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Glamping near Oxnard, CA
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Ventura Beach RV Resort and Point Mugu Recreation Facility house exceptional glamping accommodations near Oxnard along California's scenic coastline. These destinations feature elegant safari tents, yurts, and other upscale canvas accommodations equipped with comfortable beds, linens, and modern amenities. Lake Casitas Recreation Area also offers boutique camping experiences with glamping tents that provide an elevated outdoor experience without sacrificing comfort. One guest noted, "Beautiful place with pool, hot tub, picnic tables, fire rings and green grass at every site. Overall it's a beautifully maintained park if you're looking for a safe, clean luxury camping experience." Most glamping accommodations include electricity, climate control, and private outdoor spaces with fire pits, allowing guests to enjoy the coastal environment while maintaining the comforts of home.
The pristine beaches near these glamping resorts create perfect settings for memorable outdoor experiences. Glampers at Point Mugu enjoy exclusive beach access with wildlife viewing opportunities. "This is probably my favorite beach campground yet! We watched seals, ducks and more swimming around the beach. We practically had it all to ourselves," shared one visitor. Lake Casitas offers water-based activities including boating and fishing, while Ventura Ranch KOA provides distinctive glamping options with easy access to hiking trails. The Saturday farmers market in Ventura receives enthusiastic reviews from glampers who appreciate local foods during their stay. Most glamping sites remain open year-round, though advance reservations are strongly recommended, particularly during summer months when luxury camping accommodations fill quickly. Ventura's Main Street, temporarily closed to vehicles, offers shopping and dining options within walking distance of several glamping locations.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Oxnard (22)
1. Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground
"It was a quick drive up the coast and onto this hidden gem. You get access to a private beach with gorgeous California hill views of PCH behind you. Perfect place for families or even RVs."
"It's on the landward side of the pch and feels like you are away from everything. The beach is accessible by a short walk that goes under the pch, so no crossing this busy road."
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $45 - $60 / night
2. Lake Casitas Recreation Area
"A nice feature, (we did not take advantage of), is there is a water slide park near the entrance. As far as I know, this is a separate fee, but nothing astronomical."
"We couldn’t have been more pleased with the location we chose!!"
3. Ventura Beach RV Resort
"Walking distance to beach. Taken well care of. Nice store on grounds. Pool and spa on site."
"It is close to the 101 freeway, you can hear the traffic, but that didn’t bother us. Just be aware, it’s not a super quiet place."
4. Santa Cruz Campground — Carpinteria State Beach
"Beach is clean, swimming is mellow, the tide pools are cool, and you can walk to just about anything you need."
"I naively thought the campgrounds wouldn’t be open to capacity and I was hoping for camping not so close to other campers."
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $45 - $180 / night
5. Point Mugu Recreation Facility
"All are location by the base MWR outdoor recreation facility which has all kinds of beach and camping gear available to check out, like snorkels and surfboards and more, and staff to advise about local"
"This is a wonderful campground right next to the beach however it is only available to the military and their families."
6. Ventura Ranch KOA
"It had beds for a total of six people. It was hot in the daytime, and got really cold at night, so we switched to a Glamping tent. The Glamping tent was nice!"
"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."
7. Camp Comfort Park
"electric hookups, picnic table and fire pit! AMAZING bathrooms and coin showers as well as coin laundry!"
"Great park alongside with really nice seating and playground for kids Showers, a small well kept laundry, plus each site is meticulously cleaned after each guest leaves making it ready and fresh for new"
8. Malibu Creek State Park Campground
"The drive up to the campsite and view from any location in the park is gorgeous. There’s lot of families and big groups around - so great for big groups but not if you’re looking for peace and quiet."
"Spacious campsites with fire pits, and clean bathrooms (bring your own hand soap). Be aware of the limited hours for entering with a vehicle (8am-10pm). Would definitely camp here again!"
1 Site AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $45 - $225 / night
9. Kenney Grove Park
"It was a lovely, quiet park that I was surprised to find tucked away in Fillmore. On the Saturday night that I stayed, it was lively with BBQers and families, but quiet by 10."
"It’s tucked away from the street and you almost wouldn’t know it’s there! Loved this small and well kept campsite. Some of the sites are very small."
