Best camping near Arcata

8 campgrounds · 8 ranked · updated 2026-07-25 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Arcata, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 8 of 8 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
#1 Redwood Acres Fairgrounds Good
6.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 58°F
Located in the state of California, the Redwood Acres Fairgrounds camping area offers a delightful camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. This campground provides various…
Why 100: 63 things to do within 15 mi
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Clam Beach County Park
#2 Clam Beach County Park Good
9.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 47°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 66°F
Clam Beach County Park offers stunning ocean views and nearby activities such as hiking, fishing, and beachcombing. The campground amenities include fire rings, picnic tables, and…
Why 100: 43 things to do within 15 mi
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Samoa Boat Ramp County RV Park
#3 Samoa Boat Ramp County RV Park Good
9.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 58°F
Samoa Boat Ramp County RV Park is a picturesque camping area located in Samoa, California. The campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. There are…
Why 100: 64 things to do within 15 mi
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Emerald Forest Cabins & RV
#4 Emerald Forest Cabins & RV Good
14.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 55°F
Emerald Forest Cabins & RV is a campground near McKinleyville in Humboldt County, California, offering accommodations for tent campers and RV travelers. The facility operates on a…
Why 100: 30 things to do within 15 mi
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Patricks Point State Park
#5 Patricks Point State Park Good
19.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 56°F
Patrick's Point State Park is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. The campground offers a variety of amenities to make the camping experience enjoyable…
Why 100: 27 things to do within 15 mi
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Lookout Rock Camp Site
#6 Lookout Rock Camp Site Good
19.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 56°F
Lookout Rock Campsite is a first-come, first-served camping area located in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California. The campsite features stunning views of the…
Why 100: 27 things to do within 15 mi
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Lookout Rock Group Campground
#7 Lookout Rock Group Campground Good
19.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 56°F
Lookout Rock Group Campground in California is a peaceful camping area that offers stunning scenery of the surrounding mountains and forests. It is located near the town of Forest…
Why 100: 27 things to do within 15 mi
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Hike and Bike Campsites
#8 Hike and Bike Campsites Good
19.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 56°F
Hike and Bike Campsites is a tent campground near McKinleyville in coastal Humboldt County, California. The facility offers hot showers (coin-operated) and charges a fee for…
Why 100: 27 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Arcata

The Arcata area has 8 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

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