Best camping near Carmel
51 campgrounds · 51 ranked · updated 2026-08-03 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Carmel, 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
Monterey Pines RV Military
Good
6.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Monterey Pines RV Military Camping Area is a picturesque campground located in California. This camping area offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. Campers…
Why 100: 117 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Monterey County Fairgrounds RV
Good
6.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 79°F
The Monterey County Fairgrounds RV camping area, located in the state of California, offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides clean and well-maintained…
Why 100: 118 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Veteran's Memorial Park Campground
Good
6.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 59°F
Veteran's Memorial Park Campground is located in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains, just outside of the town of Bridgeport, California. The campground provides breathtaking…
Why 100: 99 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Hiker-Biker Campsite - Monterey Veteran's Park
Good
7.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 59°F
Hiker-Biker Campsite at Monterey Veteran's Park is a tent-only campground located near Monterey, California. This facility accommodates tent camping only and charges a day-use or…
Why 100: 99 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Veterans Memorial Park
Good
7.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 59°F
Veterans Memorial Park Camping Area is located in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains in California. The surrounding views are breathtaking, with towering trees and stunning…
Why 100: 99 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Laguna Seca
Good
9.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Laguna Seca camping area, located in the scenic state of California, offers a delightful getaway for nature lovers. This campground provides several amenities to enhance the…
Why 100: 125 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Laguna Seca Recreation Area
Good
9.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 79°F
The Laguna Seca Recreation Area Campsite is a developed and reservable fee area located in the Salinas watershed of California. The campsite offers stunning views of the…
Why 100: 125 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Turner Creek Rustic Camp
Good
9.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Turner Creek Rustic Camp is a small, secluded camping area located in Northern California. The campsite offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forests, making it…
Why 100: 34 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Apple Tree Rustic Campsite
Good
10.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Apple Tree Rustic Campsite is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Situated amidst stunning natural beauty, the campground offers a range of amenities to…
Why 100: 32 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Pine Creek Camp
Good
10.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Pine Creek Camp is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Nestled among the stunning natural beauty of the surrounding area, this campground offers a range…
Why 100: 33 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
bana
Good
10.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 58°F
Bana Camping Area is located in the beautiful state of California and offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. Situated in a scenic area, the campground provides a…
Why 100: 28 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Bottchers Gap
Good
11.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Botchers Gap Campground is located in Los Padres National Forest in California, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The campground is first-come-first-serve…
Why 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Bottchers Gap Campround
Good
11.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Bottchers Gap Campground is nestled in the picturesque Los Padres National Forest in California, offering a serene and scenic camping experience. The campground boasts a variety…
Why 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Skinner Creek Camp
Good
11.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Skinner Creek Camp is a beautiful camping area located in California. This campground offers a variety of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience. The site provides…
Why 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Comings Rustic Campsite
Good
11.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Comings Rustic Campsite is a picturesque camping area located in California. This camping site offers a range of amenities that ensure a comfortable stay for campers. There are…
Why 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Carmel
The Carmel 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 Carmel
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.