Free Camping in California

Sites are arranged into pods to accommodate groups of 15 - 25 people.

This is a walk-in, bike-in or boat-in campground.

Beaver Creek is a small (8 sites) campground on the banks of scenic Beaver Creek. There are vault restrooms but no water. There is no fee for camping at Beaver …

This campground, at an elevation of 7,500 feet. There are 30 single units and eight double units. Natural Features: An open meadow that is surrounded by a varie…

Quiet and tucked away from the beaten path. Pine creek adjacent to campground, beautiful aspens in and around campground. Located 1.75 miles off Highway 44. No …

Located along the Kaiser Pass Road near the High Sierra Ranger Station. Bosillo Creek runs adjacent to campground. There are 3 available first-come, first-serve…

Brimstone OHV campground is located adjacent to the Sugar Pine OHV trail system. It contains eight accessible campsites.

Brush Creek is a dispersed camping or day use site open year round. There are vault toilets available and seasonal trash bins. This is where the Brush Creek mee…

Elevation 4,875'. 32 units. Vault toilets, fire rings. No water, grills or tables. No Fee. Check ahead - campfires may not be allowed during fire restrictions.

This area is currently partially closed to camping per Forest Order 0513-21-13- There is no camping within 350 feet of the Kern River - this area is day-use onl…

Clark Fork Horse Camp is located past the dump station at Clark Fork Campground, There are 13 sites available. Some sites have picnic tables. There are three v…

Located within the Kings Canyon, 19 miles NE of Grant Grove via Hwy 180. Family campground (5 units). Suitable for small - midsize trailers. Elevation 3,000 fe…

Dispersed camping and day use site along the North Fork of the Kern River. Portable toilets and trash bins available during summer months. No water available. S…

Family campground set in the trees with plenty of shade.

DUNCAN DIVERSON AREA (Camping Area)

Located near Westgard Pass and White Mountain Road, three separate large group sites are popular with academic institutions for geology field trips. Surrounded …

Gold Lake Campground (6,400' elevation) is located along the shores of glacially carved Gold Lake. A high clearance vehicle is recommended to access most campsi…

Camp next to a wonderful lake for paddling and breathtaking scenery. Enjoy nearby hiking, biking, and equestrian trails leading to more than 20 scenic lakes.

Elevation: 1500-Foot ElevationAmenities: 5 Hike-in campsites- Picnic tables and campfire rings, vault toilets, trash receptacles, no piped water available. Seas…

Goumaz campground is between Highway 36 and 44 at the South end of Eagle Lake. There are 5 campsites located along Susan River and adjacent to the Bizz Johnson …

1,000-foot elevation. Undeveloped camping area on the wild and scenic Kings River. This area is secluded and requires significant travel time to visit giant seq…

Haven Lake Campground has 4 campsites. Access to some campsites is via rough unpaved road. Some of the features of this area include breathtaking scenery and ov…

Located 13 miles SE of Grant Grove via Generals Highway to Big Meadow Road (Road 14S11). Horse camp offers five (5) units, and horse corrals. Campsite elevation…

Hoteling campground has 4 campsites right on the South Fork of the Salmon River. Easy access makes it a popular destination all summer long with the locals.

Lake of the Woods is a small lake that is popular on weekends. There are approximately 15 camping spots with fire pits and picnic tables situated along the sho…

walk/bike/boat in

Campground is situated at 7,300 feet.51 campsites are available. No drinking water. Portable toilets. 14 day stay limit. Each campsite is equipped with a bear l…

Low development scale Forest Service operated campground

Dispersed camping only. Vault toilet, but no other services are provided.

25 sites with portable toilets, this is an overflow campground.

This is a special one night only campground designed for backpackers on the night before embarking on their backpack trip. 10 Single campsites. It is a walk-in …

Located near Westgard Pass and White Mountain Road, three separate large group sites are popular with academic institutions for geology field trips. Surrounded …

Located near Westgard Pass and White Mountain Road, three separate large group sites are popular with academic institutions for geology field trips. Surrounded …

This tiny, tents only campground is located near Beegum Creek. Partially shaded with only two campsites, this is a great home base for your adventures! Be aware…

O'NEIL CREEK (Campground)

Orr Lake is a popular fishing area with a beautiful view of Mt Shasta. The lake is the home of trout, bass, and catfish. A scenic trail along the east edge of t…

Clyde Glacier group campsite can accommodate up to 25 people. Palisade Glacier group campsite is tent only and can accommodate 20 people. These group sites are …

There are 5 campsites at Red Bank campground situated right on the North Fork of the Salmon River.

Ripstein Campground is normally available on a first-come, first-serve basis. There are 10 tent-only sites, some are walk in only. The majority of tent sites ha…

Ross Campground has three rustic campsites tucked off of the beaten path. It is located next to Jamison Creek in a conifer forest of predominantly red fir trees…

Campground located 2 miles off highway 36. There are 10 walk in sites, hand pumped water and vault toilet.

Located near the boundary of the Hoover Wilderness at an elevation of 9800 feet, Sawmill Campground is suited to backpack style camping as you will walk more th…

Snag Lake Campground is located five miles north of Bassetts on the Gold Lake Road adjacent to Snag Lake. There are 12 undesignated campsites with space for sma…

Elevation 7800 feet. 20 campsites. Campground is not suitable for RV camping. Tent or car camping only. No drinking water is available. 14 day stay limit. A lim…

Closed Campground.

This campground was burned severly in 2020. Facilities were affected.

Yuba Pass Campground is located in the North Yuba River area, atop Yuba Pass on Highway 49. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area…

Overview Aspen Hollow Group sits at an elevation of 5,300 feet within the Giant Sequoia National Monument, adjacent to Kings Canyon National Park. The campgroun…

Overview Badger Flats Group Camp sits in a quiet and isolated area along Rancheria Creek, at an elevation of over 8,000 feet in the High Sierra. The site sits o…

Beardsley Dam Campground is located near Beardsley Dam on Forest Road 5N02 at the south end of Beardsley Reservoir. Traveling east on CA Highway 108, turn left …

Overview Bootleg campground offers solitude and a chance to get away from crowds in shaded Jeffrey Pines. The campground is across highway from West Walker Rive…

Brightman Campground is situated in a mixed conifer forest along the banks of the Stanislaus River. It is located 21 east of the Summit Ranger Station on Highwa…

Overview Camp Three Campground is set amidst oak and locust trees at an elevation of 2,800 feet on the Upper Kern River, offering countless recreational opportu…

Overview Cedar Bluff sits adjacent to Bass Lake in a huge Ponderosa pine forest. The camp features double, triple and quad units and is an ideal location for en…

Overview Chris Flat campground is located in Walker Canyon which is a National Scenic Byway. The Walker River is known for fishing opportunities. The Walker Riv…

Clark Fork Campground is situated along the banks of the Clark Fork of the Stanislaus River, five miles from the junction of Clark Fork Road and Highway 108. It…

Overview Cottonwood Creek Campground is located on Highway 89, four miles south of Sierraville. Its location makes it a great base camp for a variety of recreat…

Overview Crystal Springs is a peaceful little campground near the West Fork of the Carson River. Recreation The area is popular for fishing, hiking, ATVing, pic…

Overview 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 Middl…

Dodge Reservoir, located approximately 17 miles northeast of Ravendale, California, is a 480 acre water impoundment that was constructed in 1937 by the Dodge Br…

A popular spot for fishing enthusiasts alike, this small campground offers 10 campsites for those desiring to stay at a prime location to get their catch. It is…

Overview Fir Group Campground sits near Hume Lake in the Sequoia National Forest, amidst pines and at an elevation of 5,250 feet. Hume Lake was built to support…

Overview Fish Creek Campground remains closed due to the 2020 Creek Wildfire. Fish Creek Campground is a small, primitive camp offering standard and tent-only s…

Overview Forks Campground is located near the junction of the South Fork and the Middle Fork of Bishop Creek. Most of the sites are tucked into the aspen and pi…

Overview Goldledge Campground is situated along the Kern River, 10 miles north of the town of Kernville. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activ…

Overview Headquarters Campground is situated along the Kern River, 6 miles north of the town of Kernville. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular act…

This family campground has 19 single-family campsites. All sites are first-come-first-serve basis (no reservations). Holcomb Valley campground is located approx…

Overview Honeymoon Flat Campground is located just 8 miles from Bridgeport, California, next to Robinson Creek at an elevation of 7,000 feet. The Twin Lakes are…

Overview Hope Valley Campground is located in its beautiful namesake valley at an elevation of 7,300 feet, just 40 minutes south of Lake Tahoe. Visitors enjoy f…

Overview Hospital Flat Campground is situated along the Kern River, 6.5 miles north of the town of Kernville. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular …

Overview Hume Lake Campground is a popular facility along Hume Lake, one of Sequoia National Forest's most visited destinations. The area offers seasonal recrea…

Overview Kaspian Campground is located in a mature forest of pine trees overlooking the beautiful Lake Tahoe. Campers will be nestled in a sparse forest of pine…

Camping is available on a first come-first serve basis--we do not take reservations. The campground has 12 campsites, 3 with elevated tent pads. There is an acc…

Overview Leavitt Meadows campground is nestled amidst Jeffrey Pines alongside the West Walker River. Nearby Leavitt Meadows Trailhead is the starting point for …

Overview Reservations not being accepted. Live Oak Campground is located across the road from Lake Isabella, a popular destination for boating, windsurfing, fis…

Overview Loganville Campground is located along the North Yuba River, off of Highway 49 about 1.5 miles west of Sierra City. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of re…

Overview Logger Flat Group Camping is situated in the Sequoia National Forest, a short drive from Hume Lake, one of the forest's most visited destinations. Wind…

Overview Lower Jones Valley Campground is located on the Pit River Arm of Shasta Lake, it has trash service, vault toilets and potable water. This is campground…

Overview Lower Little Truckee Campground is located along the Little Truckee River on Highway 89, about 11 miles north of Truckee. Its convenient location makes…

Lumsden Bridge Campground is on a low elevation pine and oak forested site on the Tuolumne Wild & Scenic River , approximately one mile from South Fork Campgrou…

Overview Mammoth Pool will be closed until further notice due to a massive hazard tree removal. Mammoth Pool Campground is located half a mile from the recreati…

Overview Mono Creek Campground is located in the High Sierras above Kaiser Pass. This quiet, remote campground is situated in a peaceful meadow near Mono Hot Sp…

Overview Mount Rose Campground is conveniently located between Reno and Lake Tahoe just off scenic Mount Rose Highway. Visitors love the campground for its prox…

Overview North Fork Campground is located along the North Fork of the North Fork American River in the Tahoe National Forest, off of Interstate 80, at the Emigr…

Overview North Fork Campground is located on Highway 70 just east of the Highway 89 intersection; just east of where Spanish Creek and Indian Creek merge togeth…

Pigeon Flat Campground is a walk-in campground situated along the banks of the Stanislaus River. It is located 24 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station on Hig…

The Pines Campground is on a mixed conifer forested site adjacent to the Little Golden Forest Trail and near the Groveland Ranger District Office. The campgroun…

Overview Pipi Campground (pronounced "pie pie") offers RV and tent camping along the Middle Fork of the Cosumnes River, offering great fishing and swimming oppo…

Overview Rainbow Basin Natural Area is an Area of Critical Environmental Concern with outstanding views and geological and paleontological features.. Many visit…

Overview Redwood Meadow Campground located within Sequoia National Forest, in the southern portion of Giant Sequoia National Monument. The area is named for the…

