Best RV Parks near Oak View, CA

Are you planning an RV camping trip to Oak View? We've got you covered. Find the best sites near Oak View where you can park your RV with a scenic view. Each RV campsite offers quick access to one or more of Oak View's most popular destinations.

Best RV Sites Near Oak View, CA (96)

    Camper-submitted photo from Ocean Mesa Campground at El Capitan
    Camper-submitted photo from Ocean Mesa Campground at El Capitan
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    Camper-submitted photo from Ocean Mesa Campground at El Capitan
    Camper-submitted photo from Ocean Mesa Campground at El Capitan

    1. Ocean Mesa Campground at El Capitan

    15 Reviews
    81 Photos
    459 Saves

    Ocean Mesa Campground at El Capitan is THE premier campground on the beautiful California Central Coast. Located just 20 minutes north of downtown Santa Barbara, Ocean Mesa is surrounded by Los Padres National Forest above the magnificent Pacific Ocean. Ocean Mesa offers the best of modern camping life including a heated pool and spa, laundry facilities, and convenience store. The Mesa is also wired for internet use and T.V. so you never have to feel too disconnected from life at home.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    Camper-submitted photo from Ventura Beach RV Resort
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    2. Ventura Beach RV Resort

    12 Reviews
    28 Photos
    97 Saves

    Ventura Beach RV Resort is located just off the 101 freeway in Ventura, California. The resort is a lush 14 acres and offers RV and tent sites ranging from standard to ultra deluxe sites. As well as travel trailer rentals, poolside yurts, and a summer studio. The resort has a refreshing heated swimming pool and inviting hot tub. A recreational room with billiard tables, a flat screen television, an ATM and vending machine. You can also enjoy our playground and half basketball court.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    3. Santa Barbara Sunrise RV Park

    12 Reviews
    8 Photos
    225 Saves

    The only RV park located in the city of Santa Barbara. We offer convenient, comfortable RV sites and friendly, dependable service. Enjoy the hospitality of our small, family owned urban RV park while you explore Santa Barbara’s countless treasures and oodles of activities. Whether you call it an RV or a caravan, a vacation or a holiday, a park or a campground, we welcome you!

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
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    4. Malibu Beach RV Park

    27 Reviews
    105 Photos
    160 Saves

    Malibu RV is set on a coastal bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Malibu, California. Founded in the 1970s, Malibu RV offers RV Sites and Tent Camping, a communal ambience, and a reprieve from the hustle and bustle of your travels along the California Coast.

    Whether you are a digital nomad, a surfer looking to shack up for the night, or an adventurer looking for an extended stay, we would love to have you.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    $80 - $300 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort
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    5. Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort

    7 Reviews
    28 Photos
    137 Saves

    Bordered by the Los Padres National Forest and the Santa Ynez River, Rancho Oso RV Camping offers acres of beautiful scenery and endless opportunities for horseback riding, hiking, and photography. Explore 310 beautiful acres of our RV camp in California, filled with history dating back to 1845. Put on your boots and hats (spurs optional), come to our RV camp in coastal California, and experience the Western atmosphere of Rancho Oso from our RV camping sites.Have a horse? Board it with us & take advantage of our Western Village and horse camping options with spacious pasture, covered corrals and more. Visit the Western Village, adobe, stables, conestoga wagons, cabins, stone lodge and all the unique amenities we have to offer at our RV camp in California. At Rancho Oso RV Resort, we encourage you to participate in the recreation events, entertainment, or sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery and wildlife native to our area. We are also just a scenic 30-minute drive from Santa Barbara or Solvang.

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    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    6. Hollywood RV Park

    8 Reviews
    8 Photos
    57 Saves
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Trash
    • WiFi
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    Camper-submitted photo from Earl Warren RV Park

    7. Earl Warren RV Park

    4 Reviews
    2 Photos
    43 Saves

    Earl Warren RV Park offers the convenience of RV parking in the heart of Santa Barbara. Our park is close to restaurants and blocks from the beach, only a few minutes drive from Downtown. Easily accessible off Highway 101.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $65 / night

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    8. Hollywood RV Park

    6 Reviews
    8 Photos
    52 Saves
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
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    9. Point Mugu Recreation Facility

    13 Reviews
    41 Photos
    157 Saves

    UPDATE as of 10/10/20 Requires military ID and only open for Active Duty for camping at this current time. People can use the Day Use with proper identification

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Castaic Lake RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Castaic Lake RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Castaic Lake RV Park

