Best camping near Berkeley
51 campgrounds · 51 ranked · updated 2026-07-20 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Berkeley, 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 15 of 51 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Gillespie Youth Camp
Good
2.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 77°F
Gillespie Youth Camp in California offers a primitive, group-style camping experience with no established campsites or individual reservations—permits are typically required for…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 959 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
New Woodland Group Camp
Good
2.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 77°F
New Woodland Group Camp is a picturesque camping area located in the beautiful state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance your camping experience…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 965 things to do within 15 mi
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W⛰
#3
Wildcat View Group Camp
Good
2.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 77°F
Wildcat View Group Camp is a picturesque camping area located in California. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. It provides spacious…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 962 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Sibley Back pack Camp
Good
3.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
Sibley Back pack Camp is a free backcountry campground located near Orinda in the Oakland Hills of California. This tent camping destination offers no-fee access and serves as a…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 921 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Girls Camp
Good
5.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
Girls Camp in California’s Sequoia National Forest offers established campsites only—no dispersed camping. Reservations are required via Recreation.gov, and fees apply. Campground…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 910 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Pal Camp
Good
6.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
Pal Camp is a picturesque camping area located in the beautiful state of California. Nestled in nature, this campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 912 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Trails End
Good
6.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
Trails End is a campground located near Moraga in the San Francisco Bay Area foothills of California. The facility features a fireplace for campers' use. The area's mild…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 878 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Homestead Valley
Good
7.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 77°F
Homestead Valley camping area is a picturesque campsite located in California. This campground offers several amenities to make camping comfortable and enjoyable. Visitors can…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 618 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Maud Whalen
Good
7.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 77°F
Maud Whalen Camping Area is a picturesque campground located in California. Situated in a scenic setting, this camping area offers several amenities for visitors to enjoy. With…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 615 things to do within 15 mi
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W⛰
#10
Wee-Ta-Chi
Good
7.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 77°F
Wee-Ta-Chi camping area is a beautiful campground located in the state of California. Situated in a scenic natural setting, it offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 608 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Camp Herms BSA
Good
4.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 77°F
Camp Herms BSA is a first-come-first-serve camping area located in El Cerrito, California. The campsite offers picturesque views of the San Francisco Bay Area and nearby hiking…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 972 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Aquatic Park Cove
Good
9.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Small Craft Advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Aquatic Park Cove is a popular camping area located in California. This campground offers a range of amenities to its visitors. It features well-maintained restroom facilities and…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 4.0★ from 1 review · 968 things to do within 15 mi
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C⛰
#13
Corral Camp
Good
12.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Corral Camp is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Nestled in a scenic setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 620 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Kirby Cove Campground
Good
12.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 63°F
Kirby Cove Campground is located in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in California, and offers stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay. This camping…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 901 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
East Bay Sites
Good
8.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 63°F
The East Bay camping area in California primarily offers established campgrounds like Anthony Chabot, Del Valle, and Sunol Regional Wilderness. Reservations are recommended…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 930 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Berkeley
The Berkeley area has 51 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Berkeley
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.