Overview Hammock spots, dipping holes and a fishing stream make Reyes Creek Campground an ideal hideaway. Located near the Sespe Wilderness alongside Reyes Cree…

Overview Robinson Creek North Campground is located just 9 miles from Bridgeport, California, next to Robinson Creek at an elevation of 7,000 feet. The Twin Lak…

Overview Salmon Creek Campground is located in the North Yuba River area. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking…

Sand Flat Campground is located six miles from the junction of Clark Fork Road and Highway 108. It is about 25 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station. There ar…

Overview Sandy Flat Campground is set back from the Lower Kern River at an altitude of 2,300 feet near the town of Lake Isabella. Campsites are a short walk fro…

Camping is available on a first come-first serve basis. Thirteen campsites with picnic tables, fire pits, horse corrals and a wheelchair accessible vault toilet…

Overview Silver Creek Campground is located near the town of Markleeville on scenic Highway 4. Visitors enjoy fishing various waterways in the area and explorin…

Overview Sonora Bridge campground offers opportunity to get away from crowds amidst shade of Jeffrey Pines. Campground is close to fishing on West Walker River.…

Overview Soquel Campground consists of two loops on the banks of Willow Creek. The primitive sites are well-shaded by pine and fir trees and can accommodate sma…

South Fork Campground is on a low elevation site near the confluence of the South Fork Tuolumne River and the Tuolumne Wild & Scenic River approximately one mil…

Overview South Fork is the largest group campground in the Crystal Basin Recreation Area, nestled in the vast expanse of the Eldorado National Forest. The remot…

Located off Highway 178 on the southern side of Lake Isabella, this facility offers flush toilets, trash service, drinking water, a visitor information station,…

Overview South Shore Campground is located next to Lower Bear River Reservoir in the Eldorado National Forest the central Sierra Nevada Mountains. It's a prime …

Overview Sweetwater Campground remains closed due to the 2020 Creek Wildfire Sweetwater Campground is laid out in a single loop along Chiquito Creek, shaded by …

Overview Sweetwater Campground is located on a mixed conifer forested site adjacent to Highway 120, in close proximity to Yosemite National Park. Sites offer ca…

TeleLi puLaya Campground is a new campground, which opened in 2014 and provides spectacular views of the Stanislaus River Canyon. Turn left at the Beardsley Dam…

Overview Texas Flats Campground remains closed due to hazard trees. Texas Flats Campground is a horse-friendly group camp situated on the banks of McGilvery Cre…

Overview Tree of Heaven Campground is situated next to the Klamath Wild and Scenic River, making it popular with whitewater boaters and anglers. Visitors also e…

Overview Trumbull Lake Campground is located next to its scenic namesake at an elevation of 9,980 feet. The lake is one of ten alpine lakes in the area. Visitor…

Overview Upper Little Truckee Campground is located on Highway 89, about 12 miles north of Truckee. Its location makes it a great base camp for a variety of rec…

Overview Take the family to Upper Sage for a pleasant camping trip along the banks of Big Pine Creek. Here, visitors can experience the beauty of the creek that…

Overview Warner Valley campground is a limited development facility in the south eastern area of the park. It has vault toilets and potable water spigots. Numer…

Overview Wishon Campground is located across the street from Bass Lake. The camp is shady, due to dense stands of manzanita, oak, cedar and pine, and thick unde…

BLACK GULCH SOUTH (Camping Area)

50 person capacity.

Echo Lake is a semi-developed, dispersed camping area at the shoreline of Echo Lake near the Caribou Wilderness. A vault toilet is on site, as well as trash re…

The campground is located along the north side of the Kings River on a large sandy flat area. There is no shade so it is very hot during the summer months, but …

Operated by volunteers from the Giant Sequoia National Monument Association. 3000 feet elevation. 9 campsites. 16 foot max RV length. No water, no reservations

Shady campsites and a creek running along side makeLower Rush Creek Campgrounda great getaway destination. Trailers larger than 22 feet are not recommended.In t…

Permanently Closed

Ramshorn Campground is located on the North Yuba River along Hwy 49, 15 miles north east of Camptonville. There are 16 campsites, piped water, and vault toilets…

Permanently Closed

This Site is Permanently Closed.

White Rock is a primitive campground on Tahoe National Forest managed by PG&E.

WILLOW LAKE (Camping Area)

This tiny, tents only campground is located near Beegum Creek. Partially shaded, this is a great home base for your adventures! Be aware - there are vault toile…

Overview Belknap Campground, elevation 4,800 feet, is located east of Porterville, CA off state highway 190 in the Giant Sequoia National Monument in the Wester…

Overview BIG MEADOW CAMPGROUND IS CURRENTLY CLOSED . Trash and Water Services are not available at this time. Big Meadow Campground lies at about 6,400 feet ele…

Overview Big Silver Group Campground offers tent and RV camping for up to 50 guests. The campground is located 23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50 and 16…

Overview Black Oak Campground is group camping destination near Stumpy Meadows Lake on the Eldorado National Forest. The forest boasts over 400 miles of hiking …

Quiet and tucked away from the beaten path. Pine creek adjacent to campground, beautiful aspens in and around campground. Located 1.75 miles off Highway 44. No …

Overview Boulder Gulch Campground is nestled in the foothills of the high desert at an elevation of 2,650 feet, just a short drive from Lake Isabella. The facil…

Overview Boyington Mill Campground is located along the Little Truckee River, just 20 minutes from Truckee. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, abundant hi…

Overview Bridge Camp Campground is located on Staurt Forts Creek, it has a total of 10 single sites with an average back in around 16ft. This campground has vau…

Overview Buckeye campground provides a quiet camping experience. The campground is on Buckeye Creek and is shaded by Jeffrey and Lodgepole pines. Hiking along B…

Overview Cal-Ida Campground is located on Highway 49, across the road from the North Yuba River and 13 miles from Downieville. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of …

This is a group Campsite for parties ranging from 2-35. It is a developed campground with tables, fire pits, restroom with vault toilet and garbage pick up. The…

Overview Camp Discovery Group Campground is a reservation only campground located just outside the full service town of Red Bluff, California. The campground ha…

Cascade Creek Campground situated in a mixed conifer forest and is located on Highway 108, about 11 miles from the Summit Ranger Station. There are 14 sites; ea…

Description : This small primitive campground is nestled in a thick mixed conifer forest approximately ¼ mile below Castle Lake. There are 6 sites with tables, …

Overview Cedar Flat Group sites are popular with academic institutions for geology field trips. With no nearby light sources, the night sky is brilliant for sta…

Overview Chilkoot is named for the creek that runs by the campground. The facility is shaded by a grove of Ponderosa pine, fir and cedar, and offers ample space…

Chimney Creek Campground is located within Chimney Peak Recreation Area and is cherry stemmed out of Owens Peak Wilderness. The campground contains 36 sites and…

Coldbrook Campground offers 22 shaded campsites* at the intersection of Coldbrook and Soldier Creeks that are open year round. Available on a first-come, first-…

Overview At Coulter Group Campground groups can relax and enjoy the experience of being outdoors without traveling far from the greater Los Angeles metropolitan…

Overview Cove Group Campground is set an elevation of 6,400 feet, just 18 miles from Lake Hume in California's Sequoia National Forest. Recreation Several trail…

Overview Crocker Guard Station was built in 1912 as a home for Forest Service personnel, and was later staffed as a fire station until the 1980s. The historic C…

Overview Crowley Lake Campground offers 47 RV/tent sites, maximum recommended RV length is 30 feet. $12.00 per site. All sites include a fire pit, picnic table …

Dardanelle Campground is situated in a mixed conifer forest along the banks of the Stanislaus River. It is located 23 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station on…

Deadman Campground is situated along the banks of the Stanislaus River, one mile from Highway 108 on the Kennedy Meadow Road. It is about 29 miles east of the S…

Overview Located in a mixed connifer forest, this campground offers solitude and easy access to the backcountry trails on the Plumas National Forest. All 8 camp…

Overview Open mid-May through mid-October. Campsite List calendar starts at the next available reservation dates. Dillon Creek Campground sits along its namesak…

Overview 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…

Overview 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 ar…

Overview Dripping Springs campground is a wonderful campground adjacent to the Agua Tibia Wilderness. Recreation Recreation in the area includes hiking, trail r…

Overview 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…

Overview Located in the Giant Sequoia National Monument at 4,800 feet in elevation, this facility is nestled among Ponderosa pine, Cedar,Giant sequoia and other…

Eureka Valley Campground is situated along the banks of the Stanislaus River. It is located 26 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station on Highway 108. There are…

Fence Creek Campground situated in a mixed conifer forest high above the Clark Fork of the Stanislaus River. It is located on Forest Road 6N06 off of Clark Fork…

Overview This campground is Hike In only. Fisherman's Group Campground is a semi-primitive campground reached by a 2.5-mile hike into the mountains of southern …

Forested site on the South Fork Stanislaus River. Two sites, a vault toilet, and two fishing piers are accessible.

Gecko Campground is the largest campground in the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area. It consists of a north loop and a south loop. These loops are paved roads…

Overview $7.00 per site per night. No reservations. Open all year. Goodale Creek Campground offers 43 RV/tent sites, with five pull-through trailer spaces, maxi…

Overview Goose Meadow Campground is located along the Truckee River adjacent to Highway 89, about half-way between Tahoe City and Truckee. Visitors enjoy the ar…

Overview Green Creek Group Campground is located about 12 miles from Bridgeport, California, at an elevation of 7,500 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing on Green Cree…

Overview Green Spot Equestrian Group Campground provides access to a number of recreational activities in the area, namely horseback riding trails. The large ca…

Overview Grizzly Creek campground is located near Bucks Lake in the northern Sierra Mountains on the Plumas National Forest. The Bucks Lake area offers year-rou…

Overview Gurnsey Creek Campground is located in the mountains of northern California. It offers access to a variety of nearby recreational opportunities, includ…

Herring Creek Campground situated in a mixed conifer forest near Herring Creek. It is located on Forest Road 4N12; turn right onto Herring Creek Road (4N12) off…

Facilities: 5 tent/trailer campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets. No water. (campground is near creek; treat water before drinking), no hookup…

Overview $10.00 per site per night. No reservations. Open May - October. Horton Creek Campground offers 49 RV/tent sites, with four pull-through trailer spaces,…

Has 6 developed sites and 1 vault toilet. No water.

Overview Juanita Lake campground offers a group campsite adjacent to Juanita Lake on the Klamath National Forest. The lake offers a unique combination of recrea…

Overview Juniper Lake Group Campground (elevation 6,800 feet) is a remote, rustic facility in the southeastern part of Lassen Volcanic National Park. It is on t…

Overview Kelty Meadow Campground is located in a mountainous area near Bass Lake. This horse-friendly camp is shaded by pine and cedar trees alongside Kelty Cre…

Overview Long Valley Campground is a remote, primitive campground located within Chimney Peak Recreation Area and is cherry stemmed out of Domelands Wilderness.…

Overview Lookout Campground is located on the California/Nevada border just west of Reno, Nevada. It sits at an elevation of 6,770 feet in a large aspen grove. …

Overview Located on Markleeville Creek, in the shade of Jeffrey Pines and Cottonwood trees. Facilities This campground has camping for tents and small RV (less …

Overview This campground features 6 improved dispersed campsites. Sites 1-3 are intended for equestrian use providing plenty of space for horse trailers. There …

Meadow Lake Shoreline Campground is located on Meadow Lake. Meadow Lake is a beautiful high elevation lake. It is a popular spot for off highway vehicle enthusi…

Mill Creek Campground situated in a mixed conifer forest with a stand of beautiful aspens. It is located on Highway 108, about 14 miles from the Summit Ranger S…

Campground Overflow Parking

Campground has no water and no service. When Highway 4 is closed, no access is possible. Limited camping area located 6 miles east of Lake Alpine. Mosquito has …

Niagara Creek Campground situated in a mixed conifer forest. It is located on Forest Road 5N01. Turn right off of Highway 108 at Eagle Meadow Road (5N01), about…

Niagara OHV Campground situated in a mixed conifer forest. It is located on Forest Road 5N01. Turn right off of Highway 108 at Eagle Meadow Road (5N01), about 1…

Overview Located on the Cleveland National Forest, Oak Grove Campground is nestled in a valley of large oak groves and manzanita. Recreation Oak Grove Trail is …

Overflow camping area has one vault toilet.

