Best RV Parks & Resorts near Pismo Beach, CA

Recent RV Reviews near Pismo Beach, California

619 Reviews of 66 Pismo Beach Campgrounds

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  Penélope F.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 5, 2020

  Flying Flags RV Resort

  Nice place for those who are looking to party!

  Nice RV park... It's pretty big and offers several options for staying from small cabins to full RV hook up sites. I personally was a little disappointed that place was packed as most places we have been staying had a 50% capacity restriction. Staff was friendly and helpful and definitely will return after pandemic is gone. Quiet time wasn't enforce which is nice for those wanting to party.

  Our site had a gas grill and fire pit which was nice for some of the chilly nights we had.

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  Genevieve S.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 12, 2022

  Camp San Luis Obispo RV

  It's.... OK

  This "campground" is on an Army Reserve and National Guard base, with the security that comes with it. Military ID is required. The RV spots are stacked next to each other, with no trees or barriers of any kind in between. Right next to a road, so plenty of traffic noise. Positives are; decent bathrooms, nearby laundry, full hookups.

  Couple things to note; the billeting office where you check in is about .25 miles from the RV park. Guards at the gate did not know about the RV park at all, let alone how to direct us to it. Billeting office closes at 4pm.

  Also, be aware that pricing has changed. I was charged $10 for overflow camping and $31 per night for a hookup spot.

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  Gamaliel A.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 30, 2018

  Coastal Dunes RV Park & Campground

  Popular Spot but Great Location

  This campsite is just south of the City of Pismo Beach along Highway 1 (albeit its called something different along this stretch). It’s a mixture of tent and trailer camping. Plenty of amenities on site but also very much a communal experience. Don’t expect to have a lot of space between you and your neighbor or much privacy. But heck there are stones throw from the beach and there is a trail on the south end to access. Also adjacent to the monarch butterfly sanctuary

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  Anne O.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 20, 2017

  Morro Strand State Beach Campground

  Beautiful...but pick your site wisely!

  Morro Strand is steps away from a beautiful stretch of beach filled with sand dollars and an amazing view of Morro rock looking south. It gets windy starting around 2pm into the evening - right when you are setting up camp. If you are tent camping on the beach side, bring some extra long tent pegs as you are staking into sand. We had to go to Ace hardware while we were there to get extra long tent pegs. We also had a few ropes that came in handy to tie the tent down further.

  If you are tent camping, make sure to get a spot on the beach side. Beach side sites are: A-D (30-40ft long) and odd numbered sites 1-45 (24ft or less). The middle sites (even numbered sites 2-46) are in a narrow parking median and pretty tight on space. Our site D was far and away the largest site with the highest view (meaning we could see Morro rock from our tent) and had the most distance from other campers. Snag that one if you get a chance. Not all beachside sites have views of the oceans since some sit further down. Odd sites 35-45 have a better view of the beach.

  All the RV hook up sites are on the east side of the campground/parking lot.

  The bathrooms are centrally located, but there are no showers. Luckily your parking pass gets you into Morro Bay State Beach Park and you can buy tokens there and shower.

  I would definitely return. This location is beautiful and peaceful with amazing long empty stretches of beach to walk on. It stayed pretty cool, even in June. Downtown Morro Bay is delightful to spend the day walking through with amazing seafood, cute shops and even a skateboard museum. We even saw sea otters playing in the bay!

  The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was that it seems like an old beach parking lot that was converted into a campsite, so not all the sites are great. But the location can't be beat and if you get a beachside spot you are good to go!

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  Kristin S.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 13, 2023

  Vines RV Resort, A Sun RV Resort

  Not Luxury

  “Luxury RV Sites” not so much I’m not sure why they claim luxury.

   It’s just cement pads on top of each other so no one has any privacy from their neighbors. Definitely not worth the$1600 a month to stay here. You would think for$1600 there would be more and better options offered. 

  It is a very clean campground, I will give them that. It says it includes a picnic table at the back in sites and we were there for 3 months and never saw 1 picnic table.

   We are dog friendly people, we did not travel with our dogs, the campground is full of dogs which is great, our daughter loved it. Except there was constant barking from all over the campground. My neighbors dogs barked multiple times a day and multiple times at night, constantly waking us all up in the middle of the night and my daughter during her nap midday. 

  They do not enforce their own quiet hour rule. Like I said dogs were constantly barking, people playing loud music, loud diesel pickups and playing loud music driving throughout the campground. 

