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Jalama Beach County Park

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General Information:

Jalama Beach Park
Lompoc, CA
805-736-6316 (recorded info) or 805-736-3504 for the park office
Jalama Beach Park Website Jalama Beach Store Website

Capacity:

Total of 98 sites including RV and tent camp sites. 29 sites offer electrical hookups (generator hours are 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Campsites are on terraced levels, with the topmost offering the best views. Sites 53-64 are right on the beach and have nice shrubbery between them, providing a lot of privacy.

Group RV camping areas are also available

Primary Needs:

Restrooms and showers
Dump site
Jalama Beach Store and Grill sell some necessities and is open every day, although hours vary. It's a long way to the nearest town or gas station, so it's best to double-check your supplies before you go.

Amenities:

Picnic tables
BBQ areas
Restaurant
Camp store
Fires are permitted in established pits

Recreation:

Surfing
Swimming not recommended
Fishing
Kite flying
Birdwatching
Whale and dolphin watching
Beachcombing
Basketball and volleyball courts
Horseshoes

Surroundings:

Located at the end of a 14-mile-long, curving road that takes 25 minutes to drive, Jalama Beach sits between beautiful coastal cliffs. It sits between the railroad tracks and the water, but the railroad is above the campground and we've read few complaints about the noise.

Furry Friends:

Pets must be on a leash, 6 feet long or less.
Owners must provide proof of rabies vaccination.

Reservations:

No online reservations for any campsites. With such a long drive from the main road to get there, we recommend calling the park office (see the number above) to check on availability before you make the drive.

Call 805-934-6211 for group camping reservations, which have a two-day minimum on weekends.

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