Point Mugu Recreation Facility
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2017

Point Mugu MWR

The Point Mugu NAS campground is part of the military MWR program, therefore you need to be active duty or retired from one of the uniformed services, or be sponsored by someone who is.

The campground is located right on the beach overlooking the iconic Point Mugu rock to the south, and a nice quiet estuary to the north that is full of birds, seals, and other wildlife. There is a whole spectrum of camping and lodging options svailable, from simple basic tent camping, to reserving one of their yurts, to car or RV camping with full hookups, to cabins and even a very nice beach motel. All are location by the base MWR outdoor recreation facility which has all kinds of beach and camping gear available to check out, like snorkels and surfboards and more, and staff to advise about local hiking and recreational trips in the area.

The tent sites are very basic and very close together, but the surroundings are worth it! We didnt stay in one of the yurts but hope to next time, they are beautiful and a nice intermediate option between tenting and motel. The RV area is heavily used but clean and nicely maintained, and in a beautiful location right on the beach!. The beach motel iis adjacent, and the cabins are located in a much more secluded area off on their own to the east.

The beach is beautiful, clean and well maintained and not as heavily used as the nearby state beaches off base, which is a real treat

There are a few base eateries and a grocery store on the base just a few minutes drive away so it is easy to restock provisions if needed.

The hiking opportunities within even half hour drive off base from the campground are amazing, lots of state parks, national forests, state beaches, nature preserves and more with incredible hiking trails. This location is also very convenient to Ventura where you can catch a national park ferry to the Channel Islands for day trips.

This campground is highly recommnded, and our favorite go-to place to stay whenever we are in the LA area!

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  • Review photo of Point Mugu Recreation Facility by Janet R., November 11, 2017
  • Review photo of Point Mugu Recreation Facility by Janet R., November 11, 2017
  • Review photo of Point Mugu Recreation Facility by Janet R., November 11, 2017
  • Review photo of Point Mugu Recreation Facility by Janet R., November 11, 2017
  • Review photo of Point Mugu Recreation Facility by Janet R., November 11, 2017