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Sunset Beach in Orange County, California is surrounded by several established campgrounds that primarily cater to RV and tent camping along the Pacific coastline. Bolsa Chica State Beach Campground and Newport Dunes RV Resort represent the range of camping experiences available, from state-managed beachfront sites to private resort-style facilities with full hookups. The coastal region features a mix of state beaches, private RV parks, and military campgrounds, with most sites concentrated along the Pacific Coast Highway corridor between Huntington Beach and Newport Beach.
Campground reservations are essential throughout the year, particularly during summer months when beachfront sites fill quickly. Most facilities offer water and electric hookups, with several providing full sewer connections for RVs. "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," noted one visitor about Bolsa Chica State Beach. The camping season varies by location, with some campgrounds like Bolsa Chica operating from January through November, while others remain open year-round. Weather remains mild throughout the year, though morning fog and coastal winds can affect camping comfort, especially during winter months.
The proximity to urban amenities distinguishes camping in this area, with most sites offering easy access to restaurants, shopping, and attractions. Campers frequently mention the unique combination of beach access and urban convenience as a major draw. Several campgrounds provide direct beach access or are within walking distance of the shoreline, making them popular for water activities. Sites tend to be relatively close together, particularly at state beach campgrounds where privacy is limited. According to feedback on The Dyrt, "The middle sites are small and tight, offering little privacy. You will be right next to your neighbor. The outside sites along the edge of the campground are much more spacious." Despite the urban setting, many campgrounds offer bike paths, hiking trails, and water recreation opportunities that provide a surprising amount of outdoor activity options within this densely populated coastal region.
"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."
from $60 - $70 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $75 - $550 / night
Check Availability"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
Check Availability"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."
"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."
from $25 - $75 / night
Check Availability"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"
"Very clean, cement slab, walking paths well lit and near to many areas to explore. Wetlands on the base and birds galore."
"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
Check Availability"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."
from $75 - $90 / night
Check Availability"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
Check Availability"Conveniently located next to the laundry and grill (the salmon is great!)."
from $23 - $33 / night
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ScoutPlenty of room at the beach an lots of bike riding areas.cold showers are free an nice in the summer,however there are no shower curtains ,be advised this might not be for you or shower after dark,is an option .fyi .nice entry staff,restrooms cleaned daily.
GuideWe have been to this campground quite a few times in the last couple of years and I really love it, personally because it’s really close to home. I also love that it’s first come first serve, which allows us to spontaneously go and enjoy without having to make reservations. I also like the fact that all the campsites have a fire pit and a picnic table, which were very recently replaced so they look very new. They installed metal storage boxes for saving your food overnight, this is super helpful. I love the creek even though the water is freezing cold but it’s truly a favorite. This place is wonderful and even though right now there is no water access until further notice, as long as you know you need to take lots of water for cooking and cleaning up you are good.
ScoutThe place is simple, well maintained and extremely clean. There’s back in sites that accommodate smaller 20ft campers and bigger 30ft campers, with there being some pull through sites that are big enough for RV’s, however no camping with tents allowed. Would recommend against bringing in campers with damage or DIY repairs as they “have to maintain sightly appearance”. Overall great for the price. Extremely clean bathrooms with free showers with a pool and jacuzzi plus a short walk to the beach. Only about a 45 min drive to LA with no traffic. The only bad is the constant noise from the port that doesn’t go away at night.
TravelerBe sure to come early. Great location for families and small groups. Peaceful close to a city within 40min small town with church ect 15 minutes away.
LegendGeneral: Two sections: RV camping and dry camping
Site Quality: If you have a larger RV and/or need hookups, you will be in a parking space with ZERO privacy between spaces (it is literally a parking space!). If you have a small RV or van conversion (smaller than 19 feet), there is dry camping. Concrete driveway; minimal privacy but a direct view of the beach. You must have a bed, dinette, sink, and small water supply to be in these spots. A concrete picnic table is included in each site.
