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Best Camping near Lomita, California

1,038 Reviews
CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

The coastal region surrounding Lomita, California features predominantly RV-oriented camping options with beach access as the primary draw. Within a 30-minute drive, campers can access several established RV parks including Golden Shore RV Resort in Long Beach and Dockweiler Beach RV Park in Playa Del Rey. Bolsa Chica State Beach Campground offers beachfront camping with electric hookups and fire rings on the beach. Most campgrounds in this urban coastal area provide full hookups, showers, and restrooms, though site privacy is limited. Military personnel have additional options at Seabreeze at Seal Beach and Los Alamitos Army Campground, which typically offer more amenities and slightly better rates than civilian alternatives.

Reservations are essential for most campgrounds in the Lomita area, particularly during summer months when beach access is highly sought after. As one camper noted about Bolsa Chica State Beach, "Beachfront camping in the heart of southern California with concrete/asphalt sites, water, electric and dump station. Adjacent to PCH so road noise but steps away from great sand beaches." Urban noise is common at most sites, with traffic sounds and aircraft noise from nearby LAX affecting the camping experience. Weather remains mild year-round, though morning fog is common along the coast during summer months. Fire restrictions vary by location, with some beachfront areas allowing fires only in designated rings on the beach rather than at individual campsites.

Beach access and proximity to urban amenities consistently receive high ratings from campers staying near Lomita. Many visitors appreciate the bike paths that connect coastal campgrounds, with one reviewer highlighting that "the bike path runs by the site for miles in both directions." Site spacing tends to be tight at most locations, with one camper describing Doheny State Beach as having "small and tight sites offering little privacy. You will be right next to your neighbor." For those seeking more natural surroundings, driving 30-45 minutes inland to places like O'Neill Regional Park provides canyon camping with hiking trails. Lomita campgrounds offer convenient access to Los Angeles attractions while still providing outdoor recreation opportunities at nearby beaches and parks. Most coastal campgrounds near Lomita balance the convenience of urban proximity with limited natural settings, making them better suited for campers prioritizing beach access over wilderness solitude.

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Best Camping Sites Near Lomita, California (116)

    1. Dockweiler Beach RV Park

    23 Reviews
    El Segundo, CA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (310) 322-4951

    $55 - $80 / night

    "The most fantastic thing about this RV spot is the location - directly facing a large, beautiful, clean beach with built in fire rings, a very long bike bath and bike rental kiosk."

    "One of the only in Southern California/Los Angeles area where you can have a fire on the beach."

    2. Golden Shore RV Resort

    14 Reviews
    Signal Hill, CA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (562) 435-4646

    $80 - $85 / night

    "However, you do get some road noise if you stay on the road side"

    "This park is close to the action in Long Beach. Easily walkable or there are always E bikes and scooters to rent right outside the gate. Also, really appreciated that this RV park was gated."

    3. Bolsa Chica State Beach Campground

    19 Reviews
    Huntington Beach, CA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (714) 846-3460

    $60 - $70 / night

    "Beachfront camping in the heart of southern California. Concrete/asphalt sites with water electric and dump station. Adjacent to PCH so road noise but steps away from great sand beaches."

    "Super convenient beach front parking with good restrooms and outdoor showers as well as a beach path perfect for walking, biking, rollerblading, etc."

    CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

    4. Seabreeze At Seal Beach

    9 Reviews
    Seal Beach, CA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (562) 626-7504

    "Awesome park, clean, level paved pads with a parking space..nice amenities, small NEX nearby. Wildlife reserve adjacent to the park made it nice for walking the dogs, too"

    "Very clean, cement slab, walking paths well lit and near to many areas to explore. Wetlands on the base and birds galore."

    5. Waterfront RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Huntington Beach, CA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (714) 536-8316

    "Booking a site here at Waterfront, provided us a excellent homebase that was close to the water. In all, you are about a 2 minute walk to the sand, and 4 minutes to the oceanfront. "

    "Your not on the beach but literally on the other side of pacific coast highway you are there."

