Fort Ord Dunes State Park

A NEW STATE PARK CAMPGROUND IN THE MAKING!

Fort Ord Dunes State Park’s 2004 General Plan provides for the development of a new campground and beach access facilities, and identifies the area immediately adjacent to the old military bunkers as the location for the campground. The project site lies largely outside the Highway 1 viewshed and consists of approximately 130 acres of which 16.79 acres will be developed with visitor improvements. 

This recently opened State Park has a 1,500 foot trail to 4 miles of ocean beach with beautiful views of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.  From the parking area visitors may also take a stroll on the new boardwalk to a bluff top viewing platform.  Eight educational panels have been installed that will inform the public about the natural and cultural history of the park.  Existing park roads are open to bicyclists, hikers and dogs on leash.

To protect park resources public access is limited to designated roads and trails.  Dogs must be on leash and remain on paved roads.  Horses and campfires are not allowed on the beach. 

LEARN ABOUT THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF FORT ORD WITH YOUR MOBILE PHONE

You can use your mobile phone to learn more about the history of Fort Ord and its cultural and natural features.  The tour is free, but your normal cell phone charges apply.
Click here for the brochure.

DOGS

Please consider wildlife, other visitors, and other pets when walking your dog at Fort Ord Dunes State Park.

Dogs on leash are allowed on paved roads only within the park.

Dogs are not allowed on the beach at the park.  

Dogs on leash are allowed at Monterey State Beach (South of the Monterey Beach Resort hotel), Asilomar State Beach, Carmel River State Beach, and Garrapata State Park.

Marine Protected Area Coloring Book - Area Marina Protegida - Libro Para Colorear

Embark on a journey of discovery about Marine protection in a fun and easy way!!

The Marine Protected Areas Coloring Book - Area Marina Protegida -  Libro Para Colorear - helps students of all ages learn about the rich diversity of plant and animal life found in California's Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). The book includes three new 3D augmented reality coloring pages that will allow students to interact with their colorings using a smartphone or tablet while learning about marine life and California's marine protected areas. 

Download the new marine protected area (MPA) coloring book along with the California Coastal Explorer Guide at: https://www.mpacollaborative.org/kids/