Campgrounds in California

Explore 1,901 campgrounds, RV parks, and camping spots across California.

1,901 campgrounds748 Federal Campgrounds512 Private RV Parks302 Private Campgrounds

Best Camping in California

Read our comprehensive guide to the top campgrounds in California

Towering redwoods in forest

Merrill Campground

California

Federal CampgroundFull HookupBeginner Friendly
Green forest with filtered sunlight

Tamarack Flat Campground

California

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Towering redwoods in forest

Meeks Bay Resort

California

Federal CampgroundFull HookupBeginner Friendly
Campground road through forest

Furnace Creek Campground

California

Federal CampgroundFull HookupBeginner Friendly
a grassy field with a stream running through it

Island Park

California

National Park CampgroundWater & ElectricModerate
white and black van near green palm tree during daytime

Orland Buttes

California

National Park CampgroundWater & ElectricBeginner Friendly
Campground road through forest

Fallen Leaf Campground

California

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Forest clearing at golden hour

White Wolf Campground

California

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Arid landscape with rolling hills and blue sky

Tule

California

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
Forest trail through tall trees

Eagle Campground

California

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Autumn forest campground

Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park

California

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Green forest with filtered sunlight

Dogwood

California

Federal CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
Towering redwoods in forest

Wench Creek

California

Federal CampgroundElectric OnlyModerate
Towering redwoods in forest

Lakeshore East

California

Federal CampgroundElectric OnlyModerate
Lush green forest path

Wishon Bass Lake

California

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
brown rabbit on brown field during daytime

Buckhorn

California

National Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Open state park landscape

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

California · ~1 mi from Mount Hermon

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park forest

Carpinteria State Beach

California · ~1 mi from Carpinteria

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park forest

Half Moon Bay State Beach

California · ~1 mi from Half Moon Bay

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Scenic state park campground

San Elijo State Beach

California · ~1 mi from Encinitas

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park rolling hills

Seacliff State Beach

California · ~1 mi from Aptos

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Wooded state park trail

Russian Gulch State Park Campground

California · ~1 mi from Mendocino

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park green landscape

Hiker Biker Campsite

California · ~1 mi from Castella

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park green landscape

Doheny State Beach

California · ~1 mi from Capistrano Beach

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Tree-lined state park road

New Brighton State Beach

California · ~1 mi from Capitola

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park green landscape

Bodega Dunes Campground

California · ~1 mi from Bodega Bay

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Open state park landscape

Hike and Bike Campsite

California · ~1 mi from Idyllwild

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Peaceful forest clearing

Arroyo Seco

California

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Towering redwoods in forest

Juniper Springs Group Camp

California

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Autumn forest campground

Heart Bar Equestrian

California

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Dense forest with tall pines

Antlers (Shasta Lake, CA)

California

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Lush green forest path

Ellery Creek

California

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Sunlit path through a forest campground

Van Vleck Bunkhouse

California

Federal CampgroundBeginner FriendlyFree
Autumn forest campground

Point Reyes National Seashore Campground

California

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Woman setting up tent in desert landscape

Liberty Glen (Lake Sonoma)

California

National Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park lake at sunrise

Butano State Park

California · ~2 mi from Pescadero

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Scenic state park campground

San Clemente State Beach

California · ~2 mi from San Clemente

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Tree-lined state park road

Samuel P. Taylor State Park

California · ~2 mi from Lagunitas

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park river scene

Castle Crags State Park

California · ~2 mi from Castella

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park forest

Manchester State Park Campground

California · ~2 mi from Manchester

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park wildflower field

Morro Bay State Park

California · ~2 mi from Los Osos

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park river scene

Manchester State Park

California · ~2 mi from Manchester

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Wooded state park trail

El Capitan State Beach

California · ~2 mi from Goleta

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park green landscape

Mount Tamalpais State Park

California · ~2 mi from Stinson Beach

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Scenic state park campground

Green Valley Campground

California · ~2 mi from Descanso

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park lake at sunrise

Hike and Bike Campsites in Campground

California · ~3 mi from San Rafael

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Tree-lined state park road

Crystal Cove State Park

California · ~3 mi from Newport Coast

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park green landscape

Refugio State Beach

California · ~3 mi from Goleta

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Waterfall in state park

Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area

California · ~3 mi from Cedarpines Park

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park green landscape

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park

California · ~3 mi from Kenwood

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park green landscape

Flint Ridge

California · ~3 mi from Klamath

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park river scene

Lower Moro Campground

California · ~3 mi from Laguna Beach

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park rolling hills

Hungry Valley SVRA

California · ~3 mi from Lebec

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Sunlit path through a forest campground

Serrano

California

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Autumn forest campground

(Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground

California

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Sunlit path through a forest campground

Manzanita Lake Group Campground

California

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park rolling hills

Humboldt Redwoods State Park

California · ~3 mi from Weott

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park river scene

Calaveras Big Trees State Park

California · ~3 mi from Arnold

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park forest

Deer Canyon Campground

California · ~3 mi from Newport Coast

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Wooded state park trail

Upper Moro Campground

California · ~3 mi from Laguna Beach

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I camp in California?

California has 1,901 campgrounds listed on WilderSpot. Popular site types include federal campgrounds, private rv parks, private campgrounds, blm campgrounds, state park campgrounds.

Are there beginner-friendly campgrounds in California?

Yes! Many campgrounds in California offer full hookups, showers, and modern amenities, making them perfect for first-time campers and families.

Is there free camping in California?

California has dispersed camping options on BLM and National Forest land. Check individual location details for fee information and regulations.