Best RV Parks near Solvang, CA

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Best RV Sites Near Solvang, CA (61)

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    1. Flying Flags RV Resort

    20 Reviews
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    183 Saves
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    • ADA Access
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    2. Pacific Dunes Ranch

    11 Reviews
    26 Photos
    222 Saves

    Pacific Dunes Ranch RV Resort is the most unique RV resort in California's Pismo Beach region, with rolling sand dunes and rollicking waves in the beautiful Oceano Preserve. At Pacific Dunes Ranch, you'll enjoy an RV resort that highlights breathtaking vistas and trails to the beach. In California, we call this a winning combination - secluded and quiet but not remote. With its coastal location, Pacific Dunes Ranch RV Resort lends itself to numerous water sports and activities. Swimming, boating, fishing and surfing are popular forms of recreation at our RV resort in California , and biking and hiking are at the top of list for those without their sea legs. Secluded RV Resort in California Whether you're planning a retreat for the whole family, a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Pacific Dunes Ranch RV Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.

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    3. Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort

    7 Reviews
    28 Photos
    137 Saves

    Bordered by the Los Padres National Forest and the Santa Ynez River, Rancho Oso RV Camping offers acres of beautiful scenery and endless opportunities for horseback riding, hiking, and photography. Explore 310 beautiful acres of our RV camp in California, filled with history dating back to 1845. Put on your boots and hats (spurs optional), come to our RV camp in coastal California, and experience the Western atmosphere of Rancho Oso from our RV camping sites.Have a horse? Board it with us & take advantage of our Western Village and horse camping options with spacious pasture, covered corrals and more. Visit the Western Village, adobe, stables, conestoga wagons, cabins, stone lodge and all the unique amenities we have to offer at our RV camp in California. At Rancho Oso RV Resort, we encourage you to participate in the recreation events, entertainment, or sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery and wildlife native to our area. We are also just a scenic 30-minute drive from Santa Barbara or Solvang.

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    4. Santa Barbara Sunrise RV Park

    12 Reviews
    8 Photos
    226 Saves

    The only RV park located in the city of Santa Barbara. We offer convenient, comfortable RV sites and friendly, dependable service. Enjoy the hospitality of our small, family owned urban RV park while you explore Santa Barbara’s countless treasures and oodles of activities. Whether you call it an RV or a caravan, a vacation or a holiday, a park or a campground, we welcome you!

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    5. Pismo Coast Village RV Resort

    13 Reviews
    11 Photos
    179 Saves
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    6. Earl Warren RV Park

    4 Reviews
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    44 Saves

    Earl Warren RV Park offers the convenience of RV parking in the heart of Santa Barbara. Our park is close to restaurants and blocks from the beach, only a few minutes drive from Downtown. Easily accessible off Highway 101.

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    $65 / night

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    7. Coastal Dunes RV Park & Campground

    5 Reviews
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    8. Le Sage Riviera RV Park

    5 Reviews
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    9. Holiday RV Park

    4 Reviews
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    10. Pismo Sands RV Park

    2 Reviews
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Recent RV Reviews In Solvang

681 Reviews of 61 Solvang Campgrounds


  • Spicy  N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Carpinteria State Beach
    Nov. 3, 2024

    Carpinteria State Beach

    Not Worth staying here

    Facilities are run down. This places needs a major make over! Bathrooms are dirty, showers are gross. Sinks to wash dishes are disgusting & right next to dumpsters. You have no privacy and sites are right on top of each other…you’re basically in a parking lot. Barking dogs right next to you can get pretty annoying pretty fast. NOT WORTH the $70 a night fee. I would only stay here here as a LAST resort

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from North Beach Campground - Pismo State Beach
    Oct. 29, 2024

    North Beach Campground - Pismo State Beach

    North Beach

    Large sites with fire rings, picnic tables, some sites don’t have much shade and some do. Less than 1/2 mile walk to beach. Couple miles from Oceano dunes. Hot showers. Can get windy. Dog friendly.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from North Beach Campground - Pismo State Beach
    Oct. 27, 2024

    North Beach Campground - Pismo State Beach

    A winner

    I skipped out on Oceano and came here hoping they might have something open. Turns out they had 8 and the park ranger let me drive in to scope it out. I picked a site close to the beach and even better my Oceano reservation could be transferred. Yay. Loved this campground so much. It’s well laid out and all the sites are well spaced and clean. The evening was much quieter, with a sunset and sounds of waves. A ten minute walk to the beach and right next to the butterfly grove. I have already made another reservation to see about the butterflies when they are in season. Pismo Beach is fantastic!

