Camping and caravan sites in California

Best Camping & Caravan Sites

This collection features diverse camping options across California, from the high desert of Joshua Tree to the coastal bluffs of Mendocino. It includes National Park sites like Furnace Creek in Death Valley, situated below sea level, and Jumbo Rocks, known for its iconic granite formations. Visitors can find full-service RV resorts with amenities like golf courses and pools, alongside primitive Forest Service campgrounds in the Los Padres and Shasta-Trinity National Forests that offer access to hiking and trout fishing.

Best Camping & Caravan Sites — Map

A

Furnace Creek Campground

National Park Service site in Death Valley located 196 feet below sea level. It offers 136 sites with drinking water and flush toilets.

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B

Del Valle Regional Park

Scenic lakeside regional park featuring hiking, horseback riding, boating, and camping opportunities. It includes a large lake with water sports and accessible amenities.

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C

Jumbo Rocks Campground

Located in Joshua Tree National Park, this site features 124 individual sites nestled among large granite boulders. No water is available on-site.

D

Mammoth Mountain RV Park

Full-service facility located at the entrance to Mammoth Lakes. Features include an indoor pool, hot tub, and proximity to the Mammoth Mountain Ski Area.

E

Fiddlers' Campground

Private facility in Death Valley National Park near the Furnace Creek Visitor Center. Provides access to a spring-fed pool, showers, and laundry.

F

Escondido RV Resort

A 10-acre park in North San Diego County featuring a heated pool, hot tub, and a dedicated fenced dog park.

G

Sims Flat Campground

Historic campground in Shasta-Trinity National Forest built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Situated along the Upper Sacramento River with access to trout fishing.

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H

Hidden Valley Campground

Primitive Joshua Tree National Park campground with 44 sites. It is a central hub for rock climbers due to its proximity to numerous climbing routes.

I

Dingerville USA Golf Club & RV Resort

RV resort in Oroville featuring an on-site 9-hole executive golf course and proximity to the Feather River.

Joshua Tree National Park / Public domain

J

Cottonwood Campground

Situated in the southern section of Joshua Tree National Park near the Cottonwood Spring oasis. Includes 62 sites and a seasonal dump station.

K

Caspar Beach RV Park

Coastal site located between Fort Bragg and Mendocino. Offers direct access to Caspar State Beach for surfing, kayaking, and fishing.

L

Horse Flat Campground

Remote campground in the Trinity Alps area. Provides access to hiking trails within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.

M

Figueroa Campground

High-elevation site in Los Padres National Forest. Known for spring wildflower displays and views of the San Rafael Wilderness.

N

Camp Wolfeboro (BSA)

A Boy Scouts of America camp established in 1928, located on the North Fork of the Stanislaus River in the Stanislaus National Forest.

O

Davy Brown Campground

Los Padres National Forest site located at the confluence of Davy Brown and Munch Creeks. Features 13 campsites with fire rings.

P

Buck Spring Campground

Small, primitive campground in the La Panza Range of Los Padres National Forest, suitable for tent camping and small trailers.

Q

Nira Campground

Located at the end of Happy Canyon Road, this site serves as a primary trailhead for the San Rafael Wilderness and Manzana Creek.

R

Portuguese Joe Campground

Inyo County facility near Lone Pine. Provides a base for exploring the Eastern Sierra and Alabama Hills.

S

Crazy Horse Campgrounds

Waterfront resort on the shores of Lake Havasu. Features private boat ramps, beach access, and full hookup sites.

T

Big Sage Campground

Modoc National Forest campground located on the shores of the Big Sage Reservoir. Offers primitive sites focused on fishing and birdwatching.

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