12 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Seabreeze At Seal Beach campground permits pets in RV sites but restricts tent camping despite being listed for both accommodation types. Military ID is required for access, as this is a military-only facility located on base with controlled entry. The park features full hookups, cement pads, and walking paths adjacent to wetlands that are popular for dog walking. Nearby Los Alamitos Army Campground also accommodates pets in both the Legacy area (gravel sites for smaller RVs) and Sunset section (cement spots with car parking). Wildlife viewing opportunities exist throughout both facilities where dogs on leashes can enjoy the well-maintained paths.
Bolsa Chica State Beach Campground accepts pets at its oceanfront sites which consist primarily of concrete pads with water and electric hookups. The extensive boardwalk provides an ideal setting for dog walking, with many reviewers noting its convenience for exercising pets. No dedicated dog park exists within the campground, but the adjacent beach areas and pathways offer ample space for leashed pets. Newport Dunes RV Resort and Huntington Beach RV Campground provide additional pet-friendly options within a short drive, both featuring full hookup sites where pets are welcome. Tight quarters between sites at most area campgrounds means keeping dogs leashed and under control is strictly enforced to maintain good neighbor relations in these popular coastal camping destinations.
"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."
from $80 - $85 / 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."
"The boardwalk was endless and great to walk the dog and go for a run! Restaurants all around to have dinner at!"
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $60 - $70 / night
"Beautiful weather, great location, full hook ups, fun activities, family & pet friendly!"
"The grounds are impeccably clean, beautifully maintained, and set in a truly stunning location. Everything feels well cared for and thoughtfully run."
from $75 - $550 / night
"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."
"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."
"Beautiful spot on seal Beach naval weapons command base."
"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."
from $70 - $95 / night
"It’s right on top of Pacific Coast Highway and has a beautiful view of the ocean!"
"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."
Available next weekend
from $25 - $75 / night
"Super friendly staff, super clean, 2 dog parks, offers really good wifi & cable. Can pick the oranges out of the tree"
"First time staying here, it will be our place to stay in California."
from $75 - $90 / 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."
from $60 - $70 / night
"Conveniently located next to the laundry and grill (the salmon is great!)."
from $23 - $33 / night
ScoutBeautiful spot on seal Beach naval weapons command base. A bit pricey, but has showers and free laundry facilities seems to be on the flight path to John Wayne Airport beautiful grounds must have a DBIDS card to get in and out of base if not military.
TravelerNice place, can be noisy as it is right next to downtown. Only one building with toilets and showers
ScoutQuaint, super friendly staff, level campsites. Will definitely be back!!
ScoutSite is clean, many activities on weekends They also add 1000lb or catfish and trout weekly depending on season. Members were friendly. Downside is wifi when the campsite is 75+ full and only about a dozen paved spots. Major are gravel and dirt.
GuideThis is a small campground with a lot of sites packed into it. Thankfully, it was not a full house for any of the days I was there. You can literally hear everything everyone says, every snore, every zipper, every time someone rolls over on their air mattress. There are no sites that are private. That said, I liked the place a lot.
The rangers were super nice and kept the bathrooms clean and stocked and calmly lit at night (not a blazing light). The showers were just the right temperature and cost 25 cents a minute (the first 60-90 seconds are waiting for the hot water).
Each site has access to a food/toiletry storage box. The upper loop sites have their own boxes (I think some of the lower loop sites share bigger boxes), and you can bring a lock (or buy one at Vons) and put anything you want in there or you can use the pay lockers (1.50).
You can definitely walk to town. It will take you 20 minutes, 30 if you are slower paced. The walk back is harder as it is up hill.
I do not recommend site 29, as it has no shade and it is no larger nor more private than the rest of the sites. My site was adjacent to 29 and shaded, the sites directly across from me had even more shade. There are lots of trees in the campground.
GuideI didn't book very early but was able to get a site right across from the lifeguard station. The sunset view was quintessential California and maybe even worth the price of admission, which is pretty steep at $53 for tent camping and freeway noise.
The restrooms vary, so if one is particularly distasteful, head to a quieter area of the campground.
RR noise isn't bad, as the crossing is far enough away that the horn blast seems quite distant. I-5 is very noisy however. There are lots of on/off ramps in that area, and with hills to climb it just makes for a lot of engine noise.
TravelerNice spot with great hiking. Limited facilities. No hookups. $1 for 2 minute shower (tokens).
TravelerIsolated, hurtful. I guess Surf Outpost is another name fo Malibu RV Park, or Malibu Beach RV Park, with the same address of 25801 PCH. I found them condescending, rude, with that look I get when I'm there but not welcome. Pay money, then leave, and if I leave well, then people don't need to admit to themselves they were brackishly rude, and can pretend they're having a nice day. It's Malibu. I thought it would be better. Then, in discussion, it became clear my impression was correct. I guess I'm too short, as my nose was not high enough. I'm really not exaggerating. Or I would have been welcome I'd been a better sort. Well, I'm honest, clean. I follow rules. Am quiet. I'm nice, inclusive. I pay the bills. But I have to also be the right sort? i was truly offended.
