Best Glamping near Channel Islands National Park

A camping trip to California should include a visit to Channel Islands National Park. Near Ventura, CA, the park is made up of five islands and offers some of the best camping experiences. On Santa Cruz Island you can visit the Painted Cave — one of many sea caves in the area. Camp underneath the rare pines on Santa Rosa Island. On Anacapa Island you can wander the trails to Inspiration Point and camp by the 1932 lighthouse. Santa Barbara Island is known for nesting birds and San Miguel Island draws seals. RV campsites not available on the islands but can be found near Channel Islands National Park in the Ventura area.

Best Glamping Sites Near Channel Islands National Park (12)

    1. Santa Cruz Campground — Carpinteria State Beach

    47 Reviews
    Carpinteria, CA
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 968-1033

    $45 - $180 / night

    "Beach is clean, swimming is mellow, the tide pools are cool, and you can walk to just about anything you need."

    "I naively thought the campgrounds wouldn’t be open to capacity and I was hoping for camping not so close to other campers."

    2. Cachuma Lake Recreation Area

    57 Reviews
    Santa Ynez, CA
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 686-5055

    "Most yurts have a foot trail down to the water. The Yurt I stayed in (we camped 3 nights and had a yurt the last two) slept 4-6 people, 6 if you have kids. Yurts do not have bathrooms."

    "clean spacious sites, pool, laundry, grocery store, gas. Sites have fire pit, grill grate and picnic table. Great views of the sunset from our site #287. Beer and wine for sale."

    3. Lake Casitas Recreation Area

    39 Reviews
    Oak View, CA
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 649-2233

    "A nice feature, (we did not take advantage of), is there is a water slide park near the entrance. As far as I know, this is a separate fee, but nothing astronomical."

    "We couldn’t have been more pleased with the location we chose!!"

    4. Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground

    53 Reviews
    Lake Sherwood, CA
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 488-1827

    $45 - $60 / night

    "It was a quick drive up the coast and onto this hidden gem. You get access to a private beach with gorgeous California hill views of PCH behind you. Perfect place for families or even RVs."

    "It's on the landward side of the pch and feels like you are away from everything. The beach is accessible by a short walk that goes under the pch, so no crossing this busy road."

    5. Ventura Beach RV Resort

    15 Reviews
    Ventura, CA
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 643-9137

    "Walking distance to beach. Taken well care of. Nice store on grounds. Pool and spa on site."

    "It is close to the 101 freeway, you can hear the traffic, but that didn’t bother us. Just be aware, it’s not a super quiet place."

    6. Sun Outdoors Santa Barbara

    19 Reviews
    Goleta, CA
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 879-5751

    "If you find yourself up near Santa Barbara, this luxury RV Resort and Campground is a real splurge."

    "Lovely place and lovely staff! It’s a bit pricey but you get what you pay for. They also have heated pool and jacuzzi, clean showers, and bathrooms. Trail and dog park available."

    7. Point Mugu Recreation Facility

    13 Reviews
    Port Hueneme, CA
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 989-8407

    "All are location by the base MWR outdoor recreation facility which has all kinds of beach and camping gear available to check out, like snorkels and surfboards and more, and staff to advise about local"

    "This is a wonderful campground right next to the beach however it is only available to the military and their families."

    8. Ventura Ranch KOA

    15 Reviews
    Santa Paula, CA
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 933-3200

    "It had beds for a total of six people. It was hot in the daytime, and got really cold at night, so we switched to a Glamping tent. The Glamping tent was nice!"

    "Our lot was secluded, private and close to the entrance/exit. The only thing was the unlevel ground we were on. Our RV was a simple 30’ rental without any leveling."

    9. Camp Comfort Park

    8 Reviews
    Ojai, CA
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 654-3951

    ", electric hookups, picnic table and fire pit! AMAZING bathrooms and coin showers as well as coin laundry!"

    "Great park alongside with really nice seating and playground for kids Showers, a small well kept laundry, plus each site is meticulously cleaned after each guest leaves making it ready and fresh for new"

    10. Thousand Trails Rancho Oso

    7 Reviews
    Goleta, CA
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "I played some mini golf, right next to the horseshoe pits, but other amenities you use at your own risk. The store, and kitchen are closed."

    "Part of the Thousand Trails network. There is very clean bathrooms, room for RV'S, a rec center, store, pool, hot tub. There is a small creek and plenty of hiking trails."

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Glamping Reviews near Channel Islands National Park

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Channel Islands National Park is Santa Cruz Campground — Carpinteria State Beach with a 4.2-star rating from 47 reviews.

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