Point Mugu Recreation Facilities

This is our second stay at this campground. We originally stayed in Aug 2016 and vowed to come back. We did...for a week. We'd love to stay for a month. Pros: Right on the beach...you can't ask for closer. You could listen to the waves at night roll in. We saw lots of seals, different birds, and some dolphins. It's close to town (Camarillo or Oxnard). We drove to Port Hueneme and hit up the commissary and BX. Gas was cheap on base as well. We used the gym on Point Mugu. It was nice and had everything you needed for a good workout. The campground was quiet and serene. It did get a bit loud on the weekends but that's pretty standard. Cons: While the washers/dryers are free, most of them are out of service. There were 2 washers working but they didn't get our clothes clean. There was only one dryer working at the time. There was quite a bit of trash around the site and the hotel. People should be picking up after themselves. There is no way to get mail here. We asked about getting a UPS delivery and was told it wasn't possible. The next day, another camper received a Fedex delivery. So, I'm not sure if there's a disconnect in what can/ can't be done. There was no wifi on the camp or in outdoor rec. We had poor signals on our phones as well. We asked if there was any wifi on the base and there wasn't any. A lot of past reviews mentions mosquitos. We didn't have an issue with these...at first. We did have some winds the first 5 days of our stay. The last 2 days the winds died down but the skeeters came out fiercly! 

When you check in, please be VERY specific what you want/need as the staff doesn't seem to have the training to ask for specifics. Heard this compliant from several other campers. We had called and made reservations for a full hookup, 50A location. They put us in a spot that had no sewer hook up. After that first night we requested to move and were able to more to a location further down the peninsula where the spaces were tight but doable. If you enjoy grass, this isn't your kind of campground. It's all sand here. Picnic tables on the sand which was nice. There's a great beach between the two RV Sites and the most of the rest of the ocean side is covered in large rock berms. It was nice to hear the waves crashing at night. The issue of mosquitos has been mentioned in other reviews. The campground backs up against an estuary where they bred pretty heavily. Luckily, the temps were down so we notice in their presence but the stories are epic when they come out. Overall, we'd stay here again as the location is very interesting what with the seals, dolphins, pelicans, egrets, ospreys, buzzards and other numerous sea birds. The marine layer (low clouds) can keep the temps down in the AM and obscure the stars at night but if you enjoy the salt air and pounding sea, this is your kind of place to make camp. A previous reviewer mentioned the Camp Host that I personally met and saw often. There only appears to be one host and he stays very busy. Being right on the ocean, there is a LOT of upkeep. All the pedestals are corroded due to the salt air. No WiFi or cable TV but the fire rings are nice (if you brought wood to burn) and the constant breeze is great. We will likely return to this campground again within the next twelve months with our 40' Class A and tow vehicle. Oh, the on base NEX is well stocked, including fire wood, and the staff is very friendly. There's a gas station (no diesel) and a Subway in the same parking lot. Hope you find this review helpful.

This is really a very beautifully located park. Our main issue were the Santa Ana winds, they are apparently quite prevalent in the winter months an will jostle your rig day and night when they blow. Sites are large enough and the restrooms and showers appeared clean. Camp Host was essentially nonexistent although I did see him once on the JD Gator. We cut our stay to one week due to the winds, but will be back as there are a vast number of activities and sights within easy travel that we still want to enjoy. We stay in a 32' motor home with tow.

First off I have to say, we did not stay here. We decided to make reservations at Port Hueneme after reading the reviews here. We were so wrong! We should have stayed here. Now that was a nice park but this one sits right on the ocean and I guess it depends on what you're looking for. The location could not be beat and even though we don't like paying $40 a night for a military campground, this one could be considered cheap compared to other California RV parks. After all, it's right on the beach!! We spent quite a bit of time visiting this RV park and wished we had more time to extend our stay in the area. However, we have now put it on our list for a future trip. It is gorgeous here. The location is out of this world. The beach is beautiful and RVs back up to the beach. Right at the location are rentals for outdoor equipment. In addition there are covered picnic tables for day use. Shopping is close both on the base and at Port Hueneme/Oxnard right down the road. Gorgeous. 

The one good thing about this RV Park is it is close to the ocean. New MWR Bldg is nice. Staff does not offer anything unless you ask. Checked in okay,but I had to ask for a map of the base (1st time here). With a sigh she searched for a map. There is NO WIFI. No cable TV. Unfortunately my satellite system decided to crash which meant I had to put up the RV Antenna. We got 12 channels. ABC, Bounce, Ion, 3 Spanish channels, 4 PBS channels, Jewel channel, and a channel that shows really old programming. The sites are really quite small. We had a back in site and we had to move the picnic table to squeeze in our Chevy HHR. The absolute worst thing are the hordes of Mosquitoes. They are everywhere. 2 minutes outside my RV and I must have been stung 10 times. They are very aggressive to the point our dogs didn't want to go outside the RV. I called the desk and asked if the base sprays for mosquitoes and was told "I think so." Stay away from any vegetation! For the price of $40/day I think we got short changed. This is our first time here. We will not be returning.