Overview Recreation The Mammoth Lakes area has much to keep campers busy. The majestic scenery and challenging trails are an obvious draw for hikers, mountain b…

Overview $7.00 per site per night. No reservations. Pleasant Valley Pit Campground offers 74 RV/tent sites, maximum recommended RV length is 30 feet. Sites incl…

Overview Ponderosa Cove greets group campers with shaded campsites close to scenic Stumpy Meadows Reservoir. The campground provides a pleasant destination for …

Overview Queen Lily Campground is located on Highway 70 just east of the Highway 89 intersection; just east of where Spanish Creek and Indian Creek merge togeth…

Ramhorn Springs is a small water source located in a high desert setting that has been utilized by travelers and ranchers for many years. A 10 unit campground h…

Developed campground near Silver Lake with 18 designated sites, some of which can accommodate RVs. Water is available via hand pump. Grills and tables are provi…

Sagehen Creek Campground is a remote, rustic campground along Sagehen Creek approximately seven miles west of Highway 89 North. It is adjacent to a beautiful me…

Overview Sardine Lake Campground is located in the North Yuba River area, near the beautiful Sardine Lakes. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activi…

5200-foot elevation. 8 sites. No water. Vault toilets. Campsites are first come - first served. RV's to 16'. Must access this campground from Pine Canyon Road d…

Overview Sierra Campground is located on the north bank of the North Yuba River between Sierra City and Yuba Pass. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational…

Overview Silver Creek Campground is located on the Truckee River, off of Highway 89, between Truckee and Tahoe City. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and…

At a Glance: 4,500-foot elevation 21 sites RV's up to 16' No water Vault toilets Campsites are first-come, first-served What to Expect South Fork Campground on …

Mature conifer forest on the North Fork Stanislaus River near Spicer Reservoir. There are 25 campsites with picnic tables, hand pumped water, and vault toilets.

Overview Summerdale Campground is located just 1.5 miles from Yosemite National Park, and sits in a scenic wildflower-filled meadow, surrounded by fir, cottonwo…

Overview Ten Mile Campground is a primitive campground located 5 miles from Hume Lake on Tenmile Road. A stream runs through the campground. Nearby Hume Lake is…

7800 feet elevation. 73 campsites. 24' maximum RV length. Connects to OHV trails. This campground offers high elevation forest camping. Including; bear boxes, p…

Overview Tunnel Mills Group Campground is located along the East Fork of the North Fork of the North Fork American River in the Tahoe National Forest. It can be…

Overview This facility does not accept reservations. Recreation Appealing to ATVs, quad runners, dual sports and single track riders, visitors will find access …

Overview $12.00 per site per night. No reservations. Open all year. Tuttle Creek Campground offers 81 RV/tent sites, with ten pull-through trailer spaces, maxim…

Overview Union Flat Campground is located on the North Yuba River, near Highway 49. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, includ…

Overview Wild Plum Campground is located on Haypress Creek in the North Yuba River area. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, i…

Overview Yosemite Creek Campground is closed for the winter. Tucked away among the pines is the hidden gem of Yosemite Creek campground. Accessing this campgrou…

AIKEN'S CREEK CAMPGROUND (Campground)

ALDER CREEK (Camping Area)

BEAR LAKE (Camping Area)

BLACK OAK GROVE (Camping Area)

BLACK ROCK (CUA) (Camping Area)

BOULDER CAMPGROUND

CATFISH COVE (Camping Area)

CATTLEGUARD CG

The Chicago Stump Trail is a short and easy hike to a very interesting and historical site. The hike weaves throughJeffrey pines and shrubs to a verdant meadowr…

CIENAGA (Campground)

COLDWATER CANYON YELLOW POST SITES (Camping Area)

COTTONWOOD (Campground)

EQUINE STAGING AREA (Camping Area)

FIVE LAKES BASIN (Camping Area)

GOBLERS KNOB YELLOW POST SITES (Camping Area)

This campground has 15 first come sites. One of the sites is accessible and some sites can accommodate large groups. Campground amenities include water and vaul…

GREEK STORE (Camping Area)

GRIZZLY FOREBAY (FAMILY CG) (Campground)

Grouse Valley is located in the Giant Sequoia National Monument within Sequoia National Forest. The facility is actually a complex of three cabins, including th…

KELLER (Campground)

LAKEHEAD (Camping Area)

LAKEVIEW (Camping Area)

LAST CHANCE (Camping Area)

LIVE OAK CG (Campground)

LONG POINT (Camping Area)

MAMMOTH MT RV PARK (Campground)

MIDDLE RIDGE (Camping Area)

PHILBROOK (Campground)

PIPES CANYON TRAIL CAMP (Campground)

PROSPECT (Campground)

SPUNKY (Campground)

Summit camping area is a great place for those who enjoy rustic camping. Toilets, water, and garbage service are not provided at this site. The site contains on…

SUMMIT LAKE (Camping Area)

TENAJA CAMPGROUND (Campground)

ZUNI (Campground)

Overview Backpackers' Campground is located on the East end of Lake Alpine, CA. All sites are walk-in tent sites. Cars cannot be parked in camp, parking is avai…

Overview Lodgepole Group Campground is located just two miles west of Lake Alpine in northern California. The campground affords breathtaking views of the surro…

Overview Pine Marten Campground is located in the Calveras Ranger District, at the east end of Lake Alpine Recreation Area in a timbered setting near several tr…

Overview West Shore Campground sits directly off the north shore of Lake Alpine. It is walking distance to the boat launch, rentals, and Lake Alpine Lodge. Recr…

A Group Group Campground

Overview Agnew Horse Camp is located in Reds Meadow Valley, just west of the full-service community of Mammoth Lakes, California. This equestrian camp provides …

Overview Ahart Campground is located on the tree covered banks of the North Fork of the American River near French Meadows Reservoir, about 40 miles from the to…

Trailer spaces available.

Overview Almanor Campground is a large family-friendly facility for individuals and large groups alike. It provides direct access to beautiful Lake Almanor and …

ALMANOR OVERFLOW (Camping Area)

Overview Once visitors have scaled the rugged cliffs using the stairwell from the Landing Cove, they will be rewarded with a campground perched on the bluffs wi…

Overview Nestled in a scenic canyon just off the Big Pines Highway, Apple Tree provides a scenic and relaxing destination for camping, hiking, picnicking and wi…

Overview Located three miles north of the Lytle Creek Ranger Station, the campground provides an easy get-away. Trees surround the campsites and Lytle Creek flo…

Overview Aquatic Park Cove is a vibrantly urban harbor that mimics a natural anchorage and is located on the Pacific shores of one of America's great West Coast…

Overview Arroyo Seco Campground is a semi-rustic, but developed facility in California's westernmost national forest. It offers a great escape from bustling cit…

Arroyo Seco Campground is a semi-rustic, but developed facility in California’s westernmost national forest. It offers a great escape from bustling city life, i…

Overview Aspen Group Campground is a secluded, creek side camp in Inyo National Forest between Mammoth Lakes and Bishop, California. The group camping area is p…

Overview Aspen Grove Campground is located in the Eagle Lake Recreation Area of the Lassen National Forest. This recreation area has five campgrounds, 3 day use…

Overview Badger’s Den Campground provides a Lake Tahoe and Camp Richardson Resort experience unlike any other. Featuring beach access, and all the amenities you…

There is a 14-day limit for occupying a campground, and pets on leashes are permitted.

Baker Campground situated in a mixed conifer forest along the banks of the Stanislaus River. It is located at the junction of Highway 108 and Kennedy Meadow Roa…

Overview Tucked away in the high desert, surrounded by scenic views of the badlands in the Los Padres National Forest, Ballinger Campground and day use area off…

Overview Groups of all types will enjoy staying at the Bandido Group Campground, which boasts beautiful scenery in a relaxing, rustic atmosphere. The site accom…

Overview The Barton Flats Campground provides a taste of just about everything the San Bernardino National Forest has to offer. In addition to a nearby lake and…

BASE CAMP (Camping Area)

Battle Creek Campground is a developed campground with 50 designated sites and a maximum of 8 people per site. Grills and tables are provided. Battle Creek Camp…

BEAR CAMP (Camping Area)

Overview The Bear River Group Campground offers four separate group campsites on a site above the south side of the Lower Bear River Reservoir. The proximity to…

BEASORE/CHIQUITO (Camping Area)

Overview Beehive Dispersed Camping/Day Use Area is located on the Sacramento River Arm of Shasta Lake, it has trash and portable restrooms provided in season. T…

Overview Berger Campground is located in the Packer Lake area near Packer Creek and the Sierra Buttes, north of the Yuba River. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of…

Overview Bicentennial Campground is in an ideal location in the Marin Headlands surrounded by a grove of cypress trees. The campground is a great location for t…

Overview Big Bend Group Campground is located 19 miles west of Truckee, California in the Tahoe National Forest at an elevation of 5,700 feet. Visitors enjoy th…

Overview Big Cove Campground (5,700 feet) is located near the shores of Frenchman Lake in Northeastern California. Some families have been returning here for mo…

Overview Big Meadows Campground is located 75 miles east of Fresno, California, in the Sequoia National Forest and Sequoia National Monument. The campground sit…

Overview Big Meadows Guard Station is located 75 miles east of Fresno, California, in the Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument. The cabin…

Location: 22 miles east of Georgetown on Wentworth Springs Road and 27 miles northeast on Forest Highway 2. Big Meadows Campground Recreation Opportunity Guide …

Overview Big Pine Canyon Recreation Area includes two group campground sites. Named for glaciers that can be seen at the end of the valley, Clyde Glacier Group …

Overview Big Pine Creek Campground, surrounded by sprawling meadows and towering trees, is perfectly situated in the scenic Big Pine Canyon. Campsites are perch…

Overview Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground is a beautiful place to take the horses on a camping outing. The facility is comfortably equipped for the equestri…

Big Reservoir Campground is located outside of Foresthill, adjacent to the Morning Star Campground at Big Reservoir. For reservations at Morning Star campground…

This facility has 8 (tent only) camping units and offers access to swimming, fishing and hiking. No potable water. Beach.