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Oceano County Campground
    Oct. 27, 2024

    Oceano County Campground

    You can do better

    Probably just due to the time of year but this campground was way too rowdy for my taste, all the sites are close together and it seemed almost every site was a very large group, generators running after 10pm, amplified music and tv! If that’s your jam you’ll love it. I took off after 1 night.

  • Michelle M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Casitas Recreation Area
    Sep. 27, 2024

    Lake Casitas Recreation Area

    A beautiful Lake

    This is a nicely maintained municipal water reservoir with a very large lake. No swimming allowed, but boating is. Go figure.

    There are campgrounds with hookups that are only available for RVs. There is one Campground -Indian- that has a mixture of tent and RV sites with hookups available but it was under maintenance when I was here this weekend. So all the rest of the areas that do have hookups do not accommodate my truck and tent rig. And there are no 110V or 30a outlets available for people who are traveling light -with solar and a minimum amount of panels, where you might need to plug in once in awhile- they can't cover you here. Too bad no one thought of that when they were designing this place, because it's an awfully big place with a lot of sites.

    So we're leaving today to find another place to weekend.

    But two nights next to the lake, in the campground called Mallard was lovely as can be. Next time I'll come out with more panels to keep my pair of EcoFlow RiverPro solar generators topped up.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wheeler Gorge Campground
    Sep. 21, 2024

    Wheeler Gorge Campground

    Peaceful and Calm!

    We loved camping here. The whole area has a really peaceful and mellow vibe. We reserved site #49 which was plenty big enough for our 26ft class c, but the drive through the campground to get to the site was a little narrow and tight, wouldn't recommend for larger RVs. This end of the campground is right next to the emergency exit, too, but they keep that gate locked, otherwise it would be an easy swoop in. Camp host was really nice, campground was huge, nice that there's a creek running through it which comes in handy in the hot summer months. You have to drive over some creek runoff at parts, no problem.

    There's zero cell reception in this entire area, the roads leading up to the campground as well.

    Fees are $35 or $37 for weekends/holidays. Pricey for what you get and for what we're used to paying for a forest service campground.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Military Park Vandenberg AFB Pine Canyon Campground
    Sep. 5, 2024

    Military Park Vandenberg AFB Pine Canyon Campground

    Nice and quiet

    Located on Vandenberg base which requires a membership card (military I.D.) This helps keep the camp site more private. No one goes here. It is tranquil and has trails to hike and lakes to fish in. Hunting is also allowed during select seasons. If you like quiet and keep to yourself, this is the place. There are no trash cans and a permit is required for campfire. There are a couple of port-a-pots and they are very clean. Go SpaceForce! Lastly, watch out for poison oak. Stay on the trails and all is well. Semper Fi.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Cachuma Lake Recreation Area
    Aug. 30, 2024

    Cachuma Lake Recreation Area

    Please Don’t Tell Anyone About This — OOPS

    This is tragi-comedy: I was invited to a wedding in Santa Barbara. It was summer and the most fleabitten motel prices were astronomical. I began to look at campsites within driving distance, I was desperate. Booked Catchuma and thought, hoorah, I’ve defeated the tourism trap. 

    Well… from the moment I arrived . . . I really could not care less about the wedding. My god. I think I’ll leave it at that. 

    Bring binos. Boat, bring your canoe/kayak.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Oceano County Campground
    Aug. 17, 2024

    Oceano County Campground

    Great Campground

    We stayed here a few years ago, but on the primitive / non-hookup side. We stayed on the E/W hookup side this time and liked it as well, though it does have the more typical RV/parking lot feel as compared to the other side.  There's a nice walking trail that connects the two sides. It's $50 for an E/W site, plus an $8.25 reservation fee.

    There's a cool lagoon that you can walk all the way around on, with lots of birds, and much of it accessible as well which is nice. There's a cool visitor center, open 12-4. The beach is a short walk away. There's a great Mexican restaurant down the road also, Old Juan's, it's so good and has great vegan options.