    10. Castaic Lake RV Park

    4 Reviews
    3 Photos
    33 Saves

    Set 1/2 mile from the Castaic Lake Recreation Area in sunny California, Castaic Lake RV Park is a clean, quiet, and friendly RV Park where families, and retirees alike can enjoy California’s premier recreation lake. The resort is in an urban setting while still maintaining a quiet atmosphere. Castaic Lake RV Park is located just north of Los Angeles and is the ideal location to enjoy the warm weather and excellent water sports on the lake. Guests will find comfortable accommodations and plenty of activities to entertain the whole family. Castaic Lake RV Park is just a short distance from Magic Mountain amusement and water park, which is full of giant roller coasters and water slides during the summer. Guests at the RV Park also love spending a day in Los Angeles, or exploring the Southern California coastline. Castaic Lake RV Park is also in the proximity of plenty of shopping, dining, and movie theaters, which are perfect for a night on the town. You’ll also find opportunities for golfing, either miniature golf for the whole family, or championship courses for the more experienced golfer. With so much to do, it would take a long time to enjoy everything this area has to offer, and if you run out of ideas, your hosts at Castaic Lake RV Park will be happy to help you. With 2,500 surface acres of water and miles of shoreline between the Upper Reservoir and the Lower Lagoon, Castaic Lake provides many opportunities for year-round recreation for all ages and skill levels such as sailing, water skiing, power boating, swimming, and fishing. Visitors of the lake can also enjoy family & group picnicking, hiking, biking, and equestrian trails. The Lower Lagoon area is well-suited to canoeing, kayaking, and float tubes, while the Upper Reservoir welcomes trolling motors and power boats. Anglers can enjoy casting a line from shore or a boat; Castaic Lake is home to large mouth bass, striped bass, catfish, crappie, bluegill and rainbow trout. Rainbow trout are stocked on a two-week cycle from October thru May. When you need a change in scenery, head over to the resorts pool and spa to relax. When you stay at Castaic Lake RV Park, you choose a perfect home base for all of your recreational activities and sightseeing in the Los Angeles, California area. Whether you have a big rig or tow a smaller trailer, you’ll find the perfect site at Castaic Lake RV Park.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $40 - $68 / night

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Recent RV Reviews In Oak View

838 Reviews of 96 Oak View Campgrounds


  • I B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hollywood RV Park
    Oct. 19, 2024

    Hollywood RV Park

    Nice and friendly Staff, clean site

    Everything was fine. We stayed for 1 night to Visit L.A. . It was clean and the Staff was very nice. We called a night before and got a Site for our RV.

  • AnnaEvan S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Campo Alto Campground
    Oct. 15, 2024

    Campo Alto Campground

    Great Escape!

    This is a wonderful campground if you're looking to escape the crowds elsewhere. We were in spot 4 which was right next to the check in board. Despite the close proximity to the road the site was very big and had plenty of trees to throw our hammocks up and relax. Next time we would likely pick spots 6-8 or 13-17 as they were a little further into the campground and away from the main road.

    There is plenty of firewood to gather but I may suggest a small hatchet.

    The vault toilets were clean enough for vault toilets.

    My husband and I stayed Saturday to Monday and found that only a few hunters were left Sunday night and Monday morning and we enjoyed walking through the campground and checking out all the small viewpoints through the trees to the valleys below. The group sites looked spacious and awesome as well!

    Pine Mountain Club was close, quaint, and the people we met were friendly.

    We are keeping this spot in our back pockets for the next time we want to escape the busy city life!

  • Thomas F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hollywood RV Park
    Oct. 14, 2024

    Hollywood RV Park

    6/10

    This place offers a convenient location near the heart of Los Angeles, making it an excellent base for exploring the city's attractions. The facilities are well-maintained, with clean restrooms and helpful staff who are eager to assist guests. However, Block Blast noise from the surrounding area can be an issue, so those seeking a peaceful retreat might want to consider this before booking.

  • Michelle M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Casitas Recreation Area
    Sep. 27, 2024

    Lake Casitas Recreation Area

    A beautiful Lake

    This is a nicely maintained municipal water reservoir with a very large lake. No swimming allowed, but boating is. Go figure.

    There are campgrounds with hookups that are only available for RVs. There is one Campground -Indian- that has a mixture of tent and RV sites with hookups available but it was under maintenance when I was here this weekend. So all the rest of the areas that do have hookups do not accommodate my truck and tent rig. And there are no 110V or 30a outlets available for people who are traveling light -with solar and a minimum amount of panels, where you might need to plug in once in awhile- they can't cover you here. Too bad no one thought of that when they were designing this place, because it's an awfully big place with a lot of sites.

