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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Ojai, CA

1,014 Reviews

Lake Casitas Recreation Area and Camp Comfort Park maintain pet-friendly camping options near Ojai with clean facilities and designated pet areas. Dogs must be leashed at all times on campground property with a standard 6-foot maximum leash length at most sites. Camp Comfort's meticulously maintained grounds received praise from pet owners for its quiet environment and accessible creek where dogs can splash around on hot days. The campground features full hookup RV sites, tent areas, and cabin options, all accepting pets with proper documentation. Most campgrounds near Ojai enforce a two-pet maximum per site with additional pets incurring fees.

Nearby Dennison Park offers pet owners panoramic views of Ojai Valley while camping with their dogs. The upper campsites provide the most scenic options for pet owners seeking quieter surroundings away from road noise. Trails accessible from campgrounds require dogs to remain leashed, particularly due to local wildlife including coyotes that are frequently heard at night from the campsites. During summer months, early morning or evening walks are recommended as daytime temperatures regularly reach 90°F or higher. Downtown Ojai lies just minutes from most pet-friendly campgrounds, providing convenient access to pet supplies and veterinary services. Wheeler Gorge Campground north of Ojai also welcomes pets but has more limited facilities compared to other nearby options.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Ojai, California (104)

    1. Lake Casitas Recreation Area

    39 Reviews
    Oak View, CA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 649-2233

    "Gorgeous lakeside camping near Ojai, CA"

    "Picked up a travel trailer in Ojai and camped at lake casitas. Had electric and water in the ‘Indian’ camp area. The place is massive."

    2. Wheeler Gorge Campground

    31 Reviews
    Ojai, CA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 434-1996

    $35 - $74 / night

    "Campground Pros: Easily accessible from Ojai, easy drive from LA area; lots of shade; streams running through the campground; clean vault toilets; nice camp hosts that will warn you about the poison oak"

    "You drive across two small streams to get to the back spots. They’ve got BBQs, access to cool trails, lots of space. You wind around the road and there are little hidden spots all around."

    3. Santa Cruz Campground — Carpinteria State Beach

    50 Reviews
    Carpinteria, CA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 968-1033

    $45 - $180 / night

    "Beautiful location. Close to town. Walkable, hike-able, bike-able, rideable via paths. No dogs on beach. There is a dog beach further up the coast. Sites are pretty tight."

    "Anacapa section is right next to a large grassy area and park.  We like to take our dog to play fetch there and we take out daughter to the park at least a few times a day. "

    4. Dennison Park

    20 Reviews
    Ojai, CA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 654-3951

    $25 - $28 / night

    "There is a small play park at the base of the hill for small children to unwind, but I recommend driving a few miles further into Ojai and visiting Libbey Park."

    "Walking to the top of the campground presents an awesome view of the Ojai valley. Camp hosts were great and really attend to campers."

    5. Emma Wood State Beach

    27 Reviews
    Ventura, CA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 585-1850

    $40 / night

    "Emma Woods was a nice little get away, we stayed for one night, we couldn't leave the cats behind for too long."

    "There are no toilet facilities here (there are some portapotties at the entrance though - those might be for staff though.).   The only "amenity" this place offers is trash and recycling bins.  "

    6. Ventura Ranch KOA

    15 Reviews
    Santa Paula, CA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 933-3200

    "Our lot was secluded, private and close to the entrance/exit. The only thing was the unlevel ground we were on. Our RV was a simple 30’ rental without any leveling."

    "The KOA is consistent with its name, meaning the kids amenities are all there, trampoline pillow, nice walking trails, walking labyrinth, and of course the adventure course and zip lines which are great"

    7. Rincon Parkway RV Overnight

    17 Reviews
    Oak View, CA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 654-3951

    $43 - $47 / night

    "We had a dog and newly walking baby with us, so we REALLY had to keep an eye on both of them.  We brought little baby gates which helped. "

    "This is one of our favorite spots, incredible ocean views and 1 1/2 mile dog friendly beach. Each site, along old PCH, is 45' long. Spots along the seawall can accommodate bigger rigs."

    8. Camp Comfort Park

    9 Reviews
    Ojai, CA
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 654-3951

    "The ADORABLE town of Ojai is a quick 5 min drive up the road with anything you could ever want! The camp host is an amazing older guy, who’s incredibly friendly and takes pride in this campground!"

    "Camp Comfort in Ojai - i didn't know what to expect but was pleased how amazing it is. A small campground with 16 full RV hookup sites and a camphost run by the county and decent priced."

    9. Steckel Park

    13 Reviews
    Santa Paula, CA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 654-3951

    "Was a great quick getaway with our dog. Sites vary from small and crowded to large and spacious. We camped with our square drop trailer and had little issues parking and setting up."

    "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."

