Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Orcutt, CA has a lot to offer. Orcutt is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Find the best campgrounds near Orcutt, CA. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.
$40 / night
"Tucked behind the dunes (and you definitely want a site next to the dunes!)"
"Sites far apart, easy access to garbage disposal, flush toilets, showers and nice grassy sites. It is a short walk to the beach."
$60 - $70 / night
"It was located right next to the water park but they had already closed for the season."
"Lopez Lake Recreation Area is 15 minutes behind the “Village” of Arroyo Grande, CA."
"This campground is right next to the beach and is well loved by the many return campers I spoke with."
"Jalama Beach offers great walks along a long beach that is nestled in a cozy bay. Surfers, couples & families can enjoy this beautiful place."
$25 / night
"Turns out they had 8 and the park ranger let me drive in to scope it out. I picked a site close to the beach and even better my Oceano reservation could be transferred. Yay."
"As with all California state parks now, not only is there recycling bins available but also food waste / compost bins (yay!).
Showers available, payable via tokens. "
"Thus is a roadside RV park that is a nice size and super friendly. We stayed here on Valentines weekend. It was mostly quiet and the camp host was delivering breakfast to the campsite, super cheap."
"Close by solvang town and many pretty hiking trails"
"Close to fairgrounds handy for kids to take care of their animals. Mnothing fancy. No frills just necessities."
"There are two levels of this campground, I stayed at the upper level just steps from the sand dunes which will lead you to the Pacific Ocean about 1/2 mile away."
"Right next to some beautiful dunes. Rv / pull in sites. Have tables restrooms and fire pit relatively close to Oceano/ piano"
"Steps away from the ocean. We will return."
"This is a pricey rv park, but great location and very busy. It is competitive with the others around and think it was the best one in the area."
"We stayed during the recent storm of the century in Central California so weren’t able to take advantage of what the park has to offer. The sites are very long and not too jammed together."
"As with many southern California lakes, there is no human contact with the water due to it being a reclamation center. Unlike many other southern California lakes, this one has a pool!"
"Few fire pits and tables a couple flat spots for camping, 30-45 minute drive from Santa Maria. Drive slow down the dirt road as to not upset the residents of Colson Canyon."
"Clean site Areas are well spaced out First compound of campsites are the best end of the road are the trails to hike and only able to fit 3 trucks up there comfortably Bring your own toilet amenities"
GuideStayed in the non electric spots in our camper. The site next to ours was occupied which made parking the trailer a little tricky- almost like parallel parking and the sites are close together like a parking lot. Could not see the ocean from site 1 but had a little more space/privacy since it was a corner spot. Bathrooms were clean enough and a short walk to the beach! Some scattered litter, but nothing too crazy. We loved walking along the beach and watching the wild life. Our dog at the campsite kept the squirrels away, but they were definitely looking for food at other sites.
ScoutThe location has plenty of room for any size trailer. Great location to the beach.
ScoutLocation was nice because of the view abc the ease of parking. But it is next to the main road, so it gets very noisy
GuideGreat spot to pull up and get some beach time in. Busy during the day - folks riding ATVs till sunset, little less busy in the evening/night - still people parking rigs. You can also park and pitch a tent!
I saw multiple people get stuck, mostly 2WD cars and trucks with toy haulers/trailers. Lots of people down to help get people unstuck! Big fan of this spot!
ScoutLoved everything from start to beginning, the dogs, the bbq with the owners, the choice of campgrounds - each more beautiful than the others. Recommend!
TravelerThis is just a glorified parking lot with tons of aggressive and loud chirping squirrels. We were in sites 19 and 10. Site 19 faced the beach but it was really the shrubs. Some sites that face the beach do have a nice view of the ocean but 19 did not. Site 10 is literally a parking space with a strip of dirt and table and fire ring. You are right next to your fellow campers and it at least makes for some great people watching because you are literally right in the middle of the street.
The beach is another story. I am from SoCal and my husband is from SoFlo and we were not impressed with the beach at all. It smells, has lots of unsightly and strange looking seaweed that I wouldn’t want to ever encounter if I was in the ocean. Morro Rock was there but the fog covered it up most of the time. Come if you want to but there are much better places out there. I hear that Point Magu State Park is way better.
GuideIt’s a very simple place but I found it so peaceful being surrounded by the golden plains, the breeze through the big shaded eucalyptus trees, and hearing the owls near sundown. Theres also hummingbirds that’ll get up right in your face. I was also the only one at the site so that was nice. The area is clean, vault toilets kinda gross though. Very small campground, a couple drive in sites and a couple walk in sites but each drive in site had a picnic table, fire ring, and a metal pole hook and theres one drinking water spigot for the whole campground. So not bad!! Road was surprisingly smooth majority of way and has some paved parts but there was some washboard parts too. Road to get here was long though about 13 miles from the blm sign. There was paper maps at the sign area. I got 3 bars at the campground with AT&T but was spotty on the drive over.
ScoutThe front office staff is amazing. Expect to unhitch and have maintenance move your trailer into the spot for you… but make sure you remind them you need to level if yours isn't a self-leveling rig. And expect them to be impatient and wanting to get to the next job.
Location is good if you don’t plan on spending much time at your campsite apart from eating, sleeping, and cleaning up. You will be up and personal with all your neighbors - sounds, smells, etc.
AND smoking is permitted in the campsites so you'll be sharing that with your neighbors too.
Recommend one night max for tank clean out and fresh water refill.
ScoutGreat spot to post up if you want to spend some time in SLO. The sites on the dry loop (Bishop) have little privacy, but most are pull-through. The loops with services have much more tree coverage, but when I was there seemed to be mostly occupied by long term RVs.
I didn't use the showers, but they looked clean (take quarters, I believe) and the bathroom facilities were prime.
Yes, you can hear traffic on Highway 1 from here, but it's not bad at all and the views of Bishop Peak are splendid. Also saw a turkey wander by the first day.
Camping near Orcutt, CA, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a beachside retreat or a serene spot in the woods, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Orcutt, CA, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the beautiful surroundings!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Orcutt, CA offers a wide range of camping options, with 95 campgrounds and RV parks near Orcutt, CA and 7 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Orcutt, CA is Oceano Campground — Pismo State Beach with a 4.1-star rating from 63 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 7 free dispersed camping spots near Orcutt, CA.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 parks near Orcutt, CA that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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