Pismo Beach Clam Festival by RV

A two-day festival that opens Saturday morning with a parade through town.

Photo shows the Big Sur area, not the event. Photo: King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Dates: To be announced (not posted)
From downtown LA: 177 mi · about 3 h 38 min (car, no traffic)
Venue: Pismo Beach
RV camping: Policy unconfirmed

Checked against pismobeach.org Oct 28, 2026.

Dates and getting there

A two-day festival that opens Saturday morning with a parade through town.

Third weekend in October each year; 2027 dates not posted. Check the official site before you plan dates.

Drive: about 177 road miles from downtown LA, roughly 3 h 38 min by car (OSRM routing checked 2026-10-28, no traffic). Allow more in an RV.

Make it a trip: Central Coast and Big Sur itinerary

RV camping at the event

Policy unconfirmed.

The official site doesn’t list event RV camping. Stay at a campground nearby.

Where to stay

6 RV-friendly campgrounds within 20 mi of the venue. Drive times are OSRM car estimates from the venue, no traffic. Availability not checked; event weekends fill early.

Photo: Hipcamp listing
Holiday RV ParkPismo Beach · 2 min drive (0.7 mi) · Full hookups · RVs up to 36 ft (listing data)Rate on the booking siteReserve on Hipcamp ↗
Photo: Park website listing
Pismo SBOceano · 6 min drive (3 mi) · Electric · RVs up to 36 ft (listing data)From $25/night listed; may change for event datesReserve on Park website ↗
Photo: Park website listing
Oceano Dunes SVRAOceano · 13 min drive (5.4 mi)From $10/night listed; may change for event datesReserve on Park website ↗
Photo: Park website listing
Morro Bay SPMorro Bay · 35 min drive (25.4 mi) · Electric · RVs up to 40 ft (listing data)From $35/night listed; may change for event datesReserve on Park website ↗
Photo: KOA listing
Santa Margarita KOA HolidaySanta Margarita · 42 min drive (31.3 mi)From $85/night listed; may change for event datesReserve on KOA ↗
Photo: Park website listing
Montana De Oro SPLos Oso · 54 min drive (25.7 mi) · RVs up to 27 ft (listing data)From $25/night listed; may change for event datesReserve on Park website ↗

RVs open for the event dates

Dates aren’t posted, so availability can’t be checked yet.

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Pismo Beach Clam Festival RV FAQ

When is Pismo Beach Clam Festival?

Third weekend in October each year; 2027 dates not posted. The official site (pismobeach.org) hasn’t posted fixed dates as of Oct 28, 2026.

Can I camp in an RV at Pismo Beach Clam Festival?

The official site doesn’t list event RV camping. Stay at a campground nearby.

How far is Pismo Beach Clam Festival from Los Angeles?

About 177 miles, roughly 3 h 38 min by car from downtown LA (OSRM estimate, no traffic). Allow more time in an RV.

Where can I stay with an RV near Pismo Beach Clam Festival?

6 RV-friendly campgrounds in our data are within 20 miles, including Holiday RV Park, Pismo SB, Oceano Dunes SVRA. Availability isn’t checked; book with each campground.

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