    So we're leaving today to find another place to weekend.

    But two nights next to the lake, in the campground called Mallard was lovely as can be. Next time I'll come out with more panels to keep my pair of EcoFlow RiverPro solar generators topped up.

  • Kate
    Camper-submitted photo from Malibu Beach RV Park
    Sep. 21, 2024

    Malibu Beach RV Park

    pch camping

    we stayed in the tent campsites. beware the tent sites do NOT have electrical hookups. you also have to park and carry your things to your campsite. luckily, they have wheelbarrows to make that easier.

    woodfires are not allowed but propane fires are. there are showers, flush toilets, and water sources in the campground. the bathrooms have a lock and code needed for entry. the campsites are all pretty close together but no one was there when we arrived on a weekday. it didn’t get busy until people started showing up on saturday for the holiday weekend.

    when you first drive in, there is a convenience store up front where you check in.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wheeler Gorge Campground
    Sep. 21, 2024

    Wheeler Gorge Campground

    Peaceful and Calm!

    We loved camping here. The whole area has a really peaceful and mellow vibe. We reserved site #49 which was plenty big enough for our 26ft class c, but the drive through the campground to get to the site was a little narrow and tight, wouldn't recommend for larger RVs. This end of the campground is right next to the emergency exit, too, but they keep that gate locked, otherwise it would be an easy swoop in. Camp host was really nice, campground was huge, nice that there's a creek running through it which comes in handy in the hot summer months. You have to drive over some creek runoff at parts, no problem.

    There's zero cell reception in this entire area, the roads leading up to the campground as well.

    Fees are $35 or $37 for weekends/holidays. Pricey for what you get and for what we're used to paying for a forest service campground.

  • Kim N.
    Camper-submitted photo from Thornhill Broome Beach
    Sep. 3, 2024

    Thornhill Broome Beach

    Great site with no amenities

    Loved the quietness of this campsite. No water, no dump station, only portable bathrooms on site from what we can see. We were in an RV so we didn't mind at all. Went to Sycamore campground to fill up on water. Youre packed right on the beach next to the sand. Combo of tent and rv campers. Wifi is great at this location. We have tmobile

  • Kim N.
    Camper-submitted photo from Point Mugu State Park
    Sep. 3, 2024

    Point Mugu State Park

    no wifi

    No tmobile wifi. we dropped by to fill up water since we were camping at thornhill Broome. Water refill was free. We didn't  dump there. Can't comment on anything else.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Cachuma Lake Recreation Area
    Aug. 30, 2024

    Cachuma Lake Recreation Area

    Please Don’t Tell Anyone About This — OOPS

    This is tragi-comedy: I was invited to a wedding in Santa Barbara. It was summer and the most fleabitten motel prices were astronomical. I began to look at campsites within driving distance, I was desperate. Booked Catchuma and thought, hoorah, I’ve defeated the tourism trap. 

    Well… from the moment I arrived . . . I really could not care less about the wedding. My god. I think I’ll leave it at that. 

    Bring binos. Boat, bring your canoe/kayak.

  • Julian M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Malibu Creek State Park
    Jul. 24, 2024

    Malibu Creek State Park

    Amazing experience, beautiful sunset

    Great campground, Great spots but unfortunately bit expensive .Very disappointed about the rules regarding fire, but I understood. I left from the campground after the sunset...fire allowed only with courchal...

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Castaic Lake State Recreation Area
    Jul. 20, 2024

    Castaic Lake State Recreation Area

    Nice view, not bad, needs work

    We stayed in Loop A on a Thursday night in July. For us, it was a convenient overnight stop. It was a lot less crazy/ crowded than we expected for an LA County campground in the middle of summer! This site is on the lagoon, not the main lake, but had nice views and a good breeze in the heat. Very minimal space, not much shade. But the real issue was that the bathroom stalls in our loop (A) had no doors. I also doubt they are cleaned daily, though it wasn't terrible. Being close to the city, there were a ton of people meandering around, but they all seemed to be doing their own thing (e.g fishing or just walking), few suspicious characters. Lots of families and kids made it feel fairly safe for an urban campground. Not our favorite, but we would stop over here again in a pinch.

  • Elaine H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Dennison Park
    Jul. 16, 2024

    Dennison Park

    Great campground and host!

