Browse 3039 camping listings in California. This state guide brings together addresses, ratings, review counts, contact details and photos when those details are available, so visitors can compare local options before choosing where to go. Use the nearby location links below to narrow the directory to a more specific part of California.
Destination listings
Camping in California | Best Campsites & Campgrounds Near California | Camp Spotter
Local comparison guide
How to compare camping in California
Use this page as a starting point for comparing nearby options. Check whether each listing includes a usable address, public ratings, photos, contact details, business website, and enough context for your next step.
Before traveling, confirm seasonal access, site availability, reservation requirements, amenities, fees, and campground rules directly with the property.
- Compare detailsLook for photos, ratings, reviews, phone numbers, and websites.
- Check the locationUse the map and directions links to compare distance and nearby alternatives.
- Confirm before you goCall or visit the campground website to verify access, reservations, amenities, and seasonal rules.
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Camping around California
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Local data snapshot
Camping data in California
Use these signals to judge how much information is available before you shortlist a campground.3039Listings reviewedActive public listings in this area.
52%Phone available1593 listings include a phone number.
64%Website listed1938 listings include a website.
78%Photos available2366 listings include local photos.
7%Hours data209 listings include opening-hour data.
4.0Public rating203836 total public reviews counted.
Cities with listings
Big Sur 52Maricopa 51Mammoth Lakes 38Angelus Oaks 35Kernville 29Santa Barbara 29Trinity Center 28Lakeshore 25
Campground details can change by season. Confirm access, reservations, amenities, fees, and rules directly with the campground.
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Carpinteria State Beach4.0 (4630 reviews)205 Palm Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013, USA
Cachuma Lake Recreation Area4.0 (2704 reviews)1 Lakeview Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USA
Oroville / Feather Falls Casino KOA Journey4.0 (2395 reviews)3 Alverda Dr, 1 Feather Falls Blvd, Oroville, CA 95966, USA
Emerald Bay Boat Camp4.0 (2286 reviews)138 Emerald Bay Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, USA
South Carlsbad State Beach4.0 (2055 reviews)7201 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
Lake Hemet Campground4.0 (1953 reviews)Box 4, 56570 CA-74, Mountain Center, CA 92561, USA
San Diego Metro KOA Resort4.0 (1911 reviews)111 N 2nd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA
Calico Ghost Town Campground4.0 (1636 reviews)Barstow, CA 92311, USA
Thousand Trails Wilderness Lakes4.0 (1336 reviews)30605 Briggs Rd, Menifee, CA 92584, USA
Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA Holiday4.0 (1277 reviews)1186 San Andreas Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076, USA
San Francisco North / Petaluma KOA RV Camping Resort4.0 (1263 reviews)20 Rainsville Rd, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA
Jumbo Rocks Campground4.0 (1238 reviews)Jumbo Rocks Campground, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277, USA
Red Bluff KOA Journey4.0 (1112 reviews)100 Lake Ave, Red Bluff, CA 96080, USA
Oceano Campground - Pismo State Beach4.0 (1078 reviews)555 Pier Ave, Oceano, CA 93445, USA
Thousand Trails Soledad Canyon3.0 (1029 reviews)4700 Crown Valley Rd, Acton, CA 93510, USA
Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes4.0 (996 reviews)31191 Hardin Flat Rd, Groveland, CA 95321, USA
Tahoe Valley Campground4.0 (991 reviews)1175 Melba Dr, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, USA
La Jolla Indian Campground4.0 (957 reviews)801 Campground Rd, Pauma Valley, CA 92061, USA
Recommended listings to compare in California
These campgrounds are highlighted because they include more useful public details for trip planning. Always confirm current details directly with the property.
Carpinteria State Beach4.0 (4630 reviews)205 Palm Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013, USA
Many public reviewsPhotos availablePhone listedWebsite listed
Cachuma Lake Recreation Area4.0 (2704 reviews)1 Lakeview Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USA
Many public reviewsPhotos availablePhone listedWebsite listed
Oroville / Feather Falls Casino KOA Journey4.0 (2395 reviews)3 Alverda Dr, 1 Feather Falls Blvd, Oroville, CA 95966, USA
Many public reviewsPhotos availablePhone listedWebsite listed
Questions about camping in California
How should I compare camping in California?
Compare several listings instead of choosing only the first result. Look at location, photos, public ratings, review count, phone availability, business website, and whether the listing has enough detail for your decision.
Should I contact a campground before traveling?
Yes. Campground information can change by season, so confirm access, availability, reservation requirements, amenities, fees, and current rules before you go.
Why do some listings have fewer details?
Some public listings do not include complete photos, websites, hours, or descriptions. Those pages may still help with discovery, but more complete listings are usually easier to compare.
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