10. Oak Park
"There are clean flush toilets, water and fire pits available. Also multiple hiking trails right from the grounds, and some playgrounds and basketball courts. Feels very family friendly."
"Stayed here a few times — quiet except for trains electric and sewer hook ups"
Drive Time
- 56 min from Los Angeles, CA
- 1 hr 35 min from Santa Maria, CA
- 1 hr 44 min from Bakersfield, CA
- 2 hrs 2 min from San Luis Obispo, CA
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Glamping Reviews near Oxnard, CA
439 Reviews of 22 Oxnard Campgrounds
James W.
TravelerMalibu Creek State Park Campground
Nice spot with great hiking. Limited facilities. No hookups. $1 for 2 minute shower (tokens).
- SSonali U.Traveler
Dockweiler Beach RV Park
Stay Away—Terrible
They speak so highly of Dockweiler RV Park, but they forget to say that it has no WiFi, and poor cell phone reception as well. I reserved a space, they made me pay in advance for the whole 3 weeks. They helped me park the camper… avd they never said anything about no wifi. I feel the rv site has been misrepresented. “Oh, well, wifi works in the office, but not even 5 spaces away”. I live alone in my RV. No wifi means I’m sitting here alone in a dead RV. Lonely. Everyone has wifi, yet they don’t mention they don’t , nor even cell phone reception, usually. I get only 1 bar
Meredith M.
GuideOak Park
Sketchy
Stopped here on a Friday night after spending the day in Simi Valley. It was a ghost town, with only one other campsite occupied that showed no movement or activity at all. The train isn’t running in the overnight hours, so that’s a plus, but the vibe at the lower campsite is making it tough to sleep nonetheless. Two stars for a clean bathroom.
Karen K.GuideLos Alamos Campground
Peaceful, easy feeling
Site 49 is a large drive-in site with plenty of room. It accommodates up to two vehicles and has a picnic table and fire ring. There’s communal water nearby, and we’re conveniently close to the restrooms, which have flush toilets. There are no electrical hookups, so plan to be self-contained for power. One of my favorite things about this particular site is the shade. We have several trees around us, which makes a huge difference during the day. At the end of September it’s around 85° and sunny. It’s a little windy today, but sitting here in the shade is incredibly comfortable. And then there is the view. 🌄 That may be the best part of Site 49. The mountains are right in front of us, and the view is just beautiful. Morning coffee with three beagles stretched out in front of me and those mountains in the background? I'm not complaining. The campground itself has been very quiet during our stay, with relatively few other campers around. The camp host has been friendly and helpful, and the whole place has a peaceful, uncrowded feel. It’s also pet friendly, which obviously matters when your camping crew includes three beagles. 🐶🐶🐶 They have been loving the sunshine, shade and all the new things there are to sniff. A few things to know: this is a non-electric site, the driveway is gravel, and this isn't a fancy resort-style campground. If you're looking for hookups and manicured RV pads, this probably isn't it. But if you want space, quiet, shade, flush toilets, water nearby and a mountain view that looks like that for $45 a night? I’ll take it. Site 49 is going on my “come back here” list. 🌄💜
Hans V.
RangerLos Alamos Campground
Perfect as highway stop
Just far enough from the highway to have almost no noise. Nice loops into small valleys. Good spacing of sites, clean enough restrooms. Not very busy on a September Saturday. Some bugs, but I don't think they bite.
Kevin M.
LegendCachuma Lake Recreation Area
Tons of people but a great campground
ITS BIG.... tons of great sites some not do good, some packed right others lots of space, a great lake, a fun bar café, super good general store and lots of people, ther is plenty to do and it's a big chunk of land. And the oak trees and wildlife is fantastic....looking forward to seeing how winter is
- PPaula S.Guide
Camp Comfort Park
Camp Comfort was Comfortable
We had a great spot near the river. The restrooms were clean and the hookups were great. The camp host was friendly and there were several people at the camp, but it was very quiet. We will be back.
