Best Campgrounds near Guadalupe, CA

Prior reviews accurate. Hook-up sites close together... non-hookup have more separation. Popular with families and groups Grass around tent sites still green. Most parking spots close to level but bring some blocks. Individual large restrooms with flush toilets and sinks. Nice large showers take state park tokens. Nice lagoon walking path but some parts flooded right now. Campground protected from blowing sand because dunes in front of it. Nice area to start beach walks or rent dune buggies. Close to Pismo Beach for many restaurants and pier. Classic California...

Ignore CAMPGROUND FULL sign at north end near Los Osos as you drive into park about 5 miles north of campground. People cancel and sign is not updated on regular basis. Spooner Ranch House open daily 10am-4pm provides good historical background before taking scenic coastal walk along the Bluff Trail. Other more adventurous inland hike/bike trails also available. Front loop offers camping spaces slightly further apart. Pit toilets in center of loops generally clean. Asphalt paved parking slots a little sloped but can level with blocks. Very dry and brown in campground in August. Foggy and cool most of day... only saw sun a few minutes. Nice paved almost level parking lot with views of Morro Bay about half-way between entrance and campground. Beautiful beach with non-RV parking right below Ranch House.

Close to many good activities... golfing, kayaking, walking around estuary, bay nature museum, bird watching, local restaurant... Can walk or bike about a mile to downtown Morro Bay and waterfront for shopping and ding options. Inexpensive shuttle available summer weekends. Fun to watch the sea otters typically between three stacks and the ROCK. State Park gets a lot of use with some older facilities... but most sites are close to level and asphalt paved. Restrooms and token activated showers are older but mostly clean and acceptable. People like campfires here. Some sites have shade but hit or miss... Some trees have died out over the years. Access road and adjacent harbor have level free parking if waiting for site to open up. $10 dump station can be used if camping at nearby state parks w/o dump station.

Description is accurate. Beach walks can be nice... with scenic views up and down coast. Also neighborhood walks along bluff above campground are relaxing. Restrooms clean but basic. Dry sites tend to be small, dry and basic. Weather can be fickle with cold, wind and fog even in summer. Quiet at night. A few sites have beach views. Most views are hidden by scrubs between parking area and beach. Surfers, kids playing in sand, kiting and other beach activities popular. Not my favorite beach campground, but it is a very popular spot for those avoiding the high heat of California deserts this time of year. NO SHOWERS.

You are driving onto the beach and camping, what more to ask for! The actual camping section of the beach is a little tight even with an empty 160 available sites (vehicles) still available. So weekends or sold out nights pirably too tight for me. Cars may drive by any time of the night. The waves sound and general experience is worth it, especially considering you can move into the more open day use are for the 7am-10pm day time.

I would recommend AWD unless you are able to plan your trip to stay on the firm sand. Don’t go Into The soft sand without awd

This KOA has had some upgrades. It’s great for trailers. They also have tent camping and some cabins. It’s not a flat cement camping experience. Lots of trees and hills. Mostly dirt roads so it is a little dusty. We have a 45’ 5th wheel and had no problem getting in. The space has full hookups with 50 amp. The water pressure was a little low compared to other places. Great areas for the kids to play and nice pool. Staff is awesome very helpful. There is a large veg fire nearby and we are in a evac warning they made sure everyone was notified and they answered any questions. Definitely will return.