Reviews

Abel G

Went on a camping trip with my family recently and it was great. The rangers and staff are all very nice and accommodating. The trees are plentiful and it’s really nice to be able to camp in nature away from distractions.

Lorena Oliveira

I’m not leaving a negative review because I want to keep this campground to myself. I’m leaving a negative review because it’s a terrible place for a vacation; there are other state parks nearby with the same amenities, so don't feel like you have to stick with this one. For starters, they lock the campground gate with a padlock after 10 PM—without warning you at the entrance—and don't open it again until 8 AM (I realize this is in the fine print of the check-in pass, but if you claim to read that entire brochure, you’re likely the only one). I accept responsibility for not reading that information, but how is it supposed to be obvious that the park gets padlocked shut? What if something unexpected came up and I needed to return later? Well, you’d have to leave your car at the entrance and hope it doesn't get towed or ticketed. Don't count on the camp host for help or information. And the staff are the cherry on top of the rotten sundae that is Sycamore. The cleaning staff are extremely rude and abrasive, especially the women. In the middle of my vacation, I found myself arguing with someone who works with the public yet doesn't know how to handle people. I was practically chased out of the restroom while being yelled at and insulted—yes, by a campground employee—in a place that is supposed to be relaxing and cheerful. There are plenty of rules and regulations, yet the conduct of those enforcing them is appalling. It’s no surprise to me that people are just passing through and rarely stay more than one night. I know my issues were specific to my experience, but be warned: the campground locks up, and the staff won't be in a good mood; the campsites are very cramped; there are cyclists speeding through the loop to get to the trail located inside the campground, golf carts blasting loud music; and the restrooms are old, small, dirty, and full of bugs. It’s not worth the money, and there are other nearby options that are much better and will give you a far more pleasant experience.

G DUB

Maybe three best camping spot ive been to in awhile. You are like a 5 minute walk to the beach. Id you pay for camping you get free beach access. There are fire pits, picnic tables and lif guards. You can hear the waves when sleeping. Its right off of PCH. A cool quaint camping ground with lots of good hiking. I will be coming back here for sure. Camping spots are huge, has hot showers and clean bathrooms.

Mat Ramos

My kids love this campground and being a short walk down to the beach makes it even more amazing. Sites are clean and bathrooms well stocked with tp.

Ricardo Villalobos

Sycamore Canyon is fantastic, affordable, family friendly campground with beautiful views and access to a secluded beach and numerous hiking trails. For surfers, it’s a five minute drive to County Line (across from Neptune’s Net). Get out there!

F James

Although we didn’t stay at the campground it was still a nice and clean site. The back area for hiking is exceptional, flat with lot’s of tributaries flowing through the trail and within the back area; the sounds of flowing water just adds the already beautiful landscape. Great for hiking or light mountain biking.

Cassy Welborn

The campground is close to the beach, has large campsites, has large parking spaces at most campsites, has fire pits, and is clean. It's a great place to camp. My kids loved meeting new friends and playing from morning until well into the evening. If you want to get to the beach you either have to cross highway 1 or go under it at low tide. It is rocky under the bridge making it a little difficult to pass to the other side.

V Scaccianoce

I live in Redondo Beach, south of LAX and this is one of my favorite Campgrounds, close by, in Malibu near Point Magu. Just across Pacific Coast Highway from the beach in a canyon with coastal access safely under PCH. Sites are $45 per night with a one time service fee for your entire stay under $9. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit with a grill. Nice clean restrooms and pay showers. No hookups but there are clean drinking water spouts available near your site. Very friendly rangers. They even drove around each campsite offering bundles of firewood for $10, cash only.

Tina Marie

We love this campground. Beach is accessible, nice hiking trails. Be careful of poison oak when hiking and at some campsites, caution signs posted. Restrooms and showers maintained daily.

R Jackson

Hidden gem with bonus hiking trails and a fantastic beach just across the street. Campsites are close to each other but bathrooms were very clean, unlike the beach side. Tip, if your visiting for the day, just park on PCH (ocean side). If ya go into either parking lot, it'll be a few bucks. Bonus, there was water available at the site.

Marisol Barron

We stayed Aug 24-26, 2025, camp site #1. Very quiet at night we heard the waves crashing against the rocks, crickets and an owl. We also saw a fox run through our site. The place is very relaxing. Bathrooms and showers are clean. Firewood available for purchase for $10 a bundle, the tokens for the shower are both cash only. Love this place.

Michael Stuart

I love camping but this campground is not it. Campsites are VERY close together. The worst part is my neighbors were blasting music & talking loudly until past midnight, when quiet hours supposedly start at 10pm. For $45/night plus an $8 “convenience fee,” quiet hours should be enforced by the park staff. I’ve stayed in much more quiet and spacious campgrounds for much less.

Cyn Gutz

I love this campground. For me, it's convenient because it's not too far from my house, which is nice for quick, reset, get-away trips. It's across the highway from the beach, so at night, once the traffic has quieted, and the weather is right, you can hear the waves. There are restrooms with token showers which have been very clean the times I have used them. Some of the spaces are close to each other, but I feel like there's enough room for privacy. There is also day use parking, which is nice if you have someone visiting you while you camp or want to visit the beach park across the highway, Sycamore Cove. Overall, this is one of my favorite campgrounds to visit.

Sungmin Kim

This campground has it all—beautiful scenery, easy access to an awesome beach, and kind, professional park rangers. At night, you can enjoy stargazing accompanied by the soothing sound of crashing waves. One downside is that the shower at one site was broken, so we had to walk to a more distant one.

Rob Bradley

Stayed here back around 2013 and it looks like nothing changed whatsoever given the rest of the reviews. Had to spend an hour picking up all the trash at my campsite before I even felt comfortable pitching my tent and setting up to cook. The hot showers didn't work and the drain was clogged on top of that with an inch of standing water as well. Toilets were filthy