Best camping near El Cerrito
34 campgrounds · 34 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near El Cerrito, 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 34 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
New Woodland Group Camp
Prime
2.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Mild day · high 69°F· No active weather warnings
New Woodland Group Camp is a picturesque camping area located in the beautiful state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance your camping experience…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 526 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Wildcat View Group Camp
Prime
2.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Mild day · high 69°F· No active weather warnings
Wildcat View Group Camp is a picturesque camping area located in California. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. It provides spacious…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 523 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Gillespie Youth Camp
Prime
4.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Mild day · high 69°F· No active weather warnings
Gillespie Youth Camp in California offers a primitive, group-style camping experience with no established campsites or individual reservations—permits are typically required for…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 536 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Camp Herms BSA
Prime
0.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Mild day · high 69°F· No active weather warnings
Camp Herms BSA is a first-come-first-serve camping area located in El Cerrito, California. The campsite offers picturesque views of the San Francisco Bay Area and nearby hiking…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 525 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Maud Whalen
Prime
7.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Mild day · high 69°F· No active weather warnings
Maud Whalen Camping Area is a picturesque campground located in California. Situated in a scenic setting, this camping area offers several amenities for visitors to enjoy. With…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 392 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Wee-Ta-Chi
Prime
7.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Mild day · high 69°F· No active weather warnings
Wee-Ta-Chi camping area is a beautiful campground located in the state of California. Situated in a scenic natural setting, it offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 386 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Homestead Valley
Prime
8.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Mild day · high 69°F· No active weather warnings
Homestead Valley camping area is a picturesque campsite located in California. This campground offers several amenities to make camping comfortable and enjoyable. Visitors can…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 405 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Girls Camp
Prime
9.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Mild day · high 69°F· No active weather warnings
Girls Camp in California’s Sequoia National Forest offers established campsites only—no dispersed camping. Reservations are required via Recreation.gov, and fees apply. Campground…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 533 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Pal Camp
Prime
9.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Mild day · high 69°F· No active weather warnings
Pal Camp is a picturesque camping area located in the beautiful state of California. Nestled in nature, this campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 536 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Aquatic Park Cove
Prime
10.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Mild day · high 62°F· No active weather warnings
Aquatic Park Cove is a popular camping area located in California. This campground offers a range of amenities to its visitors. It features well-maintained restroom facilities and…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 4.0★ from 1 review · 568 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Browers Garden Camping - No reservation needed
Prime
11.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Mild day · high 69°F· No active weather warnings
Brower's Garden is a no reservation needed camping area in California with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forests. The nearby activities include hiking and…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 216 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Rowser Garden Camping (No reservation needed)
Prime
11.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Mild day · high 69°F· No active weather warnings
Rowser Garden Camping, located in California, is a fantastic camping area for outdoor enthusiasts. One of its standout features is that no reservations are needed, allowing…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 216 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
East Bay Sites
Prime
7.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Mild day · high 62°F· No active weather warnings
The East Bay camping area in California primarily offers established campgrounds like Anthony Chabot, Del Valle, and Sunol Regional Wilderness. Reservations are recommended…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 534 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Sunrise Sites - Pre Booking Required
Prime
8.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Mild day · high 62°F· No active weather warnings
Sunrise Sites is a picturesque camping area located in the beautiful state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 535 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Kayak Group Camp - Pre Booking Required
Prime
8.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Mild day · high 62°F· No active weather warnings
Kayak Group Camp – Pre Booking Required is a reservable, developed group camping area in California’s picturesque Lake Sonoma Recreation Area. Reservations and fees are required…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 528 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near El Cerrito
The El Cerrito area has 34 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 El Cerrito
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.