Dockweiler RV Park

We stayed here for two sets of two nights as they were fully booked over the weekend. The first time we were middle row and the second time back row. The front row looks nice if you’re staying for a long time as you are literally right on the beach, however for us the cheaper spots worked out perfectly as we could still see/access the beach from where we were. The showers and free and nice. There’s drinking water available and the spaces are huge (especially for our 19 foot). Staff were very helpful and friendly. Yes the planes were loud but it really didn’t bother us. No where near being loud enough to stop a conversation. The only issue we had was the time it took to travel by public transport into the centre.

We had to be in LA for work for 2 weeks and this location just happened to work best for us. If the LAX Airport wasn’t directly behind the campground this spot would be killer. But unfortunately it is..... every 2-5 mins a jet rolls over your rig shaking everything leaving it impossible to have a conversation. Not to mention the constant stink of big rig septic waste. This is definitely a vacation spot for friends and family that want to get loud and have fun on the beach and a few drinks in the evening. This campground may not have been our cup of tea but if we were to ever come back we would pay the extra $10 bucks for a beachfront spot. Not everything was bad. There is an incredible beach that has fire pits for evening bonfires and miles of recreational path for cycling and running. Downtown El Segundo is just minutes away with plenty to do.

The summary says it all, I suppose. I loved the proximity to El Segundo and the rest of the South Bay, but I don't think we'll be back.

The staff were super nice and the sites were clean - just cramped and plain. It's a big asphalt lot with a strip of grass between two rows of sites. Backing into our spot with a 34' trailer proved difficult. We arrived on a weekend so it was a bit frustrating getting it parked with all the cars in the road (there's only one loop in the park and everyone had to pass us to get out) but once Sunday afternoon rolled around the RV park completely cleared out and it was pleasant to be in.

Since we didn't have a "beach front" view the dune didn't bother me, and you can walk ~2 more minutes to get around it to see the ocean. I'm sure that sucks for people who paid for a beach-front spot, though.

The big con for me was the smell at night. Oh my god, the SMELL! It was so bad. This park is near a water treatment plant and you could tell in the evening. Honestly - the worst. I would never dream of sitting outside at night, or even leaving your windows open. Good god.

Dockweiler is a pretty nice RV park right on the beach in El Segundo. It is mostly an open lot that is really busy with RV's, but they do have lots of amenities. Every site has its own power, water, sewer, picnic table, and charcoal grill. They do a good job with the landscaping, and there are plenty of trash cans and toilets.

This spot is all about location. There are not a lot of options for RV's in the LA area. If you know how to work it you can stay for free in this area, but it requires moving the rig every morning and night. We decided to spoil our selves for 2 days and just pay to stay at the beach. There is lots to do here. The bike path along the ocean will take you from Redondo Beach to Malibu. There is good surfing just a short drive to the south at El Porto or you can find beach breaks within walking distance. This is also one of the only spots to have a fire on the beach in LA area. The fire pits do fill up at night so get yours before it gets to late.

The down side to this area is that it is expensive and noisy with all the traffic and planes. And Internet and cell can be spotty.

Well-groomed grounds, but tight quarters. Dune obstructs the view of the actual ocean, even for the premium 'ocean-front' sites. Under the approach for LAX, so approaching and departing planes are VERY, VERY loud - be ready to keep your AC/FAN on high to drown out the noise. Really ruins the atmosphere on the beach. Adjacent to sewage treatment plant, although I didn't.. Dog runs are very small.

Showers are little more than beach showers. Lukewarm water!

Nonexistent wifi. Not worth the premium price.

Check in went smooth. The girls working in the office were friendly and helpful.

First things first.... This park is right by LAX so planes are taking off non stop and it can get very loud. I think it stops at night though cause it never bothered us at night when we were sleeping.

