Best RV Parks & Resorts near Santa Margarita, CA

Santa Margarita offers several full-hookup RV parks within the broader Paso Robles wine region. Sun Outdoors Central Coast Wine Country provides concrete and decomposed granite sites with 30/50-amp electrical service, water, and sewer connections. "Great location, pool, wine bar, clean wide level spots!" notes one visitor about this year-round facility. Sun Outdoors Paso Robles RV Resort features 332 sites designed for larger motorhomes with full hookups and ample maneuvering room for big rigs. Pacific Dunes Ranch and Morro Dunes RV Park offer coastal alternatives with oceanside RV spots about 30 miles from Santa Margarita, both accommodating larger vehicles with 50-amp service and sewer hookups.

Reservations are essential during wine country's peak seasons, particularly fall harvest and summer months when parks frequently reach capacity. Most facilities provide on-site sanitary dump stations, though Camp San Luis Obispo RV park restricts alcohol consumption unlike the wine-friendly private resorts. According to one camper, "Unless you pay an additional fee to secure your space" at some parks, specific site requests aren't guaranteed even with advance booking. Cell service remains strong throughout the region's RV parks, with Wi-Fi available at premium properties. Pet policies vary—most parks allow dogs but may impose breed or size restrictions. Propane fill service is limited, with guests advised to arrive with tanks filled or locate refill stations in nearby Paso Robles.

Best RV Sites Near Santa Margarita, California (69)

    1. Sun Outdoors Paso Robles RV Resort

    18 Reviews
    Paso Robles, CA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 242-4700

    $119 - $219 / night

    "This is a resort style park with all the amenities. We used both pools and spas daily even in December. Sites are gravel with concrete pads. All have fireplaces and seemed appropriately level."

    "We have stayed there 4 times, in all seasons actually. A nice glamping spot, clean and well organized. With pool and other amenities, it is great for kids and without kids."

    2. Sun Outdoors Central Coast Wine Country

    8 Reviews
    Paso Robles, CA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 238-4560

    $73 - $234 / night

    "For an expensive (to us) place with lots of amenities and lots of rules, it still had a really peaceful, calm, and friendly vibe."

    "Very well kept and clean. Shower area is very nice. Need a key code to go anywhere. Great amenities. Beautiful pool. An outdoor bar, but only open certain months. Nice group camping area."

    3. Pacific Dunes Ranch

    11 Reviews
    Oceano, CA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Great staff, great long term campers, great amenities! Will definitely go back for another visit!"

    "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."

    4. Morro Dunes RV Park

    23 Reviews
    Morro Bay, CA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 772-2722

    $35 - $74 / night

    "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."

    "Perfect location right by the rock, this is we’re I come as a local to spend my days so it’s nice to just sleep here too."

    5. Pismo Coast Village RV Resort

    18 Reviews
    Grover Beach, CA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 773-1811

    "This is a pricey rv park, but great location and very busy. It is competitive with the others around and think it was the best one in the area."

    "At first we were unhappy seeing we had a site close to the outside road (189), but quickly changed our minds."

    6. Camp San Luis Obispo RV

    4 Reviews
    Los Osos, CA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 594-6500

    $5 - $25 / night

    "It is a dog friendly camp sight with pull through campsites.  The cost of the pull through is 25 $.  They have 30 amp/50amp available. They also have overflow camping available for 5 $.  "

    "Full hook- ups ,with showers and restrooms. Must be military affiliated!"

    7. Avila Hot Springs

    7 Reviews
    Avilla Beach, CA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 595-2359

    $55 / night

    "In addition to natural mineral springs and heated pool, Facilities have water, toilets, showers, electricity for stealth travelers. Picnic tables outside."

    8. Port San Luis RV Campground

    2 Reviews
    Avilla Beach, CA
    17 miles
    Website

    $50 - $70 / night

    "There is a shower/laundry house down the hill at the entrance to the Port. The best spot is on the point, but the spot is usually taken by regulars and full timers."

    "Love this place - the views are unbeatable, rv spots are spacious with many being parallel to the beach."

    9. Cypress Morro Bay RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Morro Bay, CA
    14 miles
    +1 (805) 772-2515

    "Small quiet park in town, but just 3 blocks from the bay. Full services available. We were late checking in. I called to let them know and they came to check us in after hours. Very nice people!"

    "Clean and located smack in the middle of town within short walk to restaurants, hikes, and more. Very nice and helpful owner."

    10. Coastal Dunes RV Park & Campground

    6 Reviews
    Grover Beach, CA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 781-4900

    $47 - $65 / night

    "The location has plenty of room for any size trailer. Great location to the beach."

