The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Cayucos, California

If you're looking for a pet-friendly camping experience near Cayucos, California, look no further than Cuyama Badlands. With over 636 options specifically tailored for pets in this area, you'll have plenty of choices to find the perfect spot. Whether you're looking for a rustic campsite or a cozy cabin, Hipcamp offers a variety of accommodations to suit your needs. Some of the top campsites in the area include FreedogFarms@CactusFlowerRanch and Camp Arroyo Grande. With popular amenities like campfires, potable water, and toilets, you'll have all the essentials for a comfortable camping experience. Plus, you can enjoy activities like horseback riding, whitewater paddling, and exploring historic sites. Prices start as low as $25 per night, with an average price of $75 per night. So pack your bags, grab your furry friend, and get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure near Cayucos, California!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Cayucos

If you're looking for a pet-friendly camping experience near Cayucos, California, look no further than Cuyama Badlands. With over 636 options specifically tailored for pets in this area, you'll have plenty of choices to find the perfect spot. Whether you're looking for a rustic campsite or a cozy cabin, Hipcamp offers a variety of accommodations to suit your needs. Some of the top campsites in the area include FreedogFarms@CactusFlowerRanch and Camp Arroyo Grande. With popular amenities like campfires, potable water, and toilets, you'll have all the essentials for a comfortable camping experience. Plus, you can enjoy activities like horseback riding, whitewater paddling, and exploring historic sites. Prices start as low as $25 per night, with an average price of $75 per night. So pack your bags, grab your furry friend, and get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure near Cayucos, California!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Cayucos

1. Paso Robles Camping

95%

(256)

21mi from Cayucos · 1 site · Tent, RV

A small family owned vineyard in the heart of Paso Robles wine country. Bring your trailer, RV or tent to our 7.5 acre Vineyard. You will be able to camp right in the center of our vineyard next to our 1/2 acre foot ornamental pond. Our site is located just 12 miles from downtown Paso Robles and offers you a unique and private camping experience that we know you'll enjoy. We offer only 1 campsite, so you will have privacy. Amenities include: toilet, potable water, trash disposal, picnic table, area for a campfire (outside of a burn ban). We are also pet friendly! Guests love staying here: "Wonderful stay! It was very private as we were the only ones on the site, no other campers, vehicles or other people were in our area at all the entire time. It really felt that we had space to settle and enjoy. The two dogs that live on site were a wonderful greeting and farewell crew! The portable toilet was clean and conveniently located on the site. Lots of vineyards to go wine tasting to that were a short drive away. Brought some twinkle lights with us that we put up to add more lighting and a special feel."

2. Twisselman Ranch

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(905)

44mi from Cayucos · 15 sites · Tents, Lodging

Twisselman ranch is a 6 generation working cattle ranch that has been in the family since the 1800’s. We all enjoy this wonderful place and hope to share our experiences with others. Voted BEST HIPCAMP Glamping in the United States to visit in 2021 & 2022!! Come Glamping & experience our Rual Retreat here at Twisselman Ranch. We are located about 1 hour east of Paso Robles California a short drive off highway 58 and about 1.5 hours west of Bakersfield. Carrisa Plains is known for its beautiful display of wild flowers in the spring time, incredible sunny days, and spectacular wildlife viewing. The ranch is also located a short 29 min drive from the Carrizo Plain National Monument and Las Padres National Forest. Tule elk, prog horn antelope, and valley quail are just some of the animals you may encounter on our ranch. The pond is full of fish (bass, blue gill & sun perch) so don’t forget your fishing poles (catch & release). -We have beautiful 2 stall hot water showers, and three stall restroom including handicap stall. **Cleaned & Sanitized DAILY Our communal kitchen has : a large gas bbq grill, 3 smaller gas grills as well as gas burners & sink. **Cleaned & Sanitized DAILY. There are several counter high prepping tables around the kitchen (please clean up your cooking essentials & food after each meal as everyone shares this space). Campfires - We are an ember free site year round due to wildfire risks & insurance purposes. We do however have propane fire pit rentals for $20 per night. - great for roasting s’mores & the ambience of camping. Please do not cook any meals on them. All cooking is to be done in the communal kitchen area. The summer days can get pretty toasty and the winter nights can get very chilly so check the weather before your stay and plan accordingly. Don’t forget your swim suits as we have soaking troughs for you to cool off in. -Also please note we are located an hour from the nearest town, no stores or gas stations. Please come fully equipped with your own utensils, cooking essentials, food and beverages. We sell ICE!! $5 per 5lb bag. We are off grid, there is no electricity, all lights are battery or solar powered. You may want a flashlight or headlamp for walking around at night. We have wildflower honey available for sale straight off the ranch. If your interested in purchasing during your stay please visit Twisselman Ranch . Com be sure to specify in comment at check out that your a guest. Cellular Service - Verizon is the only dependable steady service out here as we have a Verizon tower on the ranch. All other service is spotty if existent at all. We are a self check-in site. Upon arrival show yourself to the site following welcome note directions. Check in is anytime after 3pm, but no later than 9pm unless arranged with us (a $20 late fee will apply after 9pm). Check out is 11am on the day of departure. Instagram @temblormountainpacktrain #temblormountainpacktrain #camptheranch #twisselmanranch

