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Malibu Beach RV Park accommodates pets throughout its clifftop sites overlooking the Pacific Ocean, with both tent and RV camping options available. Each pet-friendly site includes water hookups and access to clean shower facilities, though tent campers should note their sites lack electrical connections. The campground maintains a convenient pet walk area, and guests appreciate the spacious sites that comfortably fit both camping equipment and vehicles. Service dog handlers should be aware of potential breed restrictions, as one visitor reported being denied entry despite explaining their animal's service status.
Circle X Ranch Group Campground within Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area allows dogs on a leash, providing a more rustic experience for pet owners seeking tent camping options. This site offers picnic tables and water hookups but lacks toilet facilities and showers. Nearby Leo Carrillo State Park and Point Mugu State Park also welcome pets, featuring more developed amenities including showers, flush toilets, and designated fire rings. Most campgrounds in the area require pets to remain leashed at all times, with direct beach access often involving crossing busy Pacific Coast Highway. Despite premium pricing for oceanfront sites, campers consistently mention falling asleep to the sound of crashing waves as worth the expense when camping with their dogs.
"Who does NOT like Malibu. We had an Environmental campsites they are located in relatively undisturbed natural settings."
"Very close to Malibu Canyon Road and houses"
from $45 - $225 / night
Check Availability"Close by in northern Malibu, it’s perfect for a weekend getaway, close to beach / surf. Hot tip, bring bikes to get to the beach."
"Various campsites with easy access to one of the best beaches in Malibu. Close to everything fun in So Cal- Close to The Pier, Malibu, Hollywood, LA and more."
from $45 - $60 / night
Check Availability"Great location, spectacular views, kid & pet friendly. Lots of Extras! Best part is the kindness of the Malibu Beach RV Resort Staff.
Priceless!!!
Happy J Stewart"
"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"
from $80 - $300 / night
Check Availability"The park is right off the highway, but there isn't much PCH traffic in that area at night so it was very quiet. I would highly recommend staying here."
"In addition, you're right next to the beach! Dogs are allowed on the beach and campsites, but not allowed on the trails. Park Rangers advised me this was due to rattle snakes on trails."
from $45 / night
Check Availability"Even though you are lined up next to your neighbors, noise just doesn’t carry because the roar of the ocean is so loud! It’s amazing to fall asleep to."
"We went for a day after having camped at Malibu creek state park for the weekend and this was the best part of our trip!! It was so nice !"
from $35 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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."
from $65 - $80 / night
Check Availability"Walking my dog on the beach. Watching the sun rise and beautiful sunsets. customer Service and knowledge at the MWR are extremely helpful."
"The tent sites are very basic and very close together, but the surroundings are worth it!"
"This is a very nice campground near everything but still away from it all. No issues parking our 42' 5th wheel here. Clean and quiet despite the peacocks. They can be rather loud when startled."
"Cleanliness: 10/10 Privacy: 0/10 Location: 5/10 nice park but super close to the street and other vehicles. Service: in some areas, one bar (att) Area: close to food etc just right down the hill."
"We arrived in the middle of the night: easy parking short walk and easy access to the campground. The view is fantastic, the site is very close to the highest point of Santa Monica mountains"
from $35 / night
Check Availability"The Lodge at Deer Creek is new to the Dyrt and has the perfect location where the mountains meet the ocean. Check them out and leave a review about your stay on the Dyrt!"
"Its only a short 5 minute windy road drive from pch and you still get cell service."
from $75 - $85 / night
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TravelerTraveling in our van and we stayed the night here during the week on our way from Malibu to Sequoia National Park. Fairly clean and spots are spaced out. Bathrooms were also fairly clean as well. 2 other campers here on a Tuesday. Did I mention free with the America the Beautiful Pass???
LegendEconomical for California and the area. Off the beaten path from all the craziness by the beach.
We are just passing through CA or it would not be my top spot. They nickel and dime a lot of things, showers pets. We paid online and we pull up and all of a sudden getting charged $5 a day extra for pets including a cat that doesn't leave the camper. Was not thrilled about that.
Otherwise, it was scenic, had a camp store, was close to restaurants, had a gate to drive into, so the place was pretty secure. Seemed like a lot of people gathered on the weekends.
We had the dirt campground which wasn't my favorite but all that was left, while the other campgrounds had cement pads. It was still pretty level.We did have cell reception, nice views and they had a water park for kids during summer months, though wasn't open while we were there.
ScoutGreat location, spectacular views, kid & pet friendly. Lots of Extras!
Best part is the kindness of the Malibu Beach RV Resort Staff.
Priceless!!!
Happy J Stewart
ScoutClose to town but no cell signal, this place is amazing! Large camping area and I’ve never felt crowded ! Quarter showers and laundry, and a dog park! Lots of deer in the area and Great Lake to fish at! They also offer some hook ups for the rv campers
GuideFirst of all, staff was amazing. We were originally supposed to arrive on a Tuesday and we’re not able to make it. Staff shifted our reservation instead of us eating the missed night cost. Also super accommodating allowing us to extend a day longer last minute. Park is tight quarters with 200 spots. Two laundry rooms/bathrooms with showers on site, plus a cute little dog park! We stayed for three nights. Every “road” in the park is themed with California or Hollywood themed decorations and murals. We were parked right next to a Mister Roger’s mural across from the laundry/bathrooms. My only complaint in the noise level at times which is not from the park itself. Helicopters would fly over randomly, sometimes at night and it could be annoying when trying to sleep. Otherwise, absolute GEM of a place!