    10. Faria Beach Park

    13 Reviews
    Oak View, CA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 654-3951

    $30 - $65 / night

    "Dolphins passing by constantly, small campground so few people around even when full. Limited hours but cute little cafe. Quarter hott showers and clean bathrooms. It was 70’ in December."

    "Location: right off the highway, don’t hear the highway though, low traffic and loud waves Cleanliness: sites and bathrooms kept very clean. Bathrooms/showers: great and clean !!"

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  • Amanda C.
    Aug. 14, 2018

    Lake Casitas Recreation Area

    One of our favorite weekend getaways! The lake has been very low due to the drought, but we were still able to take a boat out. Their rates for renting a pontoon boat amongst others are very reasonable and worth the money! Surrounded by nature and the mountains, this campground and lake is absolutely gorgeous! This campground can be PACKED during holidays, so make sure you get your reservations early! Bring your fishing poles and camp shades, it can get very hot!

    Gorgeous lakeside camping near Ojai, CA

  • a
    Nov. 9, 2021

    Lake Casitas Recreation Area

    Had a wonderful time here close to Ojai

    Picked up a travel trailer in Ojai and camped at lake casitas. Had electric and water in the ‘Indian’ camp area. The place is massive. Camp store was well stocked- even had discs for the disc golf course. Located about 5 miles from Ojai. Would go back

  • Jamie D.
    Nov. 16, 2021

    Wheeler Gorge Campground

    Easily Accessible From Ojai

    Campground Pros: Easily accessible from Ojai, easy drive from LA area; lots of shade; streams running through the campground; clean vault toilets; nice camp hosts that will warn you about the poison oak 

    Campground Cons: no running water available; fire ban (the nights that we stayed); a lot of the sites are very close together; two-night minimum to make a reservation (not a huge deal though); poison oak around sites

    Ojai is a lovely place to visit, plenty of hiking trails in the area, great spots to eat in town, and very bike friendly. Overall the campsite had a great vibe, but not having water was a bummer.

  • Kristi D.
    Oct. 29, 2023

    Lake Casitas Recreation Area

    Seems like a popular place

    Economical 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.

  • J
    May. 4, 2018

    Lake Piru Recreation Area

    Lovely get away

    Close 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

  • Gillian L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 20, 2025

    Hollywood RV Park

    Themed Park!

    First 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!

  • Alejandro L.
    Feb. 19, 2021

    Mt. Figueroa Campground

    Make your own camp

    While visiting Los Padres National forest on a Valentines Weekend, we unfortunately couldn’t do much camping near the higher altitudes due to high wind gusts so we headed toward the other camps, Davy Brown and Nina. Only problem was these were all reserved!! Why I hate most camping in California Bc nothing is ever available. Either way I hate these type of campgrounds where there are fire pits, and bathrooms, and typically more humans nearby. So we ditched that and settled on a campsite off the road since the sun was setting. It was off one of the many horse/hike trails and was at least flat and somewhat further from the road and hidden by brush and trees. It was a nice night and enjoyed a quiet night alone on the forest. We only needed to do an overnight since we were doing the wineries and we’re staying at an bed and breakfast the next night. Overall it was nice but rather stay in 2 other spots we found that could make for future camping trips. ☺️⛺️

  • Brandon S.
    Nov. 13, 2019

    Dennison Park

    Great for beginners

    It's easy to get yourself into nature out here near Ojai and this spread out campground is also easy to get to. Right off a main road just out of town, with running water and bathrooms.

    This site allows both fires and pets. Plenty of spaces for all types of campers.

    It gets three stars because it's usually crowded and can be loud at night depending on road traffic and other campers

  • K
    May. 8, 2023

    Sun Outdoors Santa Barbara

    Would stay here again!

    Lovely place and lovely staff! It’s a bit pricey but you get what you pay for. They also have heated pool and jacuzzi, clean showers, and bathrooms. Trail and dog park available. Just kinda sucks you hear the cars passing at the 101. But I’d still come back.

Guide to Ojai

Discover the joy of camping with your furry friends near Ojai, California, where several pet-friendly campgrounds offer a perfect blend of nature and amenities.

Dog owners appreciate the variety of amenities available

  • At Lake Casitas Recreation Area, you can enjoy spacious sites with electric hookups and a market for convenience.
  • Wheeler Gorge Campground features a peaceful atmosphere with a creek running through, perfect for relaxing with your pet.
  • Dennison Park offers clean facilities and a friendly camp host, making it a welcoming spot for families and their pets.

Pet owners like the proximity to outdoor activities

  • Emma Wood State Beach allows dogs on leashes, providing easy access to the beach for fun-filled days.
  • At Faria Beach Park, you can enjoy beachfront camping while your pet explores the sandy shores.
  • Hobson Beach Park is conveniently located near the ocean, offering a great spot for walks and beach activities with your dog.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include great features for comfort

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Ojai, CA is Lake Casitas Recreation Area with a 4.2-star rating from 39 reviews.

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