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RV Park Reviews near Santa Margarita, CA

631 Reviews of 69 Santa Margarita Campgrounds


  • Bjorn
    Sep. 8, 2020

    Camp San Luis Obispo RV

    Very clean and open campground

    We have visited this place at least 3 times .  It is a dog friendly camp sight with pull through campsites.  The cost of the pull through is 25 $.  They have 30 amp/50amp available. They also have overflow camping available for 5 $.  Please beware that overflow is I. The grass area and does not have hookups.  You can tent camp in those.  If you do park your rv in the overflow there is a dump site for those. They have clean facilities on site, bathrooms with hot showers.  You can bike, walk the base.  The area is kept very clean and at night there is no noise.  At 10 camp goes silent.  They have a table and brick fire pit at each pull through. Bring you own firewood. This is a military base so don’t forget your military Id  or civil service Id.   There is a small commissary (store) near the campground, but hours vary.

    We go here with our kids  and love it as it’s clean secure and close to (15min) to the beach. 

    Note reservation maximum 30 days ahead.

  • Rachel A.
    Jun. 20, 2025

    Pismo Coast Village RV Resort

    Disappointing Stay– Not What Was Advertised

    We just returned from a stay at Pismo Coast RV Resort, and unfortunately, it did not live up to expectations. Check-in was fast and easy, and on our first full day, the weather was perfect. The kids enjoyed the pool and arcade, which was a great start. However, several advertised amenities were either missing or in poor condition. We went looking for the mini golf course that’s promoted on their website, only to find it completely ripped out and blocked off— very disappointing since it was one of the reasons, we booked this resort. We also searched for the ping pong tables, which appear to have been left outside and are badly warped and unusable. Another letdown. The basketball and tennis are combined into one court, so only one activity can be played at a time, and we never did find the horseshoe area. Our group included eight people and two travel trailers. We had told the kids all about the resort's amenities, which played a big part in our decision to book. It was disheartening to find that many of the features we looked forward to simply weren’t available. Dinner at the on-site restaurant was equally frustrating. Service was extremely slow, and there weren’t enough umbrellas to provide shade— we ended up sitting with the sun in our faces. One of our guests wasn’t even asked for their drink order before the server walked away. When we finished eating, it took over 25 minutes just to get our bill, despite the restaurant being nearly empty(maybe 4 tables outside, 2 inside). We felt completely ignored. The first night was peaceful, as it should be. But the following day, large RVs surrounded us and parked so close they encroached on the grass behind our spot. Some opened their toy haulers, making it feel like we had no privacy— just 5 feet from their setup. That night was extremely loud until 11:30 PM, even though quiet hours start at 10 PM. With on-site security, we expected better enforcement. It wasn’t just one or two campsites being loud— it was several, with shouting and laughter like it was a private party. If you’re looking for a quiet, family-friendly place where you can count on the advertised amenities, this is not it. We had high hopes that this would become an annual trip, but based on this experience, we won’t be returning. Really disappointed.

  • Julia M.
    Jun. 16, 2021

    Pismo Coast Village RV Resort

    Direct access to beach; great amenities

    This is a pricey rv park, but great location and very busy. It is competitive with the others around and think it was the best one in the area. There are over 400 sites and so you are very, very close to your neighbor and tight parking at your rv, but the grounds are kept very nice and there are lots of things to do at the RV park. 

    Direct access to the beach and can stroll the beach all the way to downtown. Also walkable to state park with walking trails by the water. 

    Wifi worked excellent and had good AT&T cell service so easy to work remote here. Laundry on site and pricey, but machines worked well and very clean facilities with plenty of washers and dryers.$2.75/wash,$1.75/dry 

    Close to San Luis Obispo. Awesome food at Oasis Mediterranean, the Honeymoon Cafe and Talay Thai!

  • Kristin S.
    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”.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 23, 2025

    El Chorro Regional Park

    Clean, Organized, and Close to San Luis Obispo

    Great spot to post up if you want to spend some time in SLO. The sites on the dry loop (Bishop) have little privacy, but most are pull-through. The loops with services have much more tree coverage, but when I was there seemed to be mostly occupied by long term RVs.

    I didn't use the showers, but they looked clean (take quarters, I believe) and the bathroom facilities were prime.

    Yes, you can hear traffic on Highway  1 from here, but it's not bad at all and the views of Bishop Peak are splendid. Also saw a turkey wander by the first day.

  • Margo A.
    Oct. 27, 2020

    Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park

    Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Riding Horses at Santa Margarita Lake

    Santa Margarita Lake is a lovely, quiet medium size lake used for drinking water in San Luis Obispo County, Los Padres National Forest. There are 60 campsites; 54 tent/RV, 2 Boat-in and 4 horse camps. There is a playground and a pool available in summer as swimming in the lake is not allowed. Canoe/boat rentals are available as well as a launch ramp and marina store. This lake is popular with smaller fishing and recreational boats. Amenities include flush toilets in main camp, picnic table, fire pits but no hook ups. Reservations are online except for horse camps which require a phone call to County Parks 805-788-2387, fees run 38$-36$ per night.

