Best Campgrounds near Long Beach, CA

Long Beach is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Find the best campgrounds near Long Beach, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.

Best Camping Sites Near Long Beach, California (151)

    1. Golden Shore RV Resort

    13 Reviews
    Signal Hill, CA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (562) 435-4646

    $80 - $85 / night

    "Clean, comfortable sites near Long Beach Marina and downtown. Good biking, walking lanes. Pool & jacuzzi are nice."

    "RV Park very close to downtown Long Beach. Nice restroom and laundry facilities. Pool and hot tub are clean."

    2. Bolsa Chica State Beach Campground

    19 Reviews
    Huntington Beach, CA
    10 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."

    3. Seabreeze At Seal Beach

    9 Reviews
    Seal Beach, CA
    6 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."

    4. Anaheim Harbor RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Anaheim, CA
    14 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."

    5. Waterfront RV Park

    12 Reviews
    Huntington Beach, CA
    14 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. Dockweiler Beach RV Park

    20 Reviews
    El Segundo, CA
    18 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."

    7. Newport Dunes RV Resort

    26 Reviews
    Newport Beach, CA
    20 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."

    8. Orangeland RV Park

    9 Reviews
    Anaheim, CA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (714) 633-0414

    $75 - $90 / night

    "Anaheim transit makes on-demand stops her to Disneyland as well as Garden Walk. Very helpful, friendly staff. Many residents mixed with overnight era or vacationers. "

    "First time staying here, it will be our place to stay in California."

    9. Los Alamitos Army Campground

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

    $23 - $33 / night

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

    10. Moro Campground — Crystal Cove State Park

    35 Reviews
    Laguna Beach, CA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 444-7275

    $25 - $75 / night

    "Luckily Booked last minute on reserve California (the worst web thing ever) on site 49. Looks like there is a oven view from every site. Close to beach and shopping."

    "There is an elementary school adjacent to the campground so you get a few PA announcements to start your day.

    There is a small visitor's center on site."

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Recent Reviews near Long Beach, CA

1118 Reviews of 151 Long Beach Campgrounds


  • B
    Aug. 29, 2025

    Tapo Canyon Park

    Favorite spot near LA

    The Camp Hosts here are Very Friendly and welcoming, the campground has a lush grass area and nice covered playground. The showers and bathrooms are nice, we highly recommend Tapo Canyon.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 23, 2025

    Malibu Creek State Park Campground

    Great trip/great site!

    This place is great! We stayed on site 59 and it had so much space you can fit a ton of people on the site. We had a beautiful, big tree and a great view in the back of the site. Site 62 had the most beautiful view but no shade, but I want to book it for the cooler months. Showers and bathrooms were pristine!! Can’t wait to go back!

  • Wayne S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 11, 2025

    Applewhite Campground (Ca) — San Bernardino National Forest

    Nice little park

    Very small campground. Camping sites are spread out. The access road is very narrow. We did it with a 22 foot fifth wheel. Space 41 could hold a much longer rig but it would be a challenge even getting to that space. There were only two other campers here while we were here. Lots of trees but not so thick you dont get some sun. The road getting to the campgrounds is somewhat narrow and has some hairpin turns so again it might be difficult for someone with a long trailer We camped at Applewhite Campground in a Fifth Wheel.

  • Michael R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Malibu Creek State Park Campground

    Malibu Creek State Park

    The campground is well laid out with plenty of shade available in most sites throughout the day. Sites aren’t too close to one another, restrooms are modern and clean and people were pretty quiet at night and in the early mornings. Main demographic was families when I camped here.

  • ROCKSTAR C.
    Aug. 7, 2025

    Hare School Park

    It’s the sports fields parking lot

    I’ve been here for a couple days and nobody’s mess with us. There’s other people that are staying in another parking lot attached that are homeless in their vehicles mostly cars and vans. I’m in a 25 foot Fleetwood RV. There’s a dog park kind of area with a big field they can run around and just clean up after them.There’s no public bathrooms, but there are trash cans so clean up after yourself please. It’s not tent friendly. I don’t believe.

