Sycamore Canyon Campground

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

A very conflicting experience. Cons: Expensive. Spots are too close to each other. Ranger C. Phelps gave me the harshest treatment I have ever received from authorities, probably ever. On the bright side. Easy access to the beach, even at night. Close to Los Angeles for a quick getaway.

Great campground! Reserving online makes check in super quick and easy. The campground is located across PCH from the beach. There are a lot of trees creating a lot of shade which was awesome so it never got too hot. It is clean and secure feeling as park staff are driving around regularly. Some spots are larger than others so I suggest looking online at their map when booking. We tent camped but I’d say about 75% of people had campers. There are bathrooms but they were pretty dirty and unfortunately the sinks were not working. The bathrooms stopped working while we were there so they placed a portapotty in place of. The showers weren’t working either. They do have water faucets around as well as fire pits. I suggest bringing flashlights since it gets very dark and securing your trash as we did see raccoons around. The only real con for us is when going to the beach you have to cross PCH.

Beautiful location, friendly atmosphere, great hiking trails, and we love being in nature. RV and 10 camping. No hook ups, so be prepared for Boondocking.

Good campground overall. It is rampant with critters, all the good ones, and also the more nefarious, aka raccoons. I left a bag of garbage out on accident and believe you me, them trash pandas made me surely regret it. I saw multiple foxes though, grey squirrels, jack rabbits, mice, and a hissing opossum on my night hike. I also saw almost too many hummingbirds, parrots, scrub jays, hawks, and a good amount of other feathery friends. Also an amazing beach with safe surf is adjacent, I caught 2 makarel, one of dencent size for consumption, but I let them both go.