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4 Best Campgrounds in Los Angeles (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Vespera Quill
By Vespera Quill, Expert in Local Experiences and Cultural Analysis · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 7 min read

Booking an overnight stay near Los Angeles means choosing between a beachfront RV park, a lakeside resort, or a rustic state campground, and the reviews make clear each one delivers a genuinely different trip. Between them, these four campgrounds have logged over 4,000 Google reviews, and the ratings run from 4.0 up to 4.7, so the gap that matters most is what kind of overnight stay you actually want, not the stars.

Short answer: Hollywood RV Park in Van Nuys holds the top rating on this page at 4.7 stars across 762 reviews, prized for its full hookups and staff who personally park and level RVs. Sycamore Canyon Campground in Malibu (4.6, 605 reviews) is the pick for a beachfront tent stay, a five-minute walk from the ocean. Daily RV rates at Hollywood RV Park start around $79 plus tax.
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Los Angeles Campgrounds Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Bonelli Bluffs RV Resort & Campground 4.4 ★ 1,620 Family lakeside stays with amenities View ›
2 Hollywood RV Park 4.7 ★ 762 Full-hookup RV stays with hands-on service View ›
3 Sycamore Canyon Campground 4.6 ★ 605 Beachfront tent camping View ›
4 Dockweiler RV Park 4.0 ★ 1,023 Oceanfront RV sites near LAX View ›
4 Best Campgrounds in Los Angeles (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Bonelli Bluffs RV Resort & Campground logo
#1 Overall

Bonelli Bluffs RV Resort & Campground

4.41,620 Google reviews

Bonelli Bluffs RV Resort & Campground is a San Dimas resort offering both RV sites with hookups and tent sites on a grassy hillside overlooking a fishing lake, with pools, showers, a store and direct access to the regional park's trails. It also runs a glamping option and hosts guest events, and sits close enough to LA that it works as a weekend escape rather than a full road trip.

What people praise

  • Pools, a store and lake access keep families occupied for a whole weekend
  • Staff described as quick to help, down to delivering a table to a site on request
  • Kept clean and well-maintained even during the busiest holiday weekends
  • Tent sites on a hillside plateau, not just RV pads

Worth knowing

  • Some tent sites sit on a slope, so ask specifically for a level spot when booking
  • Restrooms and site boundaries could be clearer for first-time visitors
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume1,620 · 86th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone
Rating breakdown70% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most complete resort-style option here for a family planning a full weekend, with genuine amenities beyond just a place to pitch a tent or park an RV.

Website+1909-599-8355 Directions

1440 Camper View Rd, San Dimas, CA 91773

Hollywood RV Park logo
#2↩ Responds to reviews

Hollywood RV Park

4.7762 Google reviews

Hollywood RV Park is a Van Nuys RV park with a Hollywood theme running throughout the grounds, offering full hookups, a valet-style service where staff personally park and level trailers, and murals and decor guests describe as whimsical. It's positioned less than 30 minutes from Universal Studios and downtown LA, and takes both daily and monthly bookings.

What people praise

  • Owner and staff personally park, level and hook up RVs on arrival
  • Quiet overnight despite the urban San Fernando Valley location
  • Clean, well-maintained laundry and shower facilities even during extended stays
  • Pet-friendly grounds with a distinctive, well-kept theme

Worth knowing

  • A helicopter route passes nearby, though reviewers note it doesn't disturb overnight quiet
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume762 · 59th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone
Rating breakdown80% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest-rated campground on this page, and the hands-on service, where staff genuinely help newcomers hook up their RV, is what pushes it above the larger resorts.

Website+1818-785-0949 Directions

7740 Balboa Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91406

Sycamore Canyon Campground logo
#3

Sycamore Canyon Campground

4.6605 Google reviews

Sycamore Canyon Campground is a Malibu state park campground along the Pacific Coast Highway, roughly a five-minute walk from the beach, with fire pits, picnic tables and lifeguard-covered sand access included for campers. It sits within Point Mugu State Park, giving direct access to hiking trails that run inland from the campground itself.

