Best camping near Elk
11 campgrounds · 11 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Elk, 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 11 of 11 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Dunlap Campground
Prime
17.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 48°F· Comfortable day · high 80°F· No active weather warnings
Dunlap Campground is a scenic camping area located in California. Situated in a beautiful natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities for visitors to enjoy. The…
Why 79: live conditions (prime) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#2
Horse Camp Campground
Prime
17.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 48°F· Comfortable day · high 80°F· No active weather warnings
Horse Camp Campground is a scenic camping area located in California. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance your camping experience. The campground provides clean…
Why 77: live conditions (prime) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
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#3
Forks Camp Ground
Prime
18.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 48°F· Comfortable day · high 80°F· No active weather warnings
Forks Campground in California’s Sierra National Forest offers 30 established, first-come, first-served sites—no reservations or permits needed. Fees apply (around $32/night)…
Why 71: live conditions (prime) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-rated
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#4
Van Damme State Park
Prime
14.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Mild day · high 59°F· No active weather warnings
Van Damme State Park is a beautiful camping area located in Mendocino County, California. This campground offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and is surrounded by lush…
Why 70: live conditions (prime) · 9 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#5
Albion River Campground
Prime
10.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Mild day · high 59°F· No active weather warnings
The Albion River Campground is a picturesque camping area located in California. Situated in a beautiful natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 68: live conditions (prime) · 8 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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#6
Russian Gulch State Park Campground
Prime
17.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Mild day · high 59°F· No active weather warnings
Located in the beautiful state of California, Russian Gulch State Park Campground offers a delightful camping experience for nature enthusiasts. This campground provides a range…
Why 68: live conditions (prime) · 8 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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#7
Roundhouse Campground
Prime
19.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Mild day · high 59°F· No active weather warnings
Roundhouse Campground is a picturesque camping area located in California. The campground offers a range of amenities to provide a comfortable camping experience. With a beautiful…
Why 68: live conditions (prime) · 8 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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#8
South Fork 1 Campground
Prime
19.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Mild day · high 59°F· No active weather warnings
South Fork 1 Campground is a picturesque camping area located in California. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers. Visitors can…
Why 68: live conditions (prime) · 8 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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#9
Tin Can Campground
Prime
19.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Mild day · high 59°F· No active weather warnings
Tin Can Campground is a rustic camping area located within the Angeles National Forest in southern California. The campground offers 34 first-come-first-served campsites, with…
Why 68: live conditions (prime) · 8 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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#10
Wagon Campground
Prime
19.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Mild day · high 59°F· No active weather warnings
The Wagon Campground is a popular camping area located in the Sequoia National Forest in California. The surrounding views are stunning, with thick pine forests and the nearby…
Why 68: live conditions (prime) · 8 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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#11
Manchester Beach KOA
Prime
9.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Mild day · high 57°F· No active weather warnings
Manchester Beach KOA is a popular camping destination located in the state of California. This campground offers various amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable camping…
Why 63: live conditions (prime) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
63Solid
Camping near Elk
The Elk area has 11 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 Elk
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.