The Best Point Mugu Camping
Point Mugu State Park draws many visitors for its striking shoreline, sandy beaches, beautiful dunes, and 70 miles of hiking trails traversing scenic canyons and valleys. Swimmers, sunbathers, and watersports enthusiasts also flock to the beach at Point Mugu. Camping at Point Mugu makes finding your Southern California adventure easy!
What You Should Know About Camping at Point Mugu
Point Mugu has two campgrounds, each with unique features to meet different camping needs and preferences. Be sure to pick the right campground for your equipment. Enjoy beachside primitive camping at the Thornhill Broom Campground or take your tent or RV to Sycamore Canyon Campground for hookups, bathhouses, and beach access just a short walk away.
Best Campgrounds at Point Mugu
Thornhill Broom Campground at Point Mugu State Park
This campground is comprised of 62 primitive campsites. The sites are arranged in a row along the beach. Campers are advised to prepare for windy conditions. Amenities include freshwater, picnic tables, a cold shower, fire rings, and portable toilets.
What’s Unique About Thornhill Broom Campground?
Camp directly on the beach at Thornhill Broom Campground. Experience the peace and serenity of this oceanside location with your pet- leashed dogs are allowed both in the campground and on the beach!
Thornhill Broom Campground Details
Price Range: $35 Types of Camping: tent/RV/trailer Fires Allowed: Yes Pets Allowed: Yes
Sycamore Canyon Campground on Point Mugu State Park
This campground has 31 sites for tents and RVs. There are also hike/bike in sites and a group site. Note that the group site allows only tent camping. Picnic tables and fire rings are provided at each site, and there is access to restrooms with flush toilets and hot showers. No hookups are available at Sycamore Canyon Campground. Trailers may not exceed 13’ 6” in height.
What’s Unique About Sycamore Canyon Campground?
This campground is popular for being only a three minute walk away from the beautiful Sycamore Cove Beach. Campers also enjoy 70 miles of hiking trails at Point Mugu State Park.
Sycamore Canyon Campground Details
Price Range: $10-45 Types of Camping: RV/tent/trailer Fires Allowed: Yes Pets Allowed: Yes, in a campground and on a leash
More Camping near Point Mugu
Navy Getaways RV Park- Point Mugu Location
This campground and hotel have RV spaces accommodating RVs up to 50 feet, regular campsites, and yurt rentals as well as guest rooms. Wifi, beach access, fishing, laundry, ice, grill area, pet area, and bathhouses are provided.
What’s Unique About Navy Getaways RV Park?
This campground is for act4ive duty, retirees, NAF or DoD civilians, and sponsored guests only.
Navy Getaways RV Park Details
Price Range: Variable depending Types of Camping: Tent, RV/Trailer, Hike/Bike-in, En-route, hotel rooms, yurts Fires Allowed: Yes Pets Allowed: Yes
Leo Carillo State Park (Canyon Campground)
This campground has 139 regular campsites plus a hike-in/bike-in section and a group campsite. Regular campsites are equipped with fire pits and picnic tables, and some offer full hookups (up to 50 amp electric). The group site accommodates up to 50 people and offers a barbeque pit. Trailers up to 31 feet are allowed. There is an RV dump station and a general store on site. Showers and restrooms are available.
What’s Unique About Canyon Campground?
Camping at the Canyon Campground offers easy access to the Leo Carillo State Park backcountry hiking trails, 1.5 miles of sandy beach, coastal caves, and beautiful reefs. Visitors to Canyon Campground also enjoy giant sycamore trees.
Canyon Campground
Price Range: $10-$60 Types of Camping: Tent, RV/Trailer up to 31 ft, Hike/Bike-in Fires Allowed: Yes Pets Allowed: Yes, pets are allowed in the day use areas, campground, and North Beach
Free Camping Near Point Mugu
Limited options are available for boondocking near Point Mugu. Check out Matillija Creek by Ojai to get within striking distance of Point Mugu State Park. While you’re at Matillija, you can enjoy beautiful scenery, free camping, and great options for hiking and exploring.
Common Point Mugu Camping Questions
Here are our answers to some frequently asked questions. Enjoy your trip to Point Mugu!
Are dogs allowed at Point Mugu beach?
**Yes! **Dogs are allowed in the campground, on the beach, and in the day-use areas. Dogs are not allowed on backcountry trails.
How much is parking at Sycamore Cove Beach?
Parking is $3.00 per hour up to three hours, or $12.00 per day.
Is Point Mugu first come first serve?
No, a reservation system is in place.
About the Author
Josh Shogren
Josh Shogren is the owner of Power Camper. He is a lifelong camper and loves finding the hidden gem campgrounds and camping sites!
