Best camping near El Monte
31 campgrounds · 31 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near El Monte, 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 31 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Henninger Flats
Good
8.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 79°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 89: live conditions (good) · 308 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Chino Hills - State Park
Good
16.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Comfortable day · high 84°F
Chino Hills State Park offers a beautiful camping experience with scenic views of rolling hills and valleys. The campground features 20 first-come-first-serve sites and is open…
Why 90: live conditions (good) · 468 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Mt. Lowe Trail Camp
Good
11.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 79°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 89: live conditions (good) · 269 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Devore
Good
11.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Devore camping area is located in the state of California and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides various facilities such as picnic tables, fire…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 199 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Millard
Good
11.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 83°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 89: live conditions (good) · 305 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Valley Forge
Good
12.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Valley Forge Camping Area is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California, providing breathtaking views of the surrounding wilderness. The camping area is situated in…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 206 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Big Dalton Campground
Good
13.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 79°F
The Big Dalton Campground, located in California, is a great camping destination offering several amenities for visitors. This campground provides a serene and natural…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 239 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
DAD's Camping
Good
3.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 84°F
Dad's Camping is a picturesque campground located in the beautiful state of California. Situated in a serene natural setting, this camping area offers a range of amenities to…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 388 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Bear Canyon Campground
Good
13.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 83°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 89: live conditions (good) · 250 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Gould Mesa
Good
13.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 83°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 89: live conditions (good) · 315 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Hoegee's camp
Good
9.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Hoegee's Camp is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Nestled in the heart of the Angeles National Forest, it offers a wide range of amenities for…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 258 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Los Alamitos Army Military
Good
19.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Comfortable day · high 71°F
The Los Alamitos Army Military Camping Area in California offers a serene and scenic camping experience with views of lush hills and greenery. The campground has 38 RV sites and…
Why 90: live conditions (good) · 611 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Switzers Trail Camp
Good
14.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 83°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 89: live conditions (good) · 241 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Oakwilde
Good
14.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 83°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 89: live conditions (good) · 281 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Lower Bear Cyn
Good
14.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Lower Bear Cyn Camping Area is a beautiful campground situated in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California. This campground provides stunning views of the surrounding…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 140 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near El Monte
The El Monte area has 31 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 Monte
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.