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$35 - $50 / night
"Tucked behind the dunes (and you definitely want a site next to the dunes!)"
"Sites far apart, easy access to garbage disposal, flush toilets, showers and nice grassy sites. It is a short walk to the beach."
$35 - $165 / night
"Unlike many state campgrounds you find near the highway or railroad tracks, this one is located a nice distance from the road. Still, it is within walking distance to a small marina and restaurant."
"It is only 2 miles away from Morro Rock and the adorable tourist town full of shops and eateries."
"The drive up is a bit treacherous but nothing unbearable. Our car can off road quite well, but our friend had a Volkswagen Golf and it also did perfectly fine and never bottomed out."
"It’s best to have an offroader to come here, but van can do too."
$25 - $150 / night
"Quiet, peaceful and surrounded by skies perched out atop a hill."
"This campground is near the beach on the central California coast . It has tent and RV sites. The only amenities are non-flushing toilets and water . There are no lights at night, so it is very dark."
$35 / night
"Turns out they had 8 and the park ranger let me drive in to scope it out. I picked a site close to the beach and even better my Oceano reservation could be transferred. Yay."
"As with all California state parks now, not only is there recycling bins available but also food waste / compost bins (yay!).
Showers available, payable via tokens. "
$60 - $70 / night
"It was located right next to the water park but they had already closed for the season."
"Lopez Lake Recreation Area is 15 minutes behind the “Village” of Arroyo Grande, CA."
"Steps away from the ocean. We will return."
"This is a pricey rv park, but great location and very busy. It is competitive with the others around and think it was the best one in the area."
$35 - $50 / night
"Located just off Highway One between Morro Bay and Cayucos, the grounds look somewhat like a parking lot with trees and shrubs separating it from the sand dunes and the ocean."
"Morro Strand is steps away from a beautiful stretch of beach filled with sand dollars and an amazing view of Morro rock looking south."
$225 / night
"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."
"Located just north of Pismo Beach, Avila is tucked away down a hill that is totally worth venturing off to."
$25 - $50 / night
"They do charge extra for dogs, $3.50/day/dog, but was well worth it as they have beautiful large dog parks a mile behind the campsite."
"This is a great campground close to San Luis Obispo. It is great for tent or RV camping and is located near a park, garden, and golf course."
ScoutThere are lots of pullouts. I did see a Prius go as far as I did. So higher ground clearance suggested but not needed. Everyone said it's a camp and bushes for the wind. Seems to be the right thing to do so far. Beautiful views though.
GuideSuper friendly staff. We only stayed one night and the lady at the reception put us in her favorite spot (nr 4) overlooking the lagoon. Beautiful sunset! Great facilities, warm pool, great atmosphere.
ScoutThe campground is pretty and ideally located right in front of a stunning beach. However, our experience with the host was very disappointing. We had agreed with her the day before to check out at 12:30 instead of 12:00, but at 12:00 she showed up and started yelling at us to leave. When we reminded her of our agreement, she seemed to have completely forgotten and was extremely rude. It was an uncomfortable experience. Also, note that the toilets are dry composting toilets — so there are no standard facilities. While the natural surroundings are beautiful, the atmosphere created by the host and the basic amenities left much to be desired.
RangerA beautiful spot. I was hear with a very large group where we split up into smaller group tent sites. We had a good experience but had problems with raccoons trying to get in our tents at night
ScoutWe were going up these hills and like I’ve been on some bumpy roads and it started out fine so I wasn’t worried about it but the farther we went, the worse the roads got. Like fucking waves in the earth and just straight rocks. There was one spot that was legitimately just a fucking crater. My headlight actually popped out, decided to go all the way to this specific point to basically find jack shit, the ground is like straight rock so you can’t really pitch a tent which is what we were gonna do so we just had to turn around. Even if you have 4 wheel drive this is just god awful and I would not intend to stay up there unless you’re sleeping in your vehicle.
ScoutBig spaces Well run Nice managers
LegendOh, hello you beautiful cove with your heavy waves and moss laden boulders. Hello more birds, more deer, more meddling raccoons than expected. Hello hiking and biking trails. Hello local market with your reasonably priced ice and more reasonably priced beer. Hello. How have you been off my radar all this time?
I've lived only several hours away for 11 years without knowing this simple loop campground was even here. The state park offers days worth of outdoor activity and views forever and ever, with the ability to feel alone only miles from town. The sunset from the cliff is a must.
There is a little camp store, but it was closed during my visit (closes at 4pm). The campground is spare, and the camp host spent the better part of the day I was there smoking weed with friends. No shade, you do you, and they were friendly but the campground wasn't as kept as it could be. My site had trash from the previous resident and the grounds were...okay. The campground is fairly open site to site with the bathrooms in the middle, which I was surprised to find were flush with a faucet. There are two water spigots but they are a bit hard to find. They are right in the middle but hidden behind things.
Sites 17-19 have a decent amount of shade and the most foliage separation. They back up to the park, and there are trails on the hillside above, so people coming off the trail might kind of be able to see you (briefly) as they pass. Raccoons will 100% rush your site as soon as you go to sleep to see if there are any fun goodies laying about. Put stuff away. Some sites have bear boxes, so I assume...bears. However, not every site had one. I assume because the bears aren't that much of an issue, but I'm not a bear expert, or anything.
GuideWell-placed sites, with easy access to the beach. The lack of electricity, water, etc at each site keeps the tenor of the place pleasantly low-key (tents and small trailers primarily when we were there). Firering and picnic table at each site. Sites 7-31 are on the part of the loop closest to the beach, and some of those back up against the bluff between the campground and the beach. For us, it was a perfect alternative to the commercial, packed-in-like-sardines options that surround this little green oasis.
ScoutThe site is all up hill and really only has a small area where a few vans can fit. But the views are awesome
Camping near Avila Beach, California, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a beachside retreat or a spot surrounded by nature, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Avila Beach, California, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. With beautiful views, fun activities, and a variety of campgrounds, you're sure to find a spot that fits your needs.
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According to TheDyrt.com, Avilla Beach, CA offers a wide range of camping options, with 88 campgrounds and RV parks near Avilla Beach, CA and 7 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Avilla Beach, CA is Oceano Campground — Pismo State Beach with a 4.1-star rating from 63 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 7 free dispersed camping spots near Avilla Beach, CA.
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