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Two Harbors Campground on Catalina Island houses upscale glamping accommodations with ocean views, offering an elevated camping experience just a quarter-mile from town. The glamping sites include canvas tents with comfortable beds, picnic tables, and fire pits, all positioned on terraced edges with panoramic vistas of the Pacific. Nearby, Newport Dunes RV Resort features luxury yurts and glamping options alongside its waterfront location. Both locations provide access to shower facilities, running water, and toilet amenities for a comfortable outdoor experience while maintaining a connection to nature. One guest shared, "The views from our site were stunning. Stargazing was prime as well since there are virtually no lights in Two Harbors."
Visitors at these glamping destinations enjoy direct beach access and water activities including snorkeling, kayaking, and paddleboarding, with equipment rentals available on-site. The clear harbor waters create ideal conditions for exploring marine life, while hiking trails throughout the island offer opportunities to spot local wildlife, including the island's famous buffalo. After a day of outdoor adventures, guests can walk to Two Harbors' restaurant and bar for refreshments. A recent visitor mentioned, "Two Harbors has stunning views, a great hiking trail, and easy access to showers, bathrooms, a small grocery, and a restaurant—get a Buffalo Milk at the bar, you won't be disappointed." Reservations are essential, especially during summer months, with sites charging per person and requiring ferry transportation to the island.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Two Harbors (12)
1. Two Harbors Campground
"We visited Two Harbors in late April and stayed in the campground for 1 night. The views from our site were stunning. Stargazing was prime as well since there are virtually no lights in Two Harbors."
"I am glad we pitched in a tent instead of paying for the high price hotels in town. The campground have toilets, running water, and showers."
2. Hermit Gulch Campground
"Clean bathrooms, friendly rangers, nice layout, cute wildlife, close to TCT."
"It's the furthest away from the road and taxi dropoff, so it can be frustrating if you have to lug all your stuff, but it's well worth it. This site is much larger than the other sites."
3. Dockweiler Beach RV Park
"Really incredible location, was snow to book last minute by calling and checking for availability. Can't reserve by phone but was able to confirm availability."
"It is accommodating for some different size vehicles and has direct beach access and some amenities such as fire pits on the beach. It’s hard to get a better view than this one"
Check Availabilityfrom $65 - $80 / night
4. Newport Dunes RV Resort
"evenings on the beach were nice as a lot of folks head back to the comforts of their campers. sites are close together as in all rv parks but everyone seems to respect the quiet hours."
"We arrived after dark, just as the office was closing but were able to get our information packet. Payment is in full when you make the reservation."
Check Availabilityfrom $75 - $550 / night
5. Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground
"It was a quick drive up the coast and onto this hidden gem. You get access to a private beach with gorgeous California hill views of PCH behind you. Perfect place for families or even RVs."
"It's on the landward side of the pch and feels like you are away from everything. The beach is accessible by a short walk that goes under the pch, so no crossing this busy road."
5 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $45 - $60 / night
6. Moro Campground — Crystal Cove State Park
"The campsites are roped off and have a decent amount of distance between them. There is some vegetation between them but not enough to be totally private."
"It’s right on top of Pacific Coast Highway and has a beautiful view of the ocean!"
28 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $25 - $75 / night
7. Malibu Creek State Park Campground
"The drive up to the campsite and view from any location in the park is gorgeous. There’s lot of families and big groups around - so great for big groups but not if you’re looking for peace and quiet."
"Spacious campsites with fire pits, and clean bathrooms (bring your own hand soap). Be aware of the limited hours for entering with a vehicle (8am-10pm). Would definitely camp here again!"
6 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $45 - $225 / night
8. Seabreeze At Seal Beach
"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."
"Showers, toilets and laundry well taken care off. Everything was great and we enjoyed every minute of our stay we will return next year!"
9. Anaheim Harbor RV Park
"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."
"They have a nice, small pool area, bbq areas, a club house, clean bathrooms and showers and WiFi. The R.V. Park is within walking to the Disneyland park."
Check Availabilityfrom $70 - $95 / night
10. Crystal Cove Beach Cottages — Crystal Cove State Park
"Crystal Cove Beach Cottages……Home away from home❤️"
"Great views, nice trails & beach walks. Great restaurant."
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Glamping Reviews near Two Harbors, CA
244 Reviews of 12 Two Harbors Campgrounds
- Tammy L.Scout
Crystal Cove Beach Cottages — Crystal Cove State Park
Nice view. Hard to book!!!
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Harold W.ScoutSeabreeze At Seal Beach
Beautiful 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.
- HHope H.
GuideHermit Gulch Campground
Overall Great!
This 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.
James W.
TravelerMalibu Creek State Park Campground
Nice spot with great hiking. Limited facilities. No hookups. $1 for 2 minute shower (tokens).