Video I made of the park: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY1n1AwYoGQ

It's weird that the "beach front" spots have to back in.
If you decide to ride a bike from this park using the 22 mile long bike path, I can tell you that it's 21 miles round trip to the Santa Monica Pier and back. The ride to the Santa Monica Pier takes you thru Venice Beach which is cool to see. Venice Beach is a good place to people watch if that's your thing.

Pros:
Great Staff
Excellent access to the beach
Great Bike Path
Clean Park
Dogs allowed on Beach

Cons:
Sites are close together
Noise from airplanes taking off from LAX
Weekend warriors that come in on Friday and leave on Sunday
Kids driving their remote controlled cars all around the park.

Overall I would stay here again.

If you look out at the ocean, you can imagine that you're the only one there. But, in reality, you're pretty packed in here and there's a waste water treatment plan just east of you.

Though it's pricey, Dockweiler is a great base camp for exploring LA's coastal vibe. There's an awesome beach bike path that allows you to get around LA without traffic.

You can enjoy a beach bonfire at night, with the sounds of the ocean in the background.

The facilities are clean. You will need a water pressure regulator for your hose. And any guests that might visit will have to pay $7-8 to park and walk over.

This is urban camping but you get the ocean!

If you're looking for places to park your RV close to Los Angeles, you'll notice there's not a lot of options. Dockweiler is basically just a parking lot on L.A.'s least desirable (but bonfire-friendly!) beach. It's minutes from LAX, which is both convenient and very loud since planes fly over every few minutes. However, you ARE steps from the beach and less than 10 miles away from L.A.s best beaches (Manhatten, Hermosa, Venice, and Santa Monica). Plus, you can enjoy all that L.A. itself has to offer - Hollywood, Beverly Hills, world-class dining, shopping, etc.! This could also be a great place to stay while visiting Disneyland and Universal Studios since both are less than an hour drive away (depending on traffic, of course!). We think Dockweiler would be a great group camping location. It would be an awesome place to enjoy partying with friends at the beach all day while having the convenience of full hook-ups and tons of nearby activities!

You can't beat this RV park for location. It's on the beach, and a short drive to a ton of bars and restaurants. It's also driving distance to any of the usual LA attractions.

Yes, the sites are small (it's basically a parking lot for RVs). But it's SoCal, so space is at a premium. And the price, while higher for an RV park ($65-70/night), is reasonable when considering that hotels in the area could easily cost 2-3x that amount. Also, wrap your mind around the fact that it's near the airport so you'll hear planes. Some noise should be expected since you're essentially staying in a city.

There are full hookups, showers, and bathrooms (note: the ones on each end have an access code and are far nicer than the middle ones). Each site has a picnic table and charcoal grill. There's also a biking/walking/running path along the ocean.

Book early. This place fills up quickly.

We chose to stay here to be close to LAX and friends in Venice and this park is super convenient for those types of things. We were staying during the winter and unless you have one of the front row end spots like 1 or 83 the berm will prevent your from seeing the ocean, so why pay the extra for front row camping? I actually thought our spot 103 ended up with the best view because the back row on the motorhome side is raised higher than the front and middle rows giving us some height to look over the berm. It also looks through to the pavilion beach access, so you don't have another RV directly in your view. The downside is the site slopes downwards and we had to go cut wood at Home Depot to make a ramp for our front tires to get anywhere near level. We moved to site 101 the last night and had no trouble leveling.

The sewage treatment plant can get stinky (towards the evening for us). The planes are constant and tend to become background noise until it's really quiet in late evening or early morning. There are 2 washers and dryers ($1.75 and $1.50, respectively) and bathrooms/showers at each end. There are 2 small dog runs, but the beach is not dog-friendly. You can have a fire on the beach in one of the many provided pits. Just be sure to grab one early on the weekends as the back and RV park fill up like crazy on the weekends. There is a 22-mile bike path along the beach that runs right in front of the RV park. Dockweiler is about in the middle, but it's easy enough to ride your bike to Venice or Manhattan Beach.