Overview Bishop Park is one of the most popular campgrounds in the Bishop Creek Area Located on the banks of the Middle Fork of Bishop Creek, Bishop Park has gr…

Overview Families, friends and special interest groups enjoy Bishop Park for its access to prime fishing and its serene setting on Bishop Creek. The group campg…

Overview Mojave preserves a diverse mosaic of ecological habitats and a 10,000 year history of human connection with the desert. Offering extensive opportunitie…

Overview Black Mountain Road is is poor condition at this time. 4 Wheel Drive is recommended. The road is currently a high-priority for maintenance, which shoul…

Black Rock Campground is a dispersed campground situated in the Oak Woodlands along Mill Creek. 6 sites are available for primitive dispersed camping. Grills an…

Overview Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Black Rock Campground lies among one of the thickest Joshua tree forests in Josh…

Overview The Blue Lake Campground is situated in the beautiful South Warner Mountains of the Modoc National Forest in a tranquil and remote area of northeastern…

Overview Bluff Mesa Group Campground is conveniently located for campers to enjoy all the beautiful Big Bear Lake area has to offer. A variety of trailheads are…

Bobcat Meadow Campground Trails 1.2 miles with trail connection options Campfires Campfires are not allowed when elevated fire restrictions are in effect. Pleas…

Overview Boca Campground is located on a plateau above the shores of beautiful Boca Reservoir, 15 minutes northeast of Truckee, California. Visitors enjoy the a…

Overview Boca Rest Campground is located along the shores of Boca Reservoir, 20 minutes from Truckee, California. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, swimm…

Overview Boca Spring Campground is located approximately one-mile east of Boca Reservoir, 20 minutes from Truckee, California. Visitors enjoy the area for its b…

BOGGY MEADOW 1 (Camping Area)

Overview Boise Creek Campground is nestled between Brush Mountain and Brannan Mountain in northern California's vast Six Rivers National Forest. The campground …

Overview Black Mountain Road is is poor condition at this time. A four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle is recommended with a minimum ground clearance of 6 inches. Dri…

Overview Boulder Creek Campground is located in the northern Sierra Nevada Mountains, where ancient glaciers gave way to numerous mountain lakes and vast granit…

Overview Boulder Group Campground is a great place to bring an extended family or large group for a relaxing camping excursion. Its convenient location provides…

Overview Boulder Oaks offers equestrian and family sites in the scenic Cleveland National Forest, about an hour away from San Diego, California. Visitors are dr…

Overview This campground is located in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area,19 miles west of Redding, California, and three and a half hours north of Sacramento…

BREWER LAKE (Camping Area)

Overview Bridalveil Creek Campground is closed for the 2025 season. Staying at Bridalveil Creek Campground requires reservations. There are no first come, first…

Overview Burnt Rancheria Campground is located 50 miles east of San Diego at the Laguna Mountain Recreation Area in Southern California, right off the Sunrise S…

Overview Butte Lake Campground (elevation 6,100 feet) is located in the northeastern section of Lassen Volcanic National Park in northern California. It is fair…

Developed campground with 13 designated sites. Maximum of 8 people per site. Grills and tables provided.

Overview Buttercup Group Camp is an outdoor oasis nestled in Southern California's pine-covered mountains. Big Bear Lake is nearby, a popular destination for a …

Overview Calpine is a forest fire lookout tower that was constructed in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, and is one of three remaining examples of the e…

Overview This group site is nestled in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest on the Upper McCloud River, popular for its three stunning waterfalls. Camp 4 is typic…

Overview Camp 9, a year-round facility, rests on the shores of Lake Isabella, a high desert reservoir. Its proximity to the lake and the Upper Kern River makes …

Overview Camp Four and a Half Cabin is located along the Kings River above Pine Flat Reservoir at an elevation of 1,100 feet in Sequoia National Forest. The cab…

Overview Tucked away high atop the Cerro Noroeste, you'll find solitude, serenity and unsurpassed scenery as you lose yourself in a pleasant grove of Jeffrey pi…

Recreation Opportunity Guides (ROG) - These guides contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Fores…

Overview Capps Crossing is located on the North Fork of the Cosumnes River. The campground is located in a forested area and is well shaded during the day. Hiki…

Overview Carlton Campground is located along the North Yuba River, adjacent to Highway 49 and 13 miles from Downieville. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recrea…

Overview The Carter Meadows Horse Group Campground lies at the southern edge of the Klamath National Forest on the South Fork of the Salmon River. Designed for …

CASA DIABLO (Camping Area)

CASCADE LAKE / LONG LAKE (Campground)

Overview Campground closed until further notice due to hazard trees . Catavee Campground is located on Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. This campgrou…

CHAMISA FLATS DISPERSED CAMPING AREA (Camping Area)

Overview Chapman Creek Campground is located next to Chapman Creek, near the North Yuba River. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the a…

Overview Situated in the central Sierra Nevada, camping at Cherry Valley campground offers many beautiful sights. It is located in a forest of mixed conifers ab…

CHICKEN ROCK (Camping Area)

Overview Chilcoot Campground (5,100 feet) is located just downstream from Frenchman Lake alongside Last Chance Creek. The sound of flowing water along with shad…

Overview Pleasantly nestled under a large canopy of pine trees, China Camp is a campground where peace and quiet is commonplace. The spacious campsites allow yo…

Recreation Opportunity Guides (ROG) - These guides contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Fores…

Overview Christie Campground is located in the Eagle Lake Recreation Area of the Lassen National Forest. This recreation area has five campgrounds, three design…

Overview Nestled near the Tejon Pass, your escape from the city to this remote and beautiful high desert hide-away awaits. This perfectly primitive-style campgr…

Overview Cold Creek Campground is located on Highway 89, 4.5 miles south of Sierraville, California. The facility location makes Cold Creek a great base camp fo…

COLD SPRINGS (Camping Area)

Overview Coldwater Campground is located high in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains near the town of Mammoth Lakes, California. The surrounding national forest…

Overview College Campground is located on Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. The camp features tent-only sites in open, meadow-like spaces or wooded si…

Located in Kings Canyon, 19 miles NE of Grant Grove via Hwy 180. Family campground (5 units), vault tiolet and suitable for small - midsize trailers. Elevation …

Overview Convict Lake Campground is situated near Convict Lake amidst the beautiful scenery of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The lake and surrounding national fo…

Overview The Coon Creek Group Campground is located in the pine-covered mountains of Southern California. The unique campground is home to three historic cabins…

Located in the lower Colorado Desert in eastern Riverside County, the Coon Hollow campground is located adjacent to a desert riparian wash populated by palo ver…

The Corn Springs Campground is located deep in a canyon of the Chuckwalla Mountains and has a $6.00 per night camping fee. Situated adjacent to a stand of Calif…

Corral Canyon Campground Distance 1.2 miles with connecting options Campfires Campfires are not allowed when elevated fire restrictions are in effect. Please se…

Overview 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. Recre…

Overview Cottonwood Springs Campground (5,700) is located on the southwest side of Frenchman Lake. The surrounding pine forest provides ample shade during summe…

Among the live oaks in southeastern San Diego County is Cottonwood Campground. The campground offers a tranquil and refreshing experience. Cottonwood Campground…

Overview Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Cottonwood Campground is one of the best places in Joshua Tree National Park for…

Overview The Council Group Campground is a great place to enjoy a large outdoor gathering with just about everything the San Bernardino National Forest has to o…

Overview Coy Flat is a small, charming group campsite located within the Giant Sequoia National Monument at an elevation of 5,000 feet, near the 4,666-acre Belk…

COYOTE CAMP 1 (Camping Area)

COYOTE CAMP 2 (Camping Area)

COYOTE CAMP 3 (Camping Area)

Overview Coyote Group Campground is located on the northeast end of French Meadows Reservoir, near the Middle Fork of American River. The facility is located in…

Overview Crab Flats Campground is an off-roaders paradise, with plenty of off-road vehicle trails nearby for both beginner and experienced riders. Its location …

Overview Crane Flat Campground is closed for the winter. Please be mindful of young plants and shrubs by keeping all wheels on parking pads and camping equipmen…

Overview Crane Valley will be closed the entire 2019 - 2028 camping season due to a massive hazard tree removal Crane Valley Group Campground is located adjacen…

Overview Crestline Group Campground is located in a wooded area on Palomar Mountain, at approximately 5,390 feet in elevation. Many trees including Black Oak, C…

Overview 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…

Overview This tent-only campground is located in the northwest corner of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 19 miles west of Redding, California, and three a…

Overview Crystal Lake is open, however, campsites are no longer available for reservation on Recreation.gov. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-serv…

Overview Curly Jack Campground is situated along the Klamath Wild and Scenic River near the town of Happy Camp. Visitors enjoy whitewater boating and fishing on…

D SPUR (Camping Area)

Overview 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…

Overview 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, Cali…

Overview 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…

Overview Nestled on beautiful Figueroa Mountain, this charming campground sits alongside the serenely flowing Davy Brown Creek. Close to Santa Barbara, Davy Bro…

Overview Deer Creek Campground is located in California Sierra National Forest. The campground is tucked under dense fir and pines along the shore of Huntington…

Overview 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 greates…

Facility has 5 sites. Can accomodate up to a 22 foot trailer. No potable water.

Overview 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 C…

Overview 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 w…

Divine springs campground has 5 metal fire ring/bbq pits and tables. A small stream runs through the site, and is fenced off from livestock.

Overview 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…

Developed campground with 18 designated sites. Maximum of 8 people per site. Grills and tables are provided. The local Maidu Indians referred to this spot as th…

The campground is ideal for equestrian use, with four water troughs, several pull through spaces, and access to trails. The park provides day-use facilities for…

Overview This tent-only group campground is located on the southern shore of Whiskeytown Lake in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 14 miles west of Redding,…

DUSY CAMP 3 (Camping Area)

DUSY CREEK CAMP 1 (Camping Area)

DUSY CREEK CAMP 2 (Camping Area)

Overview Eagle Campground is located in the Eagle Lake Recreation Area of the Lassen National Forest. This recreation area has five campgrounds, three designate…

Overview Eagle Creek Campground is located on Trinity River and Eagle Creek, it has 17 single sites with an average back in around 16ft. This campground has vau…

Overview East Fork Canyon is in a beautiful wooded section of Rock Creek Canyon, near Lower Rock Creek. Anglers, hikers and photographers enjoy this scenic loca…

Overview East Fork Group site is nestled along the East Fork of Willow creek in northern California's vast Six Rivers National Forest. The campground sits under…

EAST LAKE (Camping Area)

Overview East Meadow Campground is located alongside the scenic Jackson Meadow Reservoir, in the Tahoe National Forest. Its location provides for a great base c…

Overview El Prado Group Campground is a great mountain getaway just one hour east of San Diego, California in the Laguna Mountain Recreation Area. Campers can e…

Developed campground with 15 designated sites; most can accommodate an RV. Maximum of 8 people per site. Grills and tables provided.

