Campgrounds in California — Page 2

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

Tree-lined state park road

Grasshopper Trail Camp

California · ~3 mi from Weott

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Waterfall in state park

Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park

California · ~3 mi from Carlotta

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Scenic state park campground

Clear Lake State Park

California · ~3 mi from Finley

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park forest

Hike Bike Campground

California · ~3 mi from Finley

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park lake at sunrise

Johnson Trail Camp

California · ~3 mi from Weott

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Open state park landscape

Malibu Creek State Park

California · ~4 mi from Oak Park

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Tree-lined state park road

Walk In Campsites

California · ~4 mi from Rio Vista

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park meadow and forest

Hike and Bike Campsites

California · ~4 mi from Loma Mar

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park forest

Sunset State Beach

California · ~4 mi from Freedom

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park rolling hills

Lake Perris State Recreation Area

California · ~4 mi from Nuevo

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Wooded state park trail

Sonoma Coast State Park

California · ~4 mi from Duncans Mills

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park meadow and forest

Stanislaus View

California · ~4 mi from Arnold

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park lake at sunrise

Richardson Grove State Park

California · ~4 mi from Piercy

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Tree-lined state park road

South Carlsbad State Beach

California · ~4 mi from Carlsbad

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Wooded state park trail

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park

California · ~4 mi from Crescent City

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park rolling hills

Patrick's Point State Park

California · ~4 mi from Trinidad

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park lake at sunrise

Montana de Oro State Park

California · ~4 mi from Los Osos

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park river scene

Environmental Site

California · ~4 mi from Loomis

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park lake at sunrise

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

California · ~5 mi from Big Sur

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Scenic state park campground

Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

California · ~5 mi from Orick

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park green landscape

Whiskey Flat Trail Camp

California · ~5 mi from Weott

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park lake at sunrise

Hanson Ridge Trail Camp

California · ~5 mi from Weott

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Wooded state park trail

Bull Creek Trail Camp

California · ~5 mi from Weott

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park green landscape

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

California · ~5 mi from Boulder Creek

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Open state park landscape

Stone Lagoon Boat-In Campground

California · ~5 mi from Orick

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park meadow and forest

Baxter Environmental Camp

California · ~6 mi from Weott

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
golden hour photography of tree

Acorn Campground

California

National Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park river scene

Paso Picacho Campground

California · ~6 mi from Descanso

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park river scene

Salt Point State Park

California · ~7 mi from Stewarts Point

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park rolling hills

Woodside Upper Loop

California · ~7 mi from Cazadero

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Campsite among birch trees

Camp Discovery Group Camp (Red Bluff Recreation Area)

California

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Sunlit path through a forest campground

Tanglewood Group Camp

California

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Campsite among birch trees

Tuolumne Meadows Campground

California

Federal CampgroundModerate
Campground road through forest

DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA)

California

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Dense forest with tall pines

Aspen Group (Inyo)

California

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Forest trail through tall trees

Lost Creek Group

California

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park river scene

Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park

California · ~7 mi from Crescent City

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Waterfall in state park

Two Oaks Camp

California · ~8 mi from Morgan Hill

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park meadow and forest

McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park

California · ~8 mi from Burney

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park rolling hills

Deer Horn Camp 1

California · ~8 mi from Morgan Hill

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park wildflower field

Andrew Molera State Park

California · ~9 mi from Big Sur

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park wildflower field

Sada's Spring Camp

California · ~9 mi from Morgan Hill

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Sunlit path through a forest campground

Lakes Basin

California

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Forest clearing at golden hour

Bushytail

California

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Towering redwoods in forest

Wolf Creek California

California

Federal CampgroundModerate
Autumn forest campground

Lodgepole Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park

California

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Campsite among birch trees

Upper Billy Creek Cg

California

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Campsite among birch trees

Canyon View Group Sites

California

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Campsite among birch trees

Gregory Creek Group Campground

California

Federal CampgroundModerate
State park rolling hills

Leo Carrillo State Park

California · ~10 mi from Newbury Park

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Misty forest morning

(Lake Alpine) West Shore

California

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Campground road through forest

(Lake Alpine) Backpackers

California

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Forest campground with picnic area

Badgers Den at Camp Richardson Resort

California

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Misty forest morning

Aspen Grove Campground (CA)

California

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Forest and meadow landscape

Grasshopper Flat

California

Federal CampgroundBeginner FriendlyFree
Forest and meadow landscape

Christie Campground

California

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Forest clearing at golden hour

Old Shady Rest Campground

California

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Forest campground with picnic area

New Shady Rest Campground

California

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Lush green forest path

Pinnacles Campground

California

Federal CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
Lush green forest path

(Lake Alpine) Silver Valley Campground

California

Federal CampgroundBeginner Friendly

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.