Best camping near El Cerrito
45 campgrounds · 45 ranked · updated 2026-08-03 · 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 45 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Camp Herms BSA
Good
0.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 77°F
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…
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#2
New Woodland Group Camp
Good
2.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 77°F
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 100: 965 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Wildcat View Group Camp
Good
2.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 77°F
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…
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#4
Gillespie Youth Camp
Good
4.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 77°F
Gillespie Youth Camp in California offers a primitive, group-style camping experience with no established campsites or individual reservations—permits are typically required for…
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#5
Sibley Back pack Camp
Good
7.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
Sibley Back pack Camp is a free backcountry campground located near Orinda in the Oakland Hills of California. This tent camping destination offers no-fee access and serves as a…
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#6
Maud Whalen
Good
7.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 77°F
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…
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#7
East Bay Sites
Good
7.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 63°F
The East Bay camping area in California primarily offers established campgrounds like Anthony Chabot, Del Valle, and Sunol Regional Wilderness. Reservations are recommended…
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#8
Wee-Ta-Chi
Good
7.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 77°F
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 100: 608 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Sunrise Sites - Pre Booking Required
Good
8.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 63°F
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…
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#10
Homestead Valley
Good
8.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 77°F
Homestead Valley camping area is a picturesque campsite located in California. This campground offers several amenities to make camping comfortable and enjoyable. Visitors can…
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#11
Kayak Group Camp
Good
8.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 63°F
Kayak Group Camp is a tent-only campground located near Chinatown in California's East Bay area. Reservations are required for this group camping facility, which does not…
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#12
Kayak Group Camp - Pre Booking Required
Good
8.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 63°F
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…
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#13
Site 10 - Pre Booking Required
Good
8.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 63°F
Site 10 is a popular camping area located in the state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. It provides well-maintained…
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#14
Site 10
Good
8.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 63°F
Site 10 is a tent-only campground located in the Chinatown area of California. Reservations are required for all visits. The site does not accommodate RVs or caravans. This…
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#15
Ridge Sites
Good
8.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 63°F
Ridge Sites camping area in California offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. Situated in a beautiful natural setting, the campground provides various amenities to…
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Camping near El Cerrito
The El Cerrito 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 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.