Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Piru, CA
Nestled within the picturesque landscapes of Ventura County, Piru, CA offers a variety of camping options that cater to outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure amid stunning natural surroundings. For RV enthusiasts, Lake Piru Recreation Area is a premier destination, featuring well-maintained campsites that provide full hookups and breathtaking views of the lake and the rolling hills. Tent camping is also abundant, with campsites allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the serene environment, surrounded by towering trees and the gentle sounds of nature.
For those seeking solitude, dispersed camping is an excellent choice; the nearby Los Padres National Forest offers numerous trails and secluded spots where campers can pitch their tents and truly connect with the rugged wilderness. The area’s geography, characterized by rolling hills, lush valleys, and the tranquil waters of Lake Piru, creates an ideal backdrop for a range of outdoor activities, from fishing and hiking to birdwatching and stargazing. Whether you're a seasoned camper or a first-time adventurer, Piru’s diverse camping options promise a memorable outdoor experience in California's stunning landscape.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thornhill Broome Campground is part of Point Mugu State Park in California (just 22 min south of Camarillo, CA) with an elevation of 14 feet. There are a total of 44 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. Prices start at $35.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, floating sports.
Sycamore Campground is part of Point Mugu State Park in California (just 21 min south of Camarillo, CA) with an elevation of 24 feet. There are a total of 52 campsites including 12 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 40 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. Prices start at $45.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, accessible, swimming, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, floating sports.
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.
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.
Reyes Creek Campground is located in the Mt. Pinos Ranger District, Los Padres National Forest (2 hrs 3 min north of San Buenaventura, CA) with an elevation of 3,906 feet. There are a total of 27 campsites including 15 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 11 sites can accommodate RVs between 20 and 50 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. Fees range from $30.00 to $150.00. Activities include biking, fishing.
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.
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.
Ballinger Campground is located in the Mt. Pinos Ranger District, Los Padres National Forest (2 hrs 1 min northeast of Santa Barbara, CA) with an elevation of 3,118 feet. There are a total of 13 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 70 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, ohv allowed from campsite.
Santa Cruz Scorpion Campground is part of Channel Islands National Park in California (about 23 miles from Oxnard, CA) with an elevation of 20 feet. There are a total of 31 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. Fees range from $15.00 to $40.00. Some amenities include drinking water, swimming, restroom, water sports rental. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Santa Cruz Del Norte Backcountry Campground is part of Channel Islands National Park in California (about 28 miles from Santa Barbara, CA) with an elevation of 700 feet. There are a total of 4 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. Activities include hiking trails.
Paradise Campground is located in the Santa Barbara Ranger District, Los Padres National Forest (just 23 min northwest of Santa Barbara, CA) with an elevation of 961 feet. There are a total of 14 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 22 and 48 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $40.00 to $80.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
Saddleback Butte Campground is part of Saddleback Butte State Park in California (31 min east of Palmdale, CA) with an elevation of 2,598 feet. There are a total of 37 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 30 feet. All sites are currently first-come first-served. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Some amenities include dump station, accessible, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
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