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Best Campgrounds near Los Alamitos, CA

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Los Alamitos is situated within a predominantly urban coastal region of Southern California with limited options for natural camping. The Los Alamitos Army Campground, restricted to military personnel and veterans, provides both tent and RV sites with full hookups in two separate areas—Legacy Park and Sunset Park. Nearby alternatives include Bolsa Chica State Beach Campground in Huntington Beach, which offers oceanfront RV camping with hookups, and Seabreeze at Seal Beach, another military-only facility. Most campgrounds in the area cater primarily to RVs rather than tent camping, with facilities such as Newport Dunes RV Resort providing upscale amenities including water access.

Reservations are essential for nearly all established campgrounds in the region, with popular beachfront locations often booking up six months in advance. Military campgrounds require ID verification and security clearance for entry. While dispersed camping is not permitted in the urban Los Angeles basin, overnight RV parking is unofficially tolerated in some commercial parking lots and school properties when traveling through the area. The climate remains mild year-round, though summer brings higher demand and increased rates. As one camper noted, "Bolsa Chica is one of my favorite 'in the city' places to go and relax. Nothing better than an ocean view and a fire pit!"

The oceanfront camping experience distinguishes the Los Alamitos area from inland options, with several campgrounds providing direct beach access. RV sites at Bolsa Chica State Beach offer electrical and water hookups with ocean views, though campers report highway noise from nearby Pacific Coast Highway can be disruptive. A review mentioned, "The parking lot is next to the beach on the one side but also next to the highway on the other side. So the view and the breeze is beautiful, but the traffic noise in the evening and morning is not so nice." Military campgrounds generally receive higher ratings for cleanliness and security, with Seabreeze at Seal Beach described as "very clean, cement slab, walking paths well lit and near to many areas to explore. Wetlands on the base and birds galore."

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Best Camping Sites Near Los Alamitos, California (156)

    1. Bolsa Chica State Beach Campground

    19 Reviews
    Huntington Beach, CA
    8 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."

    2. Golden Shore RV Resort

    14 Reviews
    Signal Hill, CA
    8 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. Anaheim Harbor RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Anaheim, CA
    9 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."

    4. Newport Dunes RV Resort

    26 Reviews
    Newport Beach, CA
    16 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."

    5. Seabreeze At Seal Beach

    9 Reviews
    Seal Beach, CA
    4 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."

    6. Waterfront RV Park

    12 Reviews
    Huntington Beach, CA
    10 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."

    7. Orangeland RV Park

    10 Reviews
    Anaheim, CA
    11 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."

    8. Moro Campground — Crystal Cove State Park

    35 Reviews
    Laguna Beach, CA
    22 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."

    9. Bonelli Bluffs

    40 Reviews
    South El Monte, CA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 599-8355

    $76 - $88 / night

    "Our experience at Bonelli Bluffs Campground was mostly positive, but there were a couple of aspects that could be improved."

    "The views around the outskirts of B loop are just lovely, the staff has been so friendly and helpful (we’re RV newbies and had a ton of questions) the store was stocked with all of the little things we"

    10. Los Alamitos Army Campground

    2 Reviews
    Los Alamitos, CA
    1 mile
    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.

  • M
    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.

  • TO T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 29, 2025

    Bonelli Bluffs

    This is a campsite located very close to the city center

    This park has a great Halloween atmosphere,The bad thing is that there is no distance between these park RVs, they are very close and expensive. I must be 128US dollar.To be honest, I don't think it's worth the price. I won't go for a second time

Guide to Los Alamitos

Camping near Los Alamitos, California, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a beachside retreat or a mountain escape, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Beach Access: Enjoy the sun and surf at Thornhill Broome Beach — Point Mugu State Park. Campers love the beachfront spots, with one reviewer saying, "Really a special spot. Not crowded and a place you can rarely camp beachfront in Southern California."
  • Hiking and Biking: Explore trails at Sycamore Canyon Campground — Point Mugu State Park. A visitor noted, "Great location. Less than 1/2 mile to the beach, hiking and MTB/gravel trails accessible from the campground."
  • Fishing and Water Sports: Head to Lake Perris State Recreational Area Campground for fishing and boating. One camper shared, "Great overall experience, campgrounds are general and basic. A little more irrigation for the plants and trees might not hurt to green up a little dried."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at Dogwood Campground. A reviewer mentioned, "The place is clean and quiet. Our camp site was very spacious."
  • Spacious Sites: Many enjoy the roomy sites at San Mateo Campground — San Onofre State Beach. One visitor said, "There are mature trees between every campsite that provide privacy between sites."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of campground hosts. At Bonelli Bluffs, a camper noted, "Personnel very kind and friendly."

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Thornhill Broome Beach, have minimal facilities. A camper pointed out, "No water, no dump station, only portable bathrooms on site from what we can see."
  • Noise Levels: Be prepared for noise at places like Doheny State Beach Campground. One camper mentioned, "Music way too loud... I'm just not going there."
  • Crowded on Weekends: Many campgrounds can get busy, especially on weekends. A visitor at Lake Perris State Recreational Area said, "The campground itself is pretty nice... but the lack of rangers made it hard to enjoy."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Spacious Sites: Look for campgrounds with larger sites, like San Mateo Campground. A family camper noted, "The campground is setup as a bunch of loops with a large common area between the rear of every campsite."
  • Plan for Activities: Make sure to have activities planned, especially at places like Moro Campground — Crystal Cove State Park. One camper said, "The campground was perfectly situated just off the PCH on a scenic piece of beach."
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having food on hand is essential, especially if you're at a campground without a market. A camper at Bonelli Bluffs mentioned, "Park clean and well maintained, but no market."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site dimensions, especially at Sycamore Canyon Campground. A reviewer said, "The spaces are pretty small, so they are not meant for large RVs."
  • Bring Your Own Wi-Fi: Many campgrounds have spotty cell service. A visitor at Point Mugu State Park noted, "No T-Mobile wifi... I was able to stream music, text and some internet."
  • Use Dump Stations Wisely: Be aware of dump station availability, as some campgrounds may have limited access. A camper at Lake Perris State Recreational Area mentioned, "Dump site was out of order... but it was fixed the following day."

Camping near Los Alamitos, California, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Los Alamitos, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Los Alamitos, CA offers a wide range of camping options, with 156 campgrounds and RV parks near Los Alamitos, CA and 5 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Los Alamitos, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Los Alamitos, CA is Bolsa Chica State Beach Campground with a 3.9-star rating from 19 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Los Alamitos, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 5 free dispersed camping spots near Los Alamitos, CA.

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