Camping Near Santa Maria, CA

30 campgrounds within 50 miles of Santa Maria.

30 nearby10 Private RV Parks9 Federal Campgrounds8 Private Campgrounds
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Two tents in alpine meadow

Santa Maria Pines Campground (Closed)

California · 1.9 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Red tent in snowy mountain campsite

Vandenberg AFB - San Antonio Campground [Military/DOD MWR/FamCamp]

California · 11.5 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Van camping in desert landscape

Pismo Sands RV Park

California · 14.0 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Van camping in desert landscape

Pacific Dunes RV Resort

California · 14.2 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Campfire beside a lake

Oceano County Campground

California · 15.1 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Green tent on a grassy hillside

Pismo State Beach - Oceano Campground

California · 15.2 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
RV campsite at sunset

San Luis Obispo County Parks - Coastal Dunes RV Park

California · 15.4 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
RV parked at a scenic campground

Le Sage Riviera RV Park

California · 16.2 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Evening campfire at campground

San Luis Obispo County Parks - Lopez Lake Recreation Area

California · 16.3 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Camping tent on a beach at dawn

Vandenberg AFB - Pine Canyon Campground [Military/DOD MWR/FamCamp]

California · 16.4 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent pitched on a clifftop overlook

Pismo State Beach - North Beach Campground

California · 16.7 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Cozy RV campsite with string lights

Pismo Coast Village RV Resort

California · 17.0 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
RV parked at a scenic campground

Holiday RV Park

California · 17.1 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Tent pitched on a clifftop overlook

Vandenberg AFB FamCamp [Military/DOD MWR/FamCamp]

California · 17.5 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Forest and meadow landscape

Horseshoe Springs Campground

California · 18.6 mi

Federal CampgroundModerate
Motorhome at a lakeside campground

River Park RV Campground (City)

California · 21.2 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Tent in a mountain meadow

Avila Hot Springs Camping

California · 21.9 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent camping under the stars

Avila/Pismo Beach K O A

California · 22.0 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Sunlit path through a forest campground

American Canyon Campground

California · 23.4 mi

Federal CampgroundModerate
White RV at a forest campground

Port San Luis Harbor RV Camping (Closed?)

California · 23.7 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
A sign in front of a field with trees in the background

Santa Margarita Lake Recreation Area

California · 26.0 mi

National Park CampgroundModerate
Classic Airstream at campsite

Flying Flags RV Resort

California · 27.3 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Forest trail through tall trees

Santa Lucia Ranger District

California · 27.6 mi

Federal CampgroundModerate
Forest and meadow landscape

Turkey Flat OHV Staging Area

California · 27.6 mi

Federal CampgroundModerate
Peaceful forest clearing

LA Panza Campground

California · 29.2 mi

Federal CampgroundModerate
Campsite among birch trees

Navajo Flats Campground

California · 29.4 mi

Federal CampgroundModerate
Forest clearing at golden hour

Mt. Figueroa Campground

California · 29.5 mi

Federal CampgroundModerate
Towering redwoods in forest

Davy Brown Campground

California · 30.5 mi

Federal CampgroundModerate
RV campsite at sunset

San Luis Obispo RV Park [Military/DOD MWR/FamCamp]

California · 30.8 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Campsite among birch trees

Nira Campground

California · 30.8 mi

Federal CampgroundModerate

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I camp near Santa Maria, CA?

There are 30 campgrounds within 50 miles of Santa Maria. Popular site types include private rv park, federal campground, private campground.

What types of camping can I do near Santa Maria?

Near Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria?

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