Refugio State Beach State Park RV & Campground Guide

Sleep close to the action at Refugio State Beach State Park Campground. Here, the 66 sites sit a short walk from the beach. Refugio does not offer hookups, but your site will come with a fire ring and a picnic table. Nearby, hot showers and flush toilets make it easy for your whole group to camp comfortably, and a camp store sits within a short walk. Campsites at Refugio are big enough for motorhomes up to 30 feet long. Sites here start at $45, plus a $7.99 online reservation fee.

Camp among the trees at Ocean Mesa RV Park and Campground. This beautiful park sits close to El Capitan Canyon and the Pacific Ocean, opening up a wide range of adventure activities. It's a great spot for big rigs with RV sites that accommodate vehicles up to 50 feet long. Every site comes with full hookups and free Wi-Fi as well as a fire pit and a picnic table. Pets are welcome as long as they're leashed. Looking for fun? Ocean Mesa offers something for everyone: Join a movie night, attend a summer concert, hop in the heated swimming pool or bring the kids to the playground. You can even attend a docent-led hike or a wine tasting. Rates here start at $115 per night.

Located an easy drive down the shore from Refugio State Beach, El Capitán State Beach offers a large campground that's popular with families. With more than 130 sites, this is a great alternative when Refugio is full. Sites all offer a picnic table and fire ring, and each one sits close to the beach. This is an ideal campground for bigger RVs up to 42 feet long. If you book in advance, try to secure one of the spots with a paved pad for easier parking. There are no hookups available, but the park does offer a dump station, a camp store, hot showers and bathrooms. Nightly rates start at $45; reservations are not accepted during the winter months, which have first-come, first-served sites.