Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Malibu Bowl, CA
Nestled along the stunning California coastline, Malibu Bowl, CA, serves as a prime gateway to diverse camping options that cater to outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. For RV lovers, the nearby Malibu Beach RV Park offers breathtaking ocean views and direct access to sandy shores, featuring amenities like full hookups, restrooms, and picnic areas, perfect for family gatherings after a day spent exploring the coastline. Tent campers can find tranquility at Point Mugu State Park, where lush canyons and rolling hills provide a scenic backdrop for tent camping, with sites that allow visitors to hike along idyllic trails and gaze at the stunning Pacific sunsets. For those seeking a more rugged experience, dispersed camping is available within the Angeles National Forest, just a short drive away, where campers can enjoy the solitude of nature among the abundant oak trees and granite ridges. The diverse geography surrounding Malibu Bowl—from the dramatic coastal bluffs to the rolling hills of the Santa Monica Mountains—ensures every camper can find a spot that suits their sense of adventure. Whether you're looking for family-friendly RV sites, serene tent setups, or off-the-beaten-path dispersed camping, Malibu Bowl, CA, is a hub for unforgettable outdoor experiences.
Wheeler Gorge Campground is located in the Ojai Ranger District, Los Padres National Forest (40 min north of San Buenaventura, CA) with an elevation of 1,810 feet. There are a total of 66 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs between 15 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $35.00 to $70.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Rose Valley Campground is located in the Ojai Ranger District, Los Padres National Forest (1 hr north of San Buenaventura, CA) with an elevation of 3,408 feet. There are a total of 9 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 30 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include restroom. Activities include biking.
Pyramid Lake - Los Alamos Campground is located in the Los Angeles Gateway Ranger District, Angeles National Forest (44 min northwest of Santa Clarita, CA) with an elevation of 2,574 feet. There are a total of 93 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 35 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 3 sites have water hookups. Fees range from $26.00 to $110.00. Some amenities include drinking water, dump station, playground, swimming, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Middle Lion Campground is located in the Ojai Ranger District, Los Padres National Forest (1 hr 7 min north of San Buenaventura, CA) with an elevation of 3,150 feet. There are a total of 8 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 20 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Activities include biking.
Reyes Peak Campground is located in the Mt. Pinos Ranger District, Los Padres National Forest (1 hr 36 min north of San Buenaventura, CA) with an elevation of 7,061 feet. There are a total of 6 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of October. Max equipment length is 25 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Activities include biking.
Santa Barbara Island Campground is part of Channel Islands National Park in California (about 42 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA) with an elevation of 185 feet. There are a total of 10 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $15.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Anacapa Island Campground is part of Channel Islands National Park in California (about 16 miles from Oxnard, CA) with an elevation of 204 feet. There are a total of 7 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $15.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Holiday Group is located in the Ojai Ranger District, Los Padres National Forest (42 min north of San Buenaventura, CA) with an elevation of 2,098 feet. The site is open all year. Prices start at $150.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
Carpinteria Campground is part of Carpinteria State Beach in California (just 18 min east of Santa Barbara, CA) with an elevation of 7 feet. There are a total of 186 campsites including 1 tent-only site. The campground is open all year. 185 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 16 and 35 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 91 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $10.00 to $290.00. Some amenities include shower, accessible, swimming, restroom, amphitheater, ramada, flush toilets.
Emma Wood Campground is part of Emma Wood State Beach in California (just 15 min west of San Buenaventura, CA) with an elevation of 9 feet. There are a total of 87 campsites including 4 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 83 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 28 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $40.00 to $360.00. Some amenities include swimming, restroom, trash dumpster, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Canyon Campground is part of Leo Carrillo State Park in California (39 min south of Thousand Oaks, CA) with an elevation of 16 feet. There are a total of 127 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 31 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 47 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $45.00 to $60.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, general store, swimming, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Malibu Creek Campground is part of Malibu Creek State Park in California (just 24 min southeast of Thousand Oaks, CA) with an elevation of 582 feet. There are a total of 56 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 30 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $45.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, accessible, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Dennison Park Campground in Ventura County is located 35 min north of San Buenaventura, CA with an elevation of 1,282 feet. There are a total of 31 campsites including 2 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 29 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 15 and 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Prices start at $27.00 per night. Some amenities include accessible, restroom. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
Kenney Grove Park Campground in Ventura County is located 37 min northwest of Simi Valley, CA with an elevation of 480 feet. There are a total of 52 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 15 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 6 sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). 32 sites have electric and water hookups. 1 site has water hookups. Fees range from $27.00 to $48.00. Some amenities include shower, accessible, playground, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets.
Oak Park Campground in Ventura County is located just 12 min west of Simi Valley, CA with an elevation of 713 feet. There are a total of 29 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 22 and 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. All sites have electric and water hookups. Prices start at $40.00 per night. Some amenities include sewer hookup, accessible, playground, restroom, amphitheater, ramada. Activities include sports.
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