  They offer a great pool area, one bigger pool but it’s always in the shade because of the big solar panels they built. And one smaller pool in full sun which is nice. But it doesn’t matter because the water is so cold there’s no way we would ever try to take our toddlers swimming in those pools. There’s also a large jacuzzi in the shade. 

  It is a family friendly campground unless you have kids that nap during the day. It is very noisy. Not to mention it is located right along the freeway so you’re constantly hearing the roaring vehicle and truck sounds from that.

   They had some tiny homes lining the outside of the campground that they were removing, I’m assuming to make more room for RVs. Which is great Monday-Friday. Then they were removing them Saturday and Sunday as well. Sunday is my husbands only day off and the only full day we get to spend together as a family. And we got to spend our beautiful Sunday sitting outside with our toddler playing and grilling, while listening to the banging and hammering and the loud trucks taking out the tiny homes on a SUNDAY. 

  They do have an awesome building by the pool that offers use of a play/game room, kitchen, grills, and dining room. Which is great but it’s constantly filled with people who are not staying in the campground on the weekends, so the people that are staying there and paying for the amenities can’t use it on the weekends. 

  Like I said, definitely not worth the$1600 monthly fees for long term living. If you’re here for just a night or two might not be that big of a deal. When we first got here we were told it would be$1400 monthly payments and not even a month in we get a call that they are raising the rates to$1600. Quite a joke of a“RV Resort”.

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  T&R Adventures

  Scout

  

  Oct. 25, 2021

  Sun Outdoors Paso Robles RV Resort

  Nice RV Resort

  Probably one of the nicest rv resorts ever been too

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  James J.

  Scout

  

  Feb. 17, 2021

  Flying Flags RV Resort

  Top Notch

  This RV resort has everything. Super clean, great staff. Close to so many things to do.

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  Martha G.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 9, 2018

  Santa Margarita KOA

  Dusty

  RV hookups , pool , huge jumping pad for kids about a mile walk to the lake . They have yurts for tent & cabins.

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  Jonathan G.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 26, 2020

  Vines RV Resort, A Sun RV Resort

  Right off the highway, lots of wineries

  An easy and accessible RV park. The dog area isn't much, but the bathrooms near the office are nice. The bathrooms in the back weren't quite as nice. Spots are close together like any RV park, but you can tap into full hookups. Price was great too. Be sure to check out a winery or two!

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  Michael

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 22, 2023

  Washburn Primitive Campground — Hearst San Simeon State Park

  Hill top big sky view

  Nice family oriented campground. Many tents, trailers, few rv’s. Spots are fairly far apart 50-70 feet. Just fire ring, table, and parking spot. Vault toilets. Few trees. In mid June mostly dry grass with little shade, but fine tent pitching area. Most spots are mostly level for rv parking. Few bugs. Hawks,crows, towhee, quail. Should be good star gazing. Quiet. No road noise. Somewhat windy.

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  SmallRVLifestyle V.

  Ranger

  

  Apr. 25, 2020

  Flying Flags RV Resort

  Nice RV Resort Near Solvang

  Flying Flags RV Resort& Campground is one of my favorite RV resorts.  It is located in Buellton, CA very near the historic town of Solvang, as well as Lake Cachuma and Los Padres National Forest. The campsite is in a beautiful setting surrounded by green rolling hills. April, May is the perfect time to visit. 

  The resort features a plethora of housing options, including vintage trailers and airstreams, cottages, luxury tents, and RV/tent camping spots. 

  Free WiFi, a full laundry facility, pools, and a hot tub, every aspect of your stay is covered. For a relaxing time, they have poolside cabanas, a communal fire pit, picnic areas, and a communal TV lounge with pool and foosball tables. 

  If you have children there is a playground as well as bocce and horseshoes. There is a full fitness center in case you want to get your workout in without the heat. All of the amenities are very well maintained, including the bathrooms and showers. When you get hungry the campground/resort has a few options. 

  There is a full fitness center in case you want to get your workout in without the heat. I rode my bicycle to Solvang, which is 4 miles away. All of the amenities are very well maintained, including the bathrooms and showers. When you get hungry the campground/resort has a few options. There is a convenience store and snack bar on-site, as well as the Campfire Cafe, an eatery with a full menu that allows you to eat in or even deliver to your site.

  In case you are feeling like an adult beverage, Flying Flags has a fairly extensive wine and beer bar. There are also restaurants, convenience, and grocery stores within walking distance. The location of Flying Flags is perfect if you are looking to venture out for an evening or you are here for the wineries. 