- SSonali U.Traveler
Dockweiler Beach RV Park
Stay Away—Terrible
They speak so highly of Dockweiler RV Park, but they forget to say that it has no WiFi, and poor cell phone reception as well. I reserved a space, they made me pay in advance for the whole 3 weeks. They helped me park the camper… avd they never said anything about no wifi. I feel the rv site has been misrepresented. “Oh, well, wifi works in the office, but not even 5 spaces away”. I live alone in my RV. No wifi means I’m sitting here alone in a dead RV. Lonely. Everyone has wifi, yet they don’t mention they don’t , nor even cell phone reception, usually. I get only 1 bar
Hans V.
RangerTwo Harbors Campground
Very nice spots. Dixies
We had spot 11 which was great (view! Low and thus close to the beach! although it only just fit our small 4P Kelty Late start on the level spot, there was a lot of room.
Toilets are Dixie's which aren't always clean and have banging doors, avoid the campsites close to them. I would also avoid the higher campsites including the rentals, as the hike to the beach becomes annoying.
Did a great hike to Cat Harbor overlook. Tough climb but beautiful.
The walk from ferry to campsite is short (less that 10 minutes) especially for this site (which is closest) but contains a steep hill and rough gravel. There is firewood service (15$) and luggage (10$/item) but we didn't need it. Shop normally has delivery service with temp cooler but was unavailable. Well stocked but expensive.
Anthony H.ScoutMalibu Creek State Park Campground
rude staff and don’t answer phone
don’t try to reach out to this park via phone with any questions, they won’t answer you. they won’t even answer the phone when their own reservation agents are calling them. gates close strictly at 10 so if you’re camping here make sure to show up by then. showed up at 9:58 after leaving a music festival early to make sure i made it on time, and their staff was immensely rude to me about not making it on time. the morning staff is incredibly nice, apologizing for the problems and giving me advice. the night staff though has a problem and they take it out on their visitors. for how rude they were to me, somehow the campsite across from me showed up at 11pm, so seems like they pick and choose who to give problems. avoid camping here. campsites are very close together and nothing special.
Lee D.
LegendDockweiler Beach RV Park
Beachfront camping but you'd better like the sound of jet planes!
General: 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!
Guide to Two Harbors
Camping at Two Harbors, California offers a unique coastal getaway on Catalina Island, situated at an elevation of 350 feet above sea level with a Mediterranean climate that averages 68°F year-round. The island's narrow isthmus connects two harbors—Catalina Harbor and Isthmus Cove—creating a distinctive camping environment where visitors can see water on both sides simultaneously. Glamping options have expanded beyond basic tent sites to include various accommodation types throughout the area.
What to do
Hiking trails throughout the island: At Hermit Gulch Campground, campers can access the Trans-Catalina Trail directly from camp. "I stayed here Labor Day weekend for tent camping! This site is at the end and it's not big enough to make into 2 separate sites. There's also a lot of shade relative to the other sites," notes camper Cassie R.
Kayaking and paddleboarding: Visitors praise the clear waters for paddling adventures. "The beach is right off the campground, perfect for snorkeling and paddle boarding. There is also a rental office that can provide you with diving equipment, kayaks, and other fun water activities," explains Kristil C. about her experience at Two Harbors.
Tidepooling at low tide: Canyon Campground at Leo Carrillo State Park offers beach access with marine discovery opportunities. "The best part about this campground is definitely the beach access- it's about a 10-minute walk from most sites, and you can explore some amazing tide pools and caves once you get there. The kids loved searching for hermit crabs and sea anemones," writes Alfred in a recent review.
What campers like
Stargazing conditions: The lack of light pollution creates exceptional night sky viewing. "We visited Two Harbors in late April and stayed in the campground for 1 night. Stargazing was prime as well since there are virtually no lights in Two Harbors," notes Katie R.
Access to convenience amenities: Anaheim Harbor RV Park provides glamping-style amenities within driving distance. "The staff are helpful and nice, be aware that office hours are 9a-5p. Laundry closes at 9pm. Pool needs a separate key (they gave us one on arrival)," Jennifer H. mentions, adding "Nice showers. Stores and restaurants super close. We had PF Changs delivered. Yum!"
Beach proximity and water quality: Campers frequently mention the exceptional water clarity. "The water in the harbor is super clear. We kayaked around the area and loved it. At night we had deer walking directly through our site as we were eating dinner (seriously on a few feet away)," describes Corey B. about Two Harbors Campground.
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Sites at Moro Campground at Crystal Cove State Park fill quickly. "This campground fills up fast so book early! I really like how clearly the sites are marked and how often the park rangers patrol," advises Elly A.
Transportation logistics: Ferry schedules impact camping plans. "You have to reserve on Reserve America. The sites are pretty expensive and charge by the person. $27-$29 (Winter-Summer pricing) for each person with a $10 reservation fee. You also need to have a boat ticket to take the ferry over and back," explains Hayley K.
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