The best star host campgrounds near Nipomo, California

Looking for the perfect camping experience near Nipomo, California? Look no further than Hipcamp, where you'll find over 200 options specifically tailored to your accommodation and activity preferences. With prices starting as low as $27 per night and an average price of $65 per night, there's something for every budget. Check out top campsites like Camp Arroyo Grande (508 reviews), Cuyama Oaks Ranch (367 reviews), and Radl Ranch (257 reviews). Popular amenities include cooking equipment, showers, and toilets, while popular activities range from paddling and horseback riding to boating. Start your camping adventure now!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for the perfect camping experience near Nipomo, California? Look no further than Hipcamp, where you'll find over 200 options specifically tailored to your accommodation and activity preferences. With prices starting as low as $27 per night and an average price of $65 per night, there's something for every budget. Check out top campsites like Camp Arroyo Grande (508 reviews), Cuyama Oaks Ranch (367 reviews), and Radl Ranch (257 reviews). Popular amenities include cooking equipment, showers, and toilets, while popular activities range from paddling and horseback riding to boating. Start your camping adventure now!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Broken Branch Creek

96%

(173)

43mi from Nipomo · 9 sites · RVs · Paso Robles, CA

Broken Branch Creek is a new family farm in Paso Robles, CA. Our land is abundant with with blue oaks and local wildlife. There is a creek bed, usually dry most of the year, that provides excellent rock hunting and shady areas with overhanging oaks. We have grazing cattle fenced off from the camping areas and farm so you may see or hear them during your stay. The entrance to the camping area is a very wide oil pipe fenced driveway off Branch Road, designed to accommodate farm equipment and cattle trailers. Sometimes map apps say you've arrived at one of the separate residential driveways on the property. Please keep looking for the commercial sized entrance. We are a 15 minute drive to the restaurants and shopping in downtown Paso Robles, 8 minutes to the Vina Robles Amphitheater, 6 minutes to the Hunter Ranch Golf Course, and 5 min to the Sensorio Art Exhibit. We're just off the Union Road Wine Trail among the Back Roads Wineries of Paso Robles. Please be aware we cannot accept longer than 7 day bookings.

2. Kindred Acre Wood

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(152)

18mi from Nipomo · 1 site · Lodging · San Luis Obispo, CA

We are living our dream after recently finding and purchasing this beautiful 10 acre parcel, one of the sunniest in the canyon with a bucolic creek that flows all year. See Canyon itself is a special place. Home to a multitude of birds and wildlife, a beautiful scenic winding road, lush landscaping and a host of apple orchards. Thanks to the micro climate we have here, we grow some of the best fruit in the country. The coastal canyon is just a short distance to the beach and 15 minutes into town but feels like a world away when you are here. The star gazing is incredible as the canyon walls block the light pollution and the milky way shines! Welcome to our little slice of 10 acre heaven in the Canyon! Just bring yourself and we have everything else!! Nestle up in the Cozy Gnome Home, a 1967 vintage trailer and listen to the symphony of frogs in the creek just outside your window. With love and labor... we gutted, redesigned and restored this little trailer for the ultimate functioning space for two. Nice little kitchen with copper counters and everything you need for cooking and dining. A Berkey filter for clean water, hardwood floors and a comfy bed complete with organic mattress, down comforter and cotton sheets. Fold out dining table if you care to (or need to) eat indoors. There is also an outdoor kitchen space with a sink (no hot water), gas grill, propane burner (bring your own small canister) and a patio table and chairs. We have a charcoal grill available too. The creek runs mostly year round so feel free to get your feet wet on a hot sunny day. We also have an outdoor warm shower and sink as well as a hot water kitchen sink that you can share with other campers. You are welcome to cruise the property and check out the chickens, ducks and horses. We have three dogs on the ranch, a deaf and incredibly sweet pitbull ( he is a food thief so store food and garbage as though raccoons were a problem), a curious and playful ranch dog Pluto (who will be your tour guide) and a Boston Bulldogge, Astrid. We are surrounded by orchards which have some of the best apples and pears in the country. Seasonally you can stop by many apple markets and do a tasting. We also have a lively wine tasting venue less than a mile away. Avila Beach is a short 4 miles away and we are happy to share bikes if we have them available but can't guarantee any. Our location is a bikers' dream as the 13 mile scenic road takes you all the way into SLO. NOTE: If you want to bring others to camp, please note that they need to bring their own tents and supplies, we only have room for two but welcome self sufficient campers to join you :) also, we have a camp stove you can use to cook on but bring your own little green propane canister.