3. Frog Hollow Homestead

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(376)

9.4mi from Cayucos · 4 sites · Lodging

Welcome to Frog Hollow. Feel free to hike up to the bench, past the deck, on the hill or over to the chairs and table nest to the field where the sheep and donkey are at the other side of the creek. Keep an eye out in the mornings, you may see a family or two of wild turkeys or deer cruising the property. Kick back, relax and enjoy the tranquility of the seasonal running stream and property. Situated on 12 acres, our property is a great spot where you can unplug, unwind and simply check out from your daily chaos. Sit back and enjoy the songs of the evening crickets and frogs. We are located on Hwy 41, a 10 minute drive to the coast, the famous Morro Rock, and 20 minutes from both San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles where you will find shopping, fine restaurants and plenty of local wineries in the area. We are lucky to have over 300 award winning wineries in our area so if you like wine, this is a great place to tour and taste! Frog Hollow is perfectly located for the weekend break or a leisurely mid-week holiday. Come visit us and check out our lovely land and quaint comfy living. Sabyl, our Border Collie, is around and may head down to greet you at some point during your stay. Our free standing casita is cozy and nestled in a natural serene creekside setting. The loft has a spacious queen size bed for your sleeping pleasure with adjustable reading lights on either side of the bed. The living area offers a fold down couch for another adult or 2 kids. There is a kitchenette with a toaster oven, electric tea kettle and coffee maker. There is a charcoal Weber bbq grill and a propane gas 2 burner stove. We provided a propane fire pit during the fire ban, bring propane and charcoal etc. There is a well lit bathroom with hot shower and flushable toilet 50 yards away. Please use that shower for the casita. We have a moderate climb hiking trail down the road, Cerro Alto, that offers beautiful views of our coastline. Simply sit back and watch the the wild turkeys and deer roaming freely on our land, or head out to taste some of San Luis Obispo County award winning wines. Pack in and pack out your trash please.

4. The Templeton Silver Bell

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(6)

16mi from Cayucos · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

The Silver Bell Ranch is 44 acres in the center of Templeton Gap wine region and within a few miles of Paso Roble wine country. Two sites: one full hookup and one self-contained (under a magnificient blue oak). The ranch is pasture and rolling hills with a two-acre vineyard and beaiutiful views of surrounding hills and ranches. The sites are private, quiet and peaceful. The Silver Bell is minutes from Templeton and Paso Robles AVA wineries and a half hour from the ocean, the hotsprings of Paso and drivable to all of the amenities of the region: Paso Robles and the cities of Atascadero and San Luis Obispo, and San Miguel. Atascadero is a fifteen minutes drive away; San Luis Obispo is a half hour drive. The ranch is gates for privacy; guests are restricted to the RV sites.

5. Historical Almond Springs!

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32mi from Cayucos · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

