Description
Activities
Offered near the campground.
Biking
Believe it or not (but you should believe it, because that’s what we are here for), mountain biking is one of the most popular ...Read more
Fishing
Anglers beware: while surf fishing is very common at Pt. Mugu, the rocks and beaches are notoriously dangerous for this activit...Read more
Hiking
With more than 70 miles of trails criss crossing through rugged hills, gorgeous river canyons, and grass valleys speckled with ...Read more
Horseback riding
Horseback riding? Booya. You can utilize some of the sweet equestrian options right from the National Park Service entrance. Wh...Read more
Surfing
Point Mugu and surfing go together like icing and cake. Or maybe macaroni and cheese. Or whatever things go together perfectly....Read more
Swimming
Swimming is an option at the beach for all of you who don’t fear taking a dip in the ocean. Not only this, but there is an Olym...Read more
Wildlife watching
Whether you find yourself on one of the beaches of Point Mugu or traversing the trails in the Sycamore Canyon, you are bound to...Read more
Terrain
Natural features you'll find at Sycamore Canyon Campground.
The vibe at Sycamore Canyon Campground
9 Reviews
Campground is very pretty and clean. Avoid weekends if you are looking for quiet. Audience is varied: Hikers. Families. Mountain Bikers. Sunset Hike: Scenic Trail (2 mile loop). Fantastic ocean views. Enjoy!

This site is pretty clean, alot of visitors with families and children on the weekend. If you decide to camp last-minute walk-ins be there before 12pm.

The California coast can be foggy and overcast in the mornings, had a particularly gloomy one here. It'll clear up by noon... I promise!

Camped here on Memorial Day weekend. California State Parks made some sites available to late bookers, and I was able to book the week before the holiday. In Southern California, that's a real treat as most sites are booked well in advance. Another upside is the ability to burn a real campfire. The not-so-goods: the sites in this campground are close together and there was a lot of noise during the holiday weekend, even after hours. Still, it's a campground nestled between a beach and a mountain, so I chalked this up to sacrifices made for location.
This place is beautiful!
My wife and I stayed here for three days and absolutely loved it. If you’re looking for a close-to-beach camp area with various amenities, it is this one.
Some positive notes:
-Beautiful, close walk to the beach, no more then a 10 minute walk if you are the furthest camp site.
-the staff (camp host, park ranger, janitors) are all extremely friendly and knowledgeable.
-Clean showers(token accessible),bathrooms and running water.
-Hiking/bike trails are intermediate level but the view once you’re done is worth it!
-Sites come with picnic table, fire pit and 3+ parking spots
Some things to keep in mind:
-Does get windy
-Dogs have to be leashed, and they are not allowed on trail, but are allowed at the beach
I camped on the sand and regretted it, but camping on the other side seemed really nice. There is a hike you can take from the campground. It is hard to reserve the beach sites for a weekend, so think months and months ahead to get one.
tightly packed.
Not beach front and pretty tight
- Park
- Point Mugu State Park
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Phone Number
- (310) 457-8143
- Directions
- View on Google Maps
- Official Website
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- Coordinates
- 34.07° N, 119.013° W
- Unknown price
- Tent Only - Group: 1 Site (Up to 50 people per site)
- Unknown price
- Tent / RV / Trailer: 112 Sites (Up to 8 people per site)
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