Best camping near Cole
19 campgrounds · 19 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Cole, 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 19 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Orlando
Good
12.3 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Located in the state of California, Orlando Camping Area offers a picturesque and convenient camping experience. This campground provides a range of amenities to make visitors'…
Why 100: 864 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Musch Hike-In Camp
Good
12.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Musch Hike-In Camp is a remote camping area situated in the beautiful state of California. Nestled among the stunning wilderness, this campground offers a tranquil retreat for…
Why 100: 455 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Musch Ranch Hike-In
Good
12.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Musch Ranch Hike-In camping area is a scenic and picturesque camping spot located in the state of California. Nestled amidst the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape, this…
Why 100: 455 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Dockweiler Beach RV
Good
13.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Dockweiler Beach RV Camping Area is a popular campground located in the state of California. Situated along the coast in Los Angeles County, this campground offers a range of…
Why 100: 667 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Gould Mesa
Good
13.1 mi away
· Muggy night · low 75°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Gould Mesa Campground, located in the Angeles National Forest near Pasadena, CA, offers free, first-come, first-served dispersed-style camping with several semi-established sites…
Why 100: 601 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Oakwilde Trail Camp (not maintained)
Good
13.9 mi away
· Muggy night · low 75°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Oakwilde Trail Camp is a free, unmaintained backcountry tent camping area near La Crescenta-Montrose in California. The site offers no amenities—there is no drinking water…
Why 100: 547 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Oakwilde
Good
14.0 mi away
· Muggy night · low 75°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Oakwilde camping area is located in the state of California and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides easy access to hiking trails, fishing spots, and…
Why 100: 541 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Millard
Good
14.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 75°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Millard Camping Area, located in the state of California, offers campers a serene and picturesque outdoor experience. Nestled amidst beautiful scenery, this campground provides a…
Why 100: 571 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Bear Canyon Campground
Good
15.8 mi away
· Muggy night · low 75°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Bear Canyon Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Nestled within a beautiful natural setting, it offers a range of amenities to enhance the…
Why 100: 447 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Switzers Trail Camp
Good
15.8 mi away
· Muggy night · low 75°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Switzers Trail Camp is an idyllic camping area located in the Angeles National Forest in California. The campground is situated in a stunning wooded area with breathtaking views…
Why 100: 398 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Mt. Lowe Trail Camp
Good
16.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Mt. Lowe Trail Camp is a beautiful camping area located in the state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. Visitors…
Why 100: 449 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Henninger Flats
Good
16.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Henninger Flats is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Situated amidst the lush Angeles National Forest, this campground offers a serene and peaceful…
Why 100: 522 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Tom Lucas Trailcamp
Good
16.8 mi away
· Muggy night · low 75°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 93°F
The Tom Lucas Trailcamp camping area is located in the Angeles National Forest, California, and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. There are various…
Why 100: 216 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Idlehour Trail Camp
Good
17.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Idlehour Trail Camp is a free, no-reservation backcountry campground operated by the USDA Forest Service near Altadena in the San Gabriel Mountains of Southern California. The…
Why 100: 473 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Gumwood Camp
Good
19.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Gumwood Camp is a tent-only campground located near Redondo Beach in coastal California. The facility provides drinking water for guests but does not offer shower facilities or RV…
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Camping near Cole
The Cole area has 19 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 Cole
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?
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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.