What people praise

  • Large, clean campsites within easy walking distance of the beach
  • Fire pits and picnic tables at most sites
  • Direct access to hiking and light mountain biking trails from the campground
  • Free beach access included with a paid campsite

Worth knowing

  • The gate is locked overnight after 10pm with no re-entry until 8am, so plan late arrivals or departures around it
  • At least one reviewer describes cramped site spacing and inconsistent staff conduct
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume605 · 41th
Confidencehigh
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone
Rating breakdown72% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The clearest choice for a beachfront tent trip near LA, though the overnight gate lockout is worth planning around if your schedule is unpredictable.

Website+1310-457-8143 Directions

9000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265

Dockweiler RV Park logo
#4

Dockweiler RV Park

4.01,023 Google reviews

Dockweiler RV Park is a Playa Del Rey campground offering full hookup RV sites directly on the sand, with ocean views, a pump-out station, laundry facilities and pet-friendly grounds for a small daily fee. It's a short drive from El Segundo's shops and restaurants, and campervan sites on the sand side of the park are notably quieter than the RV loop.

What people praise

  • Genuine beachfront camping with ocean views from many sites
  • Close to El Segundo restaurants and shops for supply runs
  • Campervan sites on the sand side offer a quieter, low-traffic stay
  • Full hookups including 50 amp service available

Worth knowing

  • Sits directly under the LAX flight path, so expect near-constant plane noise
  • Several reviewers report frustrating experiences with check-in staff and gate access, so confirm arrival procedures ahead of time
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4 / 5
Review volume1,023 · 68th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone
Rating breakdown53% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The location right on the sand is hard to beat for the price, but go in expecting airport noise and double-check your reservation details before arrival given the mixed staff-service reports.

Website+1800-950-7275 Directions

12001 Vista Del Mar, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the campground’s live Google average. Review volume is how many guests have rated them, measured against other Los Angeles-area campgrounds. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.7 from hundreds of reviewers carries more weight than a rating from a handful. Recency reflects how recently guests are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a campsite cost near Los Angeles? (2026)

Pricing varies by site type and season, with RV sites generally costing more than tent sites due to hookups. One rate is directly published by a campground on this list.

JobTypical price
Standard RV site (Hollywood RV Park, published rate)$79 + tax / night

Rate published on Hollywood RV Park’s own website, verified August 2026. Rates at state park campgrounds like Sycamore Canyon and resort-style parks like Bonelli Bluffs vary by season and site type; check each operator’s booking page for current pricing.

Serving Los Angeles and the surrounding coast and foothills

These campgrounds span San Dimas, Van Nuys, Malibu and Playa Del Rey, covering the eastern foothills through the coastline and the San Fernando Valley. Searching for campgrounds near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can find the closest option fast.

What to ask before you book a campsite

  • Are hookups included, or is this a dry-camping tent site?
  • Is the site level, especially for tent camping or larger trailers?
  • What’s the gate policy for late arrivals or early departures?
  • Is the campground pet-friendly, and is there a pet fee?
  • What amenities are actually on-site versus a drive away?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these campgrounds?

We started from campgrounds and RV parks near Los Angeles with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which Los Angeles campground is closest to the beach?

Sycamore Canyon Campground in Malibu and Dockweiler RV Park in Playa Del Rey both sit directly on or within a short walk of the ocean. Dockweiler offers full RV hookups on the sand, while Sycamore Canyon is a walk-in beach access from a state park campground.

Do these campgrounds take tents, or just RVs?

Bonelli Bluffs and Sycamore Canyon both offer dedicated tent sites. Hollywood RV Park and Dockweiler RV Park are RV-focused, with full hookups rather than tent pads.

The bottom line

Hollywood RV Park is the safe default for RV travelers on its top rating and hands-on service, while Sycamore Canyon is the pick for a tent trip with real beach access. Book ahead either way, especially for summer weekends.

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