    6. Malibu Creek State Park Campground

    41 Reviews
    El Nido, CA
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (818) 880-0367

    $45 - $225 / night

    "It is prime location for some great hiking and at night it is super quiet. There are restrooms and showers as well."

    "The grounds were beautiful and well maintained, the camp host super friendly and helpful, the bathrooms well positioned and clean, and the sites had shade and everything we needed."

    7. Newport Dunes RV Resort

    26 Reviews
    Newport Beach, CA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 765-7661

    $75 - $550 / night

    "As we expected, the sites are stacked up next to each other like dominoes with minimal foliage/fencing to separate the sites."

    "There's a nice bike trail that circles around the bay, which is great for kids. Also, lots of amenities for families, including playgrounds, water toys, movie nights and fire pits."

    CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

    8. Malibu Beach RV Park

    31 Reviews
    El Nido, CA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 622-6052

    $80 - $300 / night

    "I absolutely love this campground, it’s perfectly situated in between the Malibu pier area (to your left) Dume, Zuma, and more beaches (to the right), + a lovely small beach across the street… oh let’s"

    "This is a great little campground just north of Malibu, California, and right off of the 101. So yes, the freeway is RIGHT. THERE."

    9. Anaheim Harbor RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Anaheim, CA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (714) 535-6495

    $55 - $70 / night

    "Nice bathrooms and hot showers with laundry on location. Good amount of space between sites. Very short drive or 20ish minute walk to Disneyland. Extremely helpful and kind staff."

    "Park is within walking to the Disneyland park. The tent sites are very small with a picnic table and AstroTurf."

    10. Los Alamitos Army Campground

    2 Reviews
    Los Alamitos, CA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (562) 795-2128

    $23 - $33 / night

    "Conveniently located next to the laundry and grill (the salmon is great!)."

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  • Hans V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 1, 2025

    Dockweiler Beach RV Park

    2 stars even though we had a good time

    We were here in november for 3 nights. Expensive for a narrow pad / parking lot. The far bathroom was without toilet paper, the near one dirty since early morning until same time next day. Public beach building had the best toilet available...

    Beach is close but in winter no view due to sand wall. Slightly smelly ocean, not sure what it is ...

    A lot of load airplanes (every minute or so) - which we were of course expecting but are detracting from the beach vibe. Bright lights that are on all night.

    Anyway, as far as I know still one of the best places to camp close to LA/Hollywood as there ain't so many, but it is far from great

  • Les R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 29, 2025

    Angeles National Forest Meadow Group Campground

    Suitable for large groups

    So much space! One of the few campgrounds still reservable within the Angeles National Forest, now that only group sites are reservable.

    Although it’s a beautiful area and the sites are spacious, the sites could be more maintained. The main vault toilets were closed so we had to walk 3 minutes each way to some further away. Potable hasn’t been available at Meadows for this season at least, but we heard you may be able to get water at the nearby Chilao campground. We just brought our own water for the weekend.

    Make sure to call for the gate lock code during weekday business hours, there is no service once you’re in the forest.

  • Les R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 29, 2025

    Sturtevant Camp

    amazing camp, amazing organization

    We ended up unexpectedly staying at Sturtevant Camp because we left a scary experience at Spruce grove trailhead nearby. And wow, what an amazing experience we had here! We walked up to the campgrounds after it was already dark, and the camp host came outside of his cabin within a minute. He saw our headlamps and greeted us by asking if everything was okay. We asked if we could set up our tent near the cabins, and he offered to let us stay in one of the cabins that happened to be open that weekend. Some of the most amazing hospitality I've encounted while camping, really restored my faith in humanity. We made a donation after we got home as a thank you.

    The facilities have running water and electricity. The camp host preps coffee and hot water in the morning so that other hikers coming through can stop for a warm beverage. What an amazing place!