    The showers here are nice and clean, and $1 gets you 4 minutes.  The showers are individual, private, and non-gendered. There was no host on site when we were there, but the rangers were very present.  This campground, like all California State campgrounds we've been to recently, has trash, recycling, and a food compost bin which I love.

    There's a fun game for kids where you download an app and go on a scavenger hunt and complete other challenges.

    No dump station here, but there's one just 2 miles north at North Beach Campground, and it's $10 for dump and water fill there.

  • Monica E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Jalama Beach County Park
    Jul. 3, 2024

    Jalama Beach County Park

    Never disappoints

    Jalama Beach offers great walks along a long beach that is nestled in a cozy bay. Surfers, couples & families can enjoy this beautiful place. Watch for tar on the sand & pack some petroleum jelly to help remove it in case you step on it barefoot. There’s a small freshwater stream that flows right into the shore where your pets & kids like to splash around & play. Lots of driftwood & rocks pepper the shore so bring water shoes.

  • Jeremy F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lopez Lake Campground
    Jun. 27, 2024

    Lopez Lake Campground

    Great time with the whole family

    Large sites with plenty of room for tents and all the other camping necessities. This site backs up into the hills and there are black bears that roam the area so be sure to prepare for that. The lake is full and lots of areas to fish.

  • Tippy B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rincon Parkway Campground
    Jun. 12, 2024

    Rincon Parkway Campground

    Million dollar view

    We are road tripping for our honey moon and are letting the gods decide on where we were van camping once a destination has been confirmed. We accidentally ran into this parkway and let me tell you…. You’d be crazy not to stay. Views were amazing to fall asleep to and wake up to.

    You can bring your own wood, have a fire where you camp. Don’t forget your campfire stove, there are porta-potties. As long as your self contained in a RV, car, bus, you are golden. Stay…. It will be a memorable trip. And you can’t beat the price.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Casitas Recreation Area
    Jun. 5, 2024

    Lake Casitas Recreation Area

    Nice place but dog owners beware

    Just to be clear, I love lake Casitas. I grew up camping here with my family. The reason I’m writing this review is to warn pet owners about the abundance of foxtails and burs. We have 2 poodle mixes with med-long hair and they both ended up with their fur filled with burs and foxtails. So much that it required a vet visit. This was from a weekend camp in our RV that had a large rug and they have raised dog cots.

  • b
    Camper-submitted photo from Oceano County Campground
    May. 31, 2024

    Oceano County Campground

    Beautiful, but a little squirrely

    This campground is awesome. It’s very beautiful, with lots of wildflowers, trees, trails, beach dunes…and squirrels. Lots of them. But we also saw and heard hawks, turkey vultures, owls, and many other birds. We also saw a cute little weasel. There’s also lots of rangers, which makes for very well-mannered campers. Loved it!! You can walk to the beach or drive on the beach. Driving in the beach was fun, but it was so windy and so cold! This was the end of May. Not sure what the weather is over months. The actual campground was not as cold or windy, since it’s behind the dunes. The bathrooms have hot water and Flush toilets. Showers are huge and are self-contained and not in the bathrooms. Tokens needed. Starting in May there’s a market night at the main pier, small but fun to visit. Lots to do, from renting dune buggies to playing at the main pier. Loved it and can’t wait to go back. Oh, and about the squirrels. They’re not afraid. They ate through my little pantry that’s canvas that’s connected under my table. Also, mosquitoes! How could I forget. Bring bug spray and citronella or thermacills. They’re out and about and it’s not fun if you’re not prepared. There’s a Walmart not too far away. After the citronella incense weren’t working, we went to Walmart and it was war! Another note, campsite 68 does not look like the photo. Tree is gone and the ice plant has invaded the site and made it smaller. One tent will fit, not another.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from El Capitan State Beach
    May. 23, 2024

    El Capitan State Beach

    Bluff-top beach-ish camping

    We spent two nights at El Capitan State Beach. Our site had an ocean view, which is why I give this campground a 4-star rating. There isn't much to do here (limited hiking), so that is why it isn't a 5-star review. Still, other than one windy day, we had a lovely time relaxing here, walking the limited beach bluff-top walk down to the beach and west toward Refugio. The path used to go all the way to Refugio, but it is closed right after the walk/bike-in campsites at El Capitan due to the ocean erroding away the cliffs the path sits on. The bathrooms were fairly clean and there are showers (didn't use). Like many CA parks, the area has a run-down feel. We went into Santa Barbara on our way to and from the campsite. It is about a 20-mile drive, so a bit long. One of my photos is at Chase Palm Park in Santa Barbara (you can see the pier). It is a good place to park a van (up to 22 ft) or they have "motor home" spots for day parking.

