Best Campgrounds near Placentia, CA

Several state beach and park campgrounds sit within driving distance of Placentia, California. Doheny State Beach Campground gives campers direct beach access, which works well for swimming and surfing. Malibu Creek State Park Campground has good hiking trails where you might spot local wildlife. Both places connect to main roads, so you won't need special vehicles to reach them. You should book sites ahead of time, particularly in summer when they fill up fast. Many campers from LA come to these spots for quick weekend trips. The areas around these campgrounds have hiking paths, fishing spots, and good views. Both places have basic facilities like picnic tables and bathrooms. Malibu Creek runs nature programs and walks that kids usually enjoy. Weather around Placentia stays mild most of the year, though summers get hot, so bring sun protection and extra water. Winter temperatures cool down nicely for hiking. The campgrounds work for both relaxing and being active outdoors. Whether you're staying one night or several, you'll find things to do at either place. Before heading out, check current rules since they sometimes change with seasons or conditions.

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Best Camping Sites Near Placentia, California (194)

    1. Bonelli Bluffs

    38 Reviews
    South El Monte, CA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 599-8355

    $76 - $88 / night

    "⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Our experience at Bonelli Bluffs Campground was mostly positive, but there were a couple of aspects that could be improved."

    "The views around the outskirts of B loop are just lovely, the staff has been so friendly and helpful (we’re RV newbies and had a ton of questions) the store was stocked with all of the little things we"

    2. Anaheim Harbor RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Anaheim, CA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (714) 535-6495

    $55 - $70 / night

    "Nice bathrooms and hot showers with laundry on location. Good amount of space between sites. Very short drive or 20ish minute walk to Disneyland. Extremely helpful and kind staff."

    "Park is within walking to the Disneyland park.

    The tent sites are very small with a picnic table and AstroTurf."

    3. Prado Regional Park

    21 Reviews
    Chino, CA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 597-4260

    $47 - $120 / night

    "I grew up around in the area so I have been to this park quite a few times for a few different reasons. It is a very expansive and versatile area."

    "It's a nice park great for long walks and trail riding on bikes great for the dog 🐕 also a bit windy so you need to keep a eye on your awning, great cell service with at&t ."

    4. Rolling M. Ranch Campground — Chino Hills State Park

    14 Reviews
    Chino Hills, CA
    9 miles

    $30 - $120 / night

    "This is a nice, small campground with easy access to many freeways.  "

    "That probably makes sense since a side entrance is only a mile down the road from us.

    We hike this several times a month."

    5. Orangeland RV Park

    9 Reviews
    Anaheim, CA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (714) 633-0414

    $75 - $90 / night

    "Anaheim transit makes on-demand stops her to Disneyland as well as Garden Walk. Very helpful, friendly staff. Many residents mixed with overnight era or vacationers. "

    "First time staying here, it will be our place to stay in California."

    6. China Camp State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Chino Hills, CA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (415) 456-0766

    $35 - $175 / night

    "You won't be able to drive up to your campsite. You have to carry your gear in a short distance from the parking lot."

    "Located on the west side of the San Rafael/Richmond Bridge, on San Francisco Bay, this park is extremely popular with mountain bikers. "

    7. Newport Dunes RV Resort

    26 Reviews
    Newport Beach, CA
    19 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."

    8. Moro Campground — Crystal Cove State Park

    35 Reviews
    Laguna Beach, CA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 444-7275

    $25 - $75 / night

    "Luckily Booked last minute on reserve California (the worst web thing ever) on site 49. Looks like there is a oven view from every site. Close to beach and shopping."

    "There is an elementary school adjacent to the campground so you get a few PA announcements to start your day.

    There is a small visitor's center on site."

    9. Bolsa Chica State Beach Campground

    19 Reviews
    Huntington Beach, CA
    17 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."

    10. Canyon RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Yorba Linda, CA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (714) 637-0210

    $90 / night

    "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."

    "Nothing stopped us from enjoying ourselves and relaxing. bike path nearby as well as washing and having fun."

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Recent Reviews near Placentia, CA

1203 Reviews of 194 Placentia Campgrounds


  • Wayne S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 11, 2025

    Applewhite Campground (Ca) — San Bernardino National Forest

    Nice little park

    Very small campground. Camping sites are spread out. The access road is very narrow. We did it with a 22 foot fifth wheel. Space 41 could hold a much longer rig but it would be a challenge even getting to that space. There were only two other campers here while we were here. Lots of trees but not so thick you dont get some sun. The road getting to the campgrounds is somewhat narrow and has some hairpin turns so again it might be difficult for someone with a long trailer We camped at Applewhite Campground in a Fifth Wheel.

