93% (1.8K) • 61 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near California Coast
Amaya Creek Redwood Campground
1. Amaya Creek Redwood Campground
78%
(156)
19 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Los Gatos, CA
Welcome to the Amaya Creek Redwood Campground!
We are deep in the Santa Cruz mountains and it’s rustic so be prepared! The road is all paved but it can be narrow, bumpy and steep in some areas. Be sure to follow our directions to bypass the road closure! There is no cell phone service in some areas.
PLEASE NOTE, we do not have a trash service for the campground, we require all campers to PACK OUT THEIR TRASH with them!
We have 40 acres of redwood forest and two creeks running through including the Amaya Creek which serves the boundary of our property at the end of Amayak Creek Trail. There’s also a small waterfall off the Amaya Creek Trail, but it may dry out during the summer. Enjoy hiking, creeks and small waterfall exploration, mountain biking, wildlife viewing, star gazing, relaxation, meditation and more.
Our campground has running water from a natural spring, Men and Women's Restrooms each with 2 toilets and 1 FREE hot water shower, utility shed with sink and hot water, and an outdoor amphitheater. The kitchen and washer/dryer is Staff Only not for campers. .
Most campsites allow 4-6 guests maximum with 1 car included in the nightly rate. Each additional vehicle is $15 per day and will be added at checkout once you add the correct number of vehicles you will be bringing.
Pets are $10 per day, 1 pet per group ONLY. Please add this as an extra at the time of booking, you will see the option to add extras once you begin the checkout process. Dogs must be on leash at all times!
Quiet hours are 10pm-8am. No drugs of any kind including marijuana allowed. No loud music allowed. This is a private property so no visitors are allowed, only paid guests. Our onsite staff will go around and enforce the rules.
No hookup for RV and trailer, check each site description to see if RV/trailer is ok for that site.
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from
$30
/ night
Bayside Cabin
2. Bayside Cabin
98%
(321)
1 site · Lodging · Arcata, CA
Come stay in our cozy little cabin tucked in an alder forest. Only a few minutes drive from downtown Arcata, it’s like being in the middle of the woods, right in town. This is a quiet neighborhood and is bike-friendly for getting around town. Feel free to ask us for recommendations on places to eat, get a drink, or find an adventure in Arcata and surrounding areas.
We are located less than 40 minutes from Redwood National and State Parks where you can find incredible hiking trails!
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$80
/ night
Pickle Barrel Cabin and Camp
3. Pickle Barrel Cabin and Camp
97%
(147)
2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Anchor Bay, CA
This 10 acre property is located on the coastal ridge, often above the fog. You will be on the Pacific plate looking across to the North American plate, looking down on the San Andreas fault! Near artsy, coastal towns. Wonderful location for relaxing after a day of hiking and exploring beaches and forests.. In the winter months, it can provide a peaceful retreat and often dramatic storm watching. Peaceful, security-gated property with a campsite for RV's/tent camping for maximum of 6, and the charming, rustic, Pickle Barrel cabin for 2 is available. You can book either one or both. Either way, you will have the entire site for your stay.
Outside wood campfires are allowed unless there is a fire ban, propane fire pits are allowed year round. Hot showers are available 15 minutes away with purchase of a day pass and quarters. The owners and their dog live on site about 50 yards away. You may see us doing our walks. Centrally located. 10 minutes from beaches, rivers, state parks, Stornetta Lands National Monument, and towns, i.e., Gualala, Point Arena, or Anchor Bay.
Toilets
Campfires
Water hookup
from
$54
/ night
Crescent City KOA
4. Crescent City KOA
11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Crescent City, CA
Crescent City/Redwoods KOA is the perfect place to stay while exploring the redwood forests and America’s Wild Rivers Coast. This KOA is close to excellent hiking trails in Redwood National and State Parks, as well as many beautiful beaches and four major rivers.
Area highlights include Trees of Mystery, Battery Point Lighthouse, Ocean World, Tour Thru Tree, Fern Canyon, and Oregon Caves. The campground’s tour center has all the information you’ll need for exploring and planning day trips.
