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Best Campgrounds near Seal Beach, CA

1,094 Reviews

Seal Beach, California provides a mix of coastal and urban campground options spread along Southern California's oceanfront. Established facilities include Bolsa Chica State Beach Campground in neighboring Huntington Beach, the Newport Dunes RV Resort just south in Newport Beach, and Golden Shore RV Resort in Long Beach. These mixed-use campgrounds accommodate both tent campers and RV travelers, with some locations like Seabreeze at Seal Beach offering specialized military facilities. Most camping areas are positioned within short drives of the Pacific Coast Highway, providing convenient beach access.

Many campgrounds in the area require advance reservations, particularly during the peak summer months when coastal sites fill quickly. Temperatures remain moderate year-round, with summer highs rarely exceeding 85°F and winter lows seldom dropping below 45°F. "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," notes one visitor about Bolsa Chica State Beach. Most tent and RV sites near Seal Beach are developed facilities rather than primitive camping areas, with hookups and amenities being standard features. Seasonal considerations include October through May operations at some campgrounds like Huntington Beach RV Campground, which closes during summer months.

The coastal camping experience near Seal Beach features a blend of beach proximity and urban convenience. Several campgrounds provide direct beach access or views, with sites at Bolsa Chica and Huntington Beach offering oceanfront locations. A camper highlighted that Sea Breeze at Seal Beach is "very nice, well-kept, and has large spaces for RVs. It was also surprisingly quiet, which allowed for a relaxing stay." Most camping areas provide essential amenities including showers, restrooms, and hookups, though privacy between sites can be limited at some of the more popular locations. Noise considerations include road traffic along Pacific Coast Highway and occasional aircraft overhead from nearby Long Beach Airport. The region includes several bike paths connecting campgrounds to beaches, harbors, and local attractions, making these camping areas popular bases for exploring Orange County's coastal communities.

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Best Camping Sites Near Seal Beach, California (154)

    1. Bolsa Chica State Beach Campground

    19 Reviews
    Huntington Beach, CA
    5 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."

    2. Newport Dunes RV Resort

    27 Reviews
    Newport Beach, CA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 765-7661

    $75 - $550 / night

    "The grounds are impeccably clean, beautifully maintained, and set in a truly stunning location. Everything feels well cared for and thoughtfully run."

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

    3. Golden Shore RV Resort

    14 Reviews
    Signal Hill, CA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (562) 435-4646

    $80 - $85 / night

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

    "This park is close to the action in Long Beach. Easily walkable or there are always E bikes and scooters to rent right outside the gate. Also, really appreciated that this RV park was gated."

    4. Waterfront RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Huntington Beach, CA
    8 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."

    5. Seabreeze At Seal Beach

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

    "Sure, here's the review of Sea Breeze at Seal Beach: I recently stayed at Sea Breeze at Seal Beach and I must say, it's my favorite RV resort on a military installation."

    "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"

    6. Anaheim Harbor RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Anaheim, CA
    10 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."

    7. 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."

    8. Orangeland RV Park

    10 Reviews
    Anaheim, CA
    13 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."

    9. Huntington Beach RV Campground

    5 Reviews
    Huntington Beach, CA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (714) 536-5281

    $60 - $70 / night

    "This was our first time using our airstream and decided to go somewhere relative close to home. We were told about sunset vista. Made reservations and here we are. It was great."

    "Our kids had a blast staying here since it's right on the boardwalk and super close to the HB pier."

    10. Los Alamitos Army Campground

    2 Reviews
    Los Alamitos, CA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (562) 795-2128

    $23 - $33 / night

    "Conveniently located next to the laundry and grill (the salmon is great!)."

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  • Les R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 31, 2025

    Placerita Canyon Los Pineros Trail Sites

    For group camping

    I have not stayed at this site yet, but discovered it recently, and so I am adding it for people who are looking for group camping options in the Los Angeles area/ San Fernando Valley area. These sites can only be reserved by groups if you call the park office in advance.

    It’s a short hike in from one trail that connects to Placerita Canyon Rd, or a ~1 mile hike from the Nature Center.

    Picnic tables and water spigots are available in the group sites, with a port-o-potty nearby.

