Best camping near Carmel Valley
92 campgrounds · 92 ranked · updated 2026-08-23 · 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 92 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Danish Creek Camp
Good
3.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Danish Creek Camp is a backcountry campground located near Seaside in coastal California. The site offers primitive camping opportunities in the region's natural setting. Best…
Why 100: 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Carmel River Camp
Good
4.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Carmel River Camp offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape, including the Santa Lucia Mountains. Activities nearby include hiking, fishing, and exploring the nearby town…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Sulphur Springs Camp
Good
4.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
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 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Buckskin Flat Camp
Good
6.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
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 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Pat Springs Camp
Good
6.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Pat Springs Camp is a camping area located in the state of California. Situated amidst picturesque surroundings, this campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Big Pines Rustic Campsite
Good
7.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
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 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
White Oaks
Good
7.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
White Oaks camping area is a picturesque campground located in California. It offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. The campground provides clean…
Why 100: 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
White Oaks Campground
Good
7.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
White Oaks Campground is a picturesque camping area located in California. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure campers have a comfortable and enjoyable…
Why 100: 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Hiding Canyon Camp
Good
7.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
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 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Cahoon Spring Camp
Good
7.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
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 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Round Rock Camp
Good
7.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Round Rock Camp is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Situated amidst stunning natural surroundings, this campground offers a range of amenities for…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Pine Valley
Good
7.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Located in the state of California, Pine Valley camping area offers a serene and scenic getaway for outdoor enthusiasts. This campground provides a range of amenities to enhance…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Lone Pine Camp
Good
7.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Lone Pine Campground, situated in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains in California, offers breathtaking views of Mt. Whitney and the surrounding peaks. The campsite has easy…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Pine Creek Camp
Good
7.8 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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#15
Pine Valley Camp
Good
7.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Pine Valley Camp is a picturesque camping area located in California. Nestled amidst the natural beauty of the state, this campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Carmel Valley
The Carmel Valley area has 92 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.