Best Cabin Camping near Avalon, CA

Cabin Reviews near Avalon, CA

88 Reviews of 5 Avalon Campgrounds

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  Andy H.

  Ranger

  Jun. 25, 2019

  San Onofre Recreation Beach and Camping

  The best Military beach retreat ever!

  This campground is so picturesque! It has a camp store, cabin rentals, and camping spots 10 feet from the sand. There are tent only, partial hookup, and full hookup sites available. Other amenities include playground, bathrooms and showers, a baseball field, and even a large gathering hall! The only downside to this location is that it is for military only, but this keeps the crowds down. The ocean wildlife is so cool, and at low tide you can see octopus, starfish, and all kinds of small fish/crabs. The views are spectacular!

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  Jeff M.

  Guide

  Jul. 22, 2021

  San Onofre Recreation Beach and Camping

  Acceptable RV camping for surfers

  The beach is about a quarter mile away from each campsite and whether one uses an RV or tent, there’s not much else to do here then take the trail to the beach. They have restrooms and fire pits and picnic tables and they sell firewood. But all of the campsites are laid out like a parking lot with no real ambience around. Very nearby there is a railroad track and freeway which provides a distraction from a little bit nature nearby. 

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  Chanel C.

  Legend

  May. 4, 2018

  Moro Campground — Crystal Cove State Park

  Beautiful beach, no fires allowed

  [ PROS ]

  • Crystal Cove State Park and Laguna Coast Wilderness Park are adjacent to each other, and a small pedestrian gate separates them.
  • The best trail here stretches across the two parks -- No Name Ridge!! Amazing for EPIC SUNSETS!
  • Some sites have MILLION DOLLAR BEACH VIEWS of the ocean.
  • There are about 60 camp spots and a lot of them are RVs, but it’s nice because each row of 10 spots is elevated from the previous row (tiered campsites) so everyone gets a semi view
  • Part of CA State Parks so showers are token operated. Clean and well maintained
  • Walking distance to Crystal Cove Historic District, which has a couple places to eat right on the beach
  • Crystal Cove Historic District also has some "preserved" beach cottages from the 20s, 30s, and 40s on the beach that are largely in ruins. It’s fun to explore and check out.
  • Lots of fun things along the beach to look at like tide pools and rock formations beach
  • Great Visitor's Center that is worth checking out. The Rangers are amazing and provided us with a super helpful information about the park, its trails, and the cottages.
  • Each site comes with a picnic table, a water faucet/drain.
  • The beach has less crowds/tourists/homeless compared to other beaches. It’s really quite and peaceful.

  [ CONS ]

  • No coal or wood fires :( Kind of a bummer since your evening ends early. You can bring propane pits yourself for fires though. Also, it can get extremely cold at night in the canyons, even if it’s in the high 80s during the day. Be prepared.
  • They do not allow any alcohol at the park. No exceptions. Rangers patrol constantly and will approach you for random things if they see you breaking any campground rules.
  • The hiking trails essentially have zero shade so it gets really hot. Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen so you don’t roast. Also stay hydrated!
  • The campgrounds is a little further from the beach than I expected from looking at photos online. There is no direct beach access so you’ll have to go to the day use area and pay for parking ($15 parking)
  • You can get to the beach if you’re down to wade through 2-3 feet of still water that puddles under the highway underpass. It’s a little inconvenient if you’re with children or carrying a lot of beach equipment.
  • Campsites are VERY close together so be prepared to meet your neighbors. It’s also very quiet as soon as the sun sets (since there is no campfires keeping people up) so everyone ends up going to bed around 8pm as to not disturb your VERY close neighbors.
  • Be careful of rattlesnakes

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  Jamie R.

  Traveler

  Jul. 24, 2020

  Newport Dunes RV Resort

  Our favorite spot!

  Beautiful weather, great location, full hook ups, fun activities, family & pet friendly!

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  Bianca R.

  Scout

  Oct. 4, 2021

  Moro Campground — Crystal Cove State Park

  Awesome experience

  Campsites were a short distance from the beach. Campers had free access to private beach, water wasn't too cold and there were tons of tide pools some big enough for my 4 year old son to snorkel in. Campsite was clean. Showers & bathrooms were clean. They have free Wi-Fi. Feels very safe. Campsites are nice with a picnic table. Will definitely camp there again.

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  Nicole H.

  Guide

  Sep. 7, 2018

  San Onofre Recreation Beach and Camping

  Right by the Big Blue

  The campsites are small but it is clean and family friendly also located right next to the beach. The beach is rocky in some parts and soft sand in others, if you are a surfer you must go catch a wave here. You must have a military ID to camp here, you can have alcohol on the beach but no glass. They have a play set for kids right next to the campsites. Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash, Full hook ups are available for RV’s but you need a surge protector and a water filter is advised if you want to drink the water. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire pit. Fun, Safe, Clean we love staying here for a easy quick trip when we want to get out but not due to much planning or packing.

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  Patrick J.

  Legend

  Mar. 5, 2024

  Moro Campground — Crystal Cove State Park

  My Favorite California State Beach

  This is a gem of a campground. Almost every site has an ocean view of some kind. 

  The roads that lead to the sites is a bit narrow, so if your towable is on the long side, you might have to work a bit to back it in. The maximum length is 38. We had 30/50 amp electrical and water. Dump station is on your way out, with 3 stations in that row. Wi-Fi works fair. Cell towers are in sight just to the north, so no reception issues. Lots of hiking and bike trails. We did a 12 mile loop to the north, and a ride along the coast on some bike paths. Shake shack and Beachcomber's restaurants are just down the street for an easy ride or walk. Bathroom and showers are very clean. The picnic tables are what you would expect, very seasoned. :-) Most are anchored to the sites. The length of the site is very good with lots of room to setup your outdoor goodies. Check in is at 3pm. They are hard on this. If you arrive early, you can register, but will be directed to Reef Point back down PCH or to the visitors center in front of the camp entrance.

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  Amanda K.

  Ranger

  Jul. 14, 2025

  CIMI Fox Landing

  Amazing spot for school trips/groups

  I was here on a school trip a a kid and had an amazing experience. Such great staff and experiences on the island. Great cabins with bunks and all the other amenities you may need. This site is only for school trips and must be booked ahead of time

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  Tabitha H.

  Traveler

  Jul. 16, 2020

  Moro Campground — Crystal Cove State Park

  Glad it exists

  It’s pretty crazy to be camping among the million dollar homes but thankful we can. It’s a beautifully maintained spot on the cliff overlooking the ocean. So much nicer than many of the Southern California beach spots in that there is a bit more space and it's much nicer than a parking lot. Plus the fantastic benefit of miles of hiking trails right from the back of the campground and the ocean and beach right in front. Something for all. And if you want to go have a posh meal or shopping that’s just a minute away too.

  Be sure to go take a look at the Crystal Cove cottages while here, it’s a pretty special spot. Try and hit up the Shake Shack too!

  Only downside is not being able to have a fire but we just used our propane portable fire pit. Spots in the back have hookups and spots in the front are tent. The tent spots are a bit nicer and would fit small trailers.

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