Discover Camping in California

• Codorniz Recreation Area Campground

  Eastman Lake

  Near Raymond, California

  

  Codorniz Campground on Eastman Lake is a perfect launchpad for activities like canoeing, birding and hiking. Tucked in the Sierra Nevada foothills, the area attracts abundant wildlife like bobcats, golden eagles, mountain lions, hawks and wood ducks. The Sierra National Forest is a short drive to...

• Cold Springs Campground (CA)

  Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

  Near Three Rivers, California

  

  The Mineral King area features the highest elevation campground in the parks. At 7,500 feet (2280 m), it is only open during the summer months. A narrow, winding, largely unpaved road leads to the area and its two campgrounds. RVs and trailers are not recommended on Mineral King Road and are not pe...

• Coldwater Campground - Inyo Nf (CA)

  Inyo National Forest

  Near Mammoth Lakes, California

  

  Coldwater Campground is located high in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains near the town of Mammoth Lakes, California. The surrounding national forest provides many opportunities for family fun, outdoor recreation and relaxation. Hiking, fishing, road cycling and picnicking are just some of the fav...

• Cottage Creek Campground (CA)

  Tahoe National Forest

  Near Dobbins, California

  

  Cottage Creek is a new campground with all new amendities. It has double and triple sites. It has a beautiful view of the Bullards Bar Reservior.    There is a beautiful non- motorized trail system in the area, with 5 different trails to choose from. Bullards Bar Trailhead is 14 miles, 7 Ball ...

• Crane Flat Campground

  Yosemite National Park

  Near Yosemite National Park, California

  

  Crane Flat is reopening after a four year hiatus due to the pandemic and a complete overhaul and rehabilitation of the campsites. Please be mindful of young plants and shrubs by keeping all wheels on parking pads and camping equipment within established campsites. Thank you and welcome back! Cran...

• Crowley Lake Campground

  Alabama Hills

  Near Mammoth Lakes, California

  

  Crowley Lake Campground offers 47 RV/tent sites, maximum recommended RV length is 30 feet. All sites include a fire pit, picnic table and a lantern holder. No hook-up. Potable water is available. Dump station fee is $10.00, no passes accepted. Closest amenities are 2 miles south in Crowley, or 10 mi...

• Crystal Springs

  Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters

  Near Markleeville, California

  

  Crystal Springs is a peaceful little campground near the West Fork of the Carson River.  This tent and small RV (less than 24 feet in length) friendly campground offers single family campsites with picnic tables, campfire rings, and food storage lockers. Vault toilets, drinking water and garbage s...

• Crystal Springs Campground (CA)

  Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

  Near Hume, California

  

  Crystal Springs campground is centrally located in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in central California's rugged Sierra Nevada range. This campground is at an elevation of 6,500 feet.    The 14 mid-size group sites are available for reservation on the Crystal Springs Campground Mid-...

• Crystal Springs Campground Mid-Sized Group Sites

  Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

  Near Hume, California

  

  Crystal Springs campground is centrally located in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in central California's rugged Sierra Nevada range. This mid-sized group campground is at an elevation of 6,500 feet. In addition to the 14 mid-sized group sites, there are 35 standard size campsite availabl...

• Davy Brown Campground

  Los Padres National Forest

  Near Los Olivos, California

  

  Nestled on beautiful Figueroa Mountain, this charming campground sits alongside the serenely flowing Davy Brown Creek. Close to Santa Barbara, Davy Brown Campground offers some of the most tranquil camping in the Los Padres National Forest. The soothing sounds of the running creek can be heard from ...

• Deer Creek

  Sierra National Forest

  Near Shaver Lake, California

  

  Deer Creek Campground is located in California Sierra National Forest. The campground is tucked under dense fir and pines along the shore of Huntington Lake and offers scenic lake views, especially during the annual sailboat regatta. Boats can be moored near some of the camp sites. There are two ...