Anthony H.ScoutMalibu Creek State Park Campground
rude staff and don’t answer phone
don’t try to reach out to this park via phone with any questions, they won’t answer you. they won’t even answer the phone when their own reservation agents are calling them. gates close strictly at 10 so if you’re camping here make sure to show up by then. showed up at 9:58 after leaving a music festival early to make sure i made it on time, and their staff was immensely rude to me about not making it on time. the morning staff is incredibly nice, apologizing for the problems and giving me advice. the night staff though has a problem and they take it out on their visitors. for how rude they were to me, somehow the campsite across from me showed up at 11pm, so seems like they pick and choose who to give problems. avoid camping here. campsites are very close together and nothing special.
Guide to Oxnard
Near Oxnard, California's central coast location offers camping opportunities with average summer temperatures around 75°F and winter lows rarely below 45°F. The region sits at elevations ranging from sea level to 300 feet, creating a mild Mediterranean climate that supports camping year-round. Coastal fog often rolls in during early mornings from May through August.
What to do
Hiking accessible trails: Leo Carrillo State Park features walking paths suitable for most ability levels. "There are several campsites around the lake. Some lakefront and some wooded... Also there is a disk golf course," notes a visitor to Lake Casitas Recreation Area.
Fishing opportunities: Multiple lakes and coastal areas provide excellent fishing. "Lake Casitas offers fishing and boating, no body contact. There are several campsites around the lake," explains one camper. Another mentions that at Point Mugu "we enjoy taking the boat out on the lake to fish and sightsee."
Wildlife viewing: The region supports diverse ecosystems. A camper at Point Mugu Recreation Facility shares, "This is probably my favorite beach campground yet! We watch seals, ducks and more swimming around the beach. We practically had it all to ourselves."
What campers like
Beach proximity: Many sites offer ocean access. At Leo Carrillo State Park, "The best part about this campground is definitely the beach access- it's about a 10-minute walk from most sites, and you can explore some amazing tide pools and caves once you get there."
Peaceful settings: Despite proximity to urban areas, quiet spots exist. One camper at Camp Comfort Park mentioned, "This is a great escape from the city with that classic California beach camping vibe. Just book well in advance for summer weekends and maybe bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper."
Family-friendly amenities: Many campgrounds include extras for children. "Ventura Ranch KOA has a very large jumping pillow for kiddos, my 6 year had a blast playing on it," notes one visitor. Another mentions that glamping close to Oxnard, California provides "lots of fun activities for kids, like crafts, making your own rocket to launch, etc."
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Most sites require advance booking. "Watch where you step near the tar pits," advises a visitor to Carpinteria State Beach. "Sites are pretty tight. Lots of families and tent camping. Need token from kiosk for showers."
Seasonal considerations: Weather varies throughout the year. "We will however be back in fall and spring and probably winter but summer might be a little hot for us. It was 90 or 92 in the day time during our visit and upper 40s/lower 50s at night," shares a camper from Camp Comfort.
Wildlife awareness: Local fauna includes more than marine life. A camper at Malibu Creek State Park reports, "The wildlife is abundant. There is plenty of birdwatching, and coyotes were wandering through the park and campground without fear. On a hike right out of the park a few hundred yards, I came across a pair of bobcats."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several campgrounds offer dedicated children's areas. At Kenney Grove Park, "The playground was a bunch of old metal pieces that looked like you would surely break a leg so naturally my 2 and 4 year old LOVED it."
Safety considerations: Some areas require extra vigilance. "Squirrels are very aggressive and will eat your food if left unattended. Lots of shade trees," warns one camper about Lake Casitas.
Entertainment options: Activities beyond traditional camping abound. "There is a Park store conveniently located. There are coin showers and flush toilets at many sites. The most fun is the water park. You can take a break from the heat and tube down the lazy river," recommends a family who visited Lake Casitas.
Tips from RVers
Site selection advice: Not all spaces accommodate larger vehicles. At Ventura Ranch KOA, "Some of the sites are a lil different with their arrangements. Smaller sites with only 30amp services. Some have full hookups.... most dont. an no dump station in the park."
Hookup considerations: Utility placement varies by campground. "We had an RV, two cars, and a tent and they allowed us to use one spot, for $30 a night! Which is pretty rare! SUPER fast wifi, electric hookups, picnic table and fire pit!"
Leveling requirements: Terrain affects setup ease. A visitor to Ventura Ranch KOA noted, "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."
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