Guadalupe is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. There's so much to see and do, from exhilarating hikes or bike rides to exploring the local dining and shopping. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Guadalupe and user-submitted reviews.
$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."
$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."
$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. "
"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."
"There are two levels of this campground, I stayed at the upper level just steps from the sand dunes which will lead you to the Pacific Ocean about 1/2 mile away."
"Right next to some beautiful dunes. Rv / pull in sites. Have tables restrooms and fire pit relatively close to Oceano/ piano"
$10 / night
"A vehicle beach with unlimited things to do fishing, offroad sand dunes, hike, camp rv vehicle theres class A B C home made its awesome dogs allowed, after 10pm it's so quite"
"We did see 2 skoolies on the beach, but then we also saw a pickup truck stuck in the sand in the parking lot outside of the beach, so there's that."
$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."
$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."
$47 - $65 / night
"The location has plenty of room for any size trailer. Great location to the beach."
$70 - $73 / night
"Park is centrally located, close to stores etc and 5-10 min drive to Pismo Beach."
"We really enjoyed our 4 nite stay at Pismo Sands, our site was huge, large grassy area that we shared with our friends who was in the site next to us."
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.
RangerI remember vividly coming here with my class as a kid. It was my first sleep away camp.time being away from my parents for multiple days. We stayed in cabins with bunk beds and had such a wonderful experience in nature and saw/tried so many new things! The beautiful scenery allows for creek hikes, beach walks, and all sorts of adventure in the near by surroundings. I would highly recommend, especially for a group!
Note that these photos are from about 15 years ago.
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.
TravelerWe loved the lake view from our site. We had a lot of space. You can’t swim in the lake tho. Sadly the swimming pool was not opened yet when we were here but it looked great.
Camping near Guadalupe, California, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for beach access or serene nature trails, this area has something for every type of camper.
Camping near Guadalupe, California, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, whether you're in a tent or an RV. With beautiful campgrounds and plenty of activities, you're sure to have a memorable experience!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Guadalupe, CA offers a wide range of camping options, with 92 campgrounds and RV parks near Guadalupe, CA and 7 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Guadalupe, 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 Guadalupe, CA.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 11 parks near Guadalupe, CA that allow camping, notably Carrizo Plain National Monument and Los Padres National Forest.
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