RV parks near Moorpark, California occupy high desert terrain with elevations ranging from 600 to 1,500 feet. The Mediterranean climate features hot, dry summers reaching 90°F and mild winters with occasional rainfall. Campers can expect significant temperature drops at night, particularly at higher elevation parks in the surrounding mountains where 20-30 degree daily temperature swings aren't uncommon.
What to Do
Beachfront activities: At Point Mugu Recreation Facility, campers can fish, watch wildlife, and explore protected wetlands. "Beautiful Beach! Great place to go fishing, watch Sea Lions and Birds. Walking my dog on the beach. Watching the sun rise and beautiful sunsets," notes one visitor who appreciated the natural setting.
City exploration: Urban camping options make LA attractions accessible while maintaining RV accommodations. "This seems to be one of the best places to stay with an RV to visit LA, since driving and parking and RV in LA can be challenging and parking an RV in west LA is not allowed. We took an uber," explains a camper at Hollywood RV Park.
Equipment rentals: Several facilities offer beach and recreational equipment for day use. The Point Mugu facility provides "lots of beach equipment; Tents, coolers, cook stoves...Surfing gear and bikes to rent," which eliminates the need to pack bulky items when traveling.
What Campers Like
Ocean views: Campers consistently rate waterfront locations highly despite higher costs. A visitor at Malibu Beach RV Park shared, "I have been on a 3 month trip and stayed at 22 different campgrounds. Malibu RV Park has the best views for the price, hands down."
Convenient urban locations: Parks situated near city centers offer unique advantages for exploring Southern California. A Santa Barbara camper noted, "Loved the convenience of this campground. It's an easy bike ride to beaches, downtown and restaurants. Very clean and showers were very nice! Some road noise but it didn't bother us."
Security features: Several RV parks near Moorpark provide gated access and controlled entry points. "Gated park high on a hill; like driving the hills of SF with a trailer. Lots of pull thrus. Well kept and landscaped. Front desk helpful and friendly," explains a reviewer at the Californian RV Resort.
What You Should Know
Highway noise levels: Many coastal parks sit adjacent to major highways with considerable traffic. "Unfortunately 101 is really loud all night long. Might be ok in a hard-sided RV…but if you're in anything else you may not sleep much," warns a camper at Santa Barbara Sunrise RV Park.
Space constraints: Urban RV parks typically feature compact sites with limited outdoor space. "Our space was so ridiculously small, we could not fit 2 chairs. No picnic table, so we literally could not go outside. 21 should be a drive thru, not a spot," notes one Santa Barbara visitor.
Railway proximity: Some inland parks experience train noise disruptions. A visitor at Thousand Trails Soledad Canyon mentioned, "It's in the middle of nowhere in the desert. That's both good and bad. It's very very close to railroad tracks and at night the loud train kept waking us up."
Tips for Camping with Families
Beach access considerations: When camping with children near beaches, consider safety factors beyond proximity. "The beach is on the base, and has a protected wetland and then shooting range on one side then on the other is the base itself, so this beach is really JUST for those staying on the base or campground," explains a visitor at Point Mugu Recreation Facility.
Activity schedules: Weekend programming varies significantly by season and facility. One family noted disappointment with age-appropriate options: "We went during the corona virus so many things were closed. Which I totally understand however, only one pool was open we waited hours just to swim for thirty minutes... The only good thing was the Saturday activities. However if you have older kids forget it! The activities are for ages 5-7 maybe!"
Bug protection: Coastal wetland areas experience significant mosquito activity after sunset. "Be warned when the sun goes down the mosquitoes are horrendous. Everybody goes inside to get away from them," warns a Point Mugu camper.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: At larger rv parks Moorpark visitors recommend exploring thoroughly before committing. "We're a 32ft class A w/20ft enclosed cargo trailer tow. So, all in all about 55ft. Well, that wasn't easy. Most of the park's electric and some sewer connections didn't exist or were 'down' for repair... Took us just over THREE HOURS to find a decent spot," shares a visitor at Thousand Trails Soledad Canyon.
Connection reliability: WiFi and cell service vary dramatically even within the same park. "Wifi and AT&T cell service worked great overall. Video calls were inconsistent so hotspotted those calls, but streaming and email and search worked just fine," notes a Santa Barbara camper who worked remotely during their stay.
Assistance availability: Some parks offer specialized parking assistance for larger rigs. "Steve the owner is amazing and the team will take your rig on a forklift to your site and fully set you up. It feels like a neighborhood instead of a busy RV park," explains a Hollywood RV Park visitor about their unique parking system.