I have stayed at Pt Mugu several times in the past and generally love the park. This time was a little different, and it does seem to be going downhill. On the positive side, the location is above par and the views can't be beat. The area is great and the overall experience is worth it. All employee interactions were great and nothing negative to say about their work ethic. On the negative side, I think the price for a full-hook up site is pretty high at $40 per night, but for a short term stay is is OK. The 50 amp back-in sites (there are no pull-throughs), which is what I reserved through the Navy Getaways website, are adequate for size and accessibility, however upon arrival to the park I learned that many of the 50 amp sites have the sewer shut down due to maintenance issues and won't be available until sometime in 2019. They still charge $40 a night, and several of the sites that were supposedly affected had rigs in there with the sewer hooked up, so it is either a "who you know" situation or there is some other reason that some people can have sewer and others can't, but it sure creates an impression of favoritism. I was put into another area (near the tenting area) that did have 50 amp and sewer, however it is just an asphalt parking lot with stripes and hookups near the end of the parking lot. I did get the services I reserved (50 amp, back in, full hookup) however I literally had another trailer less that 1' from my living room window on the last night we stayed. They were interested in drinking and raising a ruckus until about 3 AM, with their windows open, so while they were technically inside and not in the common areas, it was a disturbance for part of the stay. On a previous visit I elected to stay in a smaller 30amp site, however due to the backlog of maintenance on the power service the circuit breakers kept tripping under light load. That required a move to another site so that was a pain. The WiFi was nowhere near reliable, and in Navy parks the system is pretty wonky, so I usually don't rely on it. MWR does have a brand new building at the park, and it seems the employees have a nice place to work--I believe that is an indicator of the attitude toward the park itself. I think the patron experience should take priority as they are paying the bills, so the improvement funds should have gone into the camping facilities rather that the MWR employee area. This park has the potential to become a great place to stay, but I think they're trading location for service to the customer and figuring the customer will put up with less in exchange for the views. I don't think I'll return, at least until the utilities situation is resolved.

I’m a full timer and the promise of WIFI is kind of critical. I’m here for leisure/necessity. That means I’m in the park long term. Everyone is raving about the host, but the regular staff are worthless. They don’t answer the phone, they shrug their shoulders if you complain about something, “meh, that’s how it’s been and it isn’t getting fixed.” The organization and operation is haphazard, didn’t even get a pamphlet with the codes to the shower room or a map of the facility. The grounds are generally “adequate, while the staff has a less than 1 year old building to work out of with functional internet. All of the managers are located on Port Hueneme and they are easier to reach than the reception desk. Oh yea, they only have 1 washer/dryer for the hotel, yurts, and RV sites which are all managed together.

This park lacks modern amenities such as WiFi and cable, but the views make you forget those things. The park is kept in immaculate shape, due mostly because of the camp hosts Bob and Ruth. They work around the clock to get you in and make sure all your needs are taken care of. These two are an asset to the park. They care and it shows. The park itself is fairly run down due to the salt water. Bob works hard to keep every site up and running. Laundry area is in poor shape. Overall we definitely enjoyed our stay this memorial weekend. 

Great campground. Spacious sites with 30 and 50 Amp sites. Full hookups. Front desk very helpful and accommodating. The Camp hosts, Bob and Ruth, are very friendly and make sure the rules are followed. The worst spot is 100 yards from the Beach and even during the middle of Summer the Beach isn't crowded. This is my Wifes favorite camp spot. We feel safe.

Basic campground in a great location. 300-400 ft. from the beach. April-May is a good time of the year if you like peace and quiet. Beautiful beach, good for nice walks. Easy check-in. The camp hosts make a difference here. They are involved and enforce the rules. Don't let your dogs run wild here, you will get caught! Pros: located near the beach, lots of wildlife in the nearby estuary, fairly quiet. Cons: no supplies nearby, there is a BX on the other side of the base. Sites are mostly back-in so you have to unhitch. Utilities (water, electric, sewage) all work well. Laundry room located in the hotel only had one working washing machine and two dryers. Plenty of restaurants located in Oxnard between 15-25 minutes away.

Terrible experience and I am submitting this review in hopes that it will not happen to anyone else. So, we are going to California. As a Navy vet, I was pretty excited to find such nice-looking accommodations at such a good price. A yurt on the beach - sound terrific - sign me up! I asked the people on the phone several times to be sure that it was OK that I was no longer active duty, not retired, just your average vet. Sure sure they said. Can you check with your manager, I asked. Sure - everything is fine - looking forward to having you. Flash forward several months and we pull up to the gate, tired and ready to hit the rack at 7:30 p.m. Gate guards say no. We call the office. They say we are so sorry, you have to be active duty to get on the base and so cannot stay here. You know, they said, this is the second time this week that this has happened. The people on the 800 number keep making these reservations. So, there we are, family of five, parked in the dirt lot outside of the gate, googling a new place to stay at 8 p.m. in the evening on a Saturday night. It's not the 800 number people who are to blame here. It's the people who manage the 800 number. This was completely unacceptable - there are other "Navy words" that come to mind. The upshot is that they need to fix this now. 

**UPDATE** 10/23/17 The beach motel is no longer the check-in desk for the RV park. Instead, turn left on 16th Street. The Outdoor Recreation building on the left is the new check-in spot for the park. If you arrive after closing, I'm sure you can check in with the camp host. Happy camping! Bumping this down to a 4 in the overall experience, which is not something I do often. Most of our trips here have been 5x5's by the way. During this time of year the mosquitoes are BAD! Bring whatever bug repellant you prefer and prepare to douse yourself in it repeatedly. After that, you'll only get eaten half as bad as you normally would. When I asked a former camp host why there is no mosquitoes abatement program I was told that it was because the birds wouldn't have anything to eat!? I had a good laugh at this. Anyways, everything else was great! The beach was awesome and I even went swimming for a little bit. What made it even more enjoyable was the fact that my buddy and his family were allowed to dry camp after figuring out that his reservation was lost due to some glitch in the reservation system. Which reminds me, if you use the ill-configured web site, make sure you call the front desk to confirm it went through to avoid any weekend wrecking reservation snafus. Enjoy!