  There are several museums in the area, including the Solvang vintage motorcycle museum. There are also golf courses, breweries, wineries, a casino/resort, and the Solvang farmers market. This resort and campground overall is a very nice spot to stop on a long journey, or just to get away for a while. 

  Well worth the trip. It seems like the RVs in the RV park are newer, the park is pretty upscale. I would assume most of the people are full-timers, retired couples who are spending some time in the park. Although it was beautiful weather, you hardly see people outside, it seems like everyone is keeping to themselves. I am not sure why that is.

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  Keisha D.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 30, 2020

  Pacific Dunes Ranch

  Breathtaking

  Wonderful resort with great views. Great staff, great long term campers, great amenities! Will definitely go back for another visit!

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  Shannon W.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 1, 2019

  Avila-Pismo Beach KOA

  Good base camp

  We stopped here for a few nights so we could hook up to shore power for a bit, do laundry, dump etc. The campground itself is small and old so the sites can be a little small for the larger rigs. Bathrooms and showers were clean. People who run it were extremely accommodating - it was difficult for us to access the dump hookup in our first assigned site (we have a macerater with a very short hose) so they moved us to a better site. Easy walking/biking access to Avila beach (4.8miles round trip), and quick drive from Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo. They allow leashes pets and have a small dog park and pet “walk,” and while these are great, I also like to walk my dog around the whole campground when we can’t take her walks elsewhere, and this campground is very limiting. They have several signs up where dogs aren’t allowed.

  Overall, this is a great location if you want access to the beach and nearby towns with nice basic amenities.

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  Nathaniel S.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 8, 2021

  Flying Flags RV Resort

  Convenient Full Service RV Park in Santa Barbara Area

  There's a lot to like about Flying Flags RV park.  Its clean, has lots of full hookup sites, an onsite restaurant, clean facilities, as well as tents and cabins for rent. Why a 3 star rating then?  Well, per my system, 5 stars are the truly special places (i.e Yosemite, Zion) where one should travel to for multiple days. 4 stars are top-tier spots for locals, and should be part of a larger trip to the region for out-of-staters (examples include Lake Sonoma and Lopez Lake). 3 stars are perfectly fine, but you mostly go there for convenience. Flying Flags in Buellton is such a place. You come here because you can explore Santa Barbara, Solvang, and the surrounding wine region. The RV park itself is big, and the spots are pretty close together, and while it's not necessarily beautiful itself, it is clean and comfortable. If I'm planning a trip to Santa Barbara in my 28' Airstream, this is absolutely a park I'd stay at again. I prefer dry camping (i.e. limited or no hookups) in my trailer, but I certainly appreciate full service as well, and Flying Flags delivers.

  If you own an RV, this is a perfect "home base" for exploring the area.  Solvang is a town in central California that looks like a Scandinavian village. It was featured prominently in the movie Sideways. Buellton and Solvang are both basically right in the heart of Santa Barbara wine country. Many, many wineries are within short driving distance. Santa Barbara is an easy hour-ish trip.  The coast in Santa Barbara and just south in Carpineria is some of the most beautiful in California. The surfing is exquisite (these are well known, popular spots so expect the usual "locals only" aggression in the line up). Paso Robles is about 100 miles up the road from Buellton, so it's entirely possible to do an "up and back" in the same day.

  Flying Flags RV park won't take your breath away with natural beauty, but it's close to a lot of places that will.  It's convenient, clean, and a great place to park an RV for a couple of nights as you explore the surrounding areas.

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  Upscuz

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 24, 2023

  Camp San Luis Obispo RV

  Great stop

  Great place to stay if traveling down the coast. Full hook- ups ,with showers and restrooms. Must be military affiliated!

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  Teresa S.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 13, 2020

  Pismo Coast Village RV Resort

  Great Location and Great staff

  We have spent many weekends at this resort, they have great amenities. Walking distance to downtown Pismo. You can’t beat the price and location. They have full hook-ups.

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  Ryan S.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 12, 2020

  Pacific Dunes Ranch

  Nice place to stay

  Nice sites, all on sand/hard pack. Lots of permanent campers or long term folks. They had horseback riding and a small playground. We came in late and it was hard to find our map and site reservations.

  No one ever answered the phone whenever we tried to call, days prior, day of, etc. that was disappointing.