  • Jeanne M.
    Sep. 29, 2018

    Morro Bay State Park Campground

    Established campground, basic sites, convenient to town

    This is a well established California state park campground, just a mile or so from the small coastal town of Morro Bay. There are 30 water/electric hookup sites (all fhu sites are pull-through), about 100 dry sites of various sizes, and a dump station and clean-water-fill. There are park aides in the kiosk from 8am. to about 9:00pm in summer, and 9am to 5pm in winter, and always a camp host on duty To report problems to, or to buy firewood from. It's one of the busiest parks in the state park system, and it's a good idea to get reservations if possible. Bathrooms/token showers are very aged and function unreliably. Lots of big trees for shade in many areas, and a nice estuary boardwalk close by for a stroll.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 9, 2021

    Sun Outdoors Central Coast Wine Country

    Really nice place, but lots of rules (maybe that’s why it’s so nice)

    We really enjoyed this RV park. For an expensive (to us) place with lots of amenities and lots of rules, it still had a really peaceful, calm, and friendly vibe. The guests were all friendly and chatty, staff was friendly, and the place was really clean and nicely cared for. 

    With our Passport America discount, we paid $40 (this included tax) for a standard site (on decomposed granite v. the more expensive paved sites). There are also some cottages / small houses available for rent. 

    Sites have a grill and picnic table and 30 and 50 amp power.

    Amenities:

    - laundry room: $2.75 for wash and $1.50 for dry. Soap dispenser for $1. Iron and ironing board available for use for free. Quarters available in office. 

    - Small take a book / leave a book table in laundry room.

    - pool and spa: one open, and one closed for covid

    - fitness room: open

    - clean free showers

    - free cable

    - free wifi (fast!)

    - 2 small enclosed dog yards with gravel and poop bags.

    - fires are allowed, but park doesn't provide fire pits or firewood. Must bring own self-contained fire pit

    - bulk propane fill at $3.50/gal. Filling hours are currently 10am-noon and 2-4pm

    - water bottle filling stations

    - dumpster and mixed recycling bin

    - we saw a skoolie parked here; no rv discrimination!

    - various outdoor hangout areas: bbq, wine bar, etc (closed for covid). 

    - small nice store at registration desk with basic food items, ice, camping and rv supplies, gifts and souvenirs 

    - playground

    No dump station here, and use of sewer connection is for guests only.

  • John  Y.
    Oct. 8, 2019

    Coastal Dunes RV Park & Campground

    Great location but no privacy

    I was attending a weekend Jeep event at Pismo Dunes and had booked a space in the OHV area on the beach.  When I got there the wind was so bad it was impossible to put up a tent.  So I looked up this place, which is probably 1/2 mile from the entrance to the beach.

    The campground has mixture of tent and pull-through sites.  All sites have full hookups, and include a fire ring and picnic table.  The bathrooms were clean and had showers, but everything was very old.  There was also a pool and laundry rooms on the property.

    The sites were flat, but there was no barrier between you and your neighbors.  The RV sites looked very cramped but the tent sites seemed adequately spaced for the most part.  I stayed in site 252 which appeared to be some kind of double site, because there were two sets of hookups in the space (one of which required a large pole in the middle of the site).

    In spite of the convenience of the location, there were drawbacks.  The campground is narrow and situated directly between PCH and the railroad tracks on either side.  So traffic noise was significant, and as an added bonus, every now and then Amtrack would roll past.

    Over all, it met all the basic needs, was well maintained, and was close to the beach.  And the noise was probably less than I would get sleeping in the OHV camping area.


Guide to Santa Margarita

Santa Margarita is situated at an elevation of 995 feet in San Luis Obispo County, approximately 10 miles north of San Luis Obispo. The area serves as a gateway to Los Padres National Forest and experiences a Mediterranean climate with average summer temperatures around 84°F and winter lows near 38°F. RV campers visiting the region can access both coastal and inland camping opportunities with varying hookup options.

What to do

Hiking opportunities: Multiple trails accessible from Pacific Dunes Ranch, where campers can explore the natural sand dunes. "No OHV activity nearby, Pacific Dunes Resort is a somewhat secluded RV park... Without the OHV activity, it was safe to hike or dune surf," notes one visitor who appreciated the quieter dune experience.

Beach access: The coastal options near Santa Margarita provide convenient ocean proximity. At Port San Luis RV Campground, "There is a dog beach a short walk away, public bathrooms, showers ($2), laundry facilities ($2wash), and right next to Harford Pier which is home to a great seafood market."

Wine tasting: The central coast wine region surrounds Santa Margarita with numerous vineyards. "The small vineyard next door is a must stop, especially since it's literally right next to the campground. It's also a short drive to downtown Paso and other nearby wineries," according to visitors at Sun Outdoors Central Coast Wine Country.

