4 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area Campground allows dogs directly on the beach, where campers can drive vehicles onto the sand and set up overnight sites for $10. Pets must be leashed in camping areas and around other visitors. Oceano Campground at Pismo State Beach features individual restrooms with flush toilets and a lagoon walking path popular with dog owners. Both campgrounds maintain pet-friendly policies that attract families with dogs year-round. The beach driving access provides a unique opportunity for pets to enjoy shoreline camping without long walks from parking areas. Campers report the beach can get windy and crowded on weekends, but the campground areas behind the dunes offer more protection from elements. Pismo Sands RV Park provides dedicated dog exercise areas with a specific dog run for off-leash play, maintaining grassy areas ideal for pets.
Beach driving requires four-wheel drive vehicles, as multiple campers have reported seeing trucks and cars stuck in the soft sand. The campgrounds near Guadalupe offer varying degrees of privacy, with non-hookup sites providing more separation between camping spots than the more densely arranged RV sections. Lopez Lake Recreation Area, located approximately 20 miles from Guadalupe, welcomes pets at its cabin accommodations and campground facilities. During summer months, early morning and evening walks are recommended due to hot sand temperatures that can harm paw pads. Most campgrounds enforce quiet hours which help manage barking issues. Access to Oceano Dunes requires driving through the day-use beach area (open 7am-10pm) to reach designated overnight camping zones. When setting up beach camping with pets, position tents and vehicles behind natural wind barriers to minimize sand drift.
"It started raining cats and dogs during the night, 7am the rangers advised that evacuations could be in store....3pm we had to leave the campground and we were directed further down the coast to Oceana"
"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."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $25 - $40 / night
"The beach is steps away. And the community has a good walking path and restaurants within walking distance."
"Staying here gives free access to driving onto the beach. Lots of families and dogs. Noise wasn't a problem other than generators constantly running."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $25 / 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."
from $60 - $70 / night
"Very dog friendly. Closed to downtown Pismo. Easy access to the beach. Will go again."
"We found the sites to be roomy in the section we were in with a 10ish foot stretch of grass between the us and the people behind us."
"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."
Available this weekend
from $10 / night
"There is also a train close by every couple hours. It is a state park so there will be an inconsiderate ass."
"The location has plenty of room for any size trailer. Great location to the beach."
from $47 - $65 / night
"This is my go to spot when traveling between Northern and Southern California. Conveniently located near to the town of Morrow Bay, but just far enough to feel away from it all."
"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."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $35 - $165 / night
"The amenities are great & the location is very conducive beach lovers, hikers & cyclists. There’s even a farm across the road with the best pies! Big plus is the camp is very dog friendly."
"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."
from $225 / night
"Perfect location walking distance to the Ocean. Numerous restaurants and a Vons grocery store less than a mile away on Grand Avenue. Very clean and quiet. We're looking forward to staying here again."
"Close to the beach."
"You can find the entrance to TV Tower Road at the West Cuesta RIdge Trailhead."
"The dense vegetation off the road and the compact soils can makes a bathroom situation difficult. Please be prepared and responsible and don't leave TP or trash like some others did."
TravelerSites with electricity and water are $40.00 per night. Very clean. Trails to walk to beach or drive one block from entrance to Pacific Ocean, sandy beaches that one can drive if you want.
RangerIncredible beach setting. Spacious sites. I stayed in B loop (better Verizon service up here). $45 per night; early November so didn’t need a reservation.
GuideThis is an amazing spot! Close to the water, estuary, boardwalk, museum, food and town!!! The campground itself is obviously very old but they’ve done a great job with up keep. The shower was hot with good enough pressure. The camping spots are a little oddly configured, some are really cramped because of the picnic table and fire ring locations or feel invasive to other folks camps for the same reason.
ScoutJust a spot u can put a tent next to a creek that u can camp for free. Ain't nothing else there .
LegendBeautiful area but some caveats. We stayed one night in a dry site. Pros: the sites are somewhat well spaced, and don’t feel crowded and they have nice furniture. There are a lot of places to walk a dog along dirt access roads in the vineyard. Plus it is cool to stay near a vineyard. Cons: the bathrooms (which are in a trailer) are a bit of a walk from the dry sites and, the check in email said don’t flush the toilet paper, but put it in a waste can. When I looked at the bathroom this morning the waste can was full with used TP sitting on top. It was gross. I decided not to use the toilet. The showers seemed ok with two inside and two outside showers. We have been at other RV areas carved out of wilderness that had very nice upscale bathrooms. These did not feel upscale mainly because my first impression was of used toilet paper out in the open (see circled area in photo). I’m sure the owners are working very hard to make a beautiful place, but wanted to be honest about the bathroom situation. Also, it was hard to find the turn-in to the camping area off of Union Road. Sending a map along with the check-in mail could have been helpful. The road into the campground is very narrow and wash-boarded and would be hard to manage if someone was coming the other way. If you are down for dry camping in your rig and don’t want to use their bathroom and shower this may be an ok place for you.
LegendMaybe not for tent people, but the lightning, thunder and rain was and is still a blast. Just a great campground no matter the conditions
ScoutNo other campers today as the forecasted rain came. Quiet place surrounded by trees, although little noise. The pool is great, hot springs water 87 degrees. There are many cabins, 5 RV sites and tent sites. The folks here are super friendly and helpful. You can get a massage here.
ScoutAbsolute stunning view!
TravelerNice place, great access to dunes, but about a mile to beach across said dunes. Beautiful though. Only down sides were the bathrooms. Broken stall door, dirty showers. Good for last minute reservation or if you have your own bathroom/shower.
If you're looking for a great spot to camp with your furry friends near Guadalupe, California, there are several pet-friendly campgrounds that offer a variety of amenities and activities for both you and your pets.
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