Private sites RV camping in Big Sur

Big Sur camping epitomizes the rugged California coastline with towering redwoods and roaring surf.

99% (46 reviews)

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Big Sur

99% (46 reviews)

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Weekend Trip to Country Serenity With Resort Flare

Lisa and Scott are wonderful, hospitable hosts who were very welcoming and attuned to helping us get acclimated in their beautiful property. My husband, babies, and I really enjoyed our time there even if there was poor planning on my/hub's part. We'd totally give it another go when things warm up and our schedule opens up. --- The place was super clean, spacious, and calming. Their goats are adorable. Their huge outdoor kitchen was an awesome spot to lounge and cook up a good meal. -- Give this place a try!

1 night at Country Serenity With Resort Flare

What an awesome spot! We have been traveling in our van, which is fully remote capable, but we were really craving some sunshine and water after 2 weeks on the coast. This place was a little bit of a splurge for us, but worth every penny! We arrived early enough to enjoy the pool (which was amazing). In addition, the fully stocked outdoor kitchen was a huge treat! We made burgers on the grill, enjoyed the hot tub, then played a little basketball before retiring to our van. We met all the very friendly goats, enjoyed use of an indoor bathroom (a huge plus for campers) and had use of a full outdoor kitchen to do our dishes. The surrounding mountains provided stunning views. A shower is the only thing this place lacks, but most travelers don't require that every day. I'm wondering how much they will charge us if we stay full time?! 🤔 It was worth every penny! We highly recommend this place! The hosts were extremely helpful and accommodating. We had wifi, goats, views, a beautiful pool, basketball, room for our dog to roam, roosters alerting us to the rising sun, a very nice bathroom, coffee....it was perfect!

Weekend Trip to Road's End, Bradley Lockwood

I most enjoyed my time at Roads End. The site is extremely secluded and offers the amenities of a full service campground. It doesn’t get better. This was by far the the best Hipcamp I’ve seen in my cross country travels. I highly recommend!

2 nights at Road's End, Bradley Lockwood

Stayed for 2 nights with my pup in camper van. Enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and set up @ camp. Site 1 occupied 1st night, can see twinkling lights at other site, but can't hear them, still felt private. Had 2nd night all to myself! Horned owl hooted away in the tree right outside and was cool to hear! Morning sunrise and chirping birds was lovely. Host is responsive and I had a chance to meet them briefly when they checked to make sure all was good. Def recommend the hour drive to hike Simeon Bay Trail right at Hearst Castle-stunning

Weekend Trip to Country Serenity With Resort Flare

Great location and lots of amenities on the property.

1 night at Road's End, Bradley Lockwood

Stunning, spacious, easy. It was a simple and perfect spot! Even twinkle lights and expansive views. Makes a great spot to sit- or jump off from if you opt to spend a day at the coast. We had neighbors the 2nd night and it was still private feeling.

Weekend Trip to Road's End, Bradley Lockwood

We’ve camped at spot #1 and spot #2 didn’t disappoint. Location is great and I definitely recommend. Having water and electricity is great. Love the fact that it’s less than 30 min to Paso Robles. We will be back!

Weekend Trip to Road's End, Bradley Lockwood

We loved camping on this beautiful, peaceful, secluded ranch near Lake San Antonio and Mission San Antonio de Padua. We were blown away by the giant rabbits running through the nearby olive orchard.

3 nights at Road's End, Bradley Lockwood

The property was private, quiet, beautiful. Amenities like the fire ring. Picnic table, power and water were perfect and unusual for a hipcamp. Loved it. We will be back.

Weekend Trip to Road's End, Bradley Lockwood

Excellent camping spot. Clear communication and directions. Pictures and description are accurate. Views are great. Quiet at night with bright stars. Clean site. Bring your own restroom setup and you’re golden! We will be back.

Weekend Trip to Road's End, Bradley Lockwood

Great site, easy to find and get to, and beautiful surrounding. A fantastic place we would want to return many times more

Weekend Trip to Road's End, Bradley Lockwood

Great quiet place!!!! Easy to find and great set up.. Having water and electric was great!

Weekend Trip to Road's End, Bradley Lockwood

This was a great site. The host communicated very well. The space was well maintained. The power worked well. The road in was a little muddy so if it’s raining, keep that in mind, I actually did a little drifting with my 32 foot motorhome, which I enjoyed.

Weekend Trip to Road's End, Bradley Lockwood

Beautiful and serene. An hour drive away from Morro bay.

Weekend Trip to Road's End, Bradley Lockwood

Wonderful property! We stayed at site #2 which felt private and was beautiful set up! Directions were easy to follow and everything was as described! We will definitely be back if I’m the area again (:

1 night at Country Serenity With Resort Flare

Ample flat space in the yard for camping. Luxury kitchen, patio, fireplace, and pool/jacuzzi adjacent the house. Lisa and Scott were extraordinarily hospitable and accommodating. We tent camped in the dead of winter, and they did all that they could to ensure comfort. I could see a very fun camping/pool party experience happening on a warm set of summer days here!

2 nights at Road's End, Bradley Lockwood

This was a beautiful spot! It was quiet and isolated enough, but with houses within view so I didn't feel completely alone as a solo woman camper. There was no one else at the other campsite, so I'm sure that could make a difference as I allowed my little dog to run free the whole time which I wouldn't do if there were other campers. Directions were perfect! I wish I would've brought wood because the fire pit is great and there is also a park style bbq. Sunrise view is epic!