  • Lizzette M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 7, 2025

    Hollywood RV Park

    Gem near the big city

    I came 3 days ago in my class C. Showers and restrooms were clean and supplied. The RV is cute very Hollywood movies vibes. Trees lovely gardens to walk the dogs. Commerce walking distance. I’m staying 8 more days.✌️

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 3, 2025

    Canyon RV Park

    Relaxed, clean, friendly, infor.ative, quiet

    Been passing this exit on the 91 freewqy for 25 years and had no idea canyon Rv park was tucked in beween corona and yorba linda. I was quite amazed with the tidy faculitie a d wqs very peacefull. When U are smake dab in the middle of asfalt jungle. I litteraly forgot where i was because its like a little bubble on you .exot the freeway a d e ter the park everything behind you just melts away and i felt like i was in the woods, and at times i swear i was the only camper here. If you are into easy going peacefull quite camp sites this is one of them


Guide to Long Beach

Camping near Long Beach, California, offers a mix of beautiful beaches and scenic parks. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of options to enjoy the great outdoors.

What to do:

  • Beach Access: Many campgrounds are just a short walk from the beach. For example, at Thornhill Broome Beach — Point Mugu State Park, campers can enjoy beachfront camping. One reviewer mentioned, "Really a special spot. Not crowded and a place you can rarely camp beachfront in Southern California."
  • Hiking and Biking: Trails are abundant in the area. At Sycamore Canyon Campground — Point Mugu State Park, one camper noted, "Great location. Less than 1/2 mile to the beach, hiking and MTB/gravel trails accessible from the campground."
  • Wildlife Watching: Campers at Dogwood can enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife. A visitor shared, "The campground is located in some lush pines... well maintained and a pretty area."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campgrounds like Bonelli Bluffs are praised for their cleanliness. One review stated, "Possibly the cleanest public bathroom I've ever seen."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campers appreciate the roomy sites. At San Mateo Campground — San Onofre State Beach, a visitor remarked, "The campground is setup as a bunch of loops with a large common area between the rear of every campsite."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often mention the helpfulness of campground hosts. A reviewer at Lake Perris State Recreational Area Campground said, "The hosts drive through constantly to make sure things are in order."

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Thornhill Broome Beach, have minimal facilities. A camper noted, "No water, no dump station, only portable bathrooms on site."
  • Noise Levels: Campgrounds near busy roads can be noisy. At Doheny State Beach Campground, one visitor mentioned, "There is a ton of road noise coming off of the highway even late at night."
  • Crowded on Weekends: Many campgrounds fill up quickly on weekends. A reviewer at San Mateo Campground said, "Crowded on weekend, much less during the week."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for sites with amenities for kids. At Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground, a camper noted, "Nice short walk to the beach where dogs are welcome."
  • Plan for Activities: Bring bikes or plan hikes to keep kids entertained. A family at Dogwood enjoyed the "great mountain bike or hiking trail about 5-6mi loop."
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having food on hand can make family outings easier. One camper at San Clemente State Beach Campground mentioned, "Nice place close to many convenient places ie grocery liquor bix box sporting goods bars restaurants."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Sycamore Canyon Campground said, "The spaces are pretty small, so they are not meant for large RVs."
  • Bring Your Own Wi-Fi: Some campgrounds have spotty reception. A visitor at Point Mugu State Park noted, "No T-Mobile wifi... I used my WeBoost and got two bars."
  • Plan for Dumping: Know where the nearest dump station is located. A camper at Lake Perris State Recreational Area Campground mentioned, "Dump site was closed this weekend... but with our day pass we were able to use the dump site at San Clemente State Beach."

Camping around Long Beach, CA, has something for everyone, from beach lovers to hiking enthusiasts. Just be prepared for the unique quirks of each campground!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Long Beach, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Long Beach, CA offers a wide range of camping options, with 151 campgrounds and RV parks near Long Beach, CA and 4 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Long Beach, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Long Beach, CA is Golden Shore RV Resort with a 4.4-star rating from 13 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Long Beach, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 free dispersed camping spots near Long Beach, CA.