North Beach Campground

North Beach Campground is the California State Parks campground in Pismo Beach proper, off Pier Avenue near the pier and downtown on the Central Coast. Of the two state park campgrounds in the area, this is the convenient one: you can walk to restaurants, shops and the pier, and the beach is immediately accessible. It suits budget-minded RVers and van or small-trailer travelers who value walkable location over comfort, and who are fine with a campground that was laid out with tent camping in mind.

Hookups	None
Sites	Standard campsites (no hookups)
Cost	From $35
Reservations	ReserveCalifornia.com — opens 6 months in advance
Season	Year-round
Showers	Pay-operated hot showers

Hookups

None

Sites

Standard campsites (no hookups)

Cost

From $35

Reservations

ReserveCalifornia.com — opens 6 months in advance

Season

Year-round

Showers

Pay-operated hot showers

Why RVers stay here

The practical picture is basic. There are no hookups at North Beach; this is dry camping with vault toilets, though the state beach campgrounds share pay-operated hot showers and public restrooms are a short walk away in town. California State Parks currently shows sites starting at $35, it is open year-round, and reservations go through ReserveCalifornia.com opening six months in advance. Sites accommodate RVs but space can be tight for larger rigs, so check dimensions on the reservation record. The trade-off is straightforward: location and price in exchange for hookups and elbow room. If you need electric and water, Oceano Campground a few miles south is the cheapest hookup option in the area.

✓Walking distance to the Pismo Beach pier, restaurants and shops, with the beach right there

✓Rates start at $35, among the cheapest ways to sleep in Pismo Beach

✓Open year-round and reservable on ReserveCalifornia.com

✓Pay-operated hot showers shared across the state beach campgrounds

!No hookups at all; dry camping with vault toilets

!Designed with tent camping in mind, so sites can be tight for larger rigs

!Reservations open six months ahead and popular dates go fast

What our guides say about North Beach Campground

Excerpts from the RV Parks Guide articles that cover this campground. Each links to the full guide.

Regional guide

Best Pismo Beach RV Parks & Campgrounds (2026)

North Beach Campground is the state park campground located in Pismo Beach proper, off Pier Avenue near the pier and downtown. This is the most convenient state park option — you are walking distance to restaurants, shops, and the pier, with the beach immediately accessible.

The campground has standard campsites suitable for RVs, though hookups are not available at North Beach. This is dry camping with vault toilets, though the proximity to town means you can walk to public restrooms and restaurants. Sites accommodate RVs, but the campground was designed with tent camping in mind, so space can be tight for larger rigs.

The appeal is location and price. California State Parks currently shows North Beach starting at $35. It has no hookups, but the park's official amenities include pay-operated hot showers shared across the state beach campgrounds.

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North Beach Campground: frequently asked questions

Does North Beach Campground have hookups?

No. North Beach is dry camping with vault toilets. For electric and water at a state park rate, look at Oceano Campground a few miles south.

How much does North Beach Campground cost per night?

California State Parks currently shows North Beach starting at $35 per night. Confirm the rate for your dates on ReserveCalifornia.com.

What is the max RV length at North Beach Campground?

Our guide does not list a firm limit, but the campground was designed for tent camping and space can be tight for larger rigs. Check the site dimensions on the ReserveCalifornia record before booking.

Do you need reservations at North Beach Campground?

Yes, book through ReserveCalifornia.com; the window opens six months in advance.

Is North Beach Campground open year-round?

Yes.

Are there showers at North Beach Campground?

The park's official amenities include pay-operated hot showers shared across the state beach campgrounds, and you can also walk to public restrooms in town.