Best Campgrounds near Compton, CA
The Los Angeles suburb of Compton puts you within driving distance of several good camping spots in Southern California. Crystal Cove State Park sits about 33 miles away, where Moro Campground has sites with Pacific Ocean views and great sunset watching. Heading up the coast, Point Mugu State Park's Thornhill Broome Beach area lets you camp with the sound of waves nearby, though it has fewer amenities than other parks. Malibu Creek State Park works well for hikers who want trails through nice scenery, plus you can see where they filmed old movies and TV shows. Most camping areas have good roads leading to them, but some spots might need higher clearance vehicles. Weekend camping gets busy around here, so try weekdays if you want fewer neighbors. Weather stays pretty mild most of the year, but summer can get hot, making spring and fall better for camping. Some campgrounds closer to the city pick up highway noise, which might bother light sleepers. Even with these drawbacks, these camping areas work well for LA-area people who want beach or mountain camping without driving too far.
