Best Glamping near Cayucos, CA

The Central California coast houses several upscale glamping options near Cayucos, with Avila-Pismo Beach KOA and Santa Margarita KOA offering distinctive accommodations. The Avila location features yurts and deluxe cabins with comfortable beds, electricity, and private outdoor spaces, while Santa Margarita KOA provides similar yurt accommodations in a more inland setting. Both locations include essential amenities like picnic tables, fire rings, and access to clean shower facilities. Flying Flags Avila Beach adds another boutique camping option with its premium glamping tents that include electricity, comfortable furnishings, and water hookups. One visitor noted, "I even added an extra night at the end of my week because I just didn't want to leave. The views were epic, watching the cotton candy sky show every night while listening to the seals bark from the ocean."

Lake Nacimiento Resort, approximately 30 miles from Cayucos, rounds out the area's luxury outdoor stays with yurts that provide stunning lake views and easy water access. Guests at these eco-friendly glamping sites can enjoy hiking nearby trails, exploring the dunes at Pacific Dunes Ranch, or taking short drives to coastal attractions like Morro Bay and Pismo State Beach. The KOA properties offer additional on-site activities including frisbee golf and horseshoes, with Santa Margarita KOA even featuring a friendly emu that children can pet. According to a camper, "The campground hosts were very accommodating, and there's easy walking/biking access to Avila Beach." Most glamping accommodations in the area remain open year-round, though advance reservations are strongly recommended during summer months when coastal temperatures remain mild compared to inland locations.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Cayucos, California (14)

1. Cerro Alto Campground
15 Reviews
Atascadero, CA
9 miles
Website
+1 (805) 434-1996
$35 - $39 / night
"Found a location on fcf basis. Campsite #2 was nice but had to walk through campsite no. 1 In order to get to my car, which was kind of a hassle."

"Nice sight, small campground, vault toilets and running water available. Trail head is at the back of the campground day use parking is available. Short drive to Atascadero and Morro Bay."
2. Oceano Campground — Pismo State Beach
64 Reviews
Grover Beach, CA
27 miles
Website
+1 (805) 473-7220
$25 - $40 / night
"We checked in late evening, it was nice that the gate/entrance was open for late arrivals. Campground was walking distance to the beach."

"We hoped to camp near Oso Flaco Lake and Creek, but this was as close as it gets."

3. Avila-Pismo Beach KOA
14 Reviews
Avilla Beach, CA
21 miles
Website
+1 (805) 595-7111
$225 / night
"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."

"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."
4. Lopez Lake Recreation Area
35 Reviews
Arroyo Grande, CA
30 miles
Website
+1 (805) 788-2381
$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."

5. Flying Flags Avila Beach
8 Reviews
Avilla Beach, CA
20 miles
Website
+1 (805) 888-0158
$35 - $395 / night
"Propane fire pits at each site. Clean bathrooms and lovely, huge private shower rooms. Laundry onsite is cashless - Apple Pay. The views, I can not say enough."

"If you’re okay with being about 5 feet away from neighboring campsites, this is a beautiful stay. Clean Bathrooms/Showers, beautiful views, and a short walk away from the beach."
6. Santa Margarita KOA
8 Reviews
Santa Margarita, CA
24 miles
Website
+1 (805) 438-5618
$40 / night
"They only took full hookup sites because bathrooms, showers and laundry are closed. The playground was open. Fun bounce pad. There is frisbee golf and horse shoes."

"A bit pricy but each site has concrete patio along with patio furniture and a nice charcoal grill. Sitting out at night with a clear view of the stars was breathtaking."

7. Lake Nacimiento Resort
7 Reviews
Bradley, CA
22 miles
Website
+1 (805) 237-4924
$45 - $55 / night
"Overall, the privately-owned sites at Lake Nacemiento resort are good - but you'll probably want to get one of the reserved spots!"

"Bathrooms were clean, campsites are really close together, we overland and need a wide campsite for the full set up. Camp sites # 313, 217, 215, 311 were the ones we like for size and view."
8. Pacific Dunes Ranch
11 Reviews
Oceano, CA
28 miles
Website
+1 (888) 707-1477
"Right next to some beautiful dunes. Rv / pull in sites. Have tables restrooms and fire pit relatively close to Oceano/ piano"

"No OHV activity nearby, Pacific Dunes Resort is a somewhat secluded RV park. Close spaces, picnic tables, but must bring your own fire pit. No grass, but hard packed sand and gravel."

9. Le Sage Riviera RV Park
5 Reviews
Grover Beach, CA
26 miles
Website
+1 (805) 489-5506
"Super clean bathrooms/showers.

Level sites, small rocks.

Quiet park.

Close to the beach."
10. KOA Campground Santa Margarita
2 Reviews
Santa Margarita, CA
24 miles
Website
+1 (805) 438-5618
"Very friendly staff. Internet is slow. The lake is 1/2 mile away, so very convenient. The park is loaded with really nice hiking trails. We are enjoying our weekend stay."

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184 Reviews of 14 Cayucos Campgrounds

Jenna S.
Guide
Sep. 8, 2021
Oceano Campground — Pismo State Beach
Over night camping
The campground was very nice, clean, campsite was easy to find. We checked in late evening, it was nice that the gate/entrance was open for late arrivals. Campground was walking distance to the beach. Other campers were courteous of quiet hours. The only thing I did not like about the campground is that the lights were so bright at the bathrooms that it looks like a spotlight was shining on our campsite. That is a very minor dislike but it is hard to go to sleep in your tent or in the back of your truck if you have like a light on you. If the campground could somehow dim the light I would say that would be better for the 2 to 3 campsites that were next to the restrooms/showers, at site #73
Talia B.
Traveler
Oct. 25, 2018
Lopez Lake Recreation Area
Scenic campground
I camped in Mustang during the last weekend of September. It was located right next to the water park but they had already closed for the season. The campsites were pretty close to each other and unfortunately we were stuck between two different groups that did not obey the quiet hours. Not a huge deal at night since they were quiet by midnight or so but one of the groups was also loud with kids early in the morning as well. This didn't make the best camping experience but we tried to make the best of it.