This 17-acre park features 10 acres of redwood forest surrounded by alder groves. The RV area offers full-hookup, 30/50-amp, big-rig-friendly sites with expanded cable and free Wi-Fi. One- and two-room cabins are scattered throughout the redwood forest, along with private and unique tent sites.
There are limited RV sites located within the redwood forest for RVs under 20 feet. Please call the office for information on forest RV sites. Wi-Fi is available for all forest campers in the Rec Center (open 24 hours a day).
Maximum pull-through length: 80 feet.
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$40
/ night
Topanga Oasis
5. Topanga Oasis
99%
(38)
4 sites · Lodging · Topanga, CA
You will be nestled in a 13 acres with other cottages dotted throughout the property, along with private creeks + trails up the mountain.
Visiting this property is a very unique experience, some describe it as “glamorous camping”.
No photoshoots, parties or cats allowed. Please read the full description, disclaimer, and reviews, to make sure this is what you are looking for.
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DISCLAIMER: This is quite different from staying in an ordinary hotel. We are really in NATURE here - these are older cottages hand-built by artists in the forest. They are very rustic! It's like living in a mountain village, with other cottages nearby. While we work very hard to keep our places pristine and spotless - if anyone in your group will faint if they see a bug or lizard or little frog inside - then this probably isn't the place for you. Please be very careful booking cottages for someone else - like your parents just arriving from another continent - they might prefer something more conventional.
Some folks describe our places as a luxurious form of camping. We make our cottages very comfortable - they have all the basics - electricity - wifi - most have kitchens, bath or shower and comfy clean beds. But they are not like a hotel with perfect walls and a sterile atmosphere. Please look at all the pictures and read all the reviews. We can't offer refunds just because we don't meet the standards of a normal hotel. Most people are charmed by this idyllic and bohemian lifestyle - but it's not for everyone.
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FILM AND PHOTOS SHOOTS: This is an amazing property for photography, and film, with 13 acres of rustic cottages, oak forests and sculpted streams. But please note we have special, and quite reasonable rates for filming, in addition to the normal rental charges. Please let us know ahead of time so we can work out the details. Commercial filming is not permitted without permission.
Charming Cabin Ideal for Hikers and Nature Lovers in Topanga, California
Toilets
Showers
Wifi
from
$122
/ night
93% (1.8K) • 61 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near California Coast
Amaya Creek Redwood Campground
1. Amaya Creek Redwood Campground
78%
(156)
19 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Los Gatos, CA
Welcome to the Amaya Creek Redwood Campground!
We are deep in the Santa Cruz mountains and it’s rustic so be prepared! The road is all paved but it can be narrow, bumpy and steep in some areas. Be sure to follow our directions to bypass the road closure! There is no cell phone service in some areas.
PLEASE NOTE, we do not have a trash service for the campground, we require all campers to PACK OUT THEIR TRASH with them!
We have 40 acres of redwood forest and two creeks running through including the Amaya Creek which serves the boundary of our property at the end of Amayak Creek Trail. There’s also a small waterfall off the Amaya Creek Trail, but it may dry out during the summer. Enjoy hiking, creeks and small waterfall exploration, mountain biking, wildlife viewing, star gazing, relaxation, meditation and more.
Our campground has running water from a natural spring, Men and Women's Restrooms each with 2 toilets and 1 FREE hot water shower, utility shed with sink and hot water, and an outdoor amphitheater. The kitchen and washer/dryer is Staff Only not for campers. .
Most campsites allow 4-6 guests maximum with 1 car included in the nightly rate. Each additional vehicle is $15 per day and will be added at checkout once you add the correct number of vehicles you will be bringing.
Pets are $10 per day, 1 pet per group ONLY. Please add this as an extra at the time of booking, you will see the option to add extras once you begin the checkout process. Dogs must be on leash at all times!
Quiet hours are 10pm-8am. No drugs of any kind including marijuana allowed. No loud music allowed. This is a private property so no visitors are allowed, only paid guests. Our onsite staff will go around and enforce the rules.
