2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Los Alamitos Army Campground offers military-restricted glamping accommodations with full hookup capabilities in both its Legacy and Sunset park areas. The Legacy area features a gated, gravel parking lot for smaller units, while the Sunset area provides cement spots with extra parking space. Both areas offer unique glamping setups with modern amenities. Nearby, Seabreeze At Seal Beach provides additional military-only glamping options with cement slabs and well-lit walking paths surrounded by wetlands. Crystal Cove State Park's Moro Campground and Crystal Cove Beach Cottages deliver upscale glamping experiences with premium amenities and ocean proximity. One guest shared, "A well kept secret with one drawback; everyone has to have an ID card to get on the base or be pre approved by base security."
These Southern California glamping destinations provide convenient access to numerous attractions. The military sites offer a peaceful retreat with wildlife viewing opportunities, as one visitor noted, "Wetlands on the base and birds galore." For those seeking beach proximity, Newport Dunes RV Resort and Crystal Cove accommodations offer waterfront glamping with kayaking and water activities. Anaheim Harbor RV Park provides luxury glamping options within walking distance to Disneyland, allowing guests to view fireworks from their accommodations. Most locations feature full utility hookups, clean facilities, and security measures. Though primarily military-restricted, these glamping destinations provide unique safari-style accommodations with yurt-like comfort and eco-friendly amenities throughout Orange County.
"evenings on the beach were nice as a lot of folks head back to the comforts of their campers. sites are close together as in all rv parks but everyone seems to respect the quiet hours."
"We arrived after dark, just as the office was closing but were able to get our information packet. Payment is in full when you make the reservation."
from $75 - $550 / night
"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."
"Showers, toilets and laundry well taken care off. Everything was great and we enjoyed every minute of our stay we will return next year!"
"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."
"They have a nice, small pool area, bbq areas, a club house, clean bathrooms and showers and WiFi. The R.V. Park is within walking to the Disneyland park."
from $70 - $95 / night
"The campsites are roped off and have a decent amount of distance between them. There is some vegetation between them but not enough to be totally private."
"It’s right on top of Pacific Coast Highway and has a beautiful view of the ocean!"
Available this weekend
from $25 - $75 / night
"Pool lacks parking nearby"
"I loved this place, this hidden gem is located in the in the middle of the city, with the feel of the outdoor."
from $76 - $88 / night
"Conveniently located next to the laundry and grill (the salmon is great!)."
from $23 - $33 / night
"Really incredible location, was snow to book last minute by calling and checking for availability. Can't reserve by phone but was able to confirm availability."
"It is accommodating for some different size vehicles and has direct beach access and some amenities such as fire pits on the beach. It’s hard to get a better view than this one"
from $65 - $80 / night
"You won't be able to drive up to your campsite. You have to carry your gear in a short distance from the parking lot."
"The campground was not busy and this allowed me to pick a spot hidden away from others. There are restrooms and a place to get water, but when I was there the showers were closed. "
Available this weekend
from $35 - $175 / night
"It wasn't until the next morning that I began to appreciate the surroundings. The freeway noise became soothing. The showers clean, the grass maintained."
"You're nearby to all the stores you could ever need but you're also around a lot of wild life. The staff is friendly and the whole RV park is beautiful."
from $90 / night
"Crystal Cove Beach Cottages……Home away from home❤️"
"Great views, nice trails & beach walks. Great restaurant."
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.
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.
TravelerNice spot with great hiking. Limited facilities. No hookups. $1 for 2 minute shower (tokens).
TravelerThey speak so highly of Dockweiler RV Park, but they forget to say that it has no WiFi, and poor cell phone reception as well. I reserved a space, they made me pay in advance for the whole 3 weeks. They helped me park the camper… avd they never said anything about no wifi. I feel the rv site has been misrepresented. “Oh, well, wifi works in the office, but not even 5 spaces away”. I live alone in my RV. No wifi means I’m sitting here alone in a dead RV. Lonely. Everyone has wifi, yet they don’t mention they don’t , nor even cell phone reception, usually. I get only 1 bar
ScoutIt was a nice place and the people were nice. I checked with the staff on day one if their water was potable. They confirmed everything is potable. My dog had explosive diarrhea day 1 and by the time I got home I had fever and diarrhea. It’s been a rough ride ever since. My dog and I did not share food. We only used the tap as a water source. My husband ate all of our food any only drank store bought drinks. No water. He’s fine. Just me and the dog riding it out. Don’t learn my lesson the hard way. Bring your own water and enjoy it.
GuideSome of the campground seems very nice and some is the exact opposite. Pool is very nice and HUGE. But, there are entire sections of this campground that have just faded into non-existent. The bathrooms aren’t great. There are a lot of stationary campers(or what looks to be…) which isn’t really our favorite site to see. But, it was included with our membership and we aren’t going to leave to go pay for somewhere else.
RangerWe had spot 11 which was great (view! Low and thus close to the beach! although it only just fit our small 4P Kelty Late start on the level spot, there was a lot of room.
Toilets are Dixie's which aren't always clean and have banging doors, avoid the campsites close to them. I would also avoid the higher campsites including the rentals, as the hike to the beach becomes annoying.
Did a great hike to Cat Harbor overlook. Tough climb but beautiful.
