Malibu · California · 4 stays
Best Camping in Malibu, California
Every camping stay we've indexed in Malibu, California. Each listing links straight to the operator — we never take bookings, never hold deposits, never represent inventory. Photos are sourced from public listings and operator sites.
What people say about their camping stays in Malibu, California
Synthesized from 53 review mentions across 9 aspects.
Setting & Nature
"the view was pretty"
17 mentions
Amenities
"the store has a good selection of quality items"
8 mentions
Host & Communication
"the team is kind and supportive"
7 mentions
Value for Price
"A bit pricey but not really other options along the coast"
5 mentions
Comfort & Sleep
"everything was perfect"
5 mentions
Cleanliness
"Clean restrooms and nicely kept grounds."
4 mentions
Camping in Malibu — what to know
We track 4 camping in and around Malibu, California. The mix here leans toward RV sites and primitive sites — so you're not looking at one cookie-cutter option but a real spread of ways to sleep outside without roughing it. Across the 4 rated properties, guest ratings average 4.5 out of 5 on 2,737 reviews. Malibu RV Park is the highest-rated of the group right now (4.7★), while Malibu Beach RV Park has drawn the most reviews — worth reading both before you book.
Reading the reviews across Malibu, guests most often praise location, the hosts, and being family-friendly. One recent guest put it plainly: "the team is kind and supportive".
Malibu sits in the West Coast, a region known for pacific coastline, sierra nevada, and ancient redwoods. On timing, the local rule of thumb: Year-round depending on elevation — coastal summer, Sierra fall, desert winter. Once you're settled, the area is set up for big sur coastal camping, sierra backpacking, and joshua tree bouldering. California also has 9 national parks — Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon — that make a good anchor for a camping trip.
Every camping stay below links straight to the operator's own site — we never take a booking or hold your money, so prices and availability you see there are the real ones. Photos and reviews are pulled from public sources and refreshed regularly; if something looks off, use the "verify with operator" link on the listing. Use the nearby-city and stay-type links further down to pivot if Malibu doesn't have exactly what you want — glamping supply clusters by region, and the next town over often fills the gap.
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