Dog-Friendly Camping near Paramount, CA

Camping near Paramount offers convenient access to Los Angeles County campgrounds and coastal RV parks. The area receives over 280 sunny days per year, with average summer temperatures in the upper 80s F. Most campgrounds within 15 miles require reservations several weeks in advance during peak seasons.

What to do

Beach activities: 1-mile walk from Dockweiler Beach RV Park to shoreline fire pits where families gather for evening beach fires. "Great spot where you are never alone. Depending on the season, the lot can be packed. It is accommodating for some different size vehicles and has direct beach access and some amenities such as fire pits on the beach," notes Amanda K.

Biking: 20+ mile coastal path accessible from multiple Paramount-area camping locations. "Great Long Beach location, a nice bike ride along the beach to Naples and the Queen Mary. Highly recommended," writes Theo A. about Golden Shore RV Resort.

Wildlife viewing: adjacent wetlands provide prime bird watching opportunities. The Seabreeze At Seal Beach military campground borders a wildlife refuge with walking paths. "Wetlands on the base and birds galore," shares Geri J., who enjoyed the natural setting.

What campers like

Clean facilities: regularly maintained restrooms and showers at most campgrounds near Paramount. At Anaheim Harbor RV Park, "Nice bathrooms and hot showers with laundry on location. Good amount of space between sites," according to Tracey S., who found it surprisingly pleasant "in the middle of LA."

Year-round heated pools: available at several campgrounds within driving distance of Paramount. "Staff keeps the grounds clean, clean bathrooms, heated pool and hot tub, and other fun things to do like horse shoes. We would stay here again if we come back to this area," mentions Ruth N. about Golden Shore RV Resort.

Close proximity to attractions: most Paramount-area campgrounds offer convenient access to major Southern California destinations. "We had a beach front space (B035) with a decent sized palm tree. The only one I really saw. The spaces aren't huge so if you have a big rig or large trailer it will be tight," writes Michele H. about Bolsa Chica State Beach Campground.

What you should know

Noise considerations: aircraft fly over several campgrounds. At Dockweiler Beach RV Park, "We loved this spot next to the beach. We got used to the planes, but they are certainly jarring at first," explains Tyler G. Some campsites experience road noise from Pacific Coast Highway.

Concrete surfaces: summer heat can make ground extremely hot for pets. Bring protective booties for dogs walking on concrete pads. "Cement, lots of room, close to laundry and pool. It's not a cheap place to stay but it was perfect," notes Roxanna L. about pad surfaces.

Limited space for tents: most campgrounds prioritize RV camping over tent sites. Waterfront RV Park in Huntington Beach offers some tent options but spaces are limited. "Your not on the beach but literally on the other side of pacific coast highway you are there," explains Brittney C.

Military ID required: for several dog-friendly campgrounds near Paramount. Los Alamitos Army Campground offers "Full hookup in both parks, Legacy (gravel for smaller RVs) and Sunset (cement spots with extra spot for a car)," according to Angela P. Proper military identification must be presented at check-in.

Tips for camping with families

Pool reservations: book swimming time during busy periods. "During COVID you need to reserve your time at the pool. Make sure you know that you want to stay here for the full time because there is not a generous refund policy," advises Anna about campground facilities.

Transportation options: public transit available at some locations. Orangeland RV Park offers convenient access to attractions. "On-demand public transport for $6/person for all-day access. Walking distance to Big Ed and Honda Center," writes Emily S., noting the park's central location.

Evening activities: plan for early nightfall when fire restrictions are in place. "It was nice! Very clean! The boardwalk was endless and great to walk the dog and go for a run! Restaurants all around to have dinner at!" shares Gabriela M. about evening options at dog-friendly campgrounds.

Tips from RVers

Site selection: request spots away from roadways when booking. "The only downside is they lock the bathrooms from 8pm-730am," notes Derrick about Golden Shore RV Resort facilities, highlighting the importance of having self-contained facilities.

Hookup preparation: bring 25-foot sewer hoses for some campgrounds. Waterfront RV Park offers "smaller options for travel trailers with power hook ups only and pull through and back in sites available with full hook ups," according to Brittney C.

Size limitations: measure total length including hitches before booking. At Dockweiler Beach RV Park, "The RV park has a hookup area and a dry camping area. The hookups are full of large rigs, very close one with another, in a parking lot style. The dry camp provides much more space, but only relatively small RVs," explains Ignasi M.