  • Heather K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Oceano County Campground
    May. 19, 2024

    Oceano County Campground

    Great campground, camp hosts not so much

    I’ve been coming to this campground for years with friends. It’s an awesome spot. Bathrooms are generally clean however you do need tokens for the showers and the machine only accepts cash so make sure you have some dollars. You get two tokens for a dollar and each token gets you 2 min of shower time. They have garbage and recycling too. The camp hosts are a bit militant about the rules so don’t break them. They have zero tolerance and don’t put up with anything. Also keep your dog on a leash. Someone’s dog attacked another dog this morning and the State Park LEO were on site.

  • Heather K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hobson Beach County Park
    May. 16, 2024

    Hobson Beach County Park

    Expensive But It’s On The Beach

    I stayed here for one night. Bathrooms were clean. They seem to have a coffee and pizza shack too but they were not open when I arrived. I didn’t use the showers but they have a shower room in addition to bathrooms. It was a quiet night.

    The only negative was the people parked next to me had moved their picnic table into my spot so it made it difficult to back in and use my spot.

  • Patrick J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Flying Flags RV Resort
    May. 9, 2024

    Flying Flags RV Resort

    Always a good stay

    Having stayed here a few times, it is always fun. Check in was nice and efficient. 

    We had a pull trough site that is on the southern part of the park. This is normally more quiet and has better maneuvering room. Friends joined us in the retro Airstream. Nothing but good reports from them. Wineries and breweries located  very close by, so slaking a thirst is never a problem. I'm sure we will be back.

  • Patrick J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Oceano County Campground
    May. 9, 2024

    Oceano County Campground

    Great location for beach and dunes access.

    Very nice SP campground. Don't try to check in early, you will get suggestions to park until check in time of 2pm. Once in, the sites with hook ups sans sewer, will actually be pull through sites, which was nice. From there, you can walk. ride or drive on to the beach. There are paths around the camp that go around the estuary type lagoon. Dune trails are nice for hiking although some thick sand in places. We rode our bikes on the beach. Low tide makes it very easy with wet packed sand. The sites are spaced pretty well. We will be back for sure.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Foster Residence Campground
    May. 3, 2024

    Foster Residence Campground

    Small Campground but Nice

    Small little campground, easy to get to and across from Foster Park. 

    There are not too many spaces, and it is a little tight, so larger RVs will not fit. 

    I got site 11, which is pretty big, but it's next to the road. At all times of the day, you get a lot of loud motorcycles coming through. 

    It's next to Foster Park, which allows swimming in the river during the summer months. 

    It's also near the Ojai Bike trail, which you can take all the way to Ojai or down to the beach in Ventura. 

    I road up to Lake Casitas and into Ojai, which was a nice short loop.

    There were no issues with safety; it felt pretty safe.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Faria Beach Park
    May. 2, 2024

    Faria Beach Park

    Beach Front Camping At Its Best

    It's a nice little site. It's not too crowded, as there aren't too many sites within the campground. You are packed in like sardines, but this is conducive to every beachfront campground. 

    The place is clean and easy to get to. There are signs to lock your stuff up so it doesn't get stolen. The person next to me said they got their bike stolen the last time they were there. 

    The view is amazing of course. There is nothing else in the area, no shopping.  

    Good area if you plan to ride or run. You could ride up to Santa Barbara from here and run along the beach path.  You could also ride up to Lake Casitas and make a loop out of it.

  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from Pacific Dunes Ranch
    May. 2, 2024

    Pacific Dunes Ranch

    Best camping spot in the area.