  • 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.✌️

  • A
    Aug. 4, 2025

    Lake Perris State Recreational Area Campground

    Bobcat Campsite

    Awesome campsite. Free showers. Electrical outlets by the restrooms at a handicap site. Water spigots scattered around the bobcat site. Dumpsters within walking distance from your site. The locals in the area will take your site if you arrive late. Just head back to the campground entrance and they will send a park ranger to remove them. The restrooms get cleaned daily around 8-10am. More than enough room at site 380

  • 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

  • Tyler G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 31, 2025

    Dockweiler Beach RV Park

    Great spot, loud planes

    We loved this spot next to the beach. We got used to the planes, but they are certainly jarring at first.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 27, 2025

    Hollywood RV Park

    Friendly and local experience

    There’s such an interesting mix of people staying at this quirky place! Many friendly and helpful. Faculties are great and it’s quiet an night.

    Ir takes some planning to visit LA when you ar traveling with an RV.

    This seems to be one of the best places to stay with an RV to visit LA, since driving and parking and RV in LA can be challenging and parking an RV in west LA is not allowed.

    We took an uber. if you stay on the West side of the city it’s okay (still 50/60 USD) for a single ride. But If you want to explore any of the nicer beaches like manhattan Beach I do suggest to take the campervan, park at one of the malls in that area and then take an uber from there. Otherwise it gets super pricy.


Guide to Placentia

Camping near Placentia, California, offers a great mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities. Whether you're looking for a beachside retreat or a peaceful mountain escape, there are plenty of options to explore.

What to do:

  • Beach Access: Enjoy the sun and surf at South Carlsbad State Beach Campground. Campers love the easy beach access, with one reviewer saying, "Great little restaurant serving pizza and snacks overlooking the ocean."
  • Biking and Running: The area has fantastic bike lanes and running paths. One camper mentioned, "Great if you want to ride along PCH. This stretch has good bike lanes that take you into Oceanside or Encinitas."
  • Hiking Trails: Explore the trails at Malibu Creek State Park Campground. A visitor noted, "Nice, small campground with hiking trails easily accessible."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the campgrounds. A review for San Mateo Campground — San Onofre State Beach states, "Clean bathrooms and showers, but we stayed midweek and the place was very, very minimally occupied."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer generous space between sites. One camper at Dogwood Campground said, "Most of the sites are spaced out fairly decently."
  • Beautiful Views: Campers rave about the stunning views. A visitor at Moro Campground — Crystal Cove State Park shared, "Almost every site has an ocean view of some kind."

What you should know:

  • Crowded on Weekends: Many campgrounds can get busy, especially on weekends. A review for San Mateo Campground mentions, "It can get very crowded and packed."
  • Limited Hookups: Some campgrounds, like Doheny State Beach Campground, have limited electric hookups. A camper noted, "Right on the ocean. No hookups. Kind of crowded!"
  • Noise Levels: Be prepared for noise from nearby roads or other campers. One camper at Lake Perris State Recreational Area Campground said, "The campground itself is pretty nice... but there was a large group of people blasting their music until 2/3 AM."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with amenities for kids. A reviewer at Bonelli Bluffs mentioned, "The campground itself was well-maintained, and the surrounding natural beauty made for a peaceful retreat."
  • Plan Activities: Bring bikes or plan hikes to keep the kids entertained. One camper at Serrano Campground said, "There is a biking trail that goes through the campground that was well used."
  • Pack Snacks: Having snacks on hand can make a big difference. A camper at South Carlsbad State Beach Campground enjoyed the "great little restaurant serving pizza and snacks."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check for Hookups: Make sure to confirm if the campground has the necessary hookups for your RV. A visitor at Bonelli Bluffs noted, "Most the campers have their own facilities."
  • Arrive Early: To secure a good spot, especially on weekends, arrive early. One camper at San Mateo Campground advised, "If you get a site at the far ends, it's a hike to go in and out."
  • Be Mindful of Noise: Keep noise levels down to respect your neighbors. A camper at Lake Perris State Recreational Area Campground mentioned, "Rangers were few and far between and did nothing to uphold the rules."

Camping near Placentia, CA, has something for everyone, from beach lovers to mountain adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Placentia, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Placentia, CA offers a wide range of camping options, with 194 campgrounds and RV parks near Placentia, CA and 5 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Placentia, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Placentia, CA is Bonelli Bluffs with a 4.4-star rating from 38 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Placentia, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 5 free dispersed camping spots near Placentia, CA.

What parks are near Placentia, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 parks near Placentia, CA that allow camping, notably Angeles National Forest and Mojave River Dam.