Bath/Shower: Six-digit codes (that change regularly) needed to enter (and a different one for each bathroom). One all-in-one with a sink, toilet, urinal, and diaper changing station. The other has two shower stalls, two toilets, and one sink. The shower in the one closest to the dry camping area left much to be desired. I couldn’t get the ADA-accessible shower to work, and the other one had a push-button flow that took some time to get warm and had to be repeatedly pushed to complete the shower. Hooks and bench are outside the shower stall, compromising privacy. My biggest disappointment, however, was that there were NO electrical outlets. I took a chance and walked to the other end of the campground (by the entrance and full hookup sites) where I discovered the bathroom was much nicer. Not only did it have electrical outlets, but it looked like the showers were much nicer.
Activities/Amenities: You are right on the beach! There is a paved path for walking, running, or bicycling. Laundry was temporarily out of order when we were there.
There are very limited options for camping in this area, and the price was $55/night for dry camping. You are in the direct flight path of LAX, so have earplugs at the ready if the sound of jet planes overhead is not your thing!
ScoutMy golden shore experience was nothing short of amazing the camping ground was clean. The poop ,electricity and water where working just fine there was enough space for our 40 ft RV. The palm trees added a beach atmosphere. The greatest part was the pool and the jacuzzi they where the cherry on top the pool was clean and the jacuzzi where just right! I absolutely loved it 5 stars.
GuideSeafront spots are beautiful, we were fully in the back which was a bit boring. Large empty grassy/sandy areas with no trees or play structures for kids. Far from the a bit dirty toilets. Campground is big and sites are spaced quite well. Nice to be close to the sea but go for a spot closer to the sea
ScoutGreat hikes all around and close to beaches and city. Good sites were 26, 7, 49.
TravelerI stayed at Little Pines. This spot has some beautiful sites. Some are semi-secluded with stunning views. Some have a lot of shade, some have little. Silver Moccasin Trail is on-site and a great hike. Notorious for bears but I didn’t see any.
I camped with a bear canister and bear country precaution anyway. A few sets of vault toilets and dumpsters so no site is too far from one. But no sinks. There is running water here but it’s non-potable.
It’s a beautiful spot but I had a group of about 10-15 people in diesel trucks roll in at 10pm on a Friday and blare Banda music for 3 days. From about 8am-10:30pm-ish. Unrelenting. Even with earplugs I could feel the bass of the tubas. Ruined the entire trip. So be aware that like any campground, loud jerks can spoil it for everyone.
I noticed a lot of people coming in until about 10pm on Friday and there were still spots. This wasn’t a holiday weekend but it was a pretty weekend in June. I got there at 6pm and got a great spot.
The Manzanita area is very pretty but sites are smaller and it’s more of an Oak Woodland with Manzanita and lots of boulders. Far fewer pines and cedars so not a lot of shade. In the fall this might be a nice option but in summer it may be a little hot.
Little Pines is pretty accessible for wheelchairs. The road has some pot holes but it’s paved and the grade isn’t terrible. Several spots would be very accessible to anyone with mobility devices or wheelchairs as you can park and get right to the campsite beside the car, on level ground. Restrooms are ADA-accessible.
WARNING: Watch out for the purple plant everywhere! Behaves like poison oak. Keep pets (and yourself) away. Included pics.
Camping near Sunset Beach, California offers RV and tent options along the Pacific Coast Highway with direct beach access. Sites throughout the area typically open for reservations up to six months in advance, with state park campsites costing between $60-80 per night. Most locations operate on asphalt or concrete pads with limited privacy but convenient access to urban amenities and ocean recreation.
Beach walking and biking: At Newport Dunes RV Resort, campers enjoy both beach and bay activities. "We stay here every year. 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. There are fantastic running/bike trails along the Back Bay," notes Karissa J.
Kayaking opportunities: Visitors to Seabreeze At Seal Beach appreciate the water access. "This one is to die for when it comes to kayaking," says one visitor. Military credentials required for entry, providing a more secluded experience compared to public beaches.
Evening beach activities: From fall through spring, Huntington Beach RV Campground allows nighttime fires. "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," shares Momma H. This campground only operates October through May when the parking lot converts from summer beach parking.
Pool and hot tub amenities: Waterfront RV Park provides aquatic options beyond the ocean. "We also liked having the hot tub/pool at the end of the day. Our girls loved swimming and soaking," says Zach R. Sites are generally close together but the beach proximity compensates for the tight quarters.
Convenience to attractions: Proximity to Disneyland draws many families to Anaheim Harbor RV Park. "We walked to and back from Disney. Super easy. It's a mile each way," shares Jennifer H. The park offers both standard sites (essentially parking spaces) and deluxe sites with picnic tables and grass for only slightly more cost.