The campground, water system, and restrooms at Emigrant have been closed since late August 2025 due to flood damage. The damage to the 5-mile-long water pipe an…

Overview Emigrant Group Campground is located alongside the beautiful Stampede Reservoir. The campground is located approximately 30 minutes from the town of Tr…

ERSHIM LAKE (Camping Area)

Overview Escondido Campground is one of the best kept secrets in the Santa Lucia Mountains. This family-friendly campground boasts scenic vistas that will take …

6100-foot elevation. 20 campsites with fenced pastures and corrals for horses. A network of roads and trails covers the area. Access from Rancheria Rd. in the G…

Overview Fairview Campground sits in an area dotted with oak and gray pine along the Upper Kern River, a designated Wild and Scenic River, at an elevation of 3,…

Overview Falcon Group Campground has three individual group campsites just off the scenic Ortega Highway in Southern California, which connects San Juan Capistr…

Overview Fallen Leaf Campground is situated on the north shore of Fallen Leaf Lake and adjacent to Taylor Creek. The south shore of Lake Tahoe is less than a mi…

Overview The picturesque Fern Basin Campground is a perfect escape from a busy lifestyle. It provides peace and quiet in the mountains of southern California as…

Overview Fiddle Creek Campground is located alongside the North Yuba River, just off Highway 49, about 12 miles from Downieville. Visitors enjoy a wide variety …

Overview Findley Campground is located alongside the scenic Jackson Meadow Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest. The location, part of the Woodcamp Recreation…

Overview Fir Top Campground is located alongside the scenic Jackson Meadow Reservoir, in the Tahoe National Forest. The location, part of the Woodcamp Recreatio…

FISH CAMP/BIG CREEK (Camping Area)

Overview Open mid-June through September. Campsite list calender is for the next reservable dates. Fish Lake Campground lies on the shore of its beautiful names…

Overview Forbes Creek Group Campground is located near the southeast shore of Sugar Pine Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest. Visitors enjoy the area for its…

Overview This historic guard station offers a unique stay in the oldest Forest Service building on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. This charming two-story s…

Overview Forks campground is located on a hillside overlooking Bass Lake. The camp is forested with cedar, ponderosa pine and oak trees and offers a few sites w…

Overview Four Jeffrey is a mostly shaded campground with gorgeous views of Table Mountain along the South Fork of Bishop Creek. Campers enjoy fishing and swimmi…

Overview 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…

Overview Fowlers Campground is located on the Upper McCloud River five miles east of McCloud, California. The campground is nestled in a mixed conifer and oak w…

Mojave National Preserve, near NOTHING, hour and a half from Las Vegas, nearly ran out of gas! No privacy, but plenty of dry camping in the area. Enough room …

Joshua Tree National Park, NPS has a number of free campgrounds in J-Tree. Joshua Tree NP no longer free.

Sierra National Forest, near Yosemite, Mariposa grove, South Entrance, not a great site, not sure if it was legal. We arrived late at night. No room for RV if…

Stanislaus National Forest, near Yosemite, Big Oak Flat entrance, approx location

Shasta National Forest, near Mt. Shasta trailhead, lots of cars, climbers ready to climb mt. shasta. Not sure if legal, but there seemed to be room for RV if I…

Crystal Hill, Kofa National Wildlife Preserve, AZ Free area, 6 miles east of US95, south of Quartzsite. Watch for signs on highway. Good camping sites, no servi…

On BLM land. Oak forest and grassland. Just a few miles from I-5 north of Red Bluff. Exit at Jelly's Ferry. Turn on Bend Road. Follow signs to Payne's Cree…

East of the south end of Death Valley National Park. BLM. Furnace Creek Wash Rd. The area isn't used very heavily; used a little pulloff on the rd, very litt…

Outside Death Valley National Park on BLM lands near Scotty Castle. Some areas on this road are passable to RVs and trailers.

Inside Death Valley National Park, on the Racetrack Road at Teakettle Jctn. Nice large area for a vehicle or two. Very few pulloffs available though on this r…

Near Joshua Tree National Park Cottonwood Springs. BLM lands Within sight of interstate, but road noise not too bad. RVs and trailers should be fine, but flat…

Costs $10 for up to 7 days in the park. Lake Mead, LaMe Callville Camp, 4wd required, not sure if legal. A few spots after rough 4wd sections of road. There…

Los Padres NF Sierra Madre Campsite, nice, but small pulloff on NF32S13, overlooking highway 166 below. Between Santa Maria, CA and Taft, CA. Road is too roug…

Quartzsite AZ Miles of free BLM camping in the area around Quartzsite. A Huge RV and rock festival in Jan. A lot of flea market type suff all winter. Close to…

Moore Creek Campground, USFS On Mokelumne River - 12 miles on paved road from Hwy 88/Ellis Rd. Steep grade - 3000 elevation change - good brakes required. Tro…

Free dry camping behind George S. Patton Museum at Chiriaco Summit (exit I-10 at Chiriaco Road). Gas, minimart, and restaurant nearby. Look for sign "Free Dry…

SLAB CITY--famous (infamous) Free boondocking camping on abandoned military property. Water and Dump locations in small town of Niland, CA (2 miles) Lots of ver…

This is a great location south of Vegas. Its in the middle of an old dried out lake bed (seasonal) and just of highway 95 that leads into Boulder City and Vega…

Jean,NV. Exit 12, I-15 and hwy 161. 30 Miles south of Las Vegas. My NV atlas says there is a Rest Area / Visitor's center in Jean. Apparently, this is it. This…

Illipah Reservoir Located about 38 miles west of Ely 43 miles east of Eureka, NV on Highway 50. The road in is well graded gravel any RV should be able to make…

Near Superstition Mt. in California this is a locally well known spot for Jeepers, dirt bikers and campers. This is in the desert and there are no facilities o…

Located near the Salton Sea this camp area overlooks a desolate area with some spectacular views in the evening sun. There are no facilities. This is outside …

In the Anza Borrego desert, this is an out of the way place. Be sure to see the old deserted homestead. Follow the dirt road to the end where a hiking trail l…

Take Boone road for 4 miles. This is a dirt road that is well graded and easy to travel. You'll not find a much starker place than a dry lake bed. If you lik…

This is a single campsite overlooking Indian Valley Reservoir. It can be accessed with any type of vehicle although during the rainy season or during the winter…

Lake Mead Recreation Area Lower Governtment Wash It's $10 for entry to the park, but that will get you up to 7 days. $20 will pay for a year. Take Northshore R…

Southeast Section Scaddan Wash. BLM 14 day limit area Free and legal Quartzsite, AZ off of I-10 exit 19. South on 95 until it comes to a dead end. Turn left and…

Goumaz campground, a USFS campground in Lassen National Forest. Previously a fee was required to camp here, but when I was there the fee box was tapped up and …

Open "14 day limit" camping with hills and offroading and expansive flatland available for any kind of camper. It's called The Dome Rock Mountain Area, in the L…

Located a few miles north of the east entrance to Valley of Fire State Park on 169, this huge mesa is known as "Snowbird Mesa" or "Poverty Flats" depending on y…

Willow Creek Reservoir. This is a great place to go camping and fishing. There are no "improved" campgrounds here. Only primitive camping. I've seen tents set u…

Chimney Reservoir. The roads to this reservoir are in good repair as long as you are traveling in good weather. There is an "improved" campground here with gril…

There are campgrounds along the main road here. I believe the campgrounds are provided and maintained by the Forest Service though they are primitive. A creek d…

Overview French Camp lies in the Rock Creek area of the scenic Sierra Nevada Mountains, near Tom's Place and midway between Bishop and Mammoth Lakes, California…

Overview French Gulch Campground sits 3 miles from the western shores of Lake Isabella, a 27-acre reservoir off the Kern River, in the expansive Sequoia Nationa…

Overview French Meadows Campground is located along the shores French Meadows Reservoir, about 40 miles from the town of Foresthill. Visitors enjoy the area for…

Overview Frenchman Campground (5,700 feet) sites along the shores of its namesake lake, which boasts 21 miles of shoreline. The campground is situated at the so…

Located on Bullards Bar Reservoir, boat in only access. It is used as an over flow campground. There are campsites, but no bathrooms.

Overview Fry Creek Campground is situated in the heart of Cleveland National Forest, uniquely located down the road from the world-famous Palomar Observatory. T…

Campground next to Fuller Boat Ramp. Accessible facilities include tables, fire rings, a food storage locker and restrooms.

Overview Furnace Creek Campground is the only NPS campground in the park that is reservable. All other NPS campgrounds operate on a first-come, first-serve basi…

Overview Gansner Bar Campground is located on Highway 70 just east of the Highway 89 intersection; just east of where Spanish Creek and Indian Creek merge toget…

GARDEN POINT (Camping Area)

Overview 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, Cali…

Overview Gates Group Campground is located on the North Fork American River, at the north end of the French Meadows Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest. It i…

The Mendocino National Forest is one of 18 National Forests in California, and is nearly one million square acres in size. Forest Service employees you are most…

GERTRUDE CREEK EAST (Camping Area)

GERTRUDE CREEK WEST (Camping Area)

Overview Giant Gap Campground is located on the north shore of Sugar Pine Reservoir, in the Tahoe National Forest. It is just 15 miles from Foresthill. Visitors…

Located half a mile from the McKinley Grove of Giant Sequoias, Gigantea Camground offers slightly more rustic camping. The area has some slopes and flat areas. …

Overview Girard Ridge Lookout was constructed in 1931 and used by the Forest Service on a regular basis until 1981. It is one of the few remaining historic look…

Overview Glory Hole Recreation Area is located at New Melones Lake on the Stanislaus River. The 12,500 surface-acre lake is the fourth largest reservoir in Cali…

Experience the wild Pacific coastline and grazing Roosevelt elk in this campground, with easy access to a secluded stretch of beach, Fern Canyon, and 70 miles o…

Overview Gold Lake 4x4 campground in northeast Plumas County, CA lies at 6,400 feet in elevation within the Plumas National Forest. The mountains, forest and la…

Overview Gold Lake Campground (6,445 feet) is on the east shore of Gold Lake, a glacially carved alpine lake. This campground is within easy reach of many trail…

Overview Grasshopper Flat Campground (5,886 feet) is one of three family campgrounds located in the Lake Davis Recreation Area. Campground loops around in the h…

Overview Grassy Flat Campground borders California's northern Redwood Highway in the expansive Six Rivers National Forest. This shady campground provides ample …

Overview Perched 1,700 feet above sea level in the expanse of the Mendocino National Forest, the Gray Pine Group Camp is a beautiful recreation oasis for large …

Overview Grays Meadows Campground is situated along Independence Creek in the Onion Valley area of the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. Its location on the cree…

Overview Grays Peak Group Campground is conveniently located for campers to enjoy all that the Big Bear Lake area has to offer. Many trailheads are nearby, lead…

Campground - 4 camping sites with fire rings. Trailhead - Access to the Yolla Bolly Wilderness. Corrals available at Trailhead.

Overview Green Valley Campground is located near Arrowbear in the San Bernardino National Forest in Southern California. It is centered between Lake Arrowhead a…

Overview Greenville Campground (3,500 feet) is a small campground, located on Plumas National Forest on the edge of scenic Indian Valley near CA Hwy 70, approxi…

Overview Gregory Beach Camping/Day Use Area is located on the Sacramento River Arm of Shasta Lake, it has trash and portable restrooms provided in season. This …

The campground is a single loop and is moderately to thickly wooded with a mix of oak and pine trees that provide plenty of shade in the hot summers (80% + cove…

Overview Grizzly Campground (5,777 feet) is one of three family-friendly campgrounds located in the Lake Davis Recreation Area. The recreation area and its name…

GRIZZLY CREEK (Camping Area)

GRIZZLY PASS (Camping Area)

GROUSE MEADOW (Camping Area)

Overview ***Grouse Valley is closed for rehabilitation through at least the 2022 and 2023 seasons*** Grouse Valley is located in the Giant Sequoia National Monu…

Overview Gull Lake Campground is a small, shaded and private facility in the June Lake area of the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. Within a few miles, campers …

Overview Hallsted campground is conveniently situated in the Feather River Canyon, just off the main road in the northern Sierra Nevada Mountains. At an elevati…

Overview Hampshire Rocks Campground is located in the Tahoe National Forest on the banks of the South Yuba River, near the Rainbow/Big Bend exit along Interstat…

Overview Hanna Flat Campground is a family-friendly facility nestled in the pine-covered mountains of Southern California. It offers access to a variety of outd…

Overview The Harvey West Cabin is located on the Silver Fork of the American River. The cabin is easily access from Silver Fork Road. The cabin has beds for 12 …

Overview Hat Creek is one of six campgrounds available in the Hat Creek Recreation Area, home to some of the area's best trout fishing. Scenic hiking trails and…

HATCH LAKE STAGING (Camping Area)

Overview Hawk Campground is located above Tennessee Valley and offers sweeping views of the Marin Headlands. The site is a 2.5 mile uphill hike from the Tenness…

Overview Hayden Flat Campground is located 31 miles west of Weaverville, CA along CA Highway 299 at an elevation of 1200'. Located on the Wild and Scenic portio…

Overview Haypress Campground is nestled within the coastal scrub of Tennessee Valley, near Mill Valley. The hike to this campground is 1 mile from the Tennessee…

Overview The Heart Bar Campground provides access to some of southern California's greatest backcountry hiking, biking and horseback riding trails, as well as a…

Location: 22 miles east of Georgetown on Wentworth Springs Road, and 29 miles northeast on Forest Highway 2 (Eleven Pines road) to just before Hell Hole Reservo…

Developed campground with 12 available sites. Maximum of 8 people per site.