The walk from ferry to campsite is short (less that 10 minutes) especially for this site (which is closest) but contains a steep hill and rough gravel. There is firewood service (15$) and luggage (10$/item) but we didn't need it. Shop normally has delivery service with temp cooler but was unavailable. Well stocked but expensive.
Scoutdon’t try to reach out to this park via phone with any questions, they won’t answer you. they won’t even answer the phone when their own reservation agents are calling them. gates close strictly at 10 so if you’re camping here make sure to show up by then. showed up at 9:58 after leaving a music festival early to make sure i made it on time, and their staff was immensely rude to me about not making it on time. the morning staff is incredibly nice, apologizing for the problems and giving me advice. the night staff though has a problem and they take it out on their visitors. for how rude they were to me, somehow the campsite across from me showed up at 11pm, so seems like they pick and choose who to give problems. avoid camping here. campsites are very close together and nothing special.
ScoutPlenty of room at the beach an lots of bike riding areas.cold showers are free an nice in the summer,however there are no shower curtains ,be advised this might not be for you or shower after dark,is an option .fyi .nice entry staff,restrooms cleaned daily.
Los Alamitos camping areas range from coastal settings with ocean views to inland parks surrounded by Southern California's chaparral ecosystem. The region experiences a Mediterranean climate with year-round temperatures between 50-80°F. RV camping is available throughout the area, with many campgrounds offering full hookup services near urban amenities while still providing access to natural settings.
Kayaking at Newport Bay: Newport Dunes RV Resort provides easy access to kayaking opportunities with calm waters suitable for beginners. "This campground has small sites like most RV parks do, but there was a lot of fun things to do with the kids. They had a movie on the beach when we were there, and fun water toys out," notes Kimberly A.
Beach access and swimming: Crystal Cove State Park's Moro Campground offers direct beach access for swimming and tide pool exploration. "There is beach access from the campground and several hiking trails in the park. There are no shade structures or large trees, so definitely bring a canopy in the summer," shares Elly A.
Hiking trails with scenic views: The trails at Crystal Cove State Park provide ocean vistas and nature experiences. "Quick hike into the hills with amazing views overlooking the ocean. I stayed at the lower campsite...and I think this was the best spot in the campground as it had an unobstructed view of the water," writes Torye C.
Proximity to attractions: Anaheim Harbor RV Park puts campers within walking distance of major attractions. "Very short drive or 20ish minute walk to Disneyland. Extremely helpful and kind staff. Close to shopping and stores. On-site guard at night for safety," reports Tracey S.
Clean facilities: Campers consistently mention the well-maintained amenities at Canyon RV Park. "Campground is well-organized, with cabins, RV spots, a youth area, tent spots and a ropes course. A pool, flushable toilets and hot showers are available to all campers for free," says Christina S.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Seabreeze At Seal Beach offers unique nature experiences despite its urban location. "It's not only in the middle of a nature preserve but you're also in the middle of a City. You're nearby to all the stores you could ever need but you're also around a lot of wild life," notes Kerry L.
Military access requirements: Some camping options have restricted access. "Must have military clearance to rv here," explains Brittney C. about Seabreeze At Seal Beach. This requirement applies to both the Sunset and Legacy areas.
Noise considerations: Dockweiler Beach RV Park offers beachfront camping but with airport proximity. "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... The downsides are that it is basically parking lot camping and you are directly under the LAX flight path," explains Darlene M.
Fire restrictions: Fire policies vary significantly between campgrounds. Crystal Cove State Park prohibits wood and coal fires. "No coal or wood fires. Kind of a bummer since your evening ends early. You can bring propane pits yourself for fires though," advises Chanel C.
Entertainment options: Newport Dunes RV Resort provides numerous family-friendly 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. There are fantastic running/bike trails along the Back Bay," shares Karissa J.
Safety considerations: Tent campers should note available sites are limited. "I tent camped here for one night before meeting friends at their timeshare for a Disneyland vacation. There are only two tent sites (T1 and T3), the rest are for RVs," explains Jessica R. about Anaheim Harbor RV Park.
Weather preparation: Coastal camping requires appropriate gear. "The bathrooms are pretty clean, some of the showers run pretty hot but I didn't mind it. This campground fills up fast so book early!" recommends Elly A. about Crystal Cove's Moro Campground.
Site selection guidance: At Bonelli Bluffs, choosing the right site type matters. "A little pricey but very nice facility. All hookups 30/50 amp. Cable TV. There's a pool. A tent area. Some spaces monumentally better than others," advises Dennis B.
Overflow considerations: Planning for wet weather is important at some campgrounds. "This is our second stay here and probably our last. It was super expensive this time and we were put in the back (overflow) lot which name I use loosely as when it rains it floods," warns Roxanna L. about Canyon RV Park.
Yurt camping options: For those interested in yurt camping near Los Alamitos, California, several parks offer this alternative lodging. "We aren't used to staying at RV resorts like the Newport Dunes, but it was a fun change of pace," shares Chad M. about their yurt-style cottage rental at Newport Dunes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Los Alamitos, CA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Los Alamitos, CA is Newport Dunes RV Resort with a 4.3-star rating from 29 reviews.
What is the best site to find glamping camping near Los Alamitos, CA?
TheDyrt.com has all 32 glamping camping locations near Los Alamitos, CA, with real photos and reviews from campers.
Keep Exploring
