The Best Campgrounds in California

Most Popular California Campsites

We've ranked the best places to camp in California using our unique campsite popularity algorithm that accounts for the average rating and number of reviews for a campground, the number of people who have camped or wish they could camp at that campground. Sign up for a free account and vote for your favorite camping sites by submitting a campground review or creating a campground wishlist today!

Rank Campground Location
1. Yosemite National ParkMariposa, California
2. Sherwin CreekMammoth Ranger District, California
3. Benbow Lake SRAGarberville, California
4. Hendy Woods SPPoint Arena, California
5. Morro Bay SPSan Luis Obispo, California
6. Standish-Hickey SRALeggett, California
7. Westport-Union Landing SBLeggett, California
8. Upper Pines CampgroundYosemite Valley, California
9. Monte CristoPasadena, California
10. Prado DamChino, California
11. Yosemite Pines RV Resort & Family LodgingGroveland, California
12. Big Pine CreekWhite Mountain Ranger District, California
13. Big Basin Redwoods SPSanta Cruz, California
14. Arroyo Seco CampgroundGreenfield, California
15. Whitney Portal (group)Mt. Whitney Ranger District, California
16. Mount PacificoPasadena, California
17. Limekiln SPBig Sur, California
18. McGrath SBVentura, California
19. Pfeiffer Big Sur SPBig Sur, California
20. Stony Gorge ReservoirWillows, California
21. Escondido CampFort Hunter Liggett, California
22. Hollister Hills SVRAHollister, California
23. Pumice FlatMammoth Ranger District, California
24. MillardPasadena, California
25. Mountain OakBig Pines, California
26. El Cariso CampgroundLake Elsinore, California
27. Lake CasitasVentura, California
28. Indian Flats CampgroundWarner Springs, California
29. Big BendMono Lake Ranger District, California
30. Carpinteria SBSanta Barbara, California
31. Crystal Cove SPCosta Mesa, California
32. Lake Perris SRARiverside, California
33. Pismo SBSan Luis Obispo, California
34. Wildomar CampgroundLake Elsinore, California
35. Alder Creek CampBig Sur, California
36. Plaskett Creek Campground:Big Sur, California
37. Tioga Lake (small trailers/RVs)Mono Lake Ranger District, California
38. Ellery LakeMono Lake Ranger District, California
39. Saddlebag Lake (small trailers/RVs)Mono Lake Ranger District, California
40. Trailhead Group (at Saddlebag Lake)Mono Lake Ranger District, California
41. Obsidian Flat (group)Mono Lake Ranger District, California
42. Gull LakeMono Lake Ranger District, California
43. June LakeMono Lake Ranger District, California
44. Oh! RidgeMono Lake Ranger District, California
45. Reversed CreekMono Lake Ranger District, California
46. Pumice Flat (group)Mammoth Ranger District, California
47. Minaret FallsMammoth Ranger District, California
48. Reds MeadowMammoth Ranger District, California
49. Upper Soda SpringsMammoth Ranger District, California
50. Twin LakesMammoth Ranger District, California
51. Lake GeorgeMammoth Ranger District, California
52. Lake MaryMammoth Ranger District, California
53. Pine CityMammoth Ranger District, California
54. Agnew MeadowsMammoth Ranger District, California
55. McGee CreekWhite Mountain Ranger District, California
56. Convict LakeMammoth Ranger District, California
57. New Shady RestMammoth Ranger District, California
58. Old Shady RestMammoth Ranger District, California
59. Pine Glen (overflow)Mammoth Ranger District, California
60. Pine Glen (group)Mammoth Ranger District, California
61. ColdwaterMammoth Ranger District, California
62. Upper Pine GroveWhite Mountain Ranger District, California
63. Holiday (overflow)White Mountain Ranger District, California
64. Rock Creek Lake (group)White Mountain Ranger District, California
65. Pine GroveWhite Mountain Ranger District, California
66. Rock Creek LakeWhite Mountain Ranger District, California
67. TuffWhite Mountain Ranger District, California
68. French CampWhite Mountain Ranger District, California
69. Iris MeadowWhite Mountain Ranger District, California
70. PalisadeWhite Mountain Ranger District, California
71. SabrinaWhite Mountain Ranger District, California
72. Table Mountain (group)White Mountain Ranger District, California
73. Big MeadowWhite Mountain Ranger District, California
74. East ForkWhite Mountain Ranger District, California
75. Bishop ParkWhite Mountain Ranger District, California
76. ForksWhite Mountain Ranger District, California
77. Four JeffreyWhite Mountain Ranger District, California
78. Intake 2 walk-inWhite Mountain Ranger District, California
79. Intake 2 (upper)White Mountain Ranger District, California
80. North LakeWhite Mountain Ranger District, California
81. Upper Sage FlatWhite Mountain Ranger District, California
82. Palisade Glacier (group)White Mountain Ranger District, California
83. Clyde Glacier (group)White Mountain Ranger District, California
84. Big TreesWhite Mountain Ranger District, California
85. Upper Grays MeadowMt. Whitney Ranger District, California
86. Onion ValleyMt. Whitney Ranger District, California
87. Oak CreekMt. Whitney Ranger District, California
88. Sage FlatWhite Mountain Ranger District, California
89. Lone PineMt. Whitney Ranger District, California
90. Lone Pine (group)Mt. Whitney Ranger District, California
91. Whitney PortalMt. Whitney Ranger District, California
92. Whitney Trailhead (walk-in)Mt. Whitney Ranger District, California
93. Lower Grays MeadowMt. Whitney Ranger District, California
94. Horseshoe Meadow EquestrianMt. Whitney Ranger District, California
95. West ForkAngeles National Forest, California
96. Valley Forge Trail CampAngeles National Forest, California
97. Sycamore FlatsAngeles National Forest, California
98. Tom Lucas Trail CampAngeles National Forest, California
99. Spruce Grove Trail CampAngeles National Forest, California
100. PeavineBig Pines, California
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