The Refugio oil spill occurred just north of park in 2015 when a pipeline ruptured . The spill went into a culvert that ran under the U.S. 101 , and into the ocean . The spill spread over including this park and El Capitán State Beach . The parks were closed during the clean-up including the typically busy Memorial Day Weekend
Refugio oil spill
Refugio oil spill
Refugio State Beach