RV camping near Whittier, California offers convenient access to both urban amenities and outdoor recreation opportunities. Located in Los Angeles County, Whittier sits near the foothills of the Puente Hills with camping options within 15-30 minutes of the city center. Summer temperatures typically reach 85-95°F between June and September, while winter months see average highs of 65-75°F, making year-round camping viable for most visitors.
What to do
Lakeside recreation: Bonelli Bluffs in San Dimas features fishing and water activities at Puddingstone Lake. "Beautiful views all around Sunrise, Sunset and Night sky. Sights of all kinds of birds like hawks and herons. Water park and mini golf for kids," shares one camper.
Beach activities: Waterfront RV Park in Huntington Beach provides easy beach access. "You're not on the beach but literally on the other side of pacific coast highway you are there... Not to mention close to the beach," notes one visitor.
Urban exploration: Canyon RV Park offers a unique blend of nature and city access. "You're not only in the middle of a nature preserve but you're also in the middle of a City. You're nearby to all the stores you could ever need but you're also around a lot of wild life," reports a long-term camper.
Local events: The Fairplex RV Park in Pomona provides convenient access to fairground events. "Very good for fairplex events... if you are involved in something going on at the fairplex I would definitely be a very convenient place to stay in your RV it is literally across the street."
What campers like
Clean facilities: Rancho Jurupa RV Park maintains well-kept grounds. "Great park. It may not seem nice when you are passing through town to get in, but once you enter the gates it's beautiful. Large concrete pads, easy backing in and hooking up," states one visitor.
Pool amenities: Most RV parks near Whittier feature swimming pools. "Great place with a lot to do! Take the family and bring the toys! This place is the best of both family and party atmosphere," says one camper about Newport Dunes RV Resort.
Security features: Several campgrounds prioritize safety. "A great sense of community and great placement of the gates for safety purposes... Ranger is on constant patrol," noted one visitor at Rancho Jurupa Park.
Fruit trees: "Super friendly staff, super clean, 2 dog parks, offers really good wifi & cable. Can pick the oranges out of the tree," says a camper about the unique feature at Orangeland RV Park.
What you should know
Space limitations: Many RV parks have tight sites, especially for larger rigs. "Spaces are very tight. Good for 1 nite only stay. Staff was friendly and place is clean but not much room to maneuver a lg. rv. in," warns a camper about Fairplex RV Park.
Noise considerations: Urban campgrounds can be noisy. "The site is bordered by highways on both sides, and they create noise day and night. They're also clearly visible," notes a camper at Canyon RV Park.
Advance booking: Weekend occupancy at popular parks fills quickly. "It's not a cheap place to stay but it was perfect," mentions a visitor at Golden Shore RV Resort, where advance booking is recommended.
Price variations: Costs vary significantly between basic and premium sites. "If you have a travel trailer of 21ft you MUST pay for a parking spot even if your total length is less than 40 ft," cautions a visitor at Anaheim Harbor RV Park regarding their pricing structure.
Tips for camping with families
Water features: "We have family in Orange County and we stay here whenever we come out. Centrally located and best for easy access coming from or leaving to the east of the Los Angeles area," shares a visitor about Orangeland RV Park.
Budget options: "We tent camped here for one night before meeting friends at their timeshare for a Disneyland vacation. There are only two tent sites (T1 and T3), the rest are for RVs. The price was super affordable at only $40 per night," notes a tent camper at Anaheim Harbor RV Park.
Group sites: "Took Girl Scouts here for group camping. Rocky and sand. The family camping was fine! Girls used Porta Potties. I'm hoping they have finished construction on something better since then. However, there are some great kid friendly activities," shares a group leader about Rancho Jurupa Park.
Entertainment options: "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," mentions a repeat visitor at Newport Dunes RV Resort.
Tips from RVers
Hookup availability: Full hookups with 50-amp service are available at most parks. "LOTS of activities for families (splash pad). Reservations online not too bad, only thing is it will says electricity only but I have had water hookup at all of my spots... 50⚡️ 💧👍," notes a camper at Rancho Jurupa Park.
Site selection: "We had spot 120 beautiful grass wilderness area," recommends a camper at Canyon RV Park, highlighting the importance of requesting specific sites when available.
Seasonal considerations: "The sites are groomed and clean when you come in. Great Long Beach location, a nice bike ride along the beach to Naples and the Queen Mary," says a visitor about Golden Shore RV Resort, noting the well-maintained sites year-round.
Transportation options: "Great little park. Heated pool, spa was hot. Nice little store with everything you need. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Only downside was the sports bar next door was pretty loud at night. Also very close to Disney with a free shuttle," notes a visitor about Orangeland RV Park.
