Best camping near Avila Beach

25 campgrounds · 25 ranked · updated 2026-08-03 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Avila Beach, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 25 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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North Beach - Pismo State Beach
#1 North Beach - Pismo State Beach Prime
6.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Comfortable day · high 82°F· No active weather warnings
North Beach - Pismo State Beach camping area is located in California and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides basic facilities such as restrooms…
Why 100: 95 things to do within 15 mi
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Oceano County
#2 Oceano County Prime
8.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Mild day · high 62°F· No active weather warnings
Oceano County camping area, located in the state of California, offers a variety of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides access to both RV and tent camping…
Why 100: 101 things to do within 15 mi
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Coastal Dunes RV Park
#3 Coastal Dunes RV Park Prime
8.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Comfortable day · high 79°F· No active weather warnings
Coastal Dunes RV Park is located in Oceano, California, and offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and sand dunes. There are 144 campsites with full hookups, laundry…
Why 100: 101 things to do within 15 mi
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Oceano Dunes State Veh Rec Area
#4 Oceano Dunes State Veh Rec Area Prime
9.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Comfortable day · high 79°F· No active weather warnings
Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area is a popular camping area located in California. The campground offers a variety of amenities for campers to enjoy. There are…
Why 100: 111 things to do within 15 mi
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Camp San Luis Obispo RV Military
#5 Camp San Luis Obispo RV Military Good
9.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Camp San Luis Obispo RV Military Camping Area in California offers beautiful surrounding views of rolling hills, oak trees, and nearby lakes. There are plenty of nearby…
Why 100: 86 things to do within 15 mi
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Deer Flat Camp / Site e4
#6 Deer Flat Camp / Site e4 Good
10.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 62°F
Deer Flat Camp (Site E4) in California’s Angeles National Forest offers established, first-come, first-served campsites with no reservations or fees required. Permits aren't…
Why 100: 67 things to do within 15 mi
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Badger Flat Camp / Site e3
#7 Badger Flat Camp / Site e3 Good
10.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 62°F
Badger Flat Campground E3 is situated in the Sequoia National Forest, offering breathtaking views of towering trees and the Kern River. The campground features picnic tables, fire…
Why 100: 67 things to do within 15 mi
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Montana de Oro State Park
#8 Montana de Oro State Park Good
10.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 62°F
Montana De Oro State Park camping area, located in California, offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. The campground provides clean restrooms, hot…
Why 100: 67 things to do within 15 mi
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Horse camp
#9 Horse camp Good
10.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°F
Horse Camp is a specialized equestrian campground located in California's Kern County near the southern Sierra Nevada region. This facility caters exclusively to visitors…
Why 100: 68 things to do within 15 mi
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El Chorro Regional Park
#10 El Chorro Regional Park Good
10.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 82°F
El Chorro Regional Park in San Luis Obispo County, California offers established campsites (no dispersed camping), with reservations recommended via the county parks website. Fees…
Why 100: 88 things to do within 15 mi
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Indian Midden
#11 Indian Midden Prime
11.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Comfortable day · high 79°F· No active weather warnings
Indian Midden camping area is located in the state of California and offers a range of amenities to campers. The campground provides picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets…
Why 100: 94 things to do within 15 mi
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New Drags
#12 New Drags Prime
11.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Comfortable day · high 79°F· No active weather warnings
New Drags camping area is a popular campground located in the state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience. It…
Why 100: 91 things to do within 15 mi
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Pipeline Panhandle
#13 Pipeline Panhandle Prime
11.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Mild day · high 62°F· No active weather warnings
Pipeline Panhandle is a scenic camping area located in California, offering a range of amenities for outdoor enthusiasts. Situated in a picturesque setting, this campground…
Why 100: 85 things to do within 15 mi
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Morro Bay State Park
#14 Morro Bay State Park Good
11.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Small Craft Advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Morro Bay State Park camping area in California offers a variety of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides 135 campsites, including both tent and RV sites, with…
Why 100: 76 things to do within 15 mi
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TV tower road
#15 TV tower road Good
12.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 82°F
TV Tower Road Camping Area is a beautiful campground situated in the San Bernardino National Forest of California, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains and…
Why 100: 89 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Avila Beach

The Avila Beach area has 25 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best camping near Avila Beach

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