GuideVery relaxing in Hollywood themed RV Park. Owner is very helpful and will help you park your RV and setup. Dog park and full hookups. $90 per night.
TravelerI’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.
ScoutI 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 not forget Malibu Seafood is right next door! It’s pricey but you can buddy up with people the tent sites are big and permit more than one!
Newish to California and spending the summer on the coast, next up is Thornhill for a little on-the-beach camping :)
It’s been chilly so being protected by the canyon is pretty sweet. I’m coming back!
ScoutJust to be clear, I love lake Casitas. I grew up camping here with my family. The reason I’m writing this review is to warn pet owners about the abundance of foxtails and burs. We have 2 poodle mixes with med-long hair and they both ended up with their fur filled with burs and foxtails. So much that it required a vet visit. This was from a weekend camp in our RV that had a large rug and they have raised dog cots.
Camping near Malibu allows visitors to experience the diverse terrain where Santa Monica Mountains meet the Pacific Ocean. Overnight temperatures drop to the low 50s even in summer months, requiring warm sleeping gear year-round at higher elevation sites. Several campgrounds feature both ocean-view and canyon sites within a 20-minute drive of central Malibu.
Explore tide pools and sea caves: At Leo Carrillo State Park, the beach access is approximately a 10-minute walk from most campsites. "The best part about this campground is definitely the beach access... you can explore some amazing tide pools and caves once you get there. The kids loved searching for hermit crabs and sea anemones," notes Alfred.
Visit former movie filming locations: Malibu Creek State Park contains trails leading to recognizable backdrops from film and television productions. "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," explains Ryan W.
Practice archery on weekends: Tapo Canyon Park offers a specialized archery range open to the public on Saturdays with professional instruction. "There is archery with lessons for kids on the weekends. Very fun! If you are new to RV camping, it's a good place to practice," says Sam & Amy inc. L.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Campers can spot native California wildlife from their sites. "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," reports Ryan W. at Malibu Creek State Park.
Clean shower facilities: Point Mugu State Park maintains good bathroom amenities. "Facilities were decent- bathrooms were kept fairly clean and showers worked well, though the token system($2 for 2 minutes) takes some getting used to," explains a camper.
Ocean soundscape: Thornhill Broome Beach offers campsites directly on the sand. "If you're just looking for a simple night on the beach with friends like us, some surf and a beer... this will do the trick!" notes C N., highlighting the primary appeal of oceanfront camping.
Limited cell service: Several campgrounds have poor or no connectivity. At Tapo Canyon Park, "There is no Wi-Fi here and as best we could tell, no cellular signal for any provider," warns Bower.
Reservation requirements: Thornhill Broome Beach requires advance booking during peak seasons. "This campground is popular in the summer months and spaces get reserved up to 6 months in advanced," cautions Jeremy F.
Fire restrictions: Different campgrounds have varying fire policies. "Woodfires are not allowed but propane fires are," at Malibu Beach RV Park according to Kate, while other sites permit traditional campfires with purchased firewood.
Airport noise: Campgrounds closer to Los Angeles experience aircraft noise. At Dockweiler Beach RV Park, "You will hear each and every of the planes taking off from LAX, but at one point you don't hear them anymore. It was not really annoying, but that flight at 5a was..." reports Ignasi M.
Bring beach equipment transport: When camping with children, plan for beach gear transportation. "Bring a wagon if you're hauling beach gear though, as the walk can feel long with all your stuff," recommends Alfred at Leo Carrillo State Park.
Visit dog-friendly campgrounds near Malibu: Circle X Ranch within Santa Monica Mountains allows leashed dogs. For families with pets, most Malibu campgrounds accommodate dogs, but check specific rules before booking.
Take advantage of playground areas: Several pet-friendly campsites near Malibu include child-friendly facilities. At Tapo Canyon Park, "The kids enjoyed the playground and fields," notes April Y., making it suitable for families seeking pet-welcoming campgrounds.
Store food properly: Wildlife encounters require proper precautions. Alfred mentions at Leo Carrillo, "spotted a few rats at night, so definitely store your food properly," a practical consideration for family camping safety.
Check vehicle height restrictions: Access limitations affect certain campgrounds. One visitor to Leo Carrillo notes, "Attention pour avoir accès à la mer, le véhicule doit faire moins de 8 feet!" indicating height restrictions for vehicles accessing the beach area.
Know your site dimensions: Verify your specific site accommodates your setup. At Malibu Creek State Park, one RVer notes it's "Best for tents, tight for RVs," providing crucial planning information for larger vehicles.
Consider dry camping areas: Some RV parks offer non-hookup options with more space. At Dockweiler Beach RV Park, "The RV park has a hookup area and a dry camping area. The hookups are full of large rigs, very close one with another, in a parking lot style. The dry camp provides much more space," advises Ignasi M.
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