Best camping near Elizabeth Lake
18 campgrounds · 18 ranked · updated 2026-08-04 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Elizabeth Lake, 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 18 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Upper Shake
Fair
0.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Heat advisory· Hot day · high 97°F
Upper Shake Camping Area is located in the Plumas National Forest of California and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and lush green forests. The campground…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Upper Shake Campground
Fair
0.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Heat advisory· Hot day · high 97°F
Upper Shake Campground is a beautiful camping area located in the Eldorado National Forest in California. The campground is situated in a scenic location amidst a forested area…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Cottonwood Campground
Fair
3.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Heat advisory· Hot day · high 97°F
Cottonwood Campground is located near Castaic in Southern California. This campground provides access to outdoor recreation in the region. The area experiences mild weather for…
Why 100: 32 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Bear
Fair
5.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Bear camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of California. This well-maintained campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping…
Why 100: 26 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
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#5
Bear Campground
Fair
5.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Bear Campground is a picturesque camping area located in California, offering a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides a serene environment with…
Why 100: 27 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
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#6
Cienaga Campground
Fair
7.7 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Heat advisory· Hot day · high 97°F
Cienaga Campground is a beautiful camping area in California surrounded by lush vegetation, tall trees, and mountain views. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including…
Why 100: 92 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Spunky
Fair
9.8 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Heat advisory· Hot day · high 98°F
Spunky camping area, located in California, offers campers a serene and picturesque experience in nature. Situated in a beautiful setting, the campground provides various…
Why 100: 43 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Streamside
Fair
11.3 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Heat advisory· Hot day · high 98°F
Streamside camping area is a picturesque campground located in California, known for its breathtaking natural beauty and tranquil surroundings. Situated in a convenient location…
Why 100: 110 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Castaic Lake
Fair
13.4 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Heat advisory· Hot day · high 98°F
Castaic Lake camping area in California offers stunning views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Visitors can enjoy activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking nearby. The…
Why 100: 123 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Rowher Flats OHV Area #1
Fair
14.2 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Heat advisory· Hot day · high 98°F
Rowher Flats OHV Area #1 is a free, backcountry camping area operated by the Forest Service near Canyon Country, California. Located in the Angeles National Forest at moderate…
Why 100: 110 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
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#11
Cove Campsite
Fair
19.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Heat advisory· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Cove Campsite is a campground located near Fillmore in Ventura County, California. Situated in the foothills of Southern California, it provides access to outdoor recreation in…
Why 100: 41 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Lake Piru State Rec Area
Fair
19.7 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Heat advisory· Hot day · high 97°F
Lake Piru State Recreation Area is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience…
Why 100: 141 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
CS 0508, Horse Camping
Fair
7.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Cs 0508, Horse Camping is a picturesque campground located in California. Situated amidst natural beauty, this camping area offers a range of amenities to make your stay…
Why 75: 15 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
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#14
Los Alamos
Fair
15.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Los Alamos camping area is situated in the Los Padres National Forest in California. The camping ground is surrounded by scenic views of the Santa Ynez Mountains and is…
Why 70: 14 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#15
Los Alamos Campground
Fair
15.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely
Los Alamos Campground, located in the state of California, is a picturesque camping area that offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. Situated in a beautiful natural…
Why 70: 14 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
Camping near Elizabeth Lake
The Elizabeth Lake area has 18 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 Elizabeth Lake
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.