No hookup for RV and trailer, check each site description to see if RV/trailer is ok for that site.
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from
$30
/ night
Bayside Cabin
2. Bayside Cabin
98%
(321)
1 site · Lodging · Arcata, CA
Come stay in our cozy little cabin tucked in an alder forest. Only a few minutes drive from downtown Arcata, it’s like being in the middle of the woods, right in town. This is a quiet neighborhood and is bike-friendly for getting around town. Feel free to ask us for recommendations on places to eat, get a drink, or find an adventure in Arcata and surrounding areas.
We are located less than 40 minutes from Redwood National and State Parks where you can find incredible hiking trails!
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$80
/ night
Pickle Barrel Cabin and Camp
3. Pickle Barrel Cabin and Camp
97%
(147)
2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Anchor Bay, CA
This 10 acre property is located on the coastal ridge, often above the fog. You will be on the Pacific plate looking across to the North American plate, looking down on the San Andreas fault! Near artsy, coastal towns. Wonderful location for relaxing after a day of hiking and exploring beaches and forests.. In the winter months, it can provide a peaceful retreat and often dramatic storm watching. Peaceful, security-gated property with a campsite for RV's/tent camping for maximum of 6, and the charming, rustic, Pickle Barrel cabin for 2 is available. You can book either one or both. Either way, you will have the entire site for your stay.
Outside wood campfires are allowed unless there is a fire ban, propane fire pits are allowed year round. Hot showers are available 15 minutes away with purchase of a day pass and quarters. The owners and their dog live on site about 50 yards away. You may see us doing our walks. Centrally located. 10 minutes from beaches, rivers, state parks, Stornetta Lands National Monument, and towns, i.e., Gualala, Point Arena, or Anchor Bay.
Toilets
Campfires
Water hookup
from
$54
/ night
Crescent City KOA
4. Crescent City KOA
11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Crescent City, CA
Crescent City/Redwoods KOA is the perfect place to stay while exploring the redwood forests and America’s Wild Rivers Coast. This KOA is close to excellent hiking trails in Redwood National and State Parks, as well as many beautiful beaches and four major rivers.
Area highlights include Trees of Mystery, Battery Point Lighthouse, Ocean World, Tour Thru Tree, Fern Canyon, and Oregon Caves. The campground’s tour center has all the information you’ll need for exploring and planning day trips.
This 17-acre park features 10 acres of redwood forest surrounded by alder groves. The RV area offers full-hookup, 30/50-amp, big-rig-friendly sites with expanded cable and free Wi-Fi. One- and two-room cabins are scattered throughout the redwood forest, along with private and unique tent sites.
There are limited RV sites located within the redwood forest for RVs under 20 feet. Please call the office for information on forest RV sites. Wi-Fi is available for all forest campers in the Rec Center (open 24 hours a day).
Maximum pull-through length: 80 feet.
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$40
/ night
Topanga Oasis
5. Topanga Oasis
99%
(38)
4 sites · Lodging · Topanga, CA
You will be nestled in a 13 acres with other cottages dotted throughout the property, along with private creeks + trails up the mountain.
Visiting this property is a very unique experience, some describe it as “glamorous camping”.
No photoshoots, parties or cats allowed. Please read the full description, disclaimer, and reviews, to make sure this is what you are looking for.
****************************************************************************
DISCLAIMER: This is quite different from staying in an ordinary hotel. We are really in NATURE here - these are older cottages hand-built by artists in the forest. They are very rustic! It's like living in a mountain village, with other cottages nearby. While we work very hard to keep our places pristine and spotless - if anyone in your group will faint if they see a bug or lizard or little frog inside - then this probably isn't the place for you. Please be very careful booking cottages for someone else - like your parents just arriving from another continent - they might prefer something more conventional.
Some folks describe our places as a luxurious form of camping. We make our cottages very comfortable - they have all the basics - electricity - wifi - most have kitchens, bath or shower and comfy clean beds. But they are not like a hotel with perfect walls and a sterile atmosphere. Please look at all the pictures and read all the reviews. We can't offer refunds just because we don't meet the standards of a normal hotel. Most people are charmed by this idyllic and bohemian lifestyle - but it's not for everyone.