The lake was within walking distance but since the water level is so low, you had to walk quite a way out. There are some decent hiking trails you can go on right from the campground. We took the Escondido trail from camp that took us to the top of a ridge and had numerous switchbacks. Great views from the top.
Lulu A.
Scout
Aug. 3, 2020
Cerro Alto Campground
First come first serve
Found a location on fcf basis. Campsite #2 was nice but had to walk through campsite no. 1 In order to get to my car, which was kind of a hassle. I’m thankful the people in campsite 1 were friendly and didn’t mind me walking by their site. The site was far away from the host, and the near by neighbors partied til 1am. That sucked, it was a Tuesday and they had no respect for the nearby campers. I wish the host would do their rounds at 10pm, which is their quiet hours, and ask the campers to quiet down.
Lisa C.
Ranger
May. 15, 2019
Oceano Campground — Pismo State Beach
Beautiful, Clean, Beach Access
We hoped to camp near Oso Flaco Lake and Creek, but this was as close as it gets.

When we arrived at Pismo State Beach, we were pleasantly surprised by how neat and tidy the campground was and how friendly and organized the rangers were. While not very private, the campground was really quiet. I think the imposed Quiet Hours facilitated this. We will definitely stay again.

Prepare for windy, chilly nights even in July.
Rico B.
Guide
Apr. 21, 2024
Oceano Campground — Pismo State Beach
Ocean front recreation
Ocean front, off road sand dune recreation if you have a capable vehicle. It’s great. Best with an off-road capable vehicle. Bathrooms are a bit rough without running water.

Fish, drive off-road, camp, bonfire or hunt for seashells.

Bring a good jacket in April.
Annie C.
Legend
Jul. 1, 2018
Nacimiento Campground
Hidden jem
If you can’t secure a spot on the coast in Big Sur, this might be a nice option for you. Tucked in the forest along the Nacimiento River is this nice little campground with just a few campsites (9 or 10 sites total). There really isn’t room for RV’s or campers (I think the limit is 25 feet), so most of your neighbors will be tents. Sites are set right next to the river which drowns out any road noise. Sites are also fairly close to each other, tho there is some underbrush and there is great tree cover for shade. Most sites have good hammocking trees. The vault toilet is fairly clean and each site has a picnic table and fire pit with grill. These sites are not reservable, so first come first serve. It’s only about 10 or so miles to the coast and there are lots of hiking trails nearby both in the forest and on the coast.
Kim G.
Legend
Aug. 20, 2024
Lopez Lake Recreation Area
Not our scene: hot, crowded, buggy
We had reservations for 2 nights on an Augugst Friday / Saturday at Lopez Lake in a full-hook-up site in Bandtail (Site 38). The reviews of this place were great, and the photos were beautiful. We arrived to find a HUGE park (yes, I should have noted how many campsites there are). Check-in involved parking our van and standing in line like Disneyland. The park employees were nice though. There were big signs all around "NO FIRES" (more on this later) and I was also told at check in that there were no fires. We found our site easily enough, only to realize how closely packed the sites were in Bandtail. Some nice folks to our right had three sites - 11 kids and 21 people between them. The kids rode their bikes all over, and even onto our site (while also running around our van chasing a chipmunk). We had our daughter's dog, so tried sitting outside in the shade, only to find that in addition to the heat (it was mid 80s), there were biting flies. :( Poor puppy got bit or stung more than once. So we went in our van and turned on the AC (it could run on low with the 20A service there). Then, after dark, a dad and his young son arrive on our other side and had to back in their boat in the dark. We got out of our rig and helped them (twice) with our portable lights and guidance. In the morning, they spoke in very loud voices and we were right next door. We did take one of the trails in the heat, but they are not at all well maintained - basically trampled grass that could easily hold a snake. While the area is pretty, it is just way too crowded for our taste. Oh, and the bathrooms were dimily lit, had a couple of non-functioning toilets, and were dirty. We were ready to get out of there and will not be back. Lastly, though the fire danger was marked as extremely high and "NO FIRES" signs at check-in, along with verbal warnings of no fires, I saw two campsites had open fires in the fire pits. This blatant lack of regard for rules and safety didn't sit well with me. And no one was enforcing the fire ban. Sad.
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Peter B.
Traveler
Apr. 25, 2021
Oceano Campground — Pismo State Beach
Great place for camping. Absolutely recommend it
Great place to camp. You pick a spot in the sand next to the beach and set up. All wheel drive is recommended . You get to make your own fire pit. Just dig a hole in the sand. Very fun place to spend a weekend at
Garrett M.
Guide
Apr. 24, 2015
Oceano Campground — Pismo State Beach
You'd have no idea that there was a city nearby
Awesome campsite. We went in January and had no idea about the Monarch Butterflies. About 300 feet from the campsite is a grove of trees where thousands of Monarchs fly and mate. Apparently it's the end of their Northern Migration trail.

Bathrooms were fine. There was running water. Beach is a 2 minute walk (past a tiny creek!) My only complaint was that there were a ton of RVs so you knew when it was morning when you could hear generators starting. People turned them off at night like they were supposed to...great place. Definitely wanna do it again.