3. Rancho Rio Del Sol: Paso Robles, CA

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(22)

49mi from Nipomo · 3 sites · Lodging · Paso Robles, CA

With over 1500 Four star + reviews, our property has hosted thousands of happy guests. Situated on 10 acres overlooking the Salinas River and beautiful Paso Robles estate vineyards, the epic views are spectacular. Comprised of three separate and all private sites, we host guests in our micro trailer, affectionately called The Dream Catcher, our Tiny House, which is a cottage style wooden fairy tale cottage, and our main Bungalow that sits atop one of the best look out points in SLO county. The Places: The Dream Catcher is two micro trailers with a large outdoor deck space and cast iron tub in between them. One trailer is sleeping quarters with a mini kitchenette and the other trailer is a full bathroom with shower. The spaces are small and cozy. The views are epic. Overlooking the majestic Paso Robles valley with vineyards with world class views, the spacious deck is the place to be for sunset. The Tiny House: A Fairy tale cottage style wooden tiny home built in the 1980's with a bottle wall, full bath, and reading nook. This three story wonder will leave you inspired to step into your own story. Fully equipped with a small kitchen, queen bed, reading nook and two beautiful outdoor decks, you'll feel like you stepped into another world. The Main Bungalow is a 1970's GEM, built by a movie industry icon with views of the valley through the stunning and huge five windows overlooking the Salinas River. Two bedrooms downstairs and two full baths, accompany a well appointed kitchen. The upstairs loft accommodates two additional semi private queen beds, and additional seating area. Sunrises from the bedrooms are rivaled by few. Guest access Most all of the property except the barn. Access to the riverbed. Other things to note We have a cell tower on our property. Horseshoes are available by the tiny house.

4. Camp Tule Elk

99%

(91)

33mi from Nipomo · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Santa Margarita, CA

The property is located in the historic area of Carrizo Plains National Monument. We are in between Los Angeles and San Francisco 60 miles from the coast. You can fish in the small bass pond located on the property or drink your morning coffee while floating on the Kayak. There is also a resident herd of Tule elk nearby. *PLEASE NOTE PROPERTY IS ABOUT ONE HOUR FROM THE NEARST TOWN.

5. Wine Country Glamping

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(74)

39mi from Nipomo · 2 sites · Lodging · Paso Robles, CA

This land has been in our family since the early 70's and is very special to us and we hope you will enjoy what is has to offer. You will be able to escape it all, yet still be close to amenities. Our property is surrounded by winery's and vineyard, so we encourage you to take a drive or a walk and do some tastings and indulge in some of the worlds best wine. There is a lot of wildlife near us. Deer pass through daily, owls howl at night and birds chirp all day long. Cozy, rustic, romantic accommodations that are completely renovated tucked away in the rolling hills of wine country. Peaceful setting, with many views of famous winery's and rolling hay fields. If your looking to be near winery's this is the place to stay. Right off scenic Highway 46 West. Owners live on property, but will give you your privacy. There are also a few ranch animal's and livestock. Welcome!

Stories from the community

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Camryn

1 week ago

With pets

Weekend Trip to Rancho Rio Del Sol: Paso Robles, CA

The dream catcher exceed my expectations and was so cute and cozy, had a lot of extra amenities such as a propane fire pit, hot running water and a flushable toilet and the host so graciously provided towels, shampoo/conditioner/body wash and a hair dryer! The setting itself is so beautiful and has an amazing view. The “kitchen” provided has a few things but I would recommend bringing your own equipment for cooking. Lastly, the bed is very firm and unfortunately we were unable to sleep well on it at all, we used some of the outdoor chair cushions to add some extra comfort to it which helped us sleep better the second night but if you aren’t used to an extra firm mattress I would recommend bringing some extra cushion/padding. I would definitely go back again despite this as we had a lovely time. We were lucky enough to have the property to ourselves that weekend so our experience was very private but would just like to mention that the dream catcher site is located between the two other main camping sites on this property. Otherwise this place was super cool and definitely a neat find!