  Our site was night to the dunes so easy walk to the sand, but about 30 minute hard walk to the ocean, it was worth it.

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  Jeanne M.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 27, 2018

  Morro Strand State Beach Campground

  Beachfront parking lot - killer location

  If you want to be ON the beach this is a great choice. Incredible, unbeatable beachfront. Some sites are on the sand. Full hook-up sites are not on beach but very close. Very basic bathrooms but no showers.

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  Alex M.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 9, 2022

  Oceano Campground — Pismo State Beach

  Great campsites, awful bathrooms

  This campground came to my rescue on a Sunday night when most everything else in the area was full. Coastal Dunes RV Park down the road handles the check-ins for Oceano. This is a small campground with just a single loop, but all the amenities: full hookups at every site and a central bathroom. My site was neat and clean, and there were bushes that provided some privacy.

  The bathrooms at Oceano have high-flow faucets, but that's about all they have going for them. The men's room was in dire need of a cleaning and general tune up when I visited. The bathrooms at the nearby Oceano Memorial Park were marginally cleaner, but a superior alternative is the clean, modern, single occupancy bathrooms at Pismo State Beach campground, a minute's walk down the road. I would have preferred a porta potty to the bathrooms at Oceano.

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  Annette A.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 26, 2020

  Pacific Dunes Ranch

  Secluded Dunes

  No OHV activity nearby, Pacific Dunes Resort is a somewhat secluded RV park. Close spaces, picnic tables, but must bring your own fire pit. No grass, but hard packed sand and gravel. Upper area closer to the dunes is preferred for breezes. Lots of permanent residents, but the park is well kept. My only complaint is about sporadic restroom cleaning during Covid-19. Not as often as scheduled and we were camped across, so could visibly observe. The dunes were beautiful, but walking to the beach would be quite an effort. Without the OHV activity, it was safe to hike or dune surf. Horseback riding, basketball court, and remote controlled car track were other amenities. Bike ride to the Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve beach was only 10-15 minutes. Many good restaurants near the park, Sylvesters, Old Juan’s, and Rock & Roll Diner. Old West Cinnamon Rolls and Splash in Pismo Beach are a must.

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  Erica A.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 7, 2021

  Sun Outdoors Paso Robles RV Resort

  Great for families and pets!

  We loved it here. The resort is so clean and very well kept. Lots of amenities: gym, pool, bar and bistro, miniature golf, etc. Elite sites offer great views but even the 'low end' premium sites are incredible. You can lock in a site for an extra $30.

  Full hook-ups, free WiFi, cable.

  Guided activities are held throughout the day for families and evening activities (live music, Cornhole tourney for the adults). There is plenty to do here, you won't be bored.

  Downtown Paso Robles is 15 minutes away but there are wineries all around. Reservations for tastings have been required at most.

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  Esther Y.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 8, 2020

  Morro Dunes RV Park

  Great location!

  Best part about the RV park is its location, right next to the dunes! The RV park is clean and well maintained. Sites are spaced close together but no major issues with noisy neighbors. Nice little dog run. Family friendly. We went during COVID time so many of the community areas (playground, showers) were closed, but didn't detract from an enjoyable getaway.

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  Julia M.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 5, 2022

  Holiday RV Park

  Beachy RV resort

  Huge RV park right on the beach. Always busy yet clean and well maintained. Can walk to the beach and walk to town for coffee/food with more nearby beaches and things to do if you want to drive. Big swimming pool and other activities. The downside is the sites are tiny and you’re packed in super tight with other RVs but it feels lively and kinda like a big tailgate party.

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  Tonya C.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 17, 2020

  Sun Outdoors Paso Robles RV Resort

  Full hooks ups.

  This is a very clean, beautiful RV park. It's easy to get into with big trailers. We have a 35foot 5th wheel and no problems getting in. It's a newer park so not a lot of shade trees. Bring an ez up. Lots of wineries along the road. We did the wine line and they pick up and drop off at the campground. They also have cabins you can rent if friends want to go but they don't have a trailer.

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  Barbara B.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 13, 2021

  Paso Robles RV Ranch

  Western Theme

  Cleanest Rv park we have been too

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  tammie

  Scout

  

  Jul. 15, 2022

  Morro Dunes RV Park

  Camping

  I love this rv park showers and bathrooms amazing

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  Yves B.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 25, 2022

  Morro Dunes RV Park

  Great spot next to beach

  Very nice rv park. Friendly staff. Clean laundry room