  • Les R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 29, 2025

    Spruce Grove Trail Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FIRE

    scary experience

    I took my friend backpacking on a Friday in August with the goal of camping at Spruce Grove camp that night. I read other reviews talking about how busy the campground can be over the weekend, so I was hoping we would still get a spot if we arrived Friday instead of Saturday. My friend and I were less than a mile away from the camp sites when it got dark and a guy started following us on the trail. It was unsettling, and we hoped it would be fine once we got to Spruce Grove. Unfortunately, upon arriving to the camp, it was completely empty. The guy started explaining that he didn't have a tent and his story didn't make sense (ex: said he walked up from Pasadena, instead of parking at the trailhead). Anyways, I know this guy isn't a permanent part of the campground, BUT it made me realize that backcountry camping in the Angeles National Forest is different than other backpacking I've done, because it's so close to an urban area. I've camped in many other parts of the ANF, but never the backcountry sites. I also want people to know that the campground is empty sometimes, so if you're going, I would only do it with a larger party.

    The story ends by us taking safe haven at Sturtevant Camp a little further up the trail

  • rich I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 29, 2025

    San Clemente State Beach Campground

    Beach Camping on the bluff

    Great place for beach camping, but the hike down to the beach is steep. Beach used to be sandy, but over the years the tide has taken the sand away and left smaller stones so wear Tevas.

  • rich I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 29, 2025

    O'Neill Regional Park

    Family Camp at ONeill Regional Count Park (soCal)

    Great regional county park for camping. We did a pre-Thanksgiving family campout. However, Nov was cold at night! The next day was our adventure day where we trekked up the wash and climbed the trail to Mesa day use area. Trail is steep for kids under 5, but doable. Check your site and location of bathrooms. Some sites are far from them.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 29, 2025

    Malibu Creek State Park Campground

    Great location and overall environment, but....

    Nice area, great location. Visited King Gillette Ranch and did some there and in general area near coast. The park itself has large open areas. We might have visited the M.A.S.H. set but the bridge to it was removed for the season. I did recognize the mountain formation from the show :)    Hardly any other campers there during our 3 night stay. Seemed safe and staff were friendly and assisted with shower tokens. There is a dump station that costs extra--bit of a disappointment (see pic below). Would likely stay here again despite some drawbacks because of nice landscape and locale. Just felt like we couldn't give it a 4. 

    Downsides: Campsite office's internet was out so token machines for showers not working. Bathroom were not great and showers were threadbare. One shower's  shower head was missing (replaced later), no hooks or shelves, so nowhere to really hang anything so as to keep belongings off floor (I did use door hinges & door handle). They are free with cold water only, OR, you can buy tokens, 2 for a dollar at 2 min. apiece. Advice was to put token in and water would get hot in about 30 to 45 seconds (true) and to my pleasant surprise, hot water did come out for 2 min. (so, hotwater for 2 min. AFTER the initial time it took to get hot). But, neither token machine worked. However, the park ranger (after driving back down to entrance) did give us 6 tokens, gratis & we appreciated that. There was however a cleaning crew there each morning (early) while we were there and it appeared they literally sprayed down the bathrooms and showers with disinfectant. 

    The location itself was great. Short drive down to Malibu, and we parked ocean-side one evening and ate dinner at sunset in camper. To our surprise the nearby Ralph's grocery store (Kroger) was reasonably priced (not much different than our neighborhood Kroger [not in Calif.]; did not expect that in Malibu).

    Perhaps affecting our experience is that it was cold and rainy while there so made threadbare showers a shivering experience.

Guide to Lomita

Camping spots near Lomita, California sit at the intersection of coastal urban environment and mountain wilderness options. Summer daytime temperatures typically reach 75-85°F, with nighttime lows around 60-65°F and humidity levels between 60-80% due to the marine layer. Most campgrounds within 20 miles of Lomita require reservations 3-6 months in advance, with holiday weekends booking up within hours of reservation windows opening.

What to do

Biking coastal paths: Newport Dunes RV Resort offers excellent access to Back Bay bike trails. "There are fantastic running/bike trails along the Back Bay. The campground is clean and right on the beach," notes a camper who stays there yearly for family activities.