Cycling paths: Dedicated bike routes connect several camping areas to nearby attractions. One camper at Avila Hot Springs mentions "a bike path (5 miles ish round trip) that leads to the beach. The path is along a creek, surrounded by trees, and goes through a golf course. It is relatively flat and our 7yr old had a blast."

What campers like

Pool facilities: Several RV parks offer swimming options regardless of season. At Sun Outdoors Paso Robles RV Resort, "We used both pools and spas daily even in December. Sites are gravel with concrete pads. All have fireplaces and seemed appropriately level," shares one winter visitor. Another camper adds, "Very nice! Full hookups, fairly new, very clean. Has a large pool for everyone and smaller lap pool for adults."

Level site layouts: Many parks provide well-maintained, level spots conducive to easy setup. "The sites had the basic fire pit and table, plus a faucet," notes a camper at Coastal Dunes RV Park, while another at Sun Outdoors Paso Robles mentions, "It's easy to get into with big trailers. We have a 35foot 5th wheel and no problems getting in."

Convenient town access: Several locations offer walkable distance to shopping and dining. A visitor at Cypress Morro Bay RV Park describes it as a "Small quiet park in town, but just 3 blocks from the bay. Full services available... Went to breakfast down the street, then walked around the pier and took lots of great pictures. Sea otters were floating around nursing their young."

Wildlife viewing: The central coast offers diverse animal sightings. "In the late afternoon you can spot sea otters hanging out busting shells on their bellies in the kelp beds," shares a camper at Port San Luis RV Campground, while Morro Bay visitors frequently mention watching sea lions at the harbor.

What you should know

Spacing varies significantly: Site sizes and proximity differ dramatically between parks. At Wine Country RV Resort, "The sites are very close to each other unless you upgrade but still will get to know your neighbors," while at Coastal Dunes, "there was no barrier between you and your neighbors. The RV sites looked very cramped but the tent sites seemed adequately spaced."

Reservation strategies: During peak times, securing specific sites requires planning. According to one camper, "Unless you pay an additional fee to secure your space" at some parks, specific site requests aren't guaranteed even with advance booking.

Noise factors: Traffic and transportation sounds affect some locations. At Coastal Dunes RV Park, "The campground is narrow and situated directly between PCH and the railroad tracks on either side. So traffic noise was significant, and as an added bonus, every now and then Amtrack would roll past."

Alcohol policies: Rules regarding alcohol consumption vary between facilities. Camp San Luis Obispo RV park prohibits alcohol consumption, unlike the wine-friendly private resorts.

Pet restrictions: Most parks allow dogs but with limitations. A Pacific Dunes Ranch visitor mentions the property has a "nice little dog run," while some resorts enforce breed restrictions.

Tips for camping with families

Playground options: Several parks provide dedicated play areas for children. A visitor at Pismo Coast Village RV Resort notes, "The park has excellent activities, and an on-site restaurant delivers to your site. Play structures are throughout, and the sites are tight, but clean and mostly level."

Accessible beaches: Family-friendly coastal access points reduce hiking distances for young children. "Our family loves heading to Old West Cinnamon Rolls, biking around the town, and visiting the beach," shares a repeat visitor to Pismo Coast Village.

Activity variety: Some parks offer recreational amenities beyond swimming. "They also have at least two dog parks and took our high energy dog there to run. They also have a great playground for the kids. There is also a little hiking/walking trail around the campground," notes a visitor to Sun Outdoors Paso Robles.

Budget considerations: Facility fees vary considerably based on hookups and location. "We stayed for 14 days, but would have saved a BUNCH if we could have stayed for longer and gotten the monthly rate (they call it 'Park and play')," explains a Sun Outdoors Paso Robles camper.

Tips from RVers

Hookup variations: Power and water options differ between parks. "Sites have a grill and picnic table and 30 and 50 amp power," notes a camper at Wine Country RV Resort, while another mentions that Pismo Coast Village offers "full hook-ups, flat paved or unpaved sites depending on what you select."

Site surface types: Ground composition affects leveling and comfort. A Camp San Luis Obispo RV visitor explains, "They have clean facilities on site, bathrooms with hot showers. You can bike, walk the base. The area is kept very clean and at night there is no noise. At 10 camp goes silent."

Overflow options: Backup spots exist when main campgrounds fill. "They have 30 amp/50amp available. They also have overflow camping available for 5$. Please beware that overflow is in the grass area and does not have hookups," advises a Camp San Luis Obispo visitor.

Leveling requirements: Bring appropriate equipment to certain parks. "We had to use 4 blocks to level our trailer," reports an Avila Hot Springs visitor, while others mention concrete pads at premium resorts requiring minimal adjustment.

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