Interesting Pismo Beach Trip / Report
Just got back from another great weekend at Pismo / Oceano Dunes. This is my fourth time this year and so I have some confidence in how to get to the campsites. This time was a little different though...
Forum Discussion
mellow wrote:
Wow that looks like the wild wild west of beach camping. Can't take anything but registered 4x4 trucks out on our beaches.
What tires did you go with on your rig?
Oceano Dunes is a rarity for sure, and especially in California of all places. You can camp right on the beach for just $10.00 a night! There are vendors on site to rent ATVs if you don't have your own. Some pit toilets for those that need them. There are no designated campsites, you just pick your spot in the sand about 100 yards from the next person and setup however you want. There are typically hundreds to sometimes thousands of RVs on the beach at any given time. It is a 24 hour ATV operation though, you will hear them constantly throughout the day and into the wee hours of the night. If your into playing with the toys, it's perfect but if you or the significant other don't have an interest in such activities, it's not the best place to take someone.
There have been some people calling to close it down but thankfully that hasn't happened yet. I think the town itself would die if that actually happened plus there is some thinking that containment is better as it allows an outlet for this type of activity in a relatively controlled and secure location. That being said, there are more than enough idiots that are trying their hardest to ruin it for everyone. There is sadly a lot of debris and trash out in the riding areas. Not a lot such that it is constantly visible but certainly enough that you can find it from just about anywhere you are. Lot's of it is discarded beer cans and bottles. What is wrong with the people that think it's cool just to toss empties on the ground when they are done? I try to pick up what I can to within reason but still...
Anyway, about the tires, they are just some off brand tire from Les Schwab (a mostly Pacific Northwest Tire Shop). I went with a 40k mileage warranty since they were half the price of the 80k tires. They have served me well enough and they work pretty well when aired down to drive on the sand.
