Camping Near Salinas, CA

30 campgrounds within 50 miles of Salinas.

30 nearby14 Private Campgrounds9 Private RV Parks4 County/Municipal Parks
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Camping tent on a beach at dawn

Laguna Seca Recreation Area

California · 8.1 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
RV campsite at sunset

Marina Dunes RV Park

California · 8.3 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Tent under the Milky Way

Salinas/Monterey K O A

California · 8.5 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent in a mountain meadow

Fremont Peak SP - Valley View Campground

California · 10.7 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Green tent on a grassy hillside

Fremont Peak SP - Oak Point Campground

California · 10.8 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Two tents in alpine meadow

Moss Landing K O A

California · 11.5 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
RV campsite at sunset

Monterey Naval School - Monterey Pines RV Campground [Military/DOD MWR/FamCamp]

California · 12.3 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Campfire with sparks at night

Monterey County Fairgrounds

California · 12.3 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Camper van adventure in nature

Monterey Vacation RV Park

California · 13.7 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
RV parked at a scenic campground

Mission Farm RV Park

California · 14.0 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Tent camping under the stars

Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area - Madrone Campground

California · 14.1 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
RV resort with green grass

Carmel By the River RV Park

California · 14.2 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Camping tent on a beach at dawn

Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area - Bee Campground

California · 14.4 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Campfire flames closeup

City of Monterey - Veteran's Memorial Park

California · 14.7 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Tent pitched on a clifftop overlook

Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area - Lodge Campground

California · 14.7 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Camping tent in the wilderness at golden hour

Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area - Walnut Campground

California · 15.0 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Two tents in alpine meadow

Hollister Hllls State Vehicular Recreation Area - Radio Ridge Campground

California · 15.0 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent camping in a pine forest

McAlpine Lake and Park

California · 15.2 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
White RV at a forest campground

Betabel RV Park

California · 17.1 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
State park forest

Sunset State Beach

California · 19.6 mi

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Campervan at a national park

Santa Cruz County Fair RV Park

California · 19.9 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Tent under the Milky Way

San Benito - Thousand Trails

California · 20.0 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent under the Milky Way

Pinto Lake Park

California · 20.4 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Orange tent in a forest clearing at sunrise

Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay K O A

California · 20.6 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Road trip RV on a scenic highway

Garlic Farm RV Park

California · 22.6 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Campfire under the stars

Mt Madonna County Park - Valley View 2 and 3 Campgrounds

California · 23.0 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Campfire cooking outdoors

Mt Madonna County Park - Valley View 1 Campground

California · 23.4 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Cozy RV campsite with string lights

Gilroy Garlic USA RV Park

California · 23.6 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Peaceful forest clearing

White Oaks Campground

California · 24.1 mi

Federal CampgroundModerate
State park rolling hills

Seacliff State Beach

California · 25.2 mi

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I camp near Salinas, CA?

There are 30 campgrounds within 50 miles of Salinas. Popular site types include private campground, private rv park, county/municipal park.

What types of camping can I do near Salinas?

Near Salinas you'll find opportunities for tent camping, RV camping, car camping, and more. Many campgrounds offer beginner-friendly conditions with various hookup options.

Are there free campgrounds near Salinas?

Yes! Some dispersed camping areas and BLM campgrounds near Salinas are free to use. Some state parks and recreation areas may charge a camping or entrance fee.