4 nights at Road's End, Bradley Lockwood

Susan and Jeffery have done a great job with this site! It lived up to everything it said it would be and even more! We will be back!

1 night at Country Serenity With Resort Flare

If you like pastoral views and relaxing chill vibes, this place is perfect. The hosts are chill and generous. They have an incredible outdoor kitchen (their backyard, basically) and hot tub area that they share with their guests, and they even had towels and extra swim trunks. It's in a very quiet area, but still drivable to town if you forgot something. It's on a secure (gated) private road, and it's totally paved and easy to find -- house numbers visible from the street. It's a short walk to the hot tub, outdoor kitchen, and (nice) bathroom, but the campsite is still set back enough towards the edge of the yard so you have privacy and seclusion. A highlight for me was interacting with their sweet, friendly goats; they have treats out and the goats know the drill. We'll definitely be back some day -- it has everything we needed.

1 night at Road's End, Bradley Lockwood

Very peaceful and quiet! Great bird watching! Loved it.

2 top RV sites in Big Sur

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Road's End, Bradley Lockwood

2 sites · RVs, Tents12 acres · Lockwood, CA

Peaceful and private RV camping under the oaks with picnic table, fire pit and Adirondack chairs. We currently have two sites on our property. They are about 300 feet apart and not easily visible from each other. Property is fully fenced; both sites are next to an open field under the oaks with vineyard, olive orchard and mountain views. This property is 30 miles from Paso Robles and almost perfectly centered between Missions San Antonio and San Miguel. Lakes San Antonio and Nacimiento are close by. Coastal towns of Cayucos and Morro Bay are about an hour scenic drive, passing many wineries along the way. There is space for multiple RVs or additional tents sharing your party's RV restroom facilities. Site one will accommodate sixteen people and multiple vehicles. Site two will accommodate ten people and two vehicles. For larger groups we ask that that you book both sites. We have hosted many family reunions and the feedback has been 100% positive. Please feel free to message us with questions.

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Country Serenity With Resort Flare

4 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Hollister, CA

Come enjoy the spectacular sunrises and sunsets along with the friendly property goats and nearby neighborhood animals. Listen to the sounds of the morning birds chirping and the evening frogs after a good rain. If you’re a sports enthusiast you can partake in a refreshing swim, basketball, pickleball, cornhole or horseshoes. If you have kids, they have access to our kids playset with swings, slide and playhouse. But there’s more! If you enjoy an outside bbq next to your campsite or cooking in an outside spacious kitchen this is the place for you. Or you can have an above ground camp fire. Container provided. Top off your evening with a night swim and/or relax in our in-pool spa. You have an outside bathroom to use as well.

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Private sites RV camping in Big Sur guide

Overview

Perfectly positioned on Highway 1 (aka the Pacific Coast Highway) between Monterey and San Simeon, Big Sur is tucked against the backdrop of the Santa Lucia Range. Privately owned Big Sur campgrounds and cottages dot the land, while coveted state park spots suit all camping styles, from walk-in tent sites with fire rings and RV hookups to tent cabins with hot showers. Pitch your tent under Redwood trees in an old-growth forest, or sleep beside the Big Sur River. Crown jewels include the 80-foot McWay Falls at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park's own 60-foot cascade. Book early, as the best Big Sur camping can book up six months in advance.

Where to go

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park & Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

Pfeiffer Falls is just one of the many gems to discover at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, ideal for a day hike or evening stroll through Redwood groves and river gorges. Pfeiffer Beach offers a sheltered cove known for its tide pools—well worth the 2-mile windy drive down. Nearby Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is home to McWay Falls, best viewed from the McWay Falls Overlook Trail. The best Big Sur camping includes 174 sites at Pfeiffer Big Sur Campground or two secluded, walk-in campsites at Julia Pfeiffer Burns Campground.

Andrew Molera State Park

There's no car or RV camping at Andrew Molera State Park, but it’s a short trek to the 24 walk-in tent camping sites in an open meadow at the Andrew Molera Trail Camp. This Big Sur campground is well situated for exploring miles of hiking trails. Set off on the Bluffs and Panorama Trail or the Andrew Molera Beach Trail for beach access and views on the Big Sur coast.

Ventana Wilderness

Within Los Padres National Forest, this federally protected wilderness includes some 200 miles of trails. Hikers will encounter a varied terrain, from riparian creeks to the steep, rocky ridges of the Santa Lucia mountains. Backpackers heading into the backcountry are rewarded with miles-high views. Be prepared if you decide to explore the terrain and be sure to observe any fire restrictions.

Carmel Valley & Monterey Bay

Take a side trip into this scenic area, with Monterey Bay and Carmel-by-the-Sea offering Pacific ocean views for coastal campers just 15 miles from the inland Carmel Valley. Stop for wine tasting at a variety of tasting rooms, head to Garland Ranch Regional Park’s many hiking trails, from oak woodlands to ridge trails with views of the Monterey Peninsula, or hit the horseshoe-shaped bay’s Monterey Bay Aquarium.

San Simeon

Considered the gateway to the Big Sur area, this coastal village is home to Hearst Castle, the Piedras Blancas Light Station, and a rookery where you'll find colonies of northern elephant seals year-round. San Simeon beaches are popular for picnics, while fishing is possible from the pier.