Beach water activities: At Waterfront RV Park, campers can enjoy ocean access within minutes. "We really enjoyed this park... mainly due to the proximity to the beach areas. When we booked a trip to Huntington, our main priority was to get to the beach. Booking a site here at Waterfront, provided us a excellent homebase that was close to the water."

Hiking historic trails: Malibu Creek State Park Campground offers unique access to former movie sets. "The state park is a former movie set and is filled with easily accessible trails for hiking and some for mountain biking. The primary trails were open fire roads with off-shoots to lakes, pools, meadows, and more."

What campers like

Protected camping with views: At Malibu Beach RV Park, the elevated position provides shelter and scenery. "It's been chilly so being protected by the canyon is pretty sweet. I'm coming back!" One visitor called it "the best views for the price, hands down."

Urban convenience: Anaheim Harbor RV Park offers surprising urban amenities. "We had PF Changs delivered. Yum! We walked to and back from Disney. Super easy. It's a mile each way," shares one reviewer who appreciated the location. Another noted, "Close to shopping and restaurants super close."

Wildlife encounters: Malibu Creek State Park offers surprising animal sightings despite proximity to urban areas. "The wildlife is abundant. There is plenty of birdwatching, and coyotes were wandering through the park and campground without fear. On a hike right out of the park a few hundred yards, I came across a pair of bobcats—mom and cub—making their way to a running creek."

What you should know

Specific noise issues: Sites near Lomita experience varied noise sources. At Dockweiler Beach RV Park, one camper noted: "We had a dry campsite a bit further from the airport, so the plane noise was much less." Another mentioned: "We quickly were able to ignore the airplanes and being able to walk out and do my morning yoga on a freshly raked beach was heaven!"

Off-season availability: Winter months (November-March) typically have 50-70% more availability than summer at most coastal campgrounds, with lower rates by 10-25%.

Seasonal weather conditions: Temperatures at Malibu Creek State Park can be extreme. "I came here during the summer and it was extremely HOT. Typically during the summer season, I like to find campgrounds that have a lot of lush trees so we can be under the canopies and stay cool, but Malibu Creek State Park is so convenient to LA."

Tips for camping with families

Pool amenities: Golden Shore RV Resort offers maintained water facilities. "Pool and hot tub are clean. Kudos to Golden Shores we'll be back next March!" mentions one repeat visitor. Another notes, "Staff keeps the grounds clean, clean bathrooms, heated pool and hot tub, and other fun things to do like horse shoes."

Entertainment options: Newport Dunes RV Resort provides scheduled activities. "They have activities for the kids like arts and crafts, an inflatable obstacle course or you can rent paddle boards or watch a movie on the beach."

Safety considerations: Military campgrounds provide enhanced security. At Los Alamitos Army Campground, a camper noted the benefit of "Legacy (gravel for smaller RVs) and Sunset (cement spots with extra spot for a car). Legacy is a no thrills gated gravel parking lot that holds maybe 20 smaller RVs."

Tips from RVers

Site selection strategy: At Waterfront RV Park, specific sites offer better experiences. "Overall, I would totally come back here. If I were again to come, I would stay in a site in the 84-89 numbers, and the sites 26-36 are HUGE. We stayed in site number 43 in our 29 foot Class A."

Parking limitations: Many campgrounds have specific vehicle policies. At Anaheim Harbor RV Park, a visitor warns: "You must pay for your family pet. You will need to pay for the pool key but should get it back. Any standard site is a parking lot no grass."

Leveling requirements: Adjustments may be needed at certain sites. At Malibu Beach RV Park, one visitor in a 21-foot van noted: "The spot was a little uneven but easily fixed. I loved the views, location, and vibe."

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Lomita, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Lomita, CA offers a wide range of camping options, with 116 campgrounds and RV parks near Lomita, CA and 3 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Lomita, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Lomita, CA is Dockweiler Beach RV Park with a 4-star rating from 23 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Lomita, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 3 free dispersed camping spots near Lomita, CA.

What parks are near Lomita, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 parks near Lomita, CA that allow camping, notably Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and Angeles National Forest.

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