    I love finding a camping spot last minute and it turns out to be amazing! Dennison Park Campground did not disappoint! Although there are beautiful upper campground spots that Overlook Ojai Valley, I chose, from the choices I had, a spot that looked spacious and offered the most shade. Nestled in the middle of upper and lower campsites, I found it to be a quiet reprieve from our day's activities -- the campfire always the highlight for me. The camp host, Dane, was friendly, helpful, and a joy to chat with. He also gave us some suggestions of other county parks to check out the next time we venture to the Ojia area! We will definitely be back to camp here!

  • merlinda M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Piru Recreation Area
    Jul. 5, 2024

    Lake Piru Recreation Area

    Great campsite

    Campsite was established, picnic table, fireplace, and electricity. Floor is gravel in some areas so bring a rake or broom for tent area. Our site was pretty close to bathrooms that had showers. 1.50 for 8 minutes, uses quarters. Has hot water. Rangers drive by selling wood and ice.

  • cThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Malibu Beach RV Park
    Jul. 1, 2024

    Malibu Beach RV Park

    Stunning RVpark on a bluff over Malibu beach

    We enjoyed our one night stay we had a great spot overlooking the bay. The owners have a great plan and it looks like they are achieving their goal!

  • Michelle W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Steckel Park
    Jun. 28, 2024

    Steckel Park

    Much better than I expected

    I had a giant campsite overlooking the heavily flowing creek. The creek was so clean and beautiful. The amazing thing is I brush-crashed for hours and didn’t get a single bug bite. The site was a bit messy when I arrived, but the ranger pulled up right as I got there to empty the trash bin. He said the crows scatter the garbage. A family of 2 peahens, a peacock, and 3 babies hung out near the creek. Beautiful birds. After walking around the creek for an hour, I came back to see a few bundles of wood left for me. I think the ranger found them at a site and gifted them to me. Very nice person!

  • Tammy P.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Camper-submitted photo from Los Alamos Campground at Pyramid Lake
    Jun. 19, 2024

    Los Alamos Campground at Pyramid Lake

    Close to the lake, can be very hot during the summer

    It usually stay empty and easy to get a site even in the peak season summer and spring but there is limited shades in most campsites and can get very hot during the days. There are not many trees around, Site 42 has really good shade but be aware of pocky leaves from those trees. My air mattress pop both times we camp there. There is not much around to do except pyramid lake close by which is nice and convenient to get to the water and go fishing or tubing. Also close by six flag.

  • joel G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sawmill Campground
    Jun. 15, 2024

    Sawmill Campground

    Forest road camping outside of Yosemite

    Having to find a spot kind of late at night after other spots were full pretty level spot overlooking a meadow and review of the sunset roads a little rough getting back in there used four-wheel drive pulling a teardrop

  • Tippy B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rincon Parkway Campground
    Jun. 12, 2024

    Rincon Parkway Campground

    Million dollar view

    We are road tripping for our honey moon and are letting the gods decide on where we were van camping once a destination has been confirmed. We accidentally ran into this parkway and let me tell you…. You’d be crazy not to stay. Views were amazing to fall asleep to and wake up to.

    You can bring your own wood, have a fire where you camp. Don’t forget your campfire stove, there are porta-potties. As long as your self contained in a RV, car, bus, you are golden. Stay…. It will be a memorable trip. And you can’t beat the price.

  • t
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Casitas Recreation Area
    Jun. 5, 2024

    Lake Casitas Recreation Area

    Nice place but dog owners beware

    Just 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.

  • Donna H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hollywood RV Park
    Jun. 1, 2024

    Hollywood RV Park

    As good as it gets for LA

    This quirky campground was safe, and that was what I needed while visiting friends in LA. This isn't a self-park park...the spaces are so close together that they use a cart to park you. On the upside, the bathrooms and showers were clean and plentiful, there was an area at the back of the park that was fenced for pups, and although the spaces were small, the park was landscaped such that you had some privacy. On the downside, the park is right next to the departure/arrival runway for Burbank and so if you don't fancy airplanes, you may not appreciate the noise. There is quite a bit of noise, but then again, you are in downtown Burbank. The owner is quite a character and told me that they even have an entertainment space where they offer musical performances, plays, etc. by local artists. He also mentioned that most of the park's customers were long-term residents that support the local production companies. I'm not sure if I would stay there again, but then again I'm not sure I'm interested in visiting Burbank again either.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Malibu Beach RV Park
    May. 25, 2024

    Malibu Beach RV Park

    Great & Clean Facilities

    Location, location location! Every spot has a great view of the Pacific Ocean from high upon a cliff! General store is well stocked and there’s a park to lounge or play games on the cliffs edge! Stay here one night and treat yourself!