The Miller Moth Ranch, home of Historic Almond Springs Historic Agri tourism center &farm stays, is a 5 generation working ranch. The ranch has been in the family since the early nineteen hundreds. The first generation started with dryland Almonds and was part of the Paso Robles Associated Almond Growers. The cabins are located on the land that once was a fully operational almond camp. Through the generations the ranch evolved from producing dryland almonds to livestock, hay and grain production. Currently the ranch raises Angus cross cattle, African Boer market goats and farms dryland barley and forage hay. The ranch is now diversifying into Agritourism and we now offer a rustic venue, Historic Almond Springs, and a butcher shop, Ranchita Meat Company. Almond Springs one room cabin experience is designed to ensure your comfort and cleanliness expectations are met while enjoying the historic property and nature’s beauty. The rustic surroundings are described as vintage country chic and authentic country charm. You will find historic pieces of machinery, wagons, pictures, etc.. While staying at the ranch you will enjoy an ultimate remote country experience in comfort. The cabins are located 2 miles within the property on a maintained dirt road. We are located within the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail. · High Camp Winery- 7.2 Miles Away (10 minutes) · Villa San Juliette Winery- 7.2 Miles Away (10 minutes) · Four Sisters Winery- 8 Miles Away (12 minutes) · Graveyard Vineyards- 8.8 Miles Away (13 minutes) · Riverstar Vineyard-9 Miles Away (13 minutes) · Tackitt Family Vineyards- 7.6 Miles Away (11 minutes) · Arndt Cellars- 9.6 Miles Away (14 minutes) · Locatelli Vineyards & Winery- 10 Miles Away (16 minutes) Location: · 25 minutes from downtown Paso Robles. The drive is a beautiful country drive! · 18 minutes from San Miguel · 1 hour from the coast (Cambria, Cayucos, Morro Bay) Cabin: Each cabin has 1 queen size bed, dresser, sink, mirrors, chair, mini fridge, and Keurig coffee maker. Bathrooms: We have 2 full and 2 half shared bathrooms. Both full bathrooms have showers. These are cleaned daily. Each cabin is assigned a full bathroom so it will be private and not shared. Tent and RV stayers have bathrooms but No showers. Kitchen: The communal kitchen has a refrigerator, sink, microwave, BBQ, coffee maker, dishwasher, stove, oven, and ice maker. The kitchen has A/C and heat. Other Shared Structures: The Lounge Barn, Legends Saloon, Loading Dock Stage, Antique Barns and the Game Room. Evenings: Evening time at Almond Springs is spectacular. There is no light pollution, and the stars are amazing! The space is also well lit with intimate café lighting. Weather: This is a remote country space. The Cabins and Kitchen both have Heat and A/C. Please come prepared for what the weather predicts for San Miguel, CA. Dogs: We allow up to two dogs. They must remain on leash at all times. There is a $50 pet fee per pet. Campfires: Allowed Cellular Service: Cell Service is spotty but we have Wi-Fi for you to connect to! Check in: 3PM-8PM Checkout: 11AM (Late checkout inquiries are welcome! We cannot guarantee late checkout.) Working Ranch: We are a working ranch. The family may be around during your stay or operating around the ranch. Feel free to stop and ask them questions! Interested in Ranch activities? Please Ask!! Activities: · Horseback Riding: (5 miles away) The Work Family Guest Ranch: https://www.workranch.com/trail-rides-horseback-riding/ · Hot Air Balloon Ride: https://www.balloonsoverpaso.com/our-story · E Bike Rentals: https://www.pasoroblestour.co/ · Wineries! Paso Robles now has over 250 + Wineries for you to enjoy! · Ravine Water Park (13.9 miles away) https://ravinewaterpark.com/ · Estrella Warbirds Museum (13 miles away) https://www.ewarbirds.org/index.html

Public campgrounds near Cayucos

After miles and miles of asphalt, we cracked a beer and watched the sun set behind Morro Rock. Moments like this make the ride what it is.

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Morro Strand State Beach Campground

2.9mi from Cayucos · 75 sites · Tents, RVs · in Morro Strand State Beach

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Morro Bay Campground

7mi from Cayucos · 246 sites · Tents, RVs · in Morro Bay State Park

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Cerro Alto Campground

8.6mi from Cayucos · 22 sites · Tents, RVs · in Los Padres National Forest

We arrived with heavy rain and dark clouds overhead but as we settled in it resolved to an incredible sunset. We can't wait to come back.

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(74)

Islay Creek Campground

11mi from Cayucos · 55 sites · Tents, RVs · in Montaña de Oro State Park

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(9)

Santa Margarita Lake Recreation Area

25mi from Cayucos · 57 sites · Tents, RVs · in Santa Margarita Lake

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Nicolas

2 weeks ago

16 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Paso Robles Camping

Exactly as depicted and stated. Loved the company of the ducks and the quick visit of the two dogs on the property.

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Christopher

September 2025

17 ft Class B

1 night at Historical Almond Springs!

Really cute venue. Nice to walk around and see how they dressed up the place. Had a mule we got to pet from the other side of the fence and some other ranch animals around. Everyone was very nice and the kitchen was great. Got to use the firepit as well and the stars were beautiful.

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Marta

July 2025

32 ft Class A

With pets

1 night at Paso Robles Camping

We had a quick overnight stay here, wish we could have spent a couple more days. So peaceful, a little duck family swimming in the pond, horse stables, cows beyond the vineyards. Hookups were easy to use, quick reply when needed. Would stay again! Thank you for sharing your beautiful place with us.

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Gary

July 2025

23 ft Class C

With kids

Weekend Trip to Paso Robles Camping

Campsite was great, never saw the owners, but that was perfectly fine as we felt no stress. We chose this place due to the hookups, and my family was pleased. Great Communication by owner.

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Christopher

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Paso Robles Camping

Private, views, tons of birds visit the pond, dry lovely weather, tons of fun stuff to do nearby. Do it!!

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Sarah

June 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Paso Robles Camping

Beautiful little spot. It was cool to be on a working vineyard and the pond drew lots of wonderful little wildlife, ducks, bunnies, frogs, turtles. You could see horses and cows in the distance. The stars were beautiful at night. Thanks so much!

