Best camping near East Palo Alto

45 campgrounds · 45 ranked · updated 2026-07-25 · off-season

Explore the best camping near East Palo Alto, 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 45 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Black Mountain Backpack Camp
#1 Black Mountain Backpack Camp Good
9.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Black Mountain Backpack Camp is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. With its beautiful natural surroundings, this campground offers a serene getaway for…
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Arroyo Flats Group Camp
#2 Arroyo Flats Group Camp Good
13.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Arroyo Flats Group Camp is a group-only campground located near Union City in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. This facility is designed exclusively for group camping and…
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#3 1 Good
13.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 83°F
One of the beautiful camping areas in California is nestled in a serene location. This campground offers several amenities to enhance the camping experience. The campground…
Why 100: 568 things to do within 15 mi
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Oak Knoll Group Area
#4 Oak Knoll Group Area Good
14.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 84°F
Oak Knoll Group Area is a scenic camping area located in California. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. With spacious sites, picnic…
Why 100: 578 things to do within 15 mi
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Youth Group Camp Area
#5 Youth Group Camp Area Good
14.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 84°F
The Youth Group Camp Area is a popular camping spot located in the state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. It…
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Raymundo Campos
#6 Raymundo Campos Good
14.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Raymundo Campos Camping Area in California offers campers a tranquil and scenic getaway. Located in a beautiful natural setting, this campground provides various amenities to…
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Camp Jones Gulch YMCA
#7 Camp Jones Gulch YMCA Good
14.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Camp Jones Gulch is a beautiful YMCA campsite located in the hills of California. The campsite offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and is close to various trails…
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Portola Redwoods State Park
#8 Portola Redwoods State Park Good
14.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Portola Redwoods State Park is a fantastic camping destination located in the state of California. This scenic campground offers various amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 100: 297 things to do within 15 mi
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Slate Creek Trail Camp
#9 Slate Creek Trail Camp Good
14.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Slate Creek Trail Camp is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Nestled in the beautiful wilderness, this campground offers a range of amenities for…
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Hike and Bike Campsites
#10 Hike and Bike Campsites Good
15.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Hike and Bike Campsites is a tent camping facility operated by Portola Redwoods State Park near Saratoga in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California. The campground charges a fee…
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53 (Accessible)
#11 53 (Accessible) Good
15.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
The state of California offers a plethora of accessible camping areas, with 53 options to choose from. These campgrounds provide amenities that cater to campers with disabilities…
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Camp Host
#12 Camp Host Good
15.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
The Camp Host Camping Area in California boasts spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Visitors can enjoy hiking, fishing, and swimming in nearby lakes and…
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Frog Flat Camp
#13 Frog Flat Camp Good
15.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Frog Flat Campground in California's Sierra National Forest offers a peaceful, forested setting with 5 first-come, first-served campsites—no reservations or permits required. It’s…
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Main Camp
#14 Main Camp Good
15.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Located in the state of California, Main Camp camping area offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. The campground provides various amenities to make visitors' stay…
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Shaw Flat Trail Camp (primitive)
#15 Shaw Flat Trail Camp (primitive) Good
15.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Shaw Flat Trail Camp is a primitive camping area located in the state of California. Nestled in a beautiful natural setting, this campground offers a unique and serene camping…
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Camping near East Palo Alto

The East Palo Alto area has 45 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 East Palo Alto

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