TravelerI went there to see, before making a reservation. I found the trailer park—maybe 100 old mobile homes—but I never found an RV park. I didn’t see anything to see. The “pool” was empty. The office was locked, and it wasn’t lunch. Just kinda not happening. I left a message to call me with the answering service, but I never got a call back.
Pet owners visiting Seal Beach have multiple options for overnight stays within a 15-mile radius. The coastal region maintains moderate temperatures year-round with daytime highs typically between 65-85°F depending on season. Most pet-friendly campgrounds near Seal Beach enforce leash requirements and restrict dogs to designated areas, with specific rules varying by location.
Beach access with pets: At Bolsa Chica State Beach Campground, campers can enjoy convenient beach proximity. "There is live music at the beach bars nearby which was cool. Definitely bring bike. There isn't a lot within walking distance but downtown Huntington Beach and the pier is just a couple miles away," notes Michele H.
Wildlife viewing: The wetlands areas near military campgrounds provide excellent bird watching opportunities. At Seabreeze At Seal Beach, one camper describes "Wetlands on the base and birds galore," while another mentions it's a "great place to kayak."
Biking paths: Multiple campgrounds offer access to coastal biking routes. Golden Shore RV Resort provides connections to regional trail systems. According to Theo A., it offers "a nice bike ride along the beach to Naples and the Queen Mary."
Ocean proximity: At Crystal Cove State Park, the tiered campsite design ensures nearly every site has an ocean view. Amy H. explains: "We stayed February 5th and 6th at site #23 but it looked like most of the sites had great views of the Pacific. The campsites are roped off and have a decent amount of distance between them."
Security features: Many dog-friendly campgrounds near Seal Beach maintain controlled entry points. At Waterfront RV Park, Brittney C. notes: "They have a pool, a hot tub and a small dog park. It's expensive to stay here, but a beautiful spot."
Clean facilities: Regular maintenance of restrooms and shower facilities is frequently mentioned in reviews. Kim M. describes Golden Shore RV Resort: "RV Park very close to downtown Long Beach. Nice restroom and laundry facilities. Pool and hot tub are clean."
Campsite spacing considerations: Many coastal campgrounds feature closely positioned sites. At Newport Dunes RV Resort, Ray S. advises: "Be fully aware that these spaces can be very tight, overall we will stay again."
Military ID requirements: Access to certain facilities requires proper identification. William M. cautions about Seabreeze At Seal Beach: "A well kept secret with one drawback; everyone has to have an ID card to get on the base or be pre approved by base security."
Noise factors: Highway proximity affects some locations. Rob N. warns about Bolsa Chica State Beach: "How about a motorcycle passing right outside your bedroom window at 12,000 rpm every two minutes all night long? Yeah, that'll do it. Bring earplugs and lots of white noise."
Seasonal availability: Some campgrounds operate limited schedules. Huntington Beach RV Campground closes annually from June through September, as Brittney C. explains: "This opens back up in October due to the high traffic of summer visitors."
Pool amenities: Several dog-friendly campgrounds near Seal Beach feature swimming facilities for children. At Orangeland RV Park, Amanda G. reports: "A covered play area, helpful staff, heated pool as well as a hot tub. The grounds are very well kept and grocery stores within 10 min."
Recreational options: Activities for children vary by location. Karissa J. shares about Newport Dunes RV Resort: "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."
Transportation connections: Several campgrounds offer shuttle access to attractions. Emily S. notes about Orangeland RV Park: "On-demand public transport for $6/person for all-day access."
Beach safety: Designated swimming areas have varying conditions. Momma H. explains about Huntington Beach RV Campground: "At night, you can build a bonfire, which is really fun and one of the few spots in Orange County that you can do this."
Site selection strategy: Choose locations based on specific preferences and requirements. Zach R. advises at Waterfront RV Park: "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."
Layout considerations: Understand access limitations before arrival. At Crystal Cove State Park, Patrick J. notes: "The roads that lead to the sites is a bit narrow, so if your towable is on the long side, you might have to work a bit to back it in. The maximum length is 38."
Security measures: Campground safety varies by location. Rachel P. reports about Golden Shore RV Resort: "Security is very good and felt very safe, especially considering the location."
Service variations: Availability of utilities differs between campgrounds. Ruth N. shares about Golden Shore: "Staff keeps the grounds clean, clean bathrooms, heated pool and hot tub, and other fun things to do like horse shoes."
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