Best camping near Capitola
41 campgrounds · 41 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Capitola, 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 41 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
West Ridge Trail Camp
Prime
6.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 72°F· No active weather warnings
West Ridge Trail Camp is a picturesque camping area located in California. It offers a range of amenities to make camper's stay comfortable and enjoyable. The campground provides…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 197 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Camp Loma (Future Farmers of America)
Prime
9.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
Camp Loma Future Farmers of America camping area is located in California and offers stunning views of the surrounding area. It is a first-come-first-serve campground with 10…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 224 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Cityteam Camp May Mac
Prime
9.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 72°F· No active weather warnings
CityTeam Camp May Mac offers a beautiful camping experience, surrounded by stunning views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The campground offers activities such as hiking, fishing…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 149 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
New Brighton State Beach
Good
1.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Beach Hazards Statement· Comfortable day · high 72°F
New Brighton State Beach camping area, located in California, offers a picturesque camping experience with a variety of amenities. The campground provides picnic areas, fire…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 118 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Uvas Canyon County Park
Prime
11.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
Uvas Canyon County Park Camping Area is a beautiful and serene destination located in California. The campsite is surrounded by lush greenery, towering trees, and picturesque…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 213 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Seacliff State Beach
Good
1.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Beach Hazards Statement· Comfortable day · high 72°F
Seacliff State Beach is a popular camping area located in the state of California. With its stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, this campground offers a memorable camping…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 119 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Santa Cruz Port District
Good
2.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Beach Hazards Statement· Comfortable day · high 72°F
Santa Cruz Port District camping area, located in Santa Cruz, California, offers a variety of amenities to campers. The campground provides facilities such as restrooms, showers…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 111 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Arrowhead Group Camp
Prime
13.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
Arrowhead Group Camp is a scenic camping area located in California. It offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. The campground features spacious sites that…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 105 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
West Deer Pen Youth Camp
Prime
13.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
The West Deer Pen Youth Camp camping area is located in the beautiful state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. It…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 106 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Huckleberry Group Camp
Prime
13.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
Huckleberry Group Camp is a picturesque camping area located in California. This camping ground offers a variety of amenities to ensure an enjoyable camping experience. It…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 105 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Manzanita Group Camp
Prime
13.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
Manzanita Group Camp is a picturesque camping area located in California. The campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. It provides picnic tables…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 106 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Mount Madonna
Prime
13.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
Mount Madonna camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of California. It offers a range of amenities that cater to campers' needs, including picnic tables…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 102 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Camp St. Francis
Good
5.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Beach Hazards Statement· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Camp St. Francis is a first-come-first-served campground located in the Sierra National Forest in California. The surrounding views are of the stunning forest and the nearby San…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 119 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Good
6.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Beach Hazards Statement· Comfortable day · high 72°F
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is a stunning camping area located in the state of California. Situated amidst towering redwood trees, the campground offers a variety of…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 96 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Camping Henry Cowell redwood Stage park
Good
6.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Beach Hazards Statement· Comfortable day · high 72°F
The Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park campground in California is a great place for nature lovers and hikers alike. Surrounded by towering redwoods, the park offers stunning views…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 94 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Capitola
The Capitola area has 41 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 Capitola
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.