    Beautiful stream/waterfall trail directly from the sites

    More park camping info: https://www.pcnca.org/park-rules.html

    “ 17.04.390 Overnight camping restrictions -- Permit issuance conditions. A. A person shall not camp or sleep overnight in any park except where a family-type camping area is so designated, and then only in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the use of such area. The director may issue a permit to any youth group of a character-building nature and to any special-interest group permitting its members as a group to camp overnight at a designated location in a park.”

  • Sarah G.
    Dec. 27, 2025

    Newport Dunes RV Resort

    The Best!!

    We absolutely loved our stay at Newport Dunes RV Park! From the moment you arrive, the experience is top-notch. The gate staff, office team, maintenance crew, and everyone in between are incredibly kind, welcoming, and genuinely helpful—you’d be hard-pressed to find a negative interaction. The grounds are impeccably clean, beautifully maintained, and set in a truly stunning location. Everything feels well cared for and thoughtfully run. We honestly have nothing but positive things to say.

  • Les R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 19, 2025

    Malibu Creek State Park Campground

    less busy than years past?

    The few times I've come in the 12+ months, the park overall, including the camp sites and picnic areas have seemed less crowded. So much so that we saw much more wild life than usual, check out the photos!

  • Les R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 19, 2025

    Camp Eaton

    Amazing private camp rental through a great organization

    We booked Camp Eaton for our wedding, and we love the camp and staff so much that we've gone back to visit and stayover for special occasions. All of the staff are incredible, just good people. The bookings are only available for groups and you must reserve in advance. It's also a great non-profit org to support!

    The camp can accomodate 120 guests over night through a combination of yurts and cabins. They have their own well, so fresh water is available. Amenities include: large dining hall, kitchen, bathrooms, showers, and laundry. Amazing activites on the grounds include: swimming pool, sports areas, archery area, rock climbing, and even a zipline ride. There is amphitheater with a campfire ring Picnic area with barbecues. The location is a short distance from bouldering near Horseflats and Mt Hillyer and hiking trails including the PCT.

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 10, 2025

    Rancho Jurupa RV Park

    Clean Park with Amenities

    Usually come week after Thanksgiving when 25% occupied. They provide gate / bathroom / laundry codes for late arrivals. Nice level grounds to walk around. Lakeside has gravel roads / pads... other side has asphalt roads / concrete pads. Restrooms are clean and acceptable. Lakeside showers require tokens... inquire at check-in. Limited shower seating to change clothes both sides. Easy drives to downtown area to see Mission Inn Christmas lights and walk around lake at city park. Cabins on-site look good and had some holiday lights. Store on-site has basics for camping and fishing. Overall a good place at this time of year.

  • Hans V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 1, 2025

    Dockweiler Beach RV Park

    2 stars even though we had a good time

    We were here in november for 3 nights. Expensive for a narrow pad / parking lot. The far bathroom was without toilet paper, the near one dirty since early morning until same time next day. Public beach building had the best toilet available...

    Beach is close but in winter no view due to sand wall. Slightly smelly ocean, not sure what it is ...

    A lot of load airplanes (every minute or so) - which we were of course expecting but are detracting from the beach vibe. Bright lights that are on all night.

    Anyway, as far as I know still one of the best places to camp close to LA/Hollywood as there ain't so many, but it is far from great

  • Les R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 29, 2025

    Angeles National Forest Meadow Group Campground

    Suitable for large groups

    So much space! One of the few campgrounds still reservable within the Angeles National Forest, now that only group sites are reservable.

    Although it’s a beautiful area and the sites are spacious, the sites could be more maintained. The main vault toilets were closed so we had to walk 3 minutes each way to some further away. Potable hasn’t been available at Meadows for this season at least, but we heard you may be able to get water at the nearby Chilao campground. We just brought our own water for the weekend.

    Make sure to call for the gate lock code during weekday business hours, there is no service once you’re in the forest.

  • Les R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 29, 2025

    Sturtevant Camp

    amazing camp, amazing organization

    We ended up unexpectedly staying at Sturtevant Camp because we left a scary experience at Spruce grove trailhead nearby. And wow, what an amazing experience we had here! We walked up to the campgrounds after it was already dark, and the camp host came outside of his cabin within a minute. He saw our headlamps and greeted us by asking if everything was okay. We asked if we could set up our tent near the cabins, and he offered to let us stay in one of the cabins that happened to be open that weekend. Some of the most amazing hospitality I've encounted while camping, really restored my faith in humanity. We made a donation after we got home as a thank you.

