Lighthouse Cove RV Park, near Crescent City, California, is a solid choice for those looking to enjoy the stunning coastal scenery while camping. This spot offers full RV hookups and clean facilities, including bathrooms and showers, making it a comfortable place to settle in after a day of adventure.

The park is just a short walk from the beach, where you can soak in views of the bay and Battery Point Lighthouse. Many visitors have praised the beautiful sunsets and the convenience of being close to local attractions like Ocean World and the Apple Peddler. As one happy camper put it, “The view is absolutely incredible,” highlighting the park's picturesque surroundings.

For those traveling with pets, this campground is dog-friendly, allowing your furry friends to enjoy the beach too. While some guests have mentioned concerns about security, many appreciate the laid-back vibe and the chance to explore the nearby redwoods and coastal trails. Whether you’re here for a quick stop or a longer stay, Lighthouse Cove RV Park offers a welcoming atmosphere and a chance to unwind by the ocean.

Located between the giant Coastal Redwoods and the Northern Pacific Ocean, Crescent City is the hub of a vast outdoor experience. Here you will find majestic trees, rugged shoreline with rocky tide pools and sandy beaches, and the beauty of the wild and scenic Smith and Klamath Rivers. Many natural and man-created wonders present a never-ending source of interest to those who take time to enjoy them. Due to its proximity to Redwood National and State Parks and the Smith River National Recreation Area, Crescent City is the prime location for fishing, clamming, hiking, biking, rock and agate collecting, beachcombing, rafting, kayaking, canoeing, surfing, jet boat excursions, swimming, wildlife viewing, and year-round mild temperatures Shoreline RV Park is centrally located near downtown Crescent City within walking distance to the Crescent City Harbor, restaurants, and shopping. Many attractions are also in close proximity to the park such as the Battery Point Lighthouse, Kids Town Playground, California Coastal Trail, B Street Fishing Pier, Crescent City Harbor Boat Basin and the Marine Mammal Center.

Note: The maximum length of stay permitted 30 consecutive days for up to six (6) months during any one-year period. 30 day stays require application and manager approval.

Lighthouse Cove RV Park

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The Best Camping Near Crescent City, California

This review is more for the tent camping on the beach.  I loved it to say the least.  If you need electric and water it’s not for you but if you want to sleep on the beach and wake up to the sun over the ocean this is for you!  Camping for me is adventurous and a little uncomfortable...don’t get me wrong I like to glamp but this is where it’s at!

Great 🏖 tent ⛺️ camping!

Not fancy, but a great place to stay while checking out the beautiful scenery in and around Crescent City. Walking distance to lighthouse, downtown and restaurants and seafood markets at Crescent City harbor.

Great bayside campground 

Nothing fancy but the Campground took care of us just fine! We were happy to find a last minute place to stay on the water of the Crescent Harbor. Hot showers &amp; cheaper laundry fees were a great bonus:) 

Meets the needs

Wow how best to articulate what we feel about this campground We arrived today February 25th escaping The snow in Southern California. And let me tell you this is hands down the best campground I've ever been to it is unbelievably friendly staff large sites gorgeous  views accessible to the Redwoods right on the ocean right near the lighthouse you can see the sun setting every night. 420 friendly. Walkable to great restaurants shopping nearby everything you're looking for dispensary across the street. Also not far from trees of mystery. Also your dogs are allowed to run on the beach

The view is absolutely incredible

Cool beach and lighthouse, but no gates or fencing to keep vagrants out, you can see them out front, no fence or gate to keep them out, so our locked e-bikes were stolen, both of them. The next day other guests got 2 more e-bikes stolen too! 4 bikes in two days! No security at night, no gate, or fence. Won't go back to CA, it seemed to be a problem all over CA. Other campgrounds in other towns reported e-bikes stolen. 


E bikes stolen, vagrants on road

My family had a blast camping here! Full rv hook ups, clean bathrooms and showers, and gorgeous views of the bay and Battery Point Lighthouse. Within walking distance to Ocean World and the Apple Peddler. Longer walk but a nice walk or bike ride to beach front park. All of the campsites have concrete slabs but not all sites have picnic tables and you have to bring your own fire pit. 

LOVE IT!!!

I have spent a lot of time in the lost coast since 1978.  
It’s sad to see the area go down hill.  Campers are sitting ducks for property crime.

We had our 2 mountain bikes stolen- valued $4,000.00.  Bikes were locked with a heavy chain and hood lock.  The thieves come between 3:00 am to 4:00 am with either a cordless grinder or large bolt cutter.
Supposedly a harden chain and lock can’t be cut.  Must buy on line- not what Home Depot sells.  

Propane tanks, chairs, BBQ May also be stolen- but bikes are the desired item.

It’s so sad to see this beautiful area become a waste land.  Police do not do anything- they can’t.

Crescent City officials say they can’t install cameras, lights, or gates due to coastal commission restrictions.

I don’t believe because the Harbor next door to campground has lights and cameras.

Area is stunning- place all valuables inside RV.

We stay here for 3 months at a time- starting in September.

We may not be back.

Huge and very dangerous homeless encampments.
We drove around looking for our bikes- and accidentally drove into a homeless encampment.  Police said they won’t go into these places.  

The encampment looked like a war zone.  Very scary. Burnt out cars, RVs, trash, very bad.



High Theft- Homeless Problem

It was a pretty standard RV park next to the beach. Had some cool views that are a very short walk. The only issue we had was a tweeker across the bay was screaming at the top of her lungs for about 20min, other than that pretty standard RV park fair.

If you got kids, and just need a spot to stop it's not bad. Kids can run on the beach without too much trouble. It's a bit expensive for what it is. 

Spot next to beach 

We had never been to the ocean and had so much fun having our camper parked directly off the beach. It was so clean and beautiful. Planning on visiting again!

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