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Best Campgrounds near Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

902 Reviews

The coastal region surrounding Palos Verdes Peninsula, California features a mix of urban-adjacent camping options primarily focused on beach and oceanfront experiences. Dockweiler Beach RV Park in Playa Del Rey offers direct beach access with full hookups, while Golden Shore RV Resort in Long Beach provides marina-adjacent camping with city amenities nearby. Most camping in this area caters to RVs, though some locations like Leo Carrillo State Park (25 miles northwest) and Malibu Creek State Park (35 miles north) accommodate tent campers in more natural settings. Catalina Island, accessible by ferry from the peninsula, provides a more remote camping experience with developed campgrounds at Two Harbors and Avalon.

Reservations are essential for most campgrounds in this densely populated coastal region, particularly during summer months when beach sites fill months in advance. As one camper noted about Dockweiler Beach RV Park, "The most fantastic thing about this RV spot is the location - directly facing a large, beautiful, clean beach with built-in fire rings and a very long bike path." Urban noise is common at most sites, with aircraft noise affecting Dockweiler due to its proximity to LAX. Pacific Coast Highway traffic creates background noise at many coastal campgrounds, though canyon locations like Leo Carrillo offer more shelter. Winter camping brings cooler temperatures and occasional rain but significantly fewer crowds.

Beach access represents the primary draw for most campers in the Palos Verdes area, with bike paths connecting many coastal campgrounds. Several reviewers highlight the convenience of nearby urban amenities while still enjoying oceanfront camping. At Bolsa Chica State Beach, visitors appreciate that "there are even a few restaurants located on the beach path within the state beach parking area." Site privacy varies considerably, with many campgrounds featuring closely spaced sites. A reviewer of Doheny State Beach noted, "The middle sites are small and tight, offering little privacy. You will be right next to your neighbor." For those seeking more seclusion, the canyon campgrounds in Malibu or the island campgrounds on Catalina offer greater separation between sites and a more traditional camping atmosphere.

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Best Camping Sites Near Palos Verdes Peninsula, California (111)

    1. Dockweiler Beach RV Park

    20 Reviews
    El Segundo, CA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (310) 322-4951

    $55 - $80 / night

    "The most fantastic thing about this RV spot is the location - directly facing a large, beautiful, clean beach with built in fire rings, a very long bike bath and bike rental kiosk."

    "One of the only in Southern California/Los Angeles area where you can have a fire on the beach."

    2. Golden Shore RV Resort

    13 Reviews
    Signal Hill, CA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (562) 435-4646

    $80 - $85 / night

    "However, you do get some road noise if you stay on the road side"

    "Clean, comfortable sites near Long Beach Marina and downtown. Good biking, walking lanes. Pool & jacuzzi are nice."

    3. Bolsa Chica State Beach Campground

    19 Reviews
    Huntington Beach, CA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (714) 846-3460

    $60 - $70 / night

    "Beachfront camping in the heart of southern California. Concrete/asphalt sites with water electric and dump station. Adjacent to PCH so road noise but steps away from great sand beaches."

    "Super convenient beach front parking with good restrooms and outdoor showers as well as a beach path perfect for walking, biking, rollerblading, etc."

    4. Malibu Creek State Park Campground

    38 Reviews
    El Nido, CA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (818) 880-0367

    $45 - $225 / night

    "It is prime location for some great hiking and at night it is super quiet. There are restrooms and showers as well."

    "The grounds were beautiful and well maintained, the camp host super friendly and helpful, the bathrooms well positioned and clean, and the sites had shade and everything we needed."

    5. Seabreeze At Seal Beach

    9 Reviews
    Seal Beach, CA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (562) 626-7504

    "Awesome park, clean, level paved pads with a parking space..nice amenities, small NEX nearby. Wildlife reserve adjacent to the park made it nice for walking the dogs, too"

    "Very clean, cement slab, walking paths well lit and near to many areas to explore. Wetlands on the base and birds galore."

    6. Malibu Beach RV Park

    28 Reviews
    El Nido, CA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 622-6052

    $80 - $300 / night

    "I absolutely love this campground, it’s perfectly situated in between the Malibu pier area (to your left) Dume, Zuma, and more beaches (to the right), + a lovely small beach across the street… oh let’s"

    "This is a great little campground just north of Malibu, California, and right off of the 101. So yes, the freeway is RIGHT. THERE."

    7. Dockweiler

    1 Review
    Marina del Rey, CA
    10 miles

    "There are almost always other RVs/campers so you a rarely alone:) there are fire pits on the beach (California is otherwise very strict about fires) that are free to use."

    8. Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground

    53 Reviews
    Lake Sherwood, CA
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 488-1827

    $45 - $60 / night

    "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."

    "The campground is tucked away in a beautiful canyon setting with lots of shade trees, which was really nice for keeping cool."

    9. Waterfront RV Park

    12 Reviews
    Huntington Beach, CA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (714) 536-8316

    "Booking a site here at Waterfront, provided us a excellent homebase that was close to the water. In all, you are about a 2 minute walk to the sand, and 4 minutes to the oceanfront. "

    "Your not on the beach but literally on the other side of pacific coast highway you are there."

    10. Newport Dunes RV Resort

    26 Reviews
    Newport Beach, CA
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 765-7661

    $75 - $550 / night

    "As we expected, the sites are stacked up next to each other like dominoes with minimal foliage/fencing to separate the sites."

    "There's a nice bike trail that circles around the bay, which is great for kids. Also, lots of amenities for families, including playgrounds, water toys, movie nights and fire pits."

