The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Seal Beach, California

Looking to explore the great outdoors near Seal Beach, California with your furry friend? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 2700 options specifically tailored for pet-friendly camping, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your adventure. From beachside campgrounds to serene nature retreats, we've got you covered. Check out top-rated campsites like Down-to-Earth Ecoshire (552 reviews), The Lovelight Ranch (532 reviews), and Magical Harrison Serenity Ranch (518 reviews) to see what other campers have loved. Enjoy popular amenities like pet-friendly policies, campfires, and trash services, and partake in activities like exploring historic sites, paddling, and biking. With an average price per night of $40 and options as low as $5, camping near Seal Beach, California with your pets has never been easier or more affordable!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Seal Beach

Looking to explore the great outdoors near Seal Beach, California with your furry friend? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 2700 options specifically tailored for pet-friendly camping, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your adventure. From beachside campgrounds to serene nature retreats, we've got you covered. Check out top-rated campsites like Down-to-Earth Ecoshire (552 reviews), The Lovelight Ranch (532 reviews), and Magical Harrison Serenity Ranch (518 reviews) to see what other campers have loved. Enjoy popular amenities like pet-friendly policies, campfires, and trash services, and partake in activities like exploring historic sites, paddling, and biking. With an average price per night of $40 and options as low as $5, camping near Seal Beach, California with your pets has never been easier or more affordable!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Seal Beach

1. Vintage Camper In LBC Garden

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8.9mi from Seal Beach · 1 site · Lodging

This 1968 Shasta Camper, located in a small garden within an urban neighborhood, sleeps up to four people, with additional space to set up tents if desired. It has a few amenities—some more rustic than others—including AC, refrigerator and freezer, stovetop (oven does not work), sinks, shower, internet, and coffee maker. Located just ten minutes from the Port of Long Beach and the Port of San Pedro, it’s a great launch point for cruise-goers. With swimming beaches only twenty minutes away, it’s an ideal option for a low-cost vacation. Help yourself to the freshest fruits, vegetables, and legumes from the garden, and watch the bees, butterflies, and grasshoppers happily pollinate, creating opportunities for new growth. The property is securely locked, and the entrance is video-monitored for your safety (and ours). It’s important to note that the camper (not a glamper) is vintage, and the convenience of the urban neighborhood can sometimes come with a variety of neighborhood sounds—though it can also be extremely quiet at times. Due to the desert climate, ants may accompany the pollinators and enter the camper if food or beverages are left out. The garden is shared with our home, so some privacy may be compromised when we tend to it.

2. Mini-Highland Calf Cuddling Therapy

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47mi from Seal Beach · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

Booking Requirements: HipCamp visits are available only on select dates of the year, which are posted in the listing description. NO DATES OPEN CURRENTLY! Unique Farm Stay: Experience the serene beauty of Howe Ranch through our exclusive mini-Highland baby cow cuddling interactions, and a private zoo with alpacas, donkey, and mini goats. B To ensure availability, please do not instant book for days other than dates in our listing description (not booking calendar). By making a booking request, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to the terms outlined in the listing, including camp rules. Meet the micro calves: Enjoy unforgettable cuddling and bottle-feeding with our mini-Highland cows, and interactions with the menagerie! INCLUDED IN YOUR FARM STAY: 1. A personalized farm animal encounter on the evening of your arrival day, participation in the morning animal care routine 2. Relax with gentle barn animals 3. Organic duck eggs and German coffee for breakfast 4. Restroom in barn with dish washing capabilities (shower is in separate area) 5. Free use of the outdoor camp kitchen, BBQ with utensils (BYO charcoal) 7. Large space for children to play in with toys and games (must be left as found) 8. Hot outdoor shower is 1 min uphill 9. Access to "Extras" (electric, water hookups, extra parking, etc.) UPCOMING VISIT OPPORTUNITIES: During the hotter months (May - Sept) we are not offering overnight stays through HipCamp, but you can book a visit through our website, thehoweranch.com. SELF-SUFFICIENT GUEST POLICY Due to our daily workload, we can only host independent guests who are comfortable exploring the listing details on their own. Our personalized animal tour is guided, but guests will learn to relax around the animals independently. Guests must watch their kids at all times. ABOUT THE AREA: Nestled on just under 4 foothill acres backing against the wilderness of the Santa Rosa Plateau, but only 2 minutes from shopping, coffee, dining, our small, veteran owned farm provides a charming and picturesque setting that encompasses the essence of rustic hospitality. Please reference our VISITOR GUIDE on thehoweranch.com and linked to in the photo section here.

3. Malibu Creek Orchard Retreat

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43mi from Seal Beach · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

A retreat in a steep canyon with beautiful ridgelines in the Malibu Creek area. Private camp spots and hidden trails away from it all, but yet so close. Only 30 Minutes from the Santa Monica Pier or 15 Minutes to the beaches of Malibu, still it feels like being a world away. You wouldn't expect nature to be so pristine and exciting that close to the city. Prior to check-in guests will need to sign the property’s lease agreement which requires a $300 fully refundable security deposit hold on the travellers credit card. For larger groups of five guests and more the deposit will be 50% of the total rent.

