Best camping near Big Sur
99 campgrounds · 99 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Big Sur, 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 99 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Piney Creek
Prime
15.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Comfortable day · high 88°F· No active weather warnings
Piney Creek camping area, located in the state of California, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. The campground provides several amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
90Elite
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#2
Lower Piney Camp
Prime
13.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Comfortable day · high 88°F· No active weather warnings
Lower Piney Campground is located in the Eldorado National Forest of California and offers stunning views of the surrounding pine forests and mountains. Nearby points of interest…
Why 87: live conditions (prime) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
87Elite
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#3
Upper Piney Camp
Prime
14.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Comfortable day · high 88°F· No active weather warnings
Upper Piney Camp is located in the Sierra National Forest in California, and it offers scenic views of the surrounding pine trees and nearby mountains. The campground is situated…
Why 87: live conditions (prime) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
87Elite
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#4
Jerky Camp
Prime
12.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Comfortable day · high 88°F· No active weather warnings
Jerky Camp in California offers a primitive, high-desert camping experience in the Inyo Mountains, best suited for self-sufficient campers. It's a dispersed camping area—no…
Why 85: live conditions (prime) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#5
Cahoon Spring Camp
Prime
16.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Comfortable day · high 88°F· No active weather warnings
Cahoon Spring Camp is a first-come-first-serve camping area located in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. There are 10 primitive campsites available and visitors can enjoy…
Why 79: live conditions (prime) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#6
Hiding Canyon Camp
Prime
17.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Hiding Canyon Camp is a scenic camping area located in California. This campground offers a variety of amenities to enhance the camping experience. It provides well-maintained…
Why 79: live conditions (prime) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#7
Buckskin Flat Camp
Prime
17.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Buckskin Flat Campground is a beautiful camping area in California with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The campground is located near a variety of…
Why 79: live conditions (prime) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#8
Sulphur Springs Camp
Prime
18.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Sulphur Springs Camp is a picturesque camping area located in California. The campground offers various amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable camping experience. With…
Why 79: live conditions (prime) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#9
Cienega Camp
Prime
12.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Cienega Camp is a peaceful and secluded camping area located in the San Bernardino National Forest. The campground offers breathtaking views of the surrounding forest and…
Why 77: live conditions (prime) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
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#10
Ringtail Camp
Prime
12.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Ringtail Camp is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable camping…
Why 77: live conditions (prime) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
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#11
Redwood Creek Camp
Prime
13.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Redwood Creek Camp is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Situated in a serene natural setting, the campground offers a range of amenities to make your…
Why 77: live conditions (prime) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
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#12
Sykes Camp
Prime
13.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Sykes Camp is a popular camping area in California located in the Ventana Wilderness of the Los Padres National Forest. The area offers breathtaking views of the Big Sur coastline…
Why 77: live conditions (prime) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
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#13
Thorpe Camp
Prime
13.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
The Thorpe Camp Camping Area is located in the picturesque Mendocino National Forest in California. The surrounding views are absolutely breathtaking, with lush green trees and…
Why 77: live conditions (prime) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
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#14
Pine Ridge Camp
Prime
13.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Pine Ridge Camp is a beautiful camping area located in California, offering a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides ample space for tents and RVs, and…
Why 77: live conditions (prime) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
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#15
Barlow Flat Camp
Prime
14.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Barlow Flat Camp is a beautiful camping area situated in California. It offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience. The campground provides picnic…
Why 77: live conditions (prime) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
Camping near Big Sur
The Big Sur area has 99 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 Big Sur
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.