*********************************************************************
FILM AND PHOTOS SHOOTS: This is an amazing property for photography, and film, with 13 acres of rustic cottages, oak forests and sculpted streams. But please note we have special, and quite reasonable rates for filming, in addition to the normal rental charges. Please let us know ahead of time so we can work out the details. Commercial filming is not permitted without permission.
Charming Cabin Ideal for Hikers and Nature Lovers in Topanga, California
Toilets
Showers
Wifi
from
$122
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Tom
2 weeks ago
4 nights at Pickle Barrel Cabin and Camp
This was a great spot with a great host. Lots of good memories made.
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Laurel
2 weeks ago
1 night at Bayside Cabin
Such a quaint and cozy little cabin in the woods! The wood stove kept the space hot all night and the lights strung outside made for perfect ambience.
We really enjoyed our stay and the hosts were so helpful/accommodating. We would definitely return!
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Shawn
2 weeks ago
1 night at Bayside Cabin
I loved staying at this tucked away cabin near the bay. Ted and Emily were kind and accommodating hosts and it was a beautiful, peaceful getaway from the city life. Plenty of accommodations including an outdoor shower and kitchen including a mini fridge. They chatted me up about some local mountain bike trails and I really enjoyed my time. Lovely little spot. Highly recommend!
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Jillian
2 weeks ago
With pets
We were doing a road trip and needed a spot to break up the long drive. We stopped at this quaint little place. The drive to the site is easy from town. Upon arrival, the cabin was lit up in the string lights in the dark. The craftsmanship of this cabin is amazing. We enjoyed using the wood stove and appreciated that the hosts had wood ready for us to warm up on a cool night. Although close by to two residences on the property, you still felt that you had privacy. The only downside I would say was that the bathroom door is glass and does not have a very full covering. One of the residences can see right into the bathroom from their wide open windows. Not a big deal but if they put a little more of coverage on this door, the site would be a 11/10.
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Christopher
3 weeks ago
With pets
We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend to anyone!
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Rosa
November 2025
With pets
Very cozy little spot! Felt private and everything was great. Perfect getaway with the pup :)
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verde
November 2025
With pets
Loved the property! What a cute town that we didn’t know existed! We had a great time!
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Jeremiah
November 2025
With pets
Wow! Such an amazing cabin with flexible sweet hosts! Would stay again and again! Oasis away from the city
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Jerrica
November 2025
Weekend Trip to Bayside Cabin
The cabin is so quaint and beautiful. It’s quite cold this time of year so starting a fire was imperative! The shower and outdoor space was lovely and the slugs were the sweetest visitors. Ted and Emily were responsive hosts — thanks for much for an unforgettable experience!
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Drew
November 2025
4 nights at Bayside Cabin
My stay at Ted and Emily’s cabin was so peaceful, exactly what I was looking for! Directions were very clear, cabin was well cared for, and boy can that wood stove heat the room!! Emily and Ted were fantastic hosts, I definitely will be back next time I’m in the area.
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Tzuni
November 2025
With pets
So beautiful, romantic, and equipped! It really has everything you could need while remaining pretty minimalist. The steamy outdoor shower on a cold morning was healing, and the privacy of the toilet was ideal (totally worth it to walk outside the cabin for a moment, and you’re still totally protected from rain and dirt on the couple of steps it takes to reach it.) Can’t wait to come back.
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Fiona
November 2025
Weekend Trip to Bayside Cabin
We love Ted and Emily’s place! It’s so cozy and wonderfully located. It has everything you need and is the perfect little getaway for a relaxing trip.
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Ross
November 2025
2 nights at Pickle Barrel Cabin and Camp
Really nice and quirky small hut that was comfortable for a couple. Outdoor space was surrounded by trees and was very peaceful. Short drive to Gualala or Point Arena for food. No cooking facilities on site so bring a stove if that's your plan.
