Best camping near Big Sur
105 campgrounds · 105 ranked · updated 2026-08-03 · 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 105 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Upper Higgins Camp
Good
6.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
The Upper Higgins Camp Camping Area is located in the Tahoe National Forest in California, offering stunning views of the surrounding scenery. The campground is situated on the…
Why 100: 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Higgins Cabin Camp
Good
6.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Higgins Cabin Camp is a picturesque camping area located in California. It offers a wide range of amenities to make campers' experience enjoyable and comfortable. With beautiful…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Indian Valley Camp
Good
6.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Indian Valley Camp is a picturesque camping area located in California. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers. With well-maintained…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Camp MC
Good
6.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Camp MC is a beautiful camping area situated in the mountains of Southern California, offering stunning views of the San Bernardino National Forest. There are 30 campsites…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Tan Oak Camp
Good
7.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Tan Oak Campground is located in the heart of Mendocino County in California. The campsite is surrounded by breathtaking views of the redwood trees and is located near a number of…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Camp Creek Camp
Good
7.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Camp Creek Campground is located in California and offers stunning views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The campground has 35 first-come-first-serve campsites, each equipped with…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Strawberry Camp
Good
8.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Strawberry Camp is a popular camping area located in the state of California. This campground offers a variety of amenities for campers to enjoy. There are designated campsites…
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#8
South Fork Camp
Good
9.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
South Fork Camp is a picturesque camping area located in California. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience comfortable and enjoyable. It…
Why 100: 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Rainbow Camp
Good
10.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Rainbow Camp is a picturesque camping area located in California. This campground offers visitors a range of amenities to enhance their camping experience. Some of the amenities…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Cold Spring Camp
Good
11.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Cold Spring Camp, located in the state of California, is a charming camping area that offers a range of amenities for campers. Nestled in a picturesque setting, it provides a…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Mocho Camp
Good
11.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Mocho Camp is a campground located in the beautiful state of California. Situated amidst stunning natural landscapes, it offers a serene and peaceful camping experience. The…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Cienega Camp
Good
12.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
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 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Ringtail Camp
Good
12.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
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 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Jerky Camp
Good
12.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
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 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Redwood Creek Camp
Good
13.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
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…
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Camping near Big Sur
The Big Sur area has 105 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.