• Deer Flat Boat IN Campground

  New Hogan Lake

  Near Valley Springs, California

  

  New Hogan Dam and Lake is located in the oak- and brush-covered foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The 4,400 acre lake was created in 1964 with the completion of New Hogan Dam. When full, the lake has 50 miles of shoreline and extends nearly eight miles upstream to the confluence of the nor...

• Deer Group Camp

  San Bernardino National Forest

  Near Big Bear Lake, California

  

  Deer Group Campground is a great place to bring an extended family or large group. Its convenient location provides access to all of the area's greatest recreation opportunities and lets campers relax and enjoy nature in the pine-covered mountains of Southern California.The campground offers one lar...

• Dekkas Rock

  Shasta-Trinity National Forest

  Near Lakehead, California

  

  Dekkas Rock Campground provides scenic views of the mountainous shoreline from the McCloud Arm of Lake Shasta. This group campground offers sites adjacent to the lake and is open for reservations year-round.Lake Shasta Caverns are also located on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake in an area known as th...

• Diablo

  Tahoe National Forest

  Near Sierra City, California

  

  Diablo Campground is located in the Packer Lake area near the Sierra Buttes, in northern California. It is north of the Yuba River and next to Packer Creek. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, biking, hunting, fishing and canoeing. This facility is...

• Dillon Creek Campground

  Six Rivers National Forest

  Near Happy Camp, California

  

  Dillon Creek Campground sits along its namesake creek in the lush forests of northern California. Visitors enjoy a variety of water sports on the nearby Klamath River.This campground has several single-family campsites, all equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets an...

• Dimond O

  Stanislaus National Forest

  Near Groveland, California

  

  Dimond O is ideally located closest to Yosemite National Park's Big Oak Flat entrance and Hetch Hetchy. It's nestled near the banks of the scenic Middle Fork Toulumne River, where warm summer days can be spent wading and fly fishing in the refreshing waters.Nearby trails include the Carlon Falls Tra...

• Dinkey Creek

  Sierra National Forest

  Near Shaver Lake, California

  

  Dinkey Creek is spread out along the banks of its namesake creek in a thick forest of Ponderosa pines and cedars. The facility's high country setting with trees, streams and open space, make it a scenic destination for all types of visitors.Dinkey Creek has 2 swimming areas: The Slicks and Honeymoon...

• Dirt Flat

  Sierra National Forest

  Near El Portal, California

  

  Dirt Flat campground is situated on the north side of the Merced River. This small camp features walk-in tent sites on the river. The remote locates of the site makes for a quiet and peaceful camping experience.The campsites at Dirt Flat meet accessibility standards and offer picnic tables, grills a...

• Dogwood

  San Bernardino National Forest

  Near Lake Arrowhead, California

  

  Dogwood Campground is a family-friendly facility located in the heart of the San Bernardino National Forest. All sites must be reserved to enjoy the area's scenic surroundings and plentiful recreational opportunities.Ample opportunities for short, day hikes exist in the surrounding area. Within the...

• Dorabelle Campground

  Sierra National Forest

  Near Shaver Lake, California

  

  Dorabelle Campground is a popular family camping destination above Shaver Lake. Some sites are shaded by a thick stand of fir, cedar and pine trees, while other sites are more open. This camp is a great base for experiencing the wide variety of recreational activities in the area. Boats can be moo...

• Dripping Springs Campground (CA)

  Cleveland National Forest

  Near Temecula, California

  

  Dripping Springs campground is a wonderful campground adjacent to the Agua Tibia Wilderness.The campground facilities include restrooms and potable water. No showers or other amenities are available at this location.The campground is adjacent to sensitive riparian habitat which is home to the endang...

• Dry Creek Group Campground (Whiskeytown Nra)

  Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

  Near Shasta, California

  

  This tent-only group campground is located on the southern shore of Whiskeytown Lake in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 14 miles west of Redding, California and three hours north of Sacramento. The cool, clear waters of Whiskeytown Lake provide endless water activities. The picturesque moun...