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  • B
    Aug. 29, 2025

    Tapo Canyon Park

    Favorite spot near LA

    The Camp Hosts here are Very Friendly and welcoming, the campground has a lush grass area and nice covered playground. The showers and bathrooms are nice, we highly recommend Tapo Canyon.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 23, 2025

    Malibu Creek State Park Campground

    Great trip/great site!

    This place is great! We stayed on site 59 and it had so much space you can fit a ton of people on the site. We had a beautiful, big tree and a great view in the back of the site. Site 62 had the most beautiful view but no shade, but I want to book it for the cooler months. Showers and bathrooms were pristine!! Can’t wait to go back!

  • Michael R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Malibu Creek State Park Campground

    Malibu Creek State Park

    The campground is well laid out with plenty of shade available in most sites throughout the day. Sites aren’t too close to one another, restrooms are modern and clean and people were pretty quiet at night and in the early mornings. Main demographic was families when I camped here.

  • ROCKSTAR C.
    Aug. 7, 2025

    Hare School Park

    It’s the sports fields parking lot

    I’ve been here for a couple days and nobody’s mess with us. There’s other people that are staying in another parking lot attached that are homeless in their vehicles mostly cars and vans. I’m in a 25 foot Fleetwood RV. There’s a dog park kind of area with a big field they can run around and just clean up after them.There’s no public bathrooms, but there are trash cans so clean up after yourself please. It’s not tent friendly. I don’t believe.

  • Lizzette M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 7, 2025

    Hollywood RV Park

    Gem near the big city

    I came 3 days ago in my class C. Showers and restrooms were clean and supplied. The RV is cute very Hollywood movies vibes. Trees lovely gardens to walk the dogs. Commerce walking distance. I’m staying 8 more days.✌️

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 3, 2025

    Canyon RV Park

    Relaxed, clean, friendly, infor.ative, quiet

    Been passing this exit on the 91 freewqy for 25 years and had no idea canyon Rv park was tucked in beween corona and yorba linda. I was quite amazed with the tidy faculitie a d wqs very peacefull. When U are smake dab in the middle of asfalt jungle. I litteraly forgot where i was because its like a little bubble on you .exot the freeway a d e ter the park everything behind you just melts away and i felt like i was in the woods, and at times i swear i was the only camper here. If you are into easy going peacefull quite camp sites this is one of them

Guide to Palos Verdes Peninsula

Camping near Palos Verdes Peninsula, California, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor fun. Whether you're looking for a beachside escape or a cozy spot in the hills, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Beach Access: Many campgrounds are close to the beach. For example, at Bolsa Chica State Beach Campground, campers enjoy the ocean view, but some mention the noise from the highway. One reviewer said, "The view and the breeze is beautiful, but the traffic noise in the evening and morning is not so nice."
  • Hiking Trails: Explore the trails at Malibu Creek State Park Campground. A visitor noted, "Nice, small campground with hiking trails easily accessible."
  • Water Activities: Kayaking and swimming are popular at Two Harbors Campground. One camper shared, "The water in the harbor is super clear. We kayaked around the area and loved it."

What campers like:

  • Scenic Views: Campers rave about the stunning views at Malibu Beach RV Park. A reviewer mentioned, "Every spot has a great view of the Pacific Ocean from high upon a cliff!"
  • Clean Facilities: Many appreciate the cleanliness of the campgrounds. At Anaheim Harbor RV Park, one guest said, "The showers are clean and water is hot."
  • Pet-Friendly Options: Campgrounds like Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground allow pets, making it easier for families to bring their furry friends along. A visitor noted, "Dogs are welcome, which is a big plus for us."

What you should know:

  • Tight Spaces: Some campgrounds have limited space. At Newport Dunes RV Resort, a camper mentioned, "The sites are stacked up next to each other like dominoes with minimal foliage/fencing to separate the sites."
  • Noise Levels: Expect some noise from nearby roads or airports. A reviewer at Dockweiler Beach RV Park said, "You will hear each and every one of the planes taking off from LAX."
  • Booking Challenges: Some campgrounds can be hard to book, especially during peak season. A visitor at Malibu Creek State Park Campground noted, "Difficult to find availability."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for spots like Malibu Beach RV Park, where kids can enjoy the beach and play in the park. One parent said, "General store is well stocked and there’s a park to lounge or play games on the cliffs edge!"
  • Plan for Activities: Bring gear for beach games or hiking. A family at Two Harbors Campground enjoyed kayaking and swimming, saying, "Lots of things to do. Scuba diving, kayaking, swimming."
  • Pack Snacks: Keep snacks handy for the kids. A camper at Bolsa Chica State Beach Campground mentioned, "The host Jim is very kind and helpful!" which can be a great resource for local snack spots.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Hookup Availability: Make sure your chosen campground has the right hookups for your RV. At Golden Shore RV Resort, a visitor noted, "Utilities were where they needed to be."
  • Expect Crowded Conditions: Some RV parks can be busy. A reviewer at Newport Dunes RV Resort said, "It’s a huge campground. Short term and long term sites. Sites are very tight."
  • Plan for Late Arrivals: If you’re arriving late, check if the campground allows late check-ins. A guest at Anaheim Harbor RV Park appreciated that "the gate is open late (until 10:00pm) so you can check in late if need be."

Camping near Palos Verdes Peninsula, California, has something for everyone, from beach lovers to hiking enthusiasts. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA offers a wide range of camping options, with 111 campgrounds and RV parks near Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA and 3 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA is Dockweiler Beach RV Park with a 4.1-star rating from 20 reviews.

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