Description
Boasting 58 campsites beautifully shaded by giant sycamore trees, the Sycamore Canyon Campground is Point Mugu State Park’s best equipped campground. Tent and RV sites come with picnic tables and fire rings, plus access to flush toilets, hot showers, and a dump station. The hike-and-bike section caters to carless campers, who will have plenty to explore even without a vehicle thanks to a half-mile walking path leading west to the beach and a trailhead leading east up into Sycamore Canyon. There’s also a nature center and two lifeguard towers at the adjacent Sycamore Cove Beach, making this campground especially family-friendly.
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When to Go
Sycamore Canyon Campground’s coastal location makes camping enjoyable year-round. Summers are ideal with long daylight hours to enjoy the park and temperatures in the mid-70s. Prepare for cold nights in the 40s if you’re camping in fall, winter, or spring. Spring visitors may see a wildflower bloom and flowing waters, while winter and spring bring the chance to spot migrating whales off the coast.
Activities
Offered near the campground.
Biking
Gravel grinders can climb straight out of Sycamore Canyon Campground and into the mountains on Sycamore Canyon Road, while moun...Read more
Fishing
Anglers beware: While surf fishing is very common at Pt. Mugu, the rocks and beaches are notoriously dangerous for this activit...Read more
Hiking
With more than 70 miles of trails criss-crossing through rugged hills, river canyons, and grass valleys, Point Mugu is an amazi...Read more
Horseback riding
Point Mugu State Park has equestrian-friendly trails for horseback riding.
Surfing
Various surfing and bodyboarding breaks can be found both north and south of Point Mugu, a true surfing hotspot. While on the s...Read more
Swimming
Head to Sycamore Cove Beach next to the Sycamore Canyon Campground for sunbathing, swimming, and beachcombing.
Wildlife watching
Point Mugu beachgoers may spot whales, dolphins, seals, and sea and shore birds such as pelicans, pending the time of year. Whi...Read more
Terrain
Natural features you'll find at Sycamore Canyon Campground.
Beach
Swim, sunbathe, and beachcomb at the Sycamore Cove Beach next to the campground. There are additional beaches, sand dunes, and ...Read more
9 Reviews
Close to PCH, but so close to ocean as well.
Not beach front and pretty tight
This place is beautiful!
My wife and I stayed here for three days and absolutely loved it. If you’re looking for a close-to-beach camp area with various amenities, it is this one.
Some positive notes:
-Beautiful, close walk to the beach, no more then a 10 minute walk if you are the furthest camp site.
-the staff (camp host, park ranger, janitors) are all extremely friendly and knowledgeable.
-Clean showers(token accessible),bathrooms and running water.
-Hiking/bike trails are intermediate level but the view once you’re done is worth it!
-Sites come with picnic table, fire pit and 3+ parking spots
Some things to keep in mind:
-Does get windy
-Dogs have to be leashed, and they are not allowed on trail, but are allowed at the beach
tightly packed.
Camped here on Memorial Day weekend. California State Parks made some sites available to late bookers, and I was able to book the week before the holiday. In Southern California, that's a real treat as most sites are booked well in advance. Another upside is the ability to burn a real campfire. The not-so-goods: the sites in this campground are close together and there was a lot of noise during the holiday weekend, even after hours. Still, it's a campground nestled between a beach and a mountain, so I chalked this up to sacrifices made for location.
The California coast can be foggy and overcast in the mornings, had a particularly gloomy one here. It'll clear up by noon... I promise!
This site is pretty clean, alot of visitors with families and children on the weekend. If you decide to camp last-minute walk-ins be there before 12pm.
I camped on the sand and regretted it, but camping on the other side seemed really nice. There is a hike you can take from the campground. It is hard to reserve the beach sites for a weekend, so think months and months ahead to get one.
Campground is very pretty and clean. Avoid weekends if you are looking for quiet. Audience is varied: Hikers. Families. Mountain Bikers. Sunset Hike: Scenic Trail (2 mile loop). Fantastic ocean views. Enjoy!
- Park
- Point Mugu State Park
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Phone Number
- (310) 457-8143
- Directions
- View on Google Maps
- Official Website
- View Website
- Coordinates
- 34.07° N, 119.013° W
- Unknown price
- Tent Only - Group: 1 Site (Up to 50 people per site)
- Unknown price
- Tent / RV / Trailer: 112 Sites (Up to 8 people per site)
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