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Best Glamping near Two Harbors, CA

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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.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Two Harbors, California (12)

    1. Two Harbors Campground

    10 Reviews
    Two Harbors, CA
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 778-1487

    "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

    6 Reviews
    Avalon, CA
    12 miles
    Website

    "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

    20 Reviews
    El Segundo, CA
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (310) 322-4951

    $55 - $80 / night

    "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"

    "The most fantastic thing about this RV spot is the location - directly facing a large, beautiful, clean beach with built in fire rings, a very long bike bath and bike rental kiosk."

    4. Newport Dunes RV Resort

    26 Reviews
    Newport Beach, CA
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 765-7661

    $75 - $550 / night

    "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."

    5. Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground

    53 Reviews
    Lake Sherwood, CA
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 488-1827

    $45 - $60 / night

    "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."

    6. Moro Campground — Crystal Cove State Park

    35 Reviews
    Laguna Beach, CA
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 444-7275

    $25 - $75 / night

    "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!"

    7. Malibu Creek State Park Campground

    38 Reviews
    El Nido, CA
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (818) 880-0367

    $45 - $225 / night

    "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!"

    8. Seabreeze At Seal Beach

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

    "Showers, toilets and laundry well taken care off. Everything was great and we enjoyed every minute of our stay we will return next year!"

    "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"

    9. Anaheim Harbor RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Anaheim, CA
    43 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."

    "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."

    10. Crystal Cove Beach Cottages — Crystal Cove State Park

    6 Reviews
    Newport Coast, CA
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (949) 376-6200

    "Crystal Cove Beach Cottages……Home away from home❤️"

    "Great views, nice trails & beach walks. Great restaurant."

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215 Reviews of 12 Two Harbors Campgrounds

  • Katie R.
    May. 8, 2017

    Two Harbors Campground

    Surpassed Expectations

    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. The facilities include temporary toilets, running water, and showers .25 miles away back in to town. The campground offered easy access to the beach and delivered fire wood and water for a reasonable fee.

  • Roland B.
    Aug. 1, 2017

    Two Harbors Campground

    Stunning Camp Site

    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. You can hike back in town which is about 1/4 miles away from the site. This campground is easy access to the beach and well maintained by the staffs. The staffs can deliver fire wood, propane/fuel, water for a fair price.

  • Hayley K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 20, 2020

    Two Harbors Campground

    Expensive but beautiful views

    We loved our stay here for a birthday trip! The sites are large and can fit multiple tents. There are picnic tables and fire pits. It seemed like it should have been packed but I think the price and ease of arrival keeps people away. 

    Easy walk down to the "town" of Two Harbors for a Buffalo Milk drink or across the island for views on the South Side of the Island. This is a great place to stay for the microbrew fest every year on the island. 

    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 can only stay a total of 10 days and will need a camping permit to do so. You also need to have a boat ticket to take the ferry over and back. Book early if you can, especially during the Summer. You can also rent gear for the trip too if you are traveling to the island without gear. Pricing is on the website.

  • Heather L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 18, 2022

    Two Harbors Campground

    LOVE this getaway!

    If you’re ever in a position to go camping in Catalina - DO IT!!! 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.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 20, 2023

    Moro Campground — Crystal Cove State Park

    Beautiful views and clean

    Beautiful sunsets! 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. There is some vegetation between them but not enough to be totally private. We were just a short walk to the bathrooms which were spotless. They were being cleaned frequently. The showers are coin operated but it didn't take many coins to get a decent warm shower.

    There is a nice day area and trails within walking distance. The tide was high both times we tried to walk under the highway to get to the beach but there were parking lots just a short drive up the road.  

    We will definitely go again.

  • Angelica G.
    Jun. 6, 2018

    Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground

    Peaceful and Serene

    We live in the South Bay and went camping here for just one night. 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.

  • Steve H.
    Aug. 5, 2022

    Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground

    Unexpected, good campsite

    I've often come to the beach here but not the campsite. 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. The site has a handy store for basic needs plus toys and shirts and emergency camp stuff. Not sure if all the hookups are operational, we weren't able to get one, but there were tent campers on sites that had them? Like most places, best to book early to guarantee you get what you need. This site had a nice fire pit and table up a short hill and very private

  • C N.
    Dec. 11, 2019

    Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground

    Surfers Haven

    Fun place to spend Summer by the beach! Definitely gets booked quickly, so reserve in advance but in slower months first come first serve is generally just fine to settle into a good spot. The beach is walking distance to a well known surfing location. Very popular area and can be known for partying at night. The moon is a beauty out here at night, with moon flowers everywhere. Fire pits are available at campsites, with restrooms, and a local shop in the campground that nearly sells about everything you’ll need. There’s backpacking sites at no charge but for a standard campsite there is a fee. Each standard site is $45 a night, sites with electric hookups are $60 a night and there a group site for $225 a night. Parking is limited so additional vehicles per campsite is $12 a night per vehicle. Once you’re through the gate there is absolutely no cell service here. Overall it’s just a fun place for a weekend with friends to hang out, grill and go surfing at Leo!

  • Corey B.
    Apr. 14, 2022

    Two Harbors Campground

    Pricy but Fun

    We camped at two harbors in May of 2015 and had a lot of fun. We took the ferry to two harbors and walked up all of our gear to the site. It is a bit of a walk if you aren't packed correctly (we brought a cooler and it was a bit rough getting it up there). 

    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). They didn't both anyone and were really cool to watch. 

    The price is steep especially counting in the ferry, but it was a lot of fun and I'd do it again. 

    The bar near the harbor was a nice plus as well. Getting a beer after kayaking during a  camping trip was fun.

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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