4. Onward Oceans

33mi from Seal Beach · 1 site · Lodging

Onward Oceans, located at Ballast Point in Cat Harbor on Catalina Island, is a serene waterfront retreat offering a unique off-grid experience. The rustic facility, accessible by ferry or private boat via Two Harbors, provides an ideal waterfront setting for those seeking to disconnect and immerse themselves in the most exceptional natural marine environment on the California coast. Accommodations at the center include comfortable bunks housed in glamping tents. Guests may also bring and pitch their own tents on the grounds. Bathrooms, running water, and cooking facilities complement a unique ecological experience right in the heart of the most bucolic natural harbor on the island, where hiking, biking, kayaking, snorkeling, and an abundance of endemic nature await just outside the door Onward Oceans' natural waterfront setting and the island’s rugged, remote landscape offer a unique opportunity for adventure, retreat, celebration, and deepening.

5. Backyard Glamping SoCal

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29mi from Seal Beach · 1 site · Lodging

Glamp in LA with access to a full bathroom and mini kitchen in our garden backyard. Our patio and heated garden structure shaded by avocado and loquat trees is a perfect spot to get away from it all. Enjoy nights under the stars on our spacious patio deck, or cozy naps in the hammock. Wifi is provided free of charge. Shared laundry is steps away.

Public campgrounds near Seal Beach

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Bolsa Chica Campground

4.3mi from Seal Beach · 55 sites · in Bolsa Chica State Beach

98%

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Moro Campground

19mi from Seal Beach · 57 sites · Tents, RVs · in Crystal Cove State Park

88%

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Arroyo Campground

29mi from Seal Beach · 72 sites · Tents, RVs · in O'Neill Regional Park

95%

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Doheny Campground

30mi from Seal Beach · 114 sites · Tents, RVs · in Doheny State Beach

"Hammock-friendly meadow, creek running through the camp."

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Idlehour Trail Camp

32mi from Seal Beach · 3 sites · in Angeles National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Fred

3 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to Vintage Camper In LBC Garden

Just passing through town and stayed here for 10 hours of solid sleep. Easy access and right off the freeway.

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November 2025

Weekend Trip to Vintage Camper In LBC Garden

Lena’s camper was comfy, clean, and well located for my stay in Long Beach! The host was kind and communicative, and I really enjoyed my stay! It’s a little more camping than hotel room, but you can’t beat the value for the location. I will definitely be back!

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esther

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Vintage Camper In LBC Garden

It’s beats sleeping on the ground that’s for sure! Very cute and comfortable. The host was easy to work with and very communicative. Definitely will book again.

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esther

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Vintage Camper In LBC Garden

Definitely beats sleeping on the ground. Super cute and comfortable. The host is very understanding and very communicative. It’s one I will definitely come back and visit.

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Bryan

April 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Malibu Creek Orchard Retreat

A hidden-away gem. What a fun campsite! The vintage Airstresm trailer is in amazing shape. Decorated and arranged beautifully. Fabian put everything together so nicely. A bowl of fresh rosemary and lemons from their orchard on the table when we arrived. Coffee and cream packs in the fridge. Firewood and kindling and cooking utensils for the BBQ. Lovely little touches everywhere. Thr amenities are amazing. Full power in the trailer and a bathroom with instant hot water. A smart space heater for the chilly evenings and Alexa to play music and turn on the outside string and accent lights made for a really great nighttime camp experience. There is a hiking loop that is private to the site and takes you up into the hills with a bench at the top to watch the sunset it was gorgeous! Overall we can't wait to go back. There is a cabin you can also rent for larger groups they are renovating currently, when they is done, a larger group of friends would make this an incredible site for a getaway weekend. Highly recommend!

Amanda

January 2025

22 ft pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Mini-Highland Calf Cuddling Therapy

OMG! They really went all out with the winter Wonderland! There is coffee stations and tea stations, and candy stations and decorations everywhere! Of course, our favorite part was getting to meet the animals and learn about how to care for them. My children were entertained the whole time by the games and the scavenger hunt.

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Karen

December 2024

7 nights at Backyard Glamping SoCal

Excellent location. Near city. Lots of wildlife. Quiet and relaxing. Great WiFi and cellular connectivity. Parking can be challenging. Prepare for an uphill walk to get there.

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Abigail

December 2024

16 ft car

With kids

Weekend Trip to Mini-Highland Calf Cuddling Therapy

Really wonderful hosts and wow! The animals were such a treat! We will definitely be back to cuddle with more cows.

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Leendert

November 2024

With pets

Weekend Trip to Malibu Creek Orchard Retreat

Perfect private hide away just around the corner of Malibu. Secluded, romantic and ideal for a weekend escape from the hustle and bustle of LA.

Kelley

November 2024

Tent

Weekend Trip to Mini-Highland Calf Cuddling Therapy

LOVED this!! Did the nighttime & morning feeding with the cows & animals. 100% worth the serotonin and farm fresh eggs 🥰 Spencer was so great at orienting us to the site and being super accommodating. 10/10 would do again!