Best camping near Carmel Valley
87 campgrounds · 87 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Carmel Valley, 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 87 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Piney Creek
Prime
11.4 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
Turner Creek Rustic Camp
Prime
10.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Comfortable day · high 75°F· No active weather warnings
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 88: live conditions (prime) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#3
Pine Creek Camp
Prime
7.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Comfortable day · high 75°F· No active weather warnings
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 87: live conditions (prime) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
87Elite
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#4
Laguna Seca Recreation Area
Good
13.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Beach Hazards Statement· Comfortable day · high 75°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 88: live conditions (good) · 94 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#5
Laguna Seca
Good
13.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Beach Hazards Statement· Comfortable day · high 75°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 88: live conditions (good) · 94 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#6
Monterey Pines RV Military
Good
17.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Beach Hazards Statement· Comfortable day · high 75°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 88: live conditions (good) · 86 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#7
Upper Piney Camp
Prime
12.6 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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#8
Monterey County Fairgrounds RV
Good
17.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Beach Hazards Statement· Comfortable day · high 75°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 88: live conditions (good) · 86 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#9
Lower Piney Camp
Prime
13.0 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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#10
Veteran's Memorial Park Campground
Good
19.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Beach Hazards Statement· 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 88: live conditions (good) · 69 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#11
Veterans Memorial Park
Good
19.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Beach Hazards Statement· 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 88: live conditions (good) · 69 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#12
Apple Tree Rustic Campsite
Prime
9.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
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 85: live conditions (prime) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#13
Jerky Camp
Prime
12.8 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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#14
Big Pines Rustic Campsite
Prime
7.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Big Pines Rustic Campsite is a picturesque camping area located in California. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable camping…
Why 81: live conditions (prime) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
81Elite
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#15
Comings Rustic Campsite
Prime
8.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
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 81: live conditions (prime) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
81Elite
Camping near Carmel Valley
The Carmel Valley area has 87 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 Valley
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.