Overview Hobo Campground is tucked on the banks of the Lower Kern River, north of the popular Miracle Hot Springs. It sits at 2290 feet elevation on the Sequoia…

Overview Hodgdon Meadow campground is located in breathtaking Yosemite National Park in Central California's rugged Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. The site is 25…

HOKE / VERDI

True to its name, Hole-in-the-Ground is tucked away in a steep, tree-covered draw alongside Mill Creek. A developed campground with 13 designated sites, there i…

Overview Mojave preserves a diverse mosaic of ecological habitats and a 10,000 year history of human connection with the desert. Offering extensive opportunitie…

Overview The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's…

Overview 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, Cali…

Overview This campground is located in the southeast corner of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 15 miles west of Redding, California, and three and a half …

Overview Horse Camp is located on the eastern shore of the Little Grass Valley Reservoir, giving visitors ample opportunity to fish, swim, boat and enjoy nature…

Overview Contrary to its name, Horse Heaven Group Campground has no equestrian sites. Instead, this tent-only facility can accommodate gatherings of up to 100 p…

7600-foot elevation. 41 campsites. Horse Corrals. Near Cherry Hill Road 22S12/23S10. Maximum RV length 22 feet. Special food storage rule in effect because this…

For those visitors who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the nearby Big Bear valley, Horse Springs campground offers a secluded escape unlike many …

Overview 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…

Nestled in large grove of oaks. Campground provides solitude for those seeking that type of experience.

Secluded area with small stream. For more information and other OHV riding opportunities on Forest Service lands, please visit the California State Off Highway …

Overview Hutchins Group Campground is the perfect location for groups who want to explore the greater Bucks Lake area of the Plumas National Forest. This campgr…

Overview Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Indian Cove Campground lies amid the huge, steep rock formations for which Joshu…

INDIAN FLATS GROUP CAMP (Group Campground) Decomissioned

Overview Indian Scotty Group Site is located next to the Wild and Scenic Scott River in Klamath National Forest. Visitors enjoy swimming, tubing, whitewater boa…

Overview Indian Springs Campground is located in the Tahoe National Forest along Interstate 80 the South Yuba River. It is about three miles west of Big Bend an…

Overview Indian Valley Campground is located alongside the North Yuba River just off Highway 49, about 11 miles west of Downieville. Visitors enjoy a wide varie…

Indian Well Campground is located 1/2 mile (0.8 km) from the Visitor Center. There are 43 sites available on a first-come, first serve basis. Included in the st…

Overview Ironwood Group Campground offers a secluded place for an extended family or large group getaway in the mountains of Southern California. A variety of o…

Overview Jackass Meadow Campground remains closed until further notice due to hazard tree removal. Jackass Meadow Campground is situated below Florence Lake on …

Overview Jackson Flats is a group camping facility located next to beautiful Grassy Hollow Visitor Center, which holds numerous nature programs, hikes and activ…

Situated in a magnificent old-growth redwood grove on the banks of the wild and scenic Smith River, this campground offers hiking trails, swimming, fishing, and…

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JONES VALLEY INLET (Camping Area)

Overview Jones Valley Inlet Dispersed/Day Use Area is located on the Pit River Arm of Shasta Lake, it has trash and portable restrooms provided in season. This …

Overview Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Jumbo Rocks Campground lies amid the huge, steep rock formations for which Joshu…

Overview Easy access to fishing, a marina and boat rentals make June Lake Campground a favorite spot for both families and anglers. The facility sits in the eas…

Overview Juniper Springs Group Campground is a primitive facility located about 10 miles from Big Bear Lake, a scenic, year-round recreation destination. The ca…

KENNEDY MEADOW AND BURTON MEADOW (Camping Area)

Keyhole Campground is the smallest campground located within the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area. It is a small paved "keyhole" offering a large group or fe…

KINGS RIVER 1 (Camping Area)

Overview Campground closed until further notice due to hazard trees. Kinnikinnick Campground is located across the street from Huntington Lake near the Kaiser W…

Overview Kirby Cove is located just north of the Golden Gate Bridge at historic Battery Kirby. Visitors are awarded breathtaking views of San Francisco, its fam…

Overview Kirk Creek Campground is an oceanside paradise, with each site overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It offers a variety of opportunities for relaxation and r…

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Overview Nestled in a forest of Jeffrey pines and aspens, Kit Carson campground is perfect for tent camping and smaller RVs. The west fork of the Carson River i…

Overview La Panza Campground is full of opportunities to relax or explore the forest. Nearby is Machesna Mountain Wilderness where hiking, hunting and horseback…

Overview Laguna Campground is a great mountain getaway just one hour east of San Diego, California in the Laguna Mountain Recreation Area. Campers can enjoy coo…

LAKE CAMP (Camping Area)

Overview Lake Campground offers an excellent escape from the city, just a short drive northeast of the Los Angeles metro area. It's set on the shores of Jackson…

Overview Lake Mary is the star of the Mammoth Lakes region. Of the 11 lakes in the area, Mary is the largest and most developed. Lake Mary Campground is a large…

Overview Lakes Basin Campground (6,445 feet) is situated in the ruins of an old lodge, Lakes Center Lodge, built in 1912 and removed in the late 1970's. Some of…

Overview Lakeside Campground is located on the picturesque Prosser Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest, just 10 minutes north of Truckee. Visitors enjoy the …

Overview Landslide campground is at 5800' elevation and within Giant Sequoia National Monument. Recreation Recreational opportunities abound with Hume Lake near…

Lassen is a lovely little campground near the obsidian mines. It is currently under discussion for decommissioning. This is open area camping as there are no de…

Operated by volunteers from the Giant Sequoia National Monument Association. 3000 feet elevation. 9 campsites. 16 foot max RV length. No water, no reservations

Legacy is a developed campground with 14 sites; maximum of 8 people is allowed per single site; 16 people maximum are allowed per double site. Water and electri…

Overview 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…

Overview Lewis Campground is located on French Meadows Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest, 40 miles east Foresthill. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing…

Overview Lightning Point Campground sits at an elevation of 6,100 feet, about 25 miles southeast of Palmdale and roughly 35 miles north of the San Fernando Vall…

Overview Lightning Tree Campground (5,800 feet) is one of three family-friendly campgrounds located in the Lake Davis Recreation Area. The lake was formed by da…

Overview Little Beaver Campground is located on the south-eastern shore of Little Grass Valley Reservoir, approximately four miles from the town of La Porte, CA…

Overview Little Lasier Meadows Campground is a horse camp near scenic Jackson Meadow Reservoir, approximately 32 miles north of Truckee, in the Tahoe National F…

Overview Little Mt. Hoffman Lookout was constructed in the 1920s and was used by the Forest Service on a regular basis until 1978. It is one of the few remainin…

Overview 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…

Overview The Lobo Group Campground is nestled in the beautiful Barton Flats area of the San Bernardino Mountains. It is surrounded by picturesque pine trees, pr…

Overview Logger Campground sits on beautiful Stampede Reservoir on the Tahoe National Forest, 30 minutes from Truckee, Calif. Visitors enjoy the area for its bo…

Overview Lone Pine Campground is located near the base of Mt. Whitney, the highest peak in the continental United States, offering unparalleled views of the mou…

Overview Lone Rock Campground is one of three in the Antelope Lake Recreation Area. Nestled in the beautiful northern Sierra Nevada mountain range, it offers fo…

Overview Long Meadow Group Campground is a remote facility within Sequoia National Forest, in the southern portion of Giant Sequoia National Monument. The area …

Overview Long Point Campground is one of three in the Antelope Lake Recreation Area. It is situated on the lake's southwestern side, providing clear water views…

Overview Loon Lake Chalet is situated next to Loon Lake in a granite bowl, and offers year-round, drive-to access for excellent backcountry skiing and hiking. T…

Overview Los Prietos Campground is situated in the Los Padres National Forest and provides access to a variety of outdoor adventures, including water-related re…

Overview Lost Claim attracts families and friends with its convenient location, just 15 miles from the northwest Yosemite National Park boundary in northern Cal…

Overview Lost Creek Group Campground (elevation 5,700 ft.) is approximately five miles south of Manzanita Lake, and close to the Lost Creek and Devastated areas…

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Overview Lower Billy Creek Campground is located on Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. The adjacent Billy Creek Guard Station Museum provides historica…

LOWER BRIDGE (Camping Area)

Overview Lower Pines is closed for the winter season. Lower Pines campsites are available to reserve up to five months in advance on the 15th of each month at 7…

MADRONE COVE (Camping Area)

Overview 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, Cali…

This campground is closed due to dam remediation restrictions.

MALLARD LAKE (Camping Area)

Overview Manzanita Lake Campground (elevation 5,900 ft.) is the largest campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park. It is within walking distance of the scenic…

Overview The Marion Mountain Campground offers a beautiful retreat in the San Bernardino National Forest. It provides access to a number of hiking trails that l…

Overview Tucked away in the towering pines of the Mendocino National Forest, the Masterson Campground is perfect for your next big get-together. The large grass…

Overview McCloud Bridge Campground is located on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake, it has a total of 14 sites; 3 double sites and 11 single sites with an average …

Overview McGee Campground provides a pleasant, sunny location for family camping between Bishop and Mammoth Lakes in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. The ca…

Overview Escape from the city to the remote and beautiful McGill Campground. The campground, bursting with views of mountains and valleys, is an ideal base for …

Overview Meadow Group Campground is located off State Highway 2 between the Manzanita Loop of the Chilao Campground and the Chilao Ranger Station, 26 miles nort…

Overview IMPORTANT CAMPGROUND UPDATE — RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Beginning Summer 2026 , ALL CAMPSITES at Meadowview Campground will require advance reservations du…

Overview The popular Medicine Lake Recreation Area and adjacent Medicine Lake are located in the Medicine Lake Highlands in northeastern California. The Recreat…

Overview NO PETS ARE ALLOWED ANYWHERE AT THE RESORT! Meeks Bay Resort has a long tradition as a family vacation and holiday retreat. It is located on western sh…

Overview Escape the hustle and bustle of the city at Memorial Park -- a scenic and remote campground tucked away in the Santa Lucia Mountains. A beautiful trout…

Overview Merrill Campground is located in the Eagle Lake Recreation Area of the Lassen National Forest. This recreation area has five campgrounds, three designa…

MIAMI STAGING AREA (Camping Area)

MIAMI STAGING AREA 1 (Camping Area)

Overview Mojave preserves a diverse mosaic of ecological habitats and a 10,000 year history of human connection with the desert. Offering extensive opportunitie…

MIDDLE BRIDGE (Camping Area)

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Overview Leave the city vibe behind as you meander down a winding, partially paved, narrow road that leads you into wooded Middle Lion Campground and day use ar…

Overview Middle Meadows Campground offers a quiet place to camp, far from the hustle and bustle of city life. The campground is isolated from other campgrounds …

Midway Campground is located off of Grey's Well Road and offers visitors areas to camp. Vaulted toilets and dumpsters are available on site.