    Stayed here in a cabin for 2 yrs because of work in area. Quiet, clean and away from the city. Love this place.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Kcl Campground
    May. 1, 2024

    Kcl Campground

    Quiet rolling hills

    Small campground for 12 smaller than 30 ft rigs or tents. Most are much smaller. Rough bumpy road for miles ether direction on a first come, first serve campground. Has vaulted toilet with no water or other services. If full, would seek off road area on right just as you approach. Has older building of interest. There was a great horned owl in one of the few eucalyptus trees at the campsite. Quiet and nice area to take a hike or two with pretty nice views if you like the high desert landscape. Warning not to travel dirt roads after a rain as you’re likely to get stuck. Better if you come in from the north side(58) on paved roads, but would limit you to boondocking likely because unable to get to this or Selby campgrounds. Selby is another first-come site to the NW

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Oceano County Campground
    Apr. 24, 2024

    Oceano County Campground

    Green grass near beach

    Green, grassy campground with well separated spaces. Most pull thru and level. All surrounded by grass for nice tent camping. Surf sound is continuous. Masks other sounds except noisy generator in next site. Nice restrooms

  • Rico B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Oceano County Campground
    Apr. 21, 2024

    Oceano County Campground

    Ocean front recreation

    Ocean front, off road sand dune recreation if you have a capable vehicle. It’s great. Best with an off-road capable vehicle. Bathrooms are a bit rough without running water.

    Fish, drive off-road, camp, bonfire or hunt for seashells.

    Bring a good jacket in April.



Guide to Solvang

Camping near Solvang, California, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes, fun activities, and family-friendly options. Whether you're looking for a beachside retreat or a serene forest escape, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Explore the beach: Head to Oceano County Campground — Pismo State Beach for a short walk to the dunes and easy access to the beach. One camper mentioned, "Short walk to the dunes, 5 minute drive to downtown Pismo Beach."
  • Visit local attractions: Check out the nearby town of Carpinteria, where you can enjoy the beach and local shops. A family tradition at Santa Cruz Campground — Carpinteria State Beach includes biking along the trail that connects to the campground.
  • Hiking and biking: Cachuma Lake Recreation Area offers numerous trails for hiking and biking. One visitor noted, "Hiking and mountain biking trails are abundant throughout the area."

What campers like:

  • Scenic views: Campers rave about the beautiful surroundings. One reviewer at Jalama Beach County Park said, "Jalama Beach offers great walks along a long beach that is nestled in a cozy bay."
  • Clean facilities: Many campgrounds, like Lake Casitas Recreation Area, are praised for their clean bathrooms and showers. A camper mentioned, "Clean toilets. Clean showers."
  • Wildlife sightings: Campers enjoy the chance to see wildlife. At Wheeler Gorge Campground, one visitor shared, "We love the water going through the campground," highlighting the natural beauty and wildlife.

What you should know:

  • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds, like Emma Wood State Beach, have very few facilities. A camper noted, "Completely dry camping with no showers or bathrooms."
  • Crowded during peak season: Expect busy campgrounds, especially on weekends. A visitor at Lopez Lake Recreation Area mentioned, "Check-in involved parking our van and standing in line like Disneyland."
  • Wildlife precautions: Be aware of wildlife, especially at campgrounds like Wheeler Gorge Campground. One camper warned, "They let us know there was a bear in the area."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose family-friendly campgrounds: Look for places with activities for kids, like Cachuma Lake Recreation Area, which has a water park. A reviewer said, "The campground is broken down into a bunch of different camping loops, each with different amenities and vibe."
  • Plan for meals: Bring food supplies, as some campgrounds have limited markets. One camper at Lake Casitas Recreation Area mentioned, "The camp store offers enough grocery supplies in case you forgot something."
  • Engage in outdoor activities: Encourage kids to explore nature. A visitor at Oceano County Campground highlighted a fun scavenger hunt app for kids.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the campground's site dimensions. A camper at Santa Cruz Campground noted, "Spots are very snug."
  • Be prepared for fees: Some campgrounds charge extra for pets or amenities. A visitor at Lake Casitas Recreation Area mentioned, "We paid online and... getting charged $5 a day extra for pets."
  • Bring cash: Many campgrounds, like Emma Wood State Beach, only accept cash for payment. A camper shared, "Right now it's First Come First Serve, pay with cash or check only."

Camping near Solvang, California, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. From beach fun to forest adventures, there's something for every camper to enjoy!

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