Fort Ord Dunes State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(831) 649-2836
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
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Covering about 1,039 acres, Fort Ord Dunes State Park lies in Monterey County, about 2 miles southwest of Marina.
The park supports surfing, historic sites, boating, fishing, and biking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
Official wording
8 AM – Sunset
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
Per vehicle at most parks (vehicles of 9 people or less, walk/bike-in free); per person at State Historic Parks and museums; amounts vary by park and are listed on each park page.
Statewide fee rule from California's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: spur trails from there to beach or on the beach; spur trails to the beach or on the beach due to endangered bird species and sensitive habitat areas.
Are dogs allowed? Yes: Dogs allowed on recreation trail that runs north/south through Fort Ord. Dogs not allowed on spur trails from there to beach or on the beach. Dogs at Fort Ord Dunes State Park In order to protect park resources, public access is limited to designated roads and trails which are open to bicyclists, hikers, and dogs on leash. Dogs are allowed on the recreation trail that runs north/south through Fort Ord Dunes State Park. Dogs are not allowed on spur trails to the beach OR on the beach due to endangered bird species and sensitive habitat areas. Thank you for considering wildlife, other visitors, and other pets when walking your dog at Fort Ord Dunes State Park.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
A special art exhibition, showcasing art work by the MBPAPA artists documenting the Fort Ord Dunes State Park dunes restoration and campground construction.
Sept. 7, 2026 - Nov. 5, 2026
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
The Walter Lee Avery Gallery, Seaside City Hall
440 Harcourt Ave, Seaside, CA
Artists’ Reception: Friday, September 18, 2026; 6pm-7:30pm
Meet the artists! All are welcome!
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingHistoric sites and toursFishingSurfingHikingBiking
Trails
Current Trail Status
Some park trails are currently closed, including a portion of Beach Range Road. See map below.
Amenities
Facilities
- Nature center or museum
Water
- Swimming beach
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview
The opening of Fort Ord Dunes State Park adds another 4 miles of public coastline to the California State Park System. The park is located between the cities of Marina and Seaside in Monterey County and vehicle access is provided at the end of 8th street in Seaside.
Other Information
The parking lot includes accessible parking spaces and an accessibly designed chemical toilet. While future planned development will provide much greater access, existing paved roads throughout the park are closed to public vehicle traffic and may be useable for visitors who use wheelchairs.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- Beach Range Road & 8th St
Marina, CA 93933 - Nearest town
- Marina — about 2 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 36.6615, -121.8180
- Phone
- (831) 649-2836
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From Highway 1, exit Light Fighter Drive (bear right). Turn left onto 2nd Avenue. Turn left onto Divarty Street. Turn right onto 1st Avenue. Signs posted will direct you to the park entrance at the 8th Street overcrossing of Hwy 1.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Fort Ord Run for the Fallen 2013 (10710693864).jpg — Public domain (US federal government work), Presidio of Monterey
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology