Best camping near Diamond Springs

56 campgrounds · 56 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Diamond Springs, 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 56 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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KOA Placerville
#1 KOA Placerville Good
5.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
KOA Placerville is a popular camping area located in the state of California. The campground offers a wide range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers. These…
Why 100: 78 things to do within 15 mi
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Finnon Lake
#2 Finnon Lake Good
8.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Comfortable day · high 94°F· No active weather warnings
Finnon Lake Campground in El Dorado County, California offers established lakeside campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and pit toilets. There’s no potable water, so bring…
Why 100: 27 things to do within 15 mi
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Mother Lode River Center
#3 Mother Lode River Center Good
12.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
The Mother Lode River Center camping area in California is a picturesque destination for nature enthusiasts. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable…
Why 100: 69 things to do within 15 mi
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Sly Park
#4 Sly Park Prime
13.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Sly Park camping area, located in California, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides well-maintained campsites with picnic tables and fire…
Why 100: 28 things to do within 15 mi
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Pine Cone  - Sly Park Recreation Area
#5 Pine Cone - Sly Park Recreation Area Prime
14.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Pine Cone, located in the Sly Park Recreation Area in California, offers a delightful camping experience surrounded by nature's beauty. The campground provides various amenities…
Why 100: 28 things to do within 15 mi
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Hazel Creek  - Sly Park Recreation Area
#6 Hazel Creek - Sly Park Recreation Area Prime
15.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Hazel Creek, situated within the Sly Park Recreation Area in California, offers a delightful camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. This campground boasts a range of…
Why 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
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Peninsula - Folsom Lake State Rec Area
#7 Peninsula - Folsom Lake State Rec Area Good
15.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
Peninsula - Folsom Lake State Recreation Area is a beautiful camping area located in California. The campground offers a range of amenities to enhance visitors' camping…
Why 100: 201 things to do within 15 mi
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Rainbow  - Sly Park Recreation Area
#8 Rainbow - Sly Park Recreation Area Prime
16.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Rainbow - Sly Park Recreation Area is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for…
Why 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
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Deerwood  - Sly Park Recreation Area
#9 Deerwood - Sly Park Recreation Area Prime
16.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Deerwood campground, located within the Sly Park Recreation Area in California, offers a delightful camping experience surrounded by natural beauty. This campground provides…
Why 100: 26 things to do within 15 mi
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Teepee Point
#10 Teepee Point Prime
16.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Comfortable day · high 89°F· No active weather warnings
Teepee Point Camping Area is situated in the Lassen National Forest on the shore of Lake Almanor in California. The campground boasts spectacular views of the lake and mountains…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
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Kane XXX  - Sly Park Recreation Area
#11 Kane XXX - Sly Park Recreation Area Prime
16.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Kane Campground at Sly Park Recreation Area in California offers established campsites in a peaceful, forested setting near Jenkinson Lake. Reservations are required, and there…
Why 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
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Georgetown Airport Campground
#12 Georgetown Airport Campground Prime
16.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Comfortable day · high 91°F· No active weather warnings
Georgetown Airport Campground in El Dorado National Forest, California, offers 18 established first-come, first-served campsites—no reservations needed. A small fee applies…
Why 100: 46 things to do within 15 mi
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Wilderness Outpost Camp
#13 Wilderness Outpost Camp Prime
16.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Comfortable day · high 89°F· No active weather warnings
The Wilderness Outpost Camp is a picturesque camping area located in California. Situated in a tranquil natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to enhance…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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Folsom Lake Peninsula Campground
#14 Folsom Lake Peninsula Campground Good
16.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
Folsom Lake Peninsula Campground in California offers 100 established, first-come, first-served campsites—no reservations needed, but a fee is required. Dispersed camping is not…
Why 100: 245 things to do within 15 mi
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Frontier Adventure
#15 Frontier Adventure Prime
16.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Comfortable day · high 89°F· No active weather warnings
Frontier Adventure camping area in California offers both established campsites and dispersed camping. Permits are generally required for dispersed sites, while established sites…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Diamond Springs

The Diamond Springs area has 56 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 Diamond Springs

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