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from El Capitan State Beach
    May. 23, 2024

    El Capitan State Beach

    Bluff-top beach-ish camping

    We spent two nights at El Capitan State Beach. Our site had an ocean view, which is why I give this campground a 4-star rating. There isn't much to do here (limited hiking), so that is why it isn't a 5-star review. Still, other than one windy day, we had a lovely time relaxing here, walking the limited beach bluff-top walk down to the beach and west toward Refugio. The path used to go all the way to Refugio, but it is closed right after the walk/bike-in campsites at El Capitan due to the ocean erroding away the cliffs the path sits on. The bathrooms were fairly clean and there are showers (didn't use). Like many CA parks, the area has a run-down feel. We went into Santa Barbara on our way to and from the campsite. It is about a 20-mile drive, so a bit long. One of my photos is at Chase Palm Park in Santa Barbara (you can see the pier). It is a good place to park a van (up to 22 ft) or they have "motor home" spots for day parking.

  • Heather K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hobson Beach County Park
    May. 16, 2024

    Hobson Beach County Park

    Expensive But It’s On The Beach

    I stayed here for one night. Bathrooms were clean. They seem to have a coffee and pizza shack too but they were not open when I arrived. I didn’t use the showers but they have a shower room in addition to bathrooms. It was a quiet night.

    The only negative was the people parked next to me had moved their picnic table into my spot so it made it difficult to back in and use my spot.



Guide to Oak View

Camping near Oak View, California, offers a fantastic escape into nature with beautiful campgrounds and plenty of outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a peaceful retreat, there are options that cater to all kinds of campers.

What to do:

  • Boating and Fishing: Enjoy the serene waters at Cachuma Lake Recreation Area. One reviewer mentioned, "The lake is perfect for boating, but since it’s a drinking water reservoir, there is no body contact with this body of water."
  • Hiking and Biking: Explore the trails at Point Mugu State Park. A camper noted, "Great location. Less than 1/2 mile to the beach, hiking and MTB/gravel trails accessible from the campground."
  • Beach Access: Spend a day at Malibu Beach RV Park for stunning ocean views. One visitor said, "Every spot has a great view of the Pacific Ocean from high upon a cliff!"

What campers like:

  • Scenic Views: Campers rave about the beautiful surroundings. A review for El Capitán State Beach Campground highlights, "First night unobstructed views of sunset over the ocean."
  • Clean Facilities: Many appreciate the cleanliness of the campgrounds. A visitor at Lake Casitas Recreation Area mentioned, "The sites are clean and the pads are very flat. Makes leveling a breeze."
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Families enjoy the amenities and activities. One camper at Santa Cruz Campground — Carpinteria State Beach shared, "My family camps here every year for as long as I can remember. The beaches are always nice."

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds have basic facilities. A review for Wheeler Gorge Campground states, "No running water available; fire ban (the nights that we stayed)."
  • Crowded During Peak Season: Expect busier conditions in summer. A camper at Thornhill Broome Beach — Point Mugu State Park noted, "Thornhill offers beautiful beach camping without crowds."
  • Wildlife Encounters: Be prepared for wildlife. One camper at Wheeler Gorge Campground mentioned, "They let us know there was a bear in the area and sure enough that night Bucky the bear was in our campsite."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for spots with amenities for kids. A review for Cachuma Lake Recreation Area mentions, "The campground offers some excellent yurts and cabins for nightly rent right on the shores of the lake."
  • Plan Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities. One family at Malibu Creek State Park Campground enjoyed, "Great campground, Great spots but unfortunately bit expensive."
  • Pack Snacks and Games: Keep the kids entertained. A camper at Santa Cruz Campground — Carpinteria State Beach said, "The trail that goes to the end of the campground is always a fun bike ride."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A review for Leo Carrillo State Park Campground states, "The sites are small. It is very difficult to back in to a spot when you have campers across from your campsite."
  • Look for Full Hookups: Some campgrounds offer full hookups for convenience. A visitor at Lake Casitas Recreation Area mentioned, "The campground is broken down into a bunch of different camping loops, each with different amenities and vibe."
  • Be Prepared for Fees: Some campgrounds charge extra for pets or amenities. A camper at Cachuma Lake Recreation Area noted, "They nickel and dime a lot of things, showers pets."

Camping near Oak View, California, has something for everyone, from stunning views to family-friendly activities. Just be sure to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular RV campsite near Oak View, CA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Oak View, CA is Ocean Mesa Campground at El Capitan with a 4.5-star rating from 15 reviews.

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