishing as well as trails and picnic sites. Palm trees planted near Refugio Creek give a distinctive look to the beach and camping area. Lifeguards patrol the beach year around while lifeguard towers are only staffed roughly from Memorial day weekend through Labor day weekend. Beach wheelchairs are available for use by the public at no cost. With this specially designed chair, wheelchair users may access the beach at several locations. Contact a ranger or lifeguard for additional information.

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RV Rental Delivery Policy

ATTENTION: Trailers may be rented and delivered to the park from 101 RV Rentals. This is the only business permitted for delivery of RVs in this state park. It is illegal to conduct business in a park area without a permit, contract, or other written agreement. Renting from a business other than 101 RV Rentals may leave you without accommodations as the RV/camping equipment may be turned away upon arrival at the park. 101 RV Rentals can be contacted at (805) 210-7391.

Additional Visitor Services

Parks and Recreation Management, Inc. dba Channel Coast Camp Stores
(Beach stores at Gaviota, El Capitan, Refugio SB)
D2 Global Enterprises, Inc. dba 101 RV Rentals (Camp trailer rentals)

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