Montaña de Oro State Park
| Montaña de Oro State Park | |
|---|---|
| Location | San Luis Obispo County, California |
| Nearest city | Los Osos, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo |
| Coordinates | 35°15′50.04″N 120°51′43.92″W / 35.2639000°N 120.8622000°W |
| Area | 8,000 acres (32.4 km2) |
| Governing body | California Department of Parks and Recreation |
Montaña de Oro ("Mountain of Gold" in Spanish) is a state park in Central Coastal California, six miles southwest of Morro Bay and two miles south of Los Osos.
It consists of 8,000 acres (32 km2) of cliffs, seven miles of shoreline, sandy beaches, dunes, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills, including the 1,347-foot (411 m) Valencia Peak. The park has many hiking, mountain biking, equestrian trails and horse campsites, as well as a primitive campground located across from Spooner's Cove, a popular beach. The Bluff Trail is an easy and popular trail along the scenic coast. Trails lead to the summits of Valencia Peak, Oats Peak, and Hazard Peak.