Overview 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…

MILL CREEK - PRIVATE (Campground)

Sleep beneath towering maples and young redwoods. Access to Mill Creek, miles of varied hiking trails, and summer programs. Located in Del Norte Coast Redwoods …

Overview Mill Creek campground is located at Bucks Lake in the northern Sierra Mountains on the Plumas National Forest. The Bucks Lake area offers year-round re…

Overview 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…

MININGTOWN MEADOW (Camping Area)

MIRROR CAMP (Camping Area)

MIRROR LAKE CAMP (Camping Area)

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Overview Mono Hot Springs Campground sits above Kaiser Pass in the High Sierra, on the South Fork of the San Joaquin River in an area known for its hot mineral …

Overview Escape to Mountain Oak Campground in the Angeles National Forest for a restful, refreshing getaway from city life. Just northwest of the Los Angeles me…

Overview Experience life elevated when you enjoy vistas of wildflowers, star gazing, and summer campouts atop Figueroa Mountain. Lose yourself in a grove of bea…

Overview Mount Pinos or in the Native American Chumash language, "Iwihinmu," was considered to be the center of the world, the point where everything was in bal…

MUGGLER CREEK (Camping Area)

Overview Navajo Flat Campground, off-highway vehicle (OHV) Trailhead and day use area is an ideal location for OHV enthusiasts to enjoy the many trails in the s…

Overview Nevada Beach Campground sits in the Lake Tahoe Basin of Nevada. Minutes from the bright blue water of Tahoe's eastern shores, campsites are nestled in …

Overview New Shady Rest Campground is a large facility convenient to numerous outdoor activities and attractions in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. The cam…

Overview Nira Campground is a beautiful site covered in oak trees and located along Manzana Creek. Whether you come to cast a line in the river, camp and relax,…

Overview Nordheimer Group Sites are in a Douglas-fir and hardwood forest close to the Wild and Scenic California Salmon River. Roads and parking areas are grave…

Nordheimer’s main campground is open year-round and offers 12 single fee sites, all on a first-come first-served basis. No running water. No electric or sewer h…

NORTH FORK (Camping Area)

Overview 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…

North Fork Campground is a quiet, semi-shaded, remote campground bordered by the North Fork of the Smith River. This is a perfect place to “get away from it all…

Overview For the 2026 season, North Pines campground will utilize a one-time Early Access Lottery which allows successful applicants to make a reservation withi…

Overview North Shore Campground is a quiet place to camp, away from the hustle and bustle of nearby cities. The campground is nestled among Southern California'…

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Location: 23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50 and 11 miles north on Ice House Road (Forest Road 3),then east (right) on Forest Road 32. Northwind Campgro…

Overview PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT OAK BOTTOM CAMPGROUND AT WHISKEYTOWN LAKE. FOR THAT SITE NEAR REDDING, CALL 530-359-2269 Open from mid-May through mid-October,…

Overview The Oak Flat Lookout sits the Greenhorn Mountains in the Sequoia National Forest and Sequoia National Monument, about an hour from Bakersfield, Califor…

Overview Nestled between Blue Ridge and Cedar Roughs east of Napa Valley, Lake Berryessa provides ample public recreation opportunities. Popular activities on a…

OBRIEN (Camping Area)

Overview Science buffs and families are drawn to Observatory Campground for its proximity to the Palomar Observatory, a world-class center of astronomy research…

Overview Obsidian campground offers opportunity to get away from crowds amidst shade of aspens and pines. Campground is close to Molybdenite Creek and Little Wa…

Overview The outstanding lake and mountain views at Oh Ridge Campground make it a favorite spot for both families and anglers. It sits in the eastern Sierra Nev…

OLD GOLDLEDGE DISPERSED CAMPING (Camping Area)

Overview Old Shady Rest Campground is a large facility convenient to numerous outdoor activities and attractions in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, and wit…

Overview This quiet campground is set amidst breathtaking scenery of rugged mountain peaks, thick forests and waterfalls in the Onion Valley area of the eastern…

Overview Palisades Group Campground lies along Rock Creek in Inyo National Forest, near Mammoth Lakes and Bishop, California. Well-suited for large families and…

Overview Panther Flat Campground sits in the vast Six Rivers National Forest in northern California. This shady, secluded campground is just steps from the Smit…

Overview Paradise Cove Campground sits near Lake Isabella in the beautiful Sequoia National Forest. The 11,000-acre lake marks the division between the Upper an…

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Overview Pass Creek Campground is located on scenic Jackson Meadow Reservoir, in the Tahoe National Forest. Its location provides a great base camp for a wide r…

Overview Patrick Creek Campground sits at the confluence of Patrick Creek and the middle fork of Smith River in the vast Six Rivers National Forest of northern …

Overview *Altitude is 7,080 feet above sea level* Set on the edge of a meadow surrounded by Aspen, Fir and Pine trees, Patterson Guard Station has stood since 1…

Overview Open mid-May through mid-October. Campsite List calendar is for the next reservable dates. Pearch Creek Campground lies just north of the small town of…

Overview Just northwest of the Los Angeles metro area, Peavine provides a scenic and relaxing destination for camping, hiking, picnicking and wildlife viewing. …

Overview This tent-only campground is located in the southeast corner of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 13.5 miles west of Redding, California, and three…

Overview Pigeon Point Group Campground is located on CA Highway 299 approximately 15 miles west of Weaverville, CA at 1100'. Located on the Wild and Scenic port…

Overview Perfectly situated high above the Sespe Wilderness offering stunning views of the valley below and the Channel Islands in the distance lies Pine Mounta…

Overview Rustic Pine Mountain Lookout was constructed in 1933 and used for fire detection until 1942. During World War II, the lookout served as part of an airc…

Overview Pinecrest features a large campground by Pinecrest Lake, just 30 miles east of Sonora, at an elevation of 5600 feet. The area includes a day-use beach …

Overview Pineknot Campground is located in the mountains of San Bernardino at Big Bear Lake. It is a popular destination for many outdoor enthusiasts looking fo…

Overview Pines Group Site is conveniently located at the Stony Gorge Dam, just 18 miles downstream from East Park Dam and 5 miles west of Fruto in western Glenn…

Overview Pines Group Campground attracts large families and groups friends with its convenient location, just 15 miles from the Yosemite National Park boundary …

Overview Pinnacles Campground is located in the unique Pinnacles National Park, 32 miles south of Hollister, California. The park encompasses 26,000 acres of sp…

Overview 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…

Overview Reservations not being accepted. Pioneer Point is a high-desert campground near Lake Isabella in the Sequoia National Forest. The 11,000-acre lake is a…

Overview Pioneer Trail Group Campground offers groups of up to 100 people the opportunity to camp near the beautiful Pinecrest Lake. The campground is located w…

The Pit River Recreation area is adjacent to the Pit River, has a small campground with eight campsites with tables, metal firerings, and barbeque pits. Ameniti…

Overview Plaskett Creek Campground offers a beautiful location just minutes from Sand Dollar Beach, one of the largest and most popular beaches in central Calif…

Small boat or hike in campground on the east shore of Loon Lake campground. Access via the Loon Lake Trailhead or boatramp at Loon Lake Campground. Pleasant Cam…

POISON SPRINGS (Camping Area)

Overview Ponderosa Campground offers visitors a beautiful location to relax and enjoy nature. It runs along the Nacimiento River, which provides a variety of re…

PORTAL DISPERSED CAMP (Camping Area)

Overview The Poso Guard Station Cabin is situated on a mountain top in the Giant Sequoia National Monument in the Sequoia National Forest. Perched at an altitud…

Overview Post Creek Guard Station was built in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps for use as a wildfire lookout. It is now available for recreational use. …

Potato Patch Campground is shaded by towering pines and firs and conveniently located along Deer Creek . Potato Patch Campground is a very popular spot for gett…

Overview Preacher Meadow Campground is located on Swift Creek, it has a total 44 single sites with an average back in around 16ft. The campground has vault rest…

Overview Princess Campground sits next to a large meadow at an elevation of 5,900 feet in the Indian Basin Grove. The campsite is just 3 miles northwest of Hume…

Overview Prosser Family Campground is located on the picturesque Prosser Reservoir within the Tahoe National Forest, 10 minutes north of Truckee. Visitors enjoy…

Overview Prosser Ranch Group Campground is located on the picturesque Prosser Reservoir, within the Tahoe National Forest, about 10 minutes north of Truckee. Vi…

Overview Pumice Flat Group Camp is located in the Red's Meadows and Devils Postpile section of the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, just west of the full-servic…

Overview This facility does not accept reservations. Emigrant Landing is the largest day use recreation area on beautiful Pyramid Lake. Located just 90 minutes …

Overview Quaking Aspen Campground is situated in the Giant Sequoia National Monument near numerous distinctive sequoia groves, including McIntyre Grove and Free…

QUARTZ MOUNTAIN (Camping Area)

RADIO CAMP (Camping Area)

Overview Ramshorn Campground is located off of Highway 49, in the North Yuba River area west of Downieville. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activ…

Overview Rancheria Campground is located on the shores of Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. The campsites sit under a dense canopy of fir and pine, an…

Rancho Nuevo Campground is a primitive campground with 2 sites on a grassy canyon bottom, 4-wheel drive access only. Road is subject to close in the winter.

Overview Recreation Point is nestled in a partially shaded cove overlooking the northern end of Bass Lake. It offers tent-only, overnight sites and picnic area …

Overview Red Fir Flat Group Campground is located on the southern slope of Mt. Shasta at 6,400 feet in elevation. Snowpack in this location may extend into late…

Overview Reversed Creek Campground is a small, shaded and private facility in the June Lake area of the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. Within a few miles, cam…

Overview At an elevation of 7,000 feet, Reyes Peak Campground, rises above the Sespe Wilderness and is situated along a ridge with spectacular views of the Cuya…

Overview Ribbonwood is an ideal mountain escape for equestrian campers. The campground overlooks Palm Desert and the Salton Sea in southern California and provi…

Accessible only by boat, this campground is located on the east point of the Mule Creek cove. Total of 21 units. No piped water.

Roadrunner Campground is the second largest campground offering a large loop of paved roads. Two vaulted toilets are available.

Overview Robbs Hut offers a peaceful, rustic getaway with phenomenal views of the Sierra Nevada. The cozy, yet minimalistic cabin is open year-round and can be …

Overview Rock Creek Campground will be closed until further notice due to a massive hazard tree removal. Rock Creek Campground sits on a large, sandy flat under…

Overview Recreation Rock Creek and other waterways in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains are known for exceptional trout fishing. A catch from the lake may inc…

ROCKY POINT (Campground)

Overview Rocky Rest Campground is located off of Highway 49, in the North Yuba River area near Downieville. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activi…

Overview Break free from reality and take a scenic cruise along fabulous Highway 33 for a short drive from Ojai to Rose Valley Campground and Day Use Area. Whet…

Overview Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Ryan Campground lies amid the huge, steep rock formations for which Joshua Tree …

Overview Trailhead Group Campground is located in the eastern high Sierra Nevada Mountains of California at just over 10,000 feet in elevation. Also known as Sa…

Overview Nestled in the Santa Ynez Mountain Range, Sage Hill Campground is a great group camping spot with easy access to the Santa Ynez River. Spend time fishi…

Overview Salt Creek Camping/Day Use Area is located on the Sacramento River Arm of Shasta Lake, it has trash and portable restrooms provided in season. This is …

Overview The San Gorgonio Campground provides access to a variety of recreational opportunities, as well as a beautiful location in which to enjoy nature. Its p…

Overview Wind and weather constantly sweep across the North Pacific to batter the shores of this westernmost of all the islands. This extreme weather creates a …

Forested site on the Middle Fork Stanislaus River.