Ryan

2 weeks ago

With pets

2 nights at Rancho Rio Del Sol: Paso Robles, CA

The Dream Catcher site was so awesome! Everything from the outdoor bathtub for an evening soak to the warmth from the heater made for a great visit. The sunset and rise from the property are also to die for! I would recommend this property to anyone that is planning on visiting the area! My pup also loved the freedom of running around the site!

Rebecca

3 weeks ago

17 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Broken Branch Creek

Nice, simple spot. Responsive, kind hosts. Clean porta potty. Clear sky to see stars (and one falling one) at night and a flock of hundreds, if not thousands, of birds taking off at dawn.

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Matt

3 weeks ago

26 ft Class C

Weekend Trip to Broken Branch Creek

Cabernet and her husband were excellent hosts! Extremely friendly and beautiful property. Would absolutely recommend!

Site 1 and 2 offer a road base pad, just beyond the tree.

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Lisa

November 2025

15 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Broken Branch Creek

Kevin was so friendly and welcoming; gave me a great overview of the property and even told me of a little hike I could take. One porta potty on the grounds, stocked with tp and is taken care of. Stayed for three nights---I was away during the days, but each night when I came back to camp it was great just to sit with a glass of wine by my tent and watch the stars. Thanks, Cabernet and Kevin, for providing such a great spot to camp!

Stefan

November 2025

12 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Broken Branch Creek

Staying in my little camper Daisy on the ranch felt so wonderfully safe, peaceful and homey! So much room to spread out for every camper - there were three others there - and still felt private. Having a closed gate on the property at night was wonderful. The porta-potty was so clean! The sunrises and sunsets were stunning, as well as the stars at night. I would gladly come back for another stay!

Post sunset view from driveway past Dream Catcher Trailer

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Ivanna

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Rancho Rio Del Sol: Paso Robles, CA

I originally booked the Dream Catcher, but due to repairs, Laura kindly upgraded us to the Tiny Home! A kind host, they would answer my every Q and offer if we needed anything extra like more charcoal to grill. Upon walking in, you will be blown away 😍 A cozy, vintage & artistic gem, lots of unique decor 🌱 We spun some vinyl, danced under the dimmed lighting, enjoyed homemade meals on the patio, stargazed 🌌 and took in those sunrise views 🌄 It did get a bit chilly at night, but the space heater worked well and the bed was very comfy 😌 WiFi was also steady for streaming movies. Now, the stairs to the sleeping loft / reading nook are steep & narrow — so it can be tricky for those with mobility or body-size considerations. Also, the hot water lasted about 5 minutes before turning lukewarm — just something to be aware of. On the other hand, really appreciated the cleaning supplies & disinfectant sprays that were provided 🧽 All in all, this is truly an ideal stay. From being only 15 minutes away from the world-famous Sensorio Light Exhibit, to then beautiful drives towards the coast, this made for a wonderful getaway. We hope to be able to return down the line 🥰

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Carol

October 2025

19 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Broken Branch Creek

This camping area was perfect for our needs. Simple sites with picnic tables near beautiful old oak trees. Very friendly, low-key hosts with great communication. Super convenient location, especially for access to Vina Robles. Would definitely stay there again.

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Annie

September 2025

35 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Camp Tule Elk

Nolan's property was a lovely stop for our family. We planned to stop by San Luis Obispo on our way back from LA to visit with a family member but wanted to find a cool spot to check out with our kids (4 &1.5). The kids and I enjoyed walking around the property and saying hi to the chickens, dogs, pigeons (?), calves, horses, sheep, and goats. They also have a feed dispenser to get grains and bugs to feed the chickens. Having the tree shade was so great, as it was cool at the campsite despite temps being in the 90s. The pond was a great addition and my family enjoyed playing cornhole. Nolan also graciously permitted us to extend our checkout time so we could go explore the Carizzo Plains National Monument nearby. I would be curious as to what it is like during the spring season since it was pretty dry and desolate in the summertime. This is a really nice spot for families.