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Alex
November 2025
Weekend Trip to Bayside Cabin
Cool place - was exactly as advertised! Wood fireplace kept me warm, fresh well water on tap, and an outdoor shower. Great for one or two people who plan on spending their time adventuring and not hunkering down until they have used all the daylight.
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Lisa
November 2025
With pets
This glamping situation rocks! It is unassuming, super quiet, simple, with wood and windows. The bonus is there is running water, a toilet and a shower.
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Abby
November 2025
With pets
Had a wonderful stay! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for some glamping in the area.
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Alissa
November 2025
Weekend Trip to Bayside Cabin
Cute cabin - really nice to have heat (wood stove), electricity, and a real sink, shower, toilet.
This is my oversight but reiterating the alert to others: they do not provide bedding! The pics all show a made bed so I guess my brain just glazed over that part in the description. Glad they left dry wood, kindling and a throw blanket for the cool night. Slept with a strong fire going and my jacket as a pillow.
Could be improved: Whole place smelled a little bit like cat pee.
Looks dreamy in the warmer months. Under 10 mins to downtown arcata.
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erin
November 2025
Weekend Trip to Topanga Oasis
David's Japanese Tea House is charming. We loved visiting the land and the surrounding majesty. A divine host.
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Lara
October 2025
1 night at Topanga Oasis
I had the absolutely best time! It was so peaceful, at night all you could hear was crickets and frogs. Waking up in the trees was just beautiful. This place had everything you need! The bed was comfy and the place was cozy, true Topanga charm. The hiking trail was so lovely also. We had a sunset and morning hike. My dog enjoyed it too! Pup approved! I will most definitely be back, and recommending it to friends!
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Kim
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Bayside Cabin
My husband and I absolutely loved this magical space! Even in such a short stay this place gave to us serenity, inspiration, wonderment, and peace. It definitely made for a sweet celebration of my birthday that I will cherish forever! Thank you! We will definitely return soon!
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The best dog-friendly glamping in California Coast guide
Where to go
North Coast
The counties of Humboldt, Mendocino, and Sonoma encompass the northern reaches of California’s coastline. Here is where you’ll find rugged bluffs descending to pristine coves, ancient groves of coastal redwoods, historic lighthouses, and cozy towns. The Lost Coast, Sue-meg State Park (formerly Patrick’s Point), and Trinidad State Beach all lie north of Eureka’s Old Town. It’s possible to spot migrating whales and harbor seals at MacKerricher State Park or the nearby Mendocino Headlands. Sonoma Coast State Park begins at Bodega Head with 17 miles of beaches to explore.
San Francisco Bay Area
Surrounding this urban center is a surprising array of options for outdoor lovers. Cross the Golden Gate to the North Bay’s Marin Headlands, Muir Beach, and Muir Woods, all of which fill with campers on weekends. Hike the Tomales Point Trail to see herds of Tule elk, or kayak on Tomales Bay. If you want to camp on the bay near San Francisco, consider Rob Hill Campground above Baker Beach, ferry to Angel Island State Park, or check out a variety of Hipcamps. Follow Highway 1 south for the nearby beach towns of Pacifica and Half Moon Bay.
Stretching between Monterey Bay and Santa Barbara, this lengthy portion of the Pacific coastline includes the coveted regions of Big Sur, Morro Bay, and Pismo Beach—where you may camp among the beach dunes. Start off in the surf mecca of Santa Cruz, which includes a campground at Manresa State Beach. At the southern end, catch a ferry to Channel Islands National Park for walk-in campgrounds and sea kayaking. Be sure to bring binoculars for bird watching and whale watching offshore.
The southern shores between Los Angeles and San Diego are the stuff of California dreamin’. Beachfront campsites claim the most desirable real estate, with surfing, windsurfing, and beachcombing on your doorstep. Heading south from Newport Beach, check out these coastal camping options: Crystal Cove State Park, Doheny State Beach, San Clemente State Beach, South Carlsbad State Beach, and San Elijo State Beach.