    The facilities have running water and electricity. The camp host preps coffee and hot water in the morning so that other hikers coming through can stop for a warm beverage. What an amazing place!

Guide to Seal Beach

Coastal campgrounds near Seal Beach, California operate seasonally with varying availability throughout the year. Most sites require advance booking, especially for spots at the military campgrounds that serve active and retired personnel. Located between Long Beach and Huntington Beach, this area sits at roughly 10 feet above sea level with inland temperatures typically 5-10°F warmer than directly on the coast.

What to do

Water activities at Bolsa Chica: Just north of Seal Beach in Huntington Beach, this state beach campground provides beach access for swimming, surfing and water sports. "Had so much fun here today kayaking! It's a great place to enjoy the beach," notes one visitor to Bolsa Chica State Beach Campground.

Cycling along coastal paths: The network of paths connects multiple campgrounds and beaches. A camper at Newport Dunes RV Resort highlights the "fantastic running/bike trails along the Back Bay." Several campgrounds have direct path access for exploring coastal communities.

Hiking in Crystal Cove: The adjacent state park provides numerous trails with ocean views. "No Name Ridge!! Amazing for EPIC SUNSETS!" writes one visitor about Moro Campground, noting that "the best trail here stretches across" Crystal Cove State Park and Laguna Coast Wilderness Park.

What campers like

Urban convenience: Located in the heart of coastal Orange County, these sites offer unique urban-beach combinations. A visitor to Golden Shore RV Resort appreciates that it's "close to the action in Long Beach. Easily walkable or there are always E bikes and scooters to rent right outside the gate."

Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain high standards for bathrooms and common areas. One camper at Orangeland RV Park noted, "Super friendly staff, super clean, 2 dog parks, offers really good wifi & cable. Can pick the oranges out of the tree."

Beach access points: Direct routes to the sand factor heavily in reviews. "We had beach front views, everything was clean and other rv'ers were friendly," writes a visitor to Huntington Beach RV Campground, emphasizing that "you won't get any closer to the beach than this!"

What you should know

Seasonal operations: Several campgrounds have limited operating seasons. Huntington Beach RV Campground "opens back up in October due to the high traffic of summer visitors" and operates only from "October 1 to May 31."

Traffic and noise considerations: The proximity to major roads affects sound levels. One camper at Waterfront RV Park notes that while "actual location is not too bad as it is across from the beach," there is "a busy road to cross" and "a huge power plant beside you does not give a great backdrop for pictures."

Site variations: Layouts range from standard parking areas to more developed spaces. Crystal Cove's Moro Campground has "tiered campsites" where "each row of 10 spots is elevated from the previous row so everyone gets a semi view."

Tips for camping with families

Beach entertainment: Newport Dunes offers structured activities for children. "They have activities for the kids like arts and crafts, an inflatable obstacle course or you can rent paddle boards or watch a movie on the beach," shares a frequent visitor.

Pool amenities: Several campgrounds feature swimming facilities for kids. A camper at Anaheim Harbor RV Park mentions, "Little tufts of fake grass (real on one side, none on the cheap spots) with full hook ups... On-site guard at night for safety."

Secure environment: Gated facilities provide added security. "It was also surprisingly quiet, which allowed for a relaxing stay," notes a military member about the Sea Breeze at Seal Beach campground, mentioning its large, well-kept spaces for RVs.

Tips from RVers

Site selection strategy: Specific site numbers often provide advantages. A camper at Waterfront RV Park recommends: "If I were again to come, I would stay in a site in the 84-89 numbers, and the sites 26-36 are HUGE. We stayed in site number 43 in our 29 foot Class A."

Military options: Service members have specialized facilities available. "This is a military only RV Park. Very clean, cement slab, walking paths well lit and near to many areas to explore. Wetlands on the base and birds galore," notes a visitor to Seabreeze at Seal Beach.

Hookup variations: Utility access differs across campgrounds. Bolsa Chica provides "concrete/asphalt sites with water electric and dump station," but has no sewer hookups at individual sites, while many other nearby parks offer full connections.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Seal Beach, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Seal Beach, CA offers a wide range of camping options, with 154 campgrounds and RV parks near Seal Beach, CA and 4 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Seal Beach, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Seal Beach, CA is Bolsa Chica State Beach Campground with a 3.9-star rating from 19 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Seal Beach, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 free dispersed camping spots near Seal Beach, CA.

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