• Dry Gulch

  Sierra National Forest

  Near El Portal, California

  

  Dry Gulch Campground sits on the north side of the Merced River. The small camp features walk-in tent sites on the river, shaded by a grove of pine and oak trees. Dry Gulch's remote location makes for a quiet and peaceful camping experience.This campground is close to the west entrance to Yosemite N...

• Dark Canyon Campground

  San Bernardino National Forest

  This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay fe...

• Dark Day Campground

  Tahoe National Forest

  Near Camptonville, California

  

  Bullards Bar Reservoir is located on the North Yuba River at an elevation of 2000 feet. It is located approximately 21 miles north of Nevada City, California. It has a maximum surface area of 4,760 acres and a length of over 16 miles and shoreline of more than 60 miles. Public access for boating ...

• Davis Flat

  Mendocino National Forest

  Near Stonyford, California

  

  This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Scan & Pay option coming Spring 2025! The south end of the Grindstone Ranger District offers over 200 miles of some of the most enjoyabl...

• Deanes Valley Family Cg (CA) Plumas Nf

  Plumas National Forest

  Near Bucks Lake, California

  Located in a mixed connifer forest, this campground offers solitude and easy access to the backcountry trails on the Plumas National Forest. All 8 campsites are first come/ first serve.  Each campsite as a fire ring, food storage box, and picnic table  One vault toilet is located on site Br...

• Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping

  Death Valley National Park

  Near Death Valley, California

  

  Despite its morbid name, a great diversity of life survives in Death Valley! In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley a land of extremes. Yet, each extreme has a striking contrast. Towering peaks are frosted with winter snow. Rare rainstorms bring vast f...

• Death Valley National Park Wilderness Permits

  Death Valley National Park

  Near Stovepipe Wells, California

  

  Death Valley National Park contains the largest wilderness in the contiguous United States (over 3,190,400 acres or roughly 93% of the entire National Park!). Nearly a thousand miles of paved and dirt roads intersect the wilderness, providing ready access to all but the most remote locations.  Ba...

• Desolation Wilderness Permit

  Eldorado National Forest

  Near Twin Bridges, California

  

  Desolation Wilderness is open for overnight and day use. Visitors should use caution when travelling through areas burned in the Caldor Fire and be aware of dead and fire-weakened trees and other hazards present in the recently burned landscape. Use this Desolation trip planning guide (PDF)...

• Dixie Glade Campground

  Mendocino National Forest

  Near Stonyford, California

  This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Scan & Pay option coming Spring 2025! Small, quiet campground with 7 campsites and 1 day use/picnic site available. Facilities include...

• Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park

  Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

  Near Three Rivers, California

  

  Dorst Creek Campground is located in the breathtaking Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in central California's rugged Sierra Nevada range. The campground is perched at an elevation of 6,700 ft., on the banks of scenic Dorst Creek. Several meadows surround the campground and a number of sma...

• Dowville Picnic Area

  Sierra National Forest

  Near Shaver Lake, California

  

  Located at the west end near the Huntington Lake Dam, Dowville Picnic Area offers several picnic sites shaded by dense fir trees. Vault toilets are provided and each site has a picnic table. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only as parking is limited. Visitors are req...

• Dru Barner Campground

  Eldorado National Forest

  Near Georgetown, California

  

  Dru Barner Campground offers 48 campsites that are nestled in the forest just 6 miles from Georgetown, CA. The campground offers access to trails, creeks and is a short drive from some nearby reservoirs. This campground was designed for equestrians, but it can also be used by tent, camper, trailer...

• Dumont Dunes Ohv Area

  Bureau of Land Management

  Near Baker, California

  Dumont Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Recreation Area encompasses 7,620 acres of public land. This Special Recreation Management Area is located about 40 miles north of Baker, CA where OHV sand dune enthusiasts challenge themselves against the big bowls, steep climbs and flowing transitio...

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