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.

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

    $35 - $50 / 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

    7 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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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Cayucos, CA is Cerro Alto Campground with a 3.8-star rating from 15 reviews.

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