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Overview Utica Reservoir is set in a granite basin surrounded by red fir and lodgepole pine forest. The reservoir has lots of islands and is kept mostly full. G…

Overview Once visitors have scaled the rugged cliffs using the steep trail from the Landing Cove, they will be rewarded with a campground perched on the bluffs …

Overview For a truly remote getaway full of backpacking and breathtaking scenery, take a backcountry trip to Santa Cruz Island's Del Norte Campground. Del Norte…

Overview Fantastic ocean views and relaxing beach time is practically guaranteed at Scorpion Canyon Campground, the most family-friendly campsite on Santa Cruz …

Overview Tucked away in a canyon to protect visitors from strong northwest winds, Water Canyon Campground offers exceptional island views, access to spectacular…

Overview Backcountry beach camping is available mid-August through December along Santa Rosa Island's extensive, beautiful, and undeveloped 55-mile coastline. T…

Overview Sarah Totten Campground is located within the Klamath Wild and Scenic River corridor, about 33 miles east of the town of Happy Camp. The campground has…

Overview Sardine Peak is a forest fire lookout tower that was constructed in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It is a three story enclosed tower with ex…

Overview Sawtooth Canyon Campground, also know by its nickname “New Jack City,” is located approximately 3 miles west of California Highway 247 and 20 mile sout…

Overview 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, Cali…

SCOTT MOUNTAIN (Camping Area)

Overview Serrano Campground is a beautiful place for campers to come to enjoy beautiful Big Bear Lake. It is a scenic and fairly modern campground that provides…

Overview Shady Cove Group Campground is a beautiful place to camp within the Children's National Forest. It provides access to numerous trails and a lookout tow…

Overview Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Sheep Pass Group Campground is centrally located within Joshua Tree National Par…

Overview Sherwin Creek Campground is located in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains within 2 miles of the full-service community of Mammoth Lakes, California. P…

Located near the shores of Silver Lake, Silver Bowl is a developed campground with 18 designated sites. There is a maximum of 8 people per site. Silver Lake off…

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Overview Silver Lake Campground is nestled between Silver Lake and the dramatic scenery of the Ansel Adams Wilderness in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of …

Overview Silver Lake East is located 50 miles east of Jackson, California, just a short distance from the shores of Silver lake, where activities like boating, …

Overview Skillman Campground has individual sites with enough room for parking trucks with trailers. Some of the sites have horse pens and water troughs for hor…

Overview Skunk Point Group Campground is located 1.9 miles east of Big Bar, CA along CA Highway 299 at an elevation of 1200'. Located on the Wild and Scenic por…

Overview The Skyline Group Campground is a great place to enjoy an extended family or large group camping experience. It is close to a variety of wilderness tra…

Slide Creek Campground is has 5 tent only camp units. There is no water system.

Overview The Sly Guard Cabin is less remote than other cabins on the Eldorado National forest and is a great choice for families with children. Sly Guard provid…

Soldier Meadows is a developed campground with 15 designated sites. A maximum of 8 people is allowed per site. Located in a picturesque meadow near Soldier Cree…

Overview 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…

SOUTH FORK TAMARACK (Camping Area)

The Southwest Walk-in Campground is located on the east side of the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center parking area. When snow is present, approximately November t…

Overview Spanish Creek Campground is located on Highway 70 just east of the Highway 89 intersection; just east of where Banish Creek and Indian Creek merge toge…

SPANISH LAKE (Camping Area)

Overview Spring Cove Campground is located across the street from Bass Lake in a grove of oak, pine and cedar, and is well suited for tents or small RVs. The si…

Overview Spring Creek Campground (5,800 feet) is just minutes away from the clear waters of the Frenchman Lake. The landscape provides a magnificent backdrop fo…

This site will remain closed for the season due to maintenance projects. Douglas City, Steel Bridge, and Junction City are other BLM campgrounds nearby that cha…

Overview Stony Creek Campground sits at an elevation of approximatly 6,500 feet in the Sierra Nevada mountains. It's nestled among Sigar Pines, Jeffrey Pines, R…

STRAWBERRY LAKE (Camping Area)

STRAWBERRY LAKE CAMP 1 (Camping Area)

STRAWBERRY LAKE CAMP 2 (Camping Area)

Location: 23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50 and 11 miles north on Ice House Road (Forest Road 3),and (right) 3 miles on Ice House/Wrights Lake Tie Road…

Overview Stumpy Meadows, on the Stumpy Meadows Reservoir, provides an enjoyable setting in a heavy conifer forest with easy access to an array of water activiti…

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North side of Thomes Creek.

SUMMIT LAKE (Camping Area)

Overview Summit Lake North Campground (elevation 6,700 ft.) is conveniently located on the main road of Lassen Volcanic National Park. The campground is within …

Overview Summit Lake South Campground (elevation 6,700 ft.) is conveniently located on the main road of Lassen Volcanic National Park. The campground is within …

Overview Summit Lake Stock Corral (elevation 6,700 ft.) is conveniently located on the main road of Lassen Volcanic National Park. The stock corral is within wa…

Overview Sundew campground is located at Bucks Lake in the northern Sierra Mountains on the Plumas National Forest. The Bucks Lake area offers year-round recrea…

Open seasonally, typically late fall through mid-to-late April. First-come, first-served, large campground that rarely fills. This location has little to no veg…

SWAMP LAKE (Camping Area)

SWAMP MEADOW (Camping Area)

Overview Sycamore Grove Campground sits along the banks of the sparkling Sacramento River at a 300-foot elevation, within the 488-acre Red Bluff Recreation Area…

Overview Table Mountain, just a short journey northwest of the Los Angeles metro area, provides a beautiful escape from urban life. Campers will find hiking, mo…

Overview Table Mountain Group Campground is located 18 miles southwest of Bishop, California, along the South Fork of Bishop Creek. Here, the creek has bountifu…

Overview Tamarack Flat Campground is closed for the winter. The campground typically opens in mid-June and closes in early October. Opening date for the Tamarac…

Overview The Tanglewood Group Campground provides a picturesque spot for an extended family or large group getaway. It is nestled in the pine-covered mountains …

Overview Tent Peg Group Campground offers a semi-primitive location for an extended family or large group outing. The area provides easy access to many off-road…

THOMAS HUNTING GROUNDS YELLOW POST SITES (Camping Area)

THOMPSON LAKE (Camping Area)

Overview Tillie Creek campground is nestled in oak trees on the shores of Lake Isabella, a popular destination for water activities, especially windsurfing and …

Overview Trinity River Campground is located on Trinity River, it has 7 single sites with an average back in around 16ft. This campground has a vault restroom a…

Overview Tuff Campground is situated along Rock Creek in the scenic Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. It is convenient to Tom's Place and U.S. Highway 395.…

TULE MEADOW (Camping Area)

Overview Tuolumne Meadows Campground recently had a complete overhaul and rehabilitation of the campsites. Please be mindful of young plants and shrubs by keepi…

Overview Tuttletown Recreation Area is located at New Melones Lake on the Stanislaus River. The 12,500 surface-acre lake is the fourth largest reservoir in Cali…

Overview Twin Lakes Campground is located in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains near the town of Mammoth Lakes, California. It offers lakeside camping with bre…

Overview Union Reservoir is set in a granite basin with expansive mountain views. The reservoir has lots of small islands and is kept mostly full. The Union Wes…

Overview Campground closed until further notice due to hazard trees. Upper Billy Creek Campground is located across the road from Huntington Lake near the Kaise…

UPPER DEER CREEK (Camping Area)

This facility is only accessible by boat or trail. Location: 22 miles east of Georgetown on Wentworth Springs Road, and 29 miles northeast on Forest Highway 2 (…

Overview Upper Pines campsites are available to reserve up to five months in advance on the 15th of each month at 7:00 a.m. PST. For example, on January 15, arr…

Overview Winter guests take on a more challenging adventure and must traverse an approx. 6-mile trek with a 1,300-foot elevation gain to reach the bunkhouse. Th…

Overview Vermillion Campground is located on the northwest shore of Edison Lake, in a shady stand of Ponderosa pine. Most sites provide lake views. The campgrou…

VOYAGER HORSE CAMP (Camping Area)

VOYAGER OVERFLOW (Camping Area)

Campground open, water and services provided. Primitive camping allowed - Pack it in, Pack it out. For over 2000 years the Miwuk people lived seasonally in this…

Walker Pass Campround is located just off of California State Highway 178 and at the junction of the Owens Peak and Cache Peak segments of the Pacific Crest Nat…

A developed campground with 13 designated sites. A maximum of 8 people is allowed per site. Grills and tables are provided.

Overview Wawona Campground is located in breathtaking Yosemite National Park in Central California's rugged Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. The site is situated a…

Overview Wawona Horse Campsites are closed for the winter. Wawona Campground standard and Group site reservations are located here: https://www.recreation.gov/c…

Wentworth Springs Campground Recreation Opportunity Guide (ROG) - This guide contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to t…

Overview West Eagle Campground is part of the Eagle Lake Recreation Area in the Lassen National Forest, which offers a variety of lakes, streams and wilderness …

Campground Recreation Opportunity Guide (ROG) - This guide contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado Nation…

Recreation Opportunity Guides (ROG) - These guides contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Fores…

Overview White Cloud Campground is located right off of Hwy 20 in a nice wooded area. Scotts Flat Resevoir is 6 miles from White Cloud Campsite. Adjacent to the…

Overview Amid a grove of towering trees, eight campsites create a loop within White Oaks Campground, just off Tassajara Road. In the center of this loop, an eno…

Overview Whitehorse campground is located within three miles of Bucks Lake in the northern Sierra Mountains on the Plumas National Forest. The Bucks Lake area o…

Overview Whitney Portal Campground is in a prime location within the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains - at the base of Mt. Whitney, the highest peak in the conti…

Overview The Wild Horse Equestrian Campground is one of a handful that is equipped for corralling horses in the beautiful pine-forested mountains of Southern Ca…

11 sites available. Wildomar Campground is currently closed due to the Wildomar Fire until further notice.

Located in the lower Colorado Desert in eastern Riverside County, Wiley's Well campground is located adjacent to a desert riparian wash populated by palo verde,…

Overview William Kent Campground is conveniently located on Lake Tahoe's west shore, a few miles south of Tahoe City. It straddles the highway and features not …

Overview Wishon Campground straddles two forks of the Tule River in the Sequoia National Forest, sitting at an elevation of 4,000 feet. A creek runs through the…

Overview Wishon Cabin sits amid oaks and pines in the Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains in the Sequoia National Forest. The cabin, perched at an elevation of 3,9…

Overview Woodcamp Campground is located on the scenic Jackson Meadow Reservoir, in the Tahoe National Forest. Its location, part of the Woodcamp Recreation Area…

Overview Wooded Hill Group Campground is a great mountain getaway for groups of up to 110 people to take a retreat from the city. Just one hour east of San Dieg…

Recreation Opportunity Guides (ROG) - These guides contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Fores…

YELLOW CREEK (Camping Area)

Overview Yuba Pass Campground is located in the North Yuba River area, atop Yuba Pass on Highway 49. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in…

Closed. Please call the Acton Work Center at (661) 269-2808 for information.