8 campgrounds with availability this weekend
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."
"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."
from $80 - $85 / 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."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $60 - $70 / night
"The grounds are impeccably clean, beautifully maintained, and set in a truly stunning location. Everything feels well cared for and thoughtfully run."
"As we expected, the sites are stacked up next to each other like dominoes with minimal foliage/fencing to separate the sites."
from $75 - $550 / night
"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."
"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."
from $70 - $95 / night
"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."
"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."
from $75 - $90 / 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."
Available this weekend
from $25 - $75 / 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"
from $76 - $88 / night
"Conveniently located next to the laundry and grill (the salmon is great!)."
from $23 - $33 / night
RangerBig RV resort. Stayed in Area F site 132 as part of RV tour group. All back-in sites. Septic dump opening was located on the side of light pole - had to workaround in order to dump. Public showers/restrooms are not convenient and are old and open concrete.
ScoutNice view. Hard to book!!!
ScoutJust what I was looking for
ScoutBeautiful spot on seal Beach naval weapons command base. A bit pricey, but has showers and free laundry facilities seems to be on the flight path to John Wayne Airport beautiful grounds must have a DBIDS card to get in and out of base if not military.
TravelerNice place, can be noisy as it is right next to downtown. Only one building with toilets and showers
ScoutQuaint, super friendly staff, level campsites. Will definitely be back!!
ScoutSite is clean, many activities on weekends They also add 1000lb or catfish and trout weekly depending on season. Members were friendly. Downside is wifi when the campsite is 75+ full and only about a dozen paved spots. Major are gravel and dirt.
GuideThis is a small campground with a lot of sites packed into it. Thankfully, it was not a full house for any of the days I was there. You can literally hear everything everyone says, every snore, every zipper, every time someone rolls over on their air mattress. There are no sites that are private. That said, I liked the place a lot.
The rangers were super nice and kept the bathrooms clean and stocked and calmly lit at night (not a blazing light). The showers were just the right temperature and cost 25 cents a minute (the first 60-90 seconds are waiting for the hot water).
Each site has access to a food/toiletry storage box. The upper loop sites have their own boxes (I think some of the lower loop sites share bigger boxes), and you can bring a lock (or buy one at Vons) and put anything you want in there or you can use the pay lockers (1.50).
You can definitely walk to town. It will take you 20 minutes, 30 if you are slower paced. The walk back is harder as it is up hill.
I do not recommend site 29, as it has no shade and it is no larger nor more private than the rest of the sites. My site was adjacent to 29 and shaded, the sites directly across from me had even more shade. There are lots of trees in the campground.
GuideI didn't book very early but was able to get a site right across from the lifeguard station. The sunset view was quintessential California and maybe even worth the price of admission, which is pretty steep at $53 for tent camping and freeway noise.
The restrooms vary, so if one is particularly distasteful, head to a quieter area of the campground.
RR noise isn't bad, as the crossing is far enough away that the horn blast seems quite distant. I-5 is very noisy however. There are lots of on/off ramps in that area, and with hills to climb it just makes for a lot of engine noise.
Camping options near Los Alamitos, California focus primarily on RV accommodations with limited tent camping availability in this coastal urban area. The region maintains mild temperatures year-round, averaging 65-75°F during summer and 50-60°F in winter with minimal rainfall. Most campsites in the vicinity are within 10-15 miles of Los Alamitos, situated on concrete or asphalt surfaces rather than natural terrain due to the metropolitan setting.
Kayaking at Bolsa Chica: Water activities are popular at Bolsa Chica State Beach Campground, where one visitor noted, "Had so much fun here today kayaking! It's a great place to enjoy the beach."
Hiking trails: Access miles of walking paths at Seabreeze at Seal Beach, where a camper mentioned, "Wetlands on the base and birds galore." Bird watching opportunities are abundant along these protected wetland areas.
Biking along beach paths: Golden Shore RV Resort provides easy access to coastal cycling routes. A camper shared, "Great Long Beach location, a nice bike ride along the beach to Naples and the Queen Mary. Highly recommended."
Swimming in heated pools: Many campgrounds maintain year-round pool facilities. At Orangeland RV Park, visitors enjoy "A covered play area, helpful staff, heated pool as well as a hot tub. The grounds are very well kept."
Beach proximity: Waterfront RV Park positions campers near the ocean. A visitor explained, "You're not on the beach but literally on the other side of pacific coast highway you are there... close to the beach."
Clean facilities: Campgrounds in this urban area maintain high standards. At Newport Dunes RV Resort, a camper noted, "This place is super clean and super accommodating. They have cottages for rent if needed and you can have up to 1 tent on an RV spot."
Gated security: Many campgrounds provide security measures. One Golden Shore RV Resort visitor appreciated that "this RV park was gated. Felt safe and secure the whole time I was here, would definitely stay again."
Citrus trees: Unique to certain campgrounds are fruit-picking opportunities. At Orangeland RV Park, guests can "pick all the oranges you want!" making for a distinctive camping experience.
Military-only access: Several campgrounds near Los Alamitos restrict entry to military personnel. Los Alamitos Army Campground offers "Full hookup in both parks, Legacy (gravel for smaller RVs) and Sunset (cement spots with extra spot for a car)."
Highway noise: Traffic sound impacts many coastal campgrounds. At Bolsa Chica, a camper warned, "Great location. I mean what can I say to diminish a beach spot for 60 bucks? How about a motorcycle passing right outside your bedroom window at 12,000 rpm every two minutes all night long?"
Tight spacing: Sites often have minimal separation. At Newport Dunes, a camper mentioned, "I hope you like cozy. Neighbor in campsite next to us yapped his belligerent drunken mouth all weekend."
Reservation timelines: Most popular campgrounds book up 3-6 months in advance during peak summer periods. Weekends fill particularly fast, with many campers reporting the need to book immediately when reservation windows open.
Theme park transportation: Anaheim Harbor RV Park provides convenient Disneyland access. A visitor explained, "Easy 15 min drive to Disney plus the ART bus picks up straight from the campground."
Beach equipment rentals: Several beachfront campgrounds offer water equipment. At Newport Dunes, "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."
Kid-friendly activities: Schedule around organized events at family-oriented campgrounds. A Newport Dunes camper shared that they "have activities for the kids like arts and crafts... or you can rent paddle boards or watch a movie on the beach."
Public transportation options: Some locations connect to wider transportation networks. At Orangeland RV Park, "On-demand public transport for $6/person for all-day access" makes traveling with kids easier.
Site selection: Choose locations carefully at mixed-use campgrounds. At Bonelli Bluffs, a visitor advised, "Get a deluxe site if you can. The standard sites are essentially a large parking spot in a paved parking lot. The deluxe feel more like an RV site with a picnic table and grass."
Parking fees: Be aware of additional vehicle charges at many parks. One camper at Anaheim Harbor warned, "If your travel trailer is 21ft you MUST pay for a parking spot even if your total length is less than 40 ft."
Space constraints: Many RV sites have tight clearances. At Crystal Cove State Park's Moro Campground, "The roads that lead to the sites is a bit narrow, so if your towable is on the long side, you might have to work a bit to back it in. The maximum length is 38."
Hookup variations: Different campgrounds offer varying levels of connections. At Bolsa Chica State Beach, "Water and electric only but they do have a dump station" is the standard arrangement, while other parks may offer full hookups.
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 160 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 Golden Shore RV Resort with a 4.3-star rating from 21 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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