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Cassandra

September 2025

3 nights at Kindred Acre Wood

Lovely spot! Super easy access go downtown SLO & Avila Beach while feeling like you are world away! The space was comfy & cozy & had all we needed. The compost toilet & outdoor shower were far cleaner & more pleasant to use than the average campground facilities. Would return!

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Jesus

September 2025

15 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Broken Branch Creek

Friendly hosts, I just needed a safe space to park and sleep in my car and this was perfect. Thanks again! Would definitely come back.

Kiana

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Kindred Acre Wood

Very nice place to stay. The canyon is beautiful and it’s nice to disconnect. There was very limited cell service in the canyon so I’d recommend making note of the gate code before you get there!

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Kayla

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Kindred Acre Wood

We had the most wonderful time! The camper is so cute and just spacious enough, it feels very private. The outdoor shower was lovely with very warm water! Great location as well! Close to downtown SLO and the beach. And Pluto really is as spectacular as everyone says, he is truly such a special dog and made us feel so at home. Our whole stay was very picturesque, from waking up and looking out the window at the oak trees to stargazing at night (with Pluto by our sides). We were very sad to leave.

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Kirk

August 2025

3 nights at Kindred Acre Wood

This was the 3rd time we have visited Lorna’s amazing property and it’s always so wonderful. The cozy gnome home is always nice and comfy and the surrounding trees and creek make this spot tranquil and idyllic. The fresh eggs and fruit, the outdoor shower are not to be missed nor is the company of the incomparable Pluto. Can’t wait for next time!

Ana

August 2025

With kids

2 nights at Kindred Acre Wood

This was our second time at this beautiful glamping site on the farm, just 8 minutes from Avila Beach, and it’s truly a special place. My son, Rio, loved feeding the horses and goat, chasing the chickens with Pluto the dog, and splashing in the creek. Pluto happily tagging along. Evenings were spent making s’mores under the stars. We’ll definitely keep coming back!

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Paola

August 2025

With pets

3 nights at Rancho Rio Del Sol: Paso Robles, CA

This is probably one of my favorite hipcamps I ever stayed at. Everything is so thoughtfully curated for you, it made my stay super comfy. The only thing I brought of my own was my cooking set up, but other than that this place has everything you could need. It felt private, the views were spectacular and it’s close to whatever activity you’ve got on your list. It was lovely for a solo trip and I look forward to return with good company. Highly recommend!

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Kathy

August 2025

3 nights at Wine Country Glamping

The view from the bedroom was absolutely stunning! With a large picture window, we enjoyed incredible sights of the vineyards and mountains in the area. The location couldn’t have been more perfect for wine tasting on West Hwy 46! The cozy coach house was so clean and inviting. We brought along a few groceries and even visited the SLO farmer’s market, so we were all stocked up and cooked our meals in between wine tastings. We had such a wonderful time! I highly recommend Sally’s cottage!

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Scott

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Kindred Acre Wood

Such a cute camper. I want one now. Aside from Pluto being so adorable my favorite part was at about 8:30 or so I heard an owl hoot and that seemed to trigger all the frogs to start the symphony of night time. Cell service at best is spotty if available at all. So bring a book. 🙂

Joshua

July 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp Tule Elk

Beautiful site and kind hosts. Land was very unique and the man-made lake was stunning! So many birds/wildlife to see. Not to mention, loved seeing the dragonflies. Our theory is that these dragonflies were brought here by the host to combat mosquitoes, which there weren't any to our surprise! The main tip is to make sure to stock up on essentials, as the closest gas station is 50 minutes away. We made the mistake of not bringing enough water, but the host was kind enough to supply us with water when we ran out. All in all, would highly recommend!

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Gaea Dawn

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Rancho Rio Del Sol: Paso Robles, CA

We visited the tiny Dreamcatcher for our anniversary weekend in Paso Robles and loved it. It was so peaceful there, and despite the fact we were there in the middle of July, we love the cool breeze that kissed us through the canyons. We cooked 3 meals while there, soaked in the outdoor tub, stargazed on the deck, and just enjoyed the peacefulness of the property! Definitely bring a box of camping stuff if you plan to cook meals. They have some kitchen stuff available, but not everything. The bed was also short, so if you are tall, that is something to consider.. One side of the bed does have a foot extension for a pillow…so we made that work. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to friends. Thank you, Dreamcatcher.!