Camping Near Venice Beach

Los Angeles County

Venice Beach, Los Angeles County, California
Venice Beach, Los Angeles County, California

Camping Near Venice Beach

Los Angeles County


Dockweiler State Beach RV Park

5 miles south of Venice Beach
12001 Vista del Mar, Playa del Rey
Take the 105 freeway west to the Imperial Highway and follow it to its end on Vista del Mar
Operated by Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors

Campground Facilities and Features

  • 118 RV or trailer sites with full hook-ups and picnic table and grill
  • Restrooms, showers
  • Volleyball courts on beach, bike path, campground office, pump-out station, laundromat, beach access

Dockweiler Campground Accessibility

4 accessible RV Campground sites, Parking, restrooms, bike trail. Beach wheelchairs available near the front entrance.

Dockweiler Camping Fees and Reservations

  • Front row full hookups: $75 per day
  • Middle row full hookups: $70
  • Back row full hookups: $65
  • Dry Camper sites: $45
  • More than 4 guests is $3 per person up to a maximum of 8 per site
  • Pets: $3 per day (maximum of 1 per site)
  • Dump station use: $15
  • Reservation fee: $10
  • Early check-in fee: $17
  • Holiday fee: $10 additional per day

Reservations

Phone Reservations: (800) 950-7275 or (310) 322-4951
Reservation service open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance, but no more than 90 days.
Reservations may also be made on-line:
Dockweiler RV Park Reservations

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Malibu Creek State Park

1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, CA
10 minutes by car from the beach at Malibu Lagoon
(818) 880-0367

Admission

Day use per vehicle: $12
Open dawn to dusk
Main entrance gate closed 10 PM to 8 AM during summer, and 9 PM to 8 AM October - May

Campground

  • 57 standard campsites - 30 for tents, RVs, or trailers up to 30', 26 tent-only sites, and 1 group site
  • Restrooms with flush toilets, token operated showers
  • Fire ring, picnic table
  • Dump station
  • Visitor center
  • Trails, Campfire Center

Malibu Creek Camping Fees and Reservations

Leo Carrillo State Park

35000 Pacific Coast Highway, 28 miles northwest of Santa Monica, CA
(310) 457-8143

Admission

Day use per vehicle: $12
Gate locked: 10:00 PM - 8:00 AM

Canyon Campground

  • 130 standard campsites for tents or RVs up to 31'
  • Restrooms with flush toilets, showers
  • Fire ring, picnic table
  • Dump station
  • Several accessible sites
  • Camp Store, Campfire Center

Group Campsite

  • Space for up to 50 people
  • Tent camping only
  • Located at the eastern end of Canyon Campground
  • Picnic tables, fire rings, BBQs

Camping Fees and Reservations

  • Canyon Campground: $45
  • Electric hook-up sites: $60
  • Sycamore Canyon Hike & Bike Sites: $10
  • Walk-in Group Site: $225
  • La Jolla Hike-in Site: $10
  • Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
    Leo Carrillo State Park Campground Reservations
    or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM

Point Mugu State Park

9000 W. Pacific Coast Hwy.
15 miles south of Oxnard, CA
(310) 457-8143

Admission

Day use per vehicle: $12
Gate locked: 10:00 PM - 8:00 AM

Sycamore Canyon Campground

  • 56 campsites for tents or RVs up to 31'
  • Restrooms with flush toilets, showers
  • Fire ring, picnic table
  • Dump station
  • Several accessible sites

Thornhill Broome Campground

  • 62 primitive campsites for tents or RVs up to 31'
  • Chemical toilets
  • Several accessible sites

Camping Fees and Reservations

  • Sycamore Canyon: $45
  • Sycamore Canyon Hike & Bike Sites: $10
  • Thornhill Broome Beach: $35
  • La Jolla Group Site: $225
  • La Jolla Hike-in Site: $10
  • Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
    Point Mugu State Park Campground Reservations
    or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM

Venice Beach, Los Angeles County, CA



Greater Area RV Campgrounds

Malibu Beach RV Park

25801 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA
(310) 456-6052 or (800) 622-6052
Malibu Beach RV Park
RV Sites: 142 sites, picnic tables, BBQ grills, 30/50 amp, full hook=-ups or water and electricity only
Tent Sites: 35 sites, picnic tables, dish washing area, BBQ grills
Amenities: Laundry, arcade room, game room, convenience store, restrooms with hot showers dump station, TV room, limited WiFi, lanai
Rates: $$


Walnut RV Park

19130 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA
(800) 868-2749   Walnut RV Park
24 miles from Malibu Pier and Surfrider Beach
RV Sites: Full hook-ups, 50 amp, cable TV for extended stay, WiFi
Amenities: Clubhouse with kitchen, meeting area, laundry, showers, swimming pool
Rates: $$

Hollywood RV Park

7740 Balboa Blvd., Van Nuys, CA
(818) 785-0949   Hollywood RV Park
21 miles from Surfrider Beach
RV Sites: Concrete patios, full hook-ups, cable TV, WiFi
Amenities: Restrooms, laundry, recreation hall
Rates: $$

Valley Trailer Villa RV Park

2371 East Ventura Blvd., Oxnard, CA
(805) 485-3616   Valley Trailer Villa RV Park
RV Sites: 30 amp, full hook-ups
Amenities: Laundry available, dump tank
Rates: $

Ventura Oaks RV Park

255 Burnham Rd., Oak View, CA
(805) 649-9103
Ventura Oaks RV Park
RV Sites: 60 RV sites, WiFi, full hook-Ups
Amenities: Laundry, hot showers, restrooms, picnic area

Evergreen RV Park

2135 North Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard, CA
(805) 485-1936
Evergreen RV Park
RV Sites: 94 sites with full hook-ups (20/30/50 amp), up to 42', WiFi
Amenities: Reading room and lounge, laundry, soda machine, restrooms, hot showers, picnic area
Rates: $$

Pyramid Lake RV Resort

45100 Copco Ave., Gorman, CA
(661) 248-0100 Pyramid Lake RV Resort
Resort Amenities: Club House, Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Showers, Laundry, Miniature Golf, Playground, Cafe, Market, Cabins
RV Sites Full Hook-ups, 30/50 Amp, Cable TV, Picnic Table
Rates: $

Lake Piru - Olive Grove Campground

Location: 40 miles east of Ventura, 0n the west shore of Lake Piru near the marina
Information and Reservations: (805) 521-1500
Lake Piru
Campground Facilities: Hot Showers, Piped Water, Restrooms, Dump Stations, WiFi
Campsite Amenities: All campsites come with Picnic Table, Fire Ring with Grill Top

Lake Casitas Campgrounds

Location: 1311 Santa Ana Rd. Ventura, CA
Phone: For Information (805) 649-2233, for Reservations (805) 649-1122
Lake Casitas Camping
Campground Facilities: Playgrounds, Showers, Restrooms
Campsites: All campsites come with Picnic Tables and Fire Rings

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Ocean Safety

California State Parks and Recreation cautions that "large surf, cold water temperatures, backwash, sudden drop-offs, pounding shorebreak, and dangerous rip currents can turn what seem like safe activities such as playing near the surf line, wading, or climbing on rock outcroppings, deadly." Learn more about ocean safety at CA State Parks: Ocean Safety