Avila-Pismo Beach KOA, near San Luis Obispo, California, is a cozy spot that caters to a variety of campers, from tent enthusiasts to RV travelers. The campground is known for its cleanliness and friendly atmosphere, making it a solid choice for families and pet owners alike.

You’ll find a range of amenities here, including electric hookups and a pool for those hot California days. Many visitors appreciate the well-kept facilities, with clean bathrooms and showers that make it easy to refresh after a day of adventure. One camper noted, “Not only was this campground clean, but so good if you want tons of things to do,” highlighting the activities available on-site.

For outdoor lovers, the location is a dream. You’re just minutes away from beautiful beaches, hiking trails, and even a farm known for its delicious pies. While some campers mentioned that the sites can feel a bit tight, the vibrant community vibe and the nearby attractions make it a worthwhile stop. Whether you’re looking to relax by the campfire or explore the stunning coastline, Avila-Pismo Beach KOA has plenty to offer.

Avila-Pismo Beach KOA

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Avilla Beach

The Best Camping Near Avilla Beach, California

If you’re headed up or down the 101, Avila is a must stop. Located just north of Pismo Beach, Avila is tucked away down a hill that is totally worth venturing off to. It’s a beautiful place to camp and has an awesome little private beach town with restaurants, bars, and shops. I do not recommend camping here during peak times in the Summer. My advice is to wander here late Spring and Fall while the temperatures are still warm enough to enjoy while beating the crowds!

Beach Cove Camping Must

This use to be a little shanty sea side town but now after some major renovations, it can be a pretty popular spot. Especially during early summer. Very enjoyable area with, again, super cute town nearby.

No Room in Pismo? Then Try and Love Avila Beach

We stopped here for a few nights so we could hook up to shore power for a bit, do laundry, dump etc. The campground itself is small and old so the sites can be a little small for the larger rigs. Bathrooms and showers were clean. People who run it were extremely accommodating - it was difficult for us to access the dump hookup in our first assigned site (we have a macerater with a very short hose) so they moved us to a better site. Easy walking/biking access to Avila beach (4.8miles round trip), and quick drive from Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo. They allow leashes pets and have a small dog park and pet “walk,” and while these are great, I also like to walk my dog around the whole campground when we can’t take her walks elsewhere, and this campground is very limiting. They have several signs up where dogs aren’t allowed. 

Overall, this is a great location if you want access to the beach and nearby towns with nice basic amenities.

Good base camp

Avila is beautiful!  The camp sites are very tight but the staff is very helpful with parking. The facility is very clean. Short drive to the beach. 

Avila 

I loved staying here. The site was clean, we had full hookups, and the bathrooms were very clean too. Their store had a lot of items that you might need (groceries and alcohol) and little souvenirs. Staff was super friendly. Would have given them 5 stars, except that the wifi doesn't work. I even went and asked one of the women who work in the office and she showed me how to set it up on my computer and phone but still nothing. I even brought my computer closer to the main office, hoping to be able to get some work done, but nothing. She mentioned that many other guests had complained about it not working but according to her, it was working. I am not sure where the "disconnect" was here! Regardless, great place, beautiful pool and lawn area and playground for kids. You are also only minutes away from the beach in Avila and great shopping (Whole Foods, Costco, Ralph's etc and lots of restaurants in San Luis Obispo (SLO).

Great KOA, especially for families

The managers are horrible and snobby. Lack of professionalism. Sorry to hear they are affiliated with K.O.A There is no customer service. Tourist aren't appreciated. This place is filled with transients roaming through the campgrounds and they don't care. They want you to deal with it. The place is crowded. Dumpsters are full and smelly. They freeway next door is super loud you can't sleep at night. Just keep driving it is not worth the headache.

Not worth staying here

This was our first trip in our RV and I think it worked out well. The location of this place is perfect with lots to do in the area. 1 hour south of here was Solvang and Ostrich farm, 1 hourish north is Cambria and San Simeon. There is also Avila beach about 5 minutes away and pismo about 10 min. If you need anything, San Luis Obispo is 5 minutes away.. the facility was very nice, with lots of trees that give the "escape" feeling and the people that work here are FABULOUS!! The only downside was the noise. You are really close to the highway so you hear cars zoom past all night, not great for a light sleeper like me. 

Great location but loud

Dusty little place. 
It was the only one available since all of the surrounding spots were booked up. 

Restrooms and showers close at 6p, so only potter potties are available after that. 

Also the tenting spots are really close together. 

$45 is way to expensive for what it is. Even for California. 

Nothing speical

Rude manager, staff! Really load! Tight place 
Wont come back until this manager is there! 

Rude manager

Not only wAs this campground clean, but so good if you want tons of things to do. We biked to the beach. Swam at the pool. Watched an outdoor movie. Played shuffleboard, etc.

Great place to stay!

This KOA is older, but super quaint. Staff is really nice and bathrooms, campsites and showers are very clean. Campground is tucked away within the mountain and there are many things to do just outside the campground.  Beach, trails and golfing all within 5min. Spaces are a little small, not much room to hang out in your space. 

Quaint KOA

This place is small but super clean and comfortable. There is highway noise but the facility has a lot of options for kids and a amazing grounds.  There is very limited space between sites and they are small!  But I found it very reasonable. 

Small RV non tent camping

This is one of the cleanest KOAs we have been to since we started camping many years ago. The amenities are great &amp; the location is very conducive beach lovers, hikers &amp; cyclists. There’s even a farm across the road with the best pies! Big plus is the camp is very dog friendly.

Love this KOA

The spots are very small.
The staff is less than friendly. 

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