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Caleb

June 2025

40 ft Class A

1 night at Paso Robles Camping

It was quiet, and what I was hoping for. If you have a big rig, or trailer it's do-able, but just know there's a hill with a small grade that's uneven, which should be expected at a vineyard. Great spot. Would come again!

Corinne

June 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Paso Robles Camping

The host was very accommodating and the grounds were clean. The kids loved the duck pond and it was nice having private space to ourselfs.

Calliope

May 2025

17 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Paso Robles Camping

Very private and peaceful. Would go back! The pond brought all kinds of animals around.

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Denice

April 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Historical Almond Springs!

My husband and I loved our night here and wished we had booked it for 2 nights. We stayed in one of the cabins which was perfect for us and our 2 dogs ( a Great Dane and a JRT/ Chi. mix). We played pool and darts in the game room. We walked around exploring. Met some of the family, who were welcoming and friendly. They asked if I wanted to go feed some baby goats, and of course I jumped at the offer and it was the highlight of my stay. We definitely want to go back again, but for at least a 2 nights stay. 🙂

Chad

April 2025

17 ft travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Paso Robles Camping

This is a very nice place to stay. Having the farm pond to ourselves and watching the ducks was very relaxing. Access was easy and our 17 foot trailer was no problem. It was beautiful, quiet, and exactly what we needed to relax. We will be back in the future.

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Bob

April 2025

16 ft travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Paso Robles Camping

The pond is pretty mesmerizing with the ducks and at least 20 different breeds of birds coming through. The frogs sing loudly at night and the sky is quiet. I would be sure to bring a game, books or a project cause there’s not a lot to do there but super peaceful.

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Steve

April 2025

20 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Historical Almond Springs!

Lovely western ranch - a kind of museum that carries you to another time. Everything well done, tidy and organized.

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Alex

March 2025

Weekend Trip to Historical Almond Springs!

This was such a magical experience for my husband and our good friends. Carly and her family are lovely and were so gracious to let us interact with their animals. We got to hold the baby goats, feed the horses and enjoy a most tranquil view. Could not recommend this place more! We have all decided to visit this place annually as it was so so good for our souls.

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Kimberly

February 2025

30 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Paso Robles Camping

Wonderful campsite, loved watching the ducks. Conveniently located near wine tasting and downtown Paso. Very quiet and beautiful scenery. Would definitely come again.

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Alberto

February 2025

24 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Paso Robles Camping

Vineyard Camping was phenomenal! It was easy to find and a perfect fit for our family, we have a one year old who is either loud or louder so having a secluded campsite was perfect for that. Micheal was a great host and his communication truly sets him apart. We had a 30 amp hook up and water with ZERO issues. We were pulling a 24ft travel trailer which fit just fine. It was a well kept and beautiful campground and we will definitely stay again. Thank You Michael!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Michael

January 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Historical Almond Springs!

Amazing spot to camp or spend the night, we love being in Paso Robles area and you are 20 minutes from downtown and even closer to some of our favorite wineries. Carly and the rest of the family were very kind and showed us around the farm. I can’t wait to come back!

Jose

December 2024

25 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Paso Robles Camping

Michael's area is beautiful and hidden within the vineyard on his property and provides a wonderfully secluded area for you and your family to enjoy. Our stay was amazing and my kids really enjoyed the pond and the ducks that stay at the property as well! It is very quiet. There was a fire ban in effect while we stayed, so we were not able to due a fire pit but it did not take too much away from our experience. It ended up raining when we were leaving and Michael pulled out all the stops to make sure we felt comfortable as we left the properly towing our trailer. We stayed during Christmas time and I cannot say enough nice things about him and his family. Thank you again for letting us create lasting memories with our family and we hope to stay with you again in the future!

Christina

December 2024

24 ft Class C

Weekend Trip to Historical Almond Springs!

We had a beautiful stay with them right after Thanksgiving. We loved the ranch and setting and had a great time. We will surely be back one day in summer. Thank you for your great hospitality and for sharing your beautiful property and animals with your guests.

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Kelci

November 2024

22 ft Class C

With kids

1 night at Historical Almond Springs!

Carly's property is beautiful and kept up incredibly well. My kids (2 & 5 yo) loved exploring all of the vintage farming equipment. Bathrooms were clean and well lit. While I did enjoy my stay here, I doubt I'll return only because it's so far out of the way and hard to get to (which was accurately described in the listing). Their "drive way", which takes a little over 15 minutes from the turn-off to the campsite, was so bumpy and uncomfortable to drive on with our 22" RV that we considered turning back more than once. I'm glad we didn't turn around but again, I don't think we'll return. This property would be a ton of fun with a large group that wants to let loose and disconnect!