Shopping and dining access: Immediate access to restaurants and shops makes these urban camping options practical. "There are stores and restaurants nearby for those forgotten items or a quick meal," notes one camper. Most campgrounds are within walking distance of convenience stores and multiple dining options.
Site privacy limitations: Most campgrounds in the area feature close-together sites with minimal separation. "The middle sites are small and tight, offering little privacy. You will be right next to your neighbor," reports one camper about state beaches. At Golden Shore RV Resort, "Spots are close together unless you end up with a larger spot."
Noise considerations: Proximity to Pacific Coast Highway means traffic noise affects most coastal sites. "The street racing nearby at night. Every time," reports Emily S. about one inland location. At beach campgrounds, expect both road noise and pedestrian activity from the boardwalk throughout the day.
Reservation timing: Seasonal restrictions impact availability across the region. Huntington Beach RV Campground operates "October 1 to May 31" while others like Bolsa Chica State Beach run "January 1 to November 30." For summer camping, inland options provide year-round availability.
Theme park convenience: Orangeland RV Park offers transportation to major attractions. "Easy 15 min drive to Disney plus the ART bus picks up straight from the campground. A covered play area, helpful staff, heated pool as well as a hot tub," shares Amanda G. Many families use these campgrounds as bases for theme park visits.
Kid-friendly beach activities: Moro Campground at Crystal Cove State Park provides both beach and trail options for families. "The park has less crowds/tourists/homeless compared to other beaches. It's really quite and peaceful," notes one visitor. Tiered campsites ensure most spots have ocean views regardless of row placement.
Safety considerations: Multiple campgrounds in the area note security patrols and gated access. "Security at night," mentions Emily S. about Orangeland RV Park. Most state beach campgrounds have ranger presence throughout the day and evening hours.
Site selection: For larger RVs, choosing specific site numbers makes a difference. "We stayed in site number 43 in our 29 foot Class A. It was just fine," shares Zach R. about Waterfront RV Park, while also recommending "sites in the 84-89 numbers, and the sites 26-36 are HUGE."
Hookup variability: Water and electric connections are standard at most locations, but sewer hookups vary. "Concrete/asphalt sites with water electric and dump station," describes the setup at state beaches, while private RV parks typically offer full hookups with sewage connections.
RV size restrictions: Maximum lengths range from 35-40 feet at most campgrounds. At Moro Campground, "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," advises Patrick J.
Frequently Asked Questions
What amenities are available at Sunset Beach RV Park?
Sunset Beach RV Park offers beachfront camping with concrete/asphalt sites featuring water and electric hookups. Comparable to Dockweiler Beach RV Park, you can expect clean restrooms and shower facilities. The park provides convenient beach access, allowing you to enjoy the sand and surf just steps from your RV. Many sites also offer ocean views, similar to those at Bolsa Chica State Beach Campground. While specific amenities may vary seasonally, most coastal Southern California RV parks maintain dump stations, picnic areas, and fire rings. The park's proximity to Highway 1 provides easy access to nearby attractions.
How much does it cost to stay at Sunset Beach RV Park?
Sunset Beach RV Park rates typically range from $65-90 per night depending on the season, location within the park, and hookup options. Premium beachfront sites command higher prices, similar to Newport Dunes RV Resort. Most Southern California coastal campgrounds have tiered pricing, with Doheny State Beach Campground charging around $60-75 for sites with hookups. Expect potential additional fees for extra vehicles, day visitors, pets, or holiday surcharges. Many coastal RV parks also offer weekly rate discounts for extended stays. Prices typically increase during summer months and holiday weekends when demand is highest.
What are the reservation requirements for Sunset Beach RV Park?
Sunset Beach RV Park typically requires reservations, especially during peak summer months and weekends. Like San Clemente State Beach Campground, you'll need to book well in advance (3-6 months) for prime dates. Reservations usually require a credit card deposit, with most sites having a 1-2 night minimum stay requirement that may increase on holidays. Similar to Huntington Beach RV Campground, you'll need to provide your RV length, slides, and utility requirements when booking. Cancellation policies typically include a partial refund if canceled 7-14 days in advance, though policies may be stricter during peak season.
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