Best camping near Elk
19 campgrounds · 19 ranked · updated 2026-08-03 · 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 15 of 19 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Dunlap Campground
Good
17.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 47°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 76°F
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 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Big River
Good
17.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 47°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 76°F
Big River is a campground located near Ukiah in northern California's Mendocino County. Situated in the coastal redwood region at approximately 39.3°N latitude, the area offers…
Why 100: 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Horse Camp Campground
Good
17.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 47°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 76°F
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 100: 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Indian Springs Campground
Good
19.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 77°F
Indian Springs Campground is located near Ukiah in Mendocino County, California. This campground provides access to outdoor recreation in the coastal ranges of Northern…
Why 100: 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Hiker-Biker Campsite - Van Damme
Good
13.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 60°F
Hiker-Biker Campsite at Van Damme State Park near Mendocino offers tent camping for outdoor enthusiasts exploring California's coastal redwood region. This fee-based facility…
Why 90: 18 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Van Damme State Park
Good
14.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 60°F
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 90: 18 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Mendocino Woodlands Camp 2
Good
16.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 60°F
Mendocino Woodlands Camp 2 is a group-only campground near Ukiah in California's coastal redwood region. The facility does not accommodate tents or RVs, instead serving organized…
Why 90: 18 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Russian Gulch State Park Campground
Good
17.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 60°F
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 85: 17 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Roundhouse Campground
Good
19.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 57°F
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 80: 16 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
South Fork 1 Campground
Good
19.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 57°F
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 80: 16 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Tin Can Campground
Good
19.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 57°F
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 80: 16 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Wagon Campground
Good
19.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 57°F
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 80: 16 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Albion River Campground
Good
10.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 60°F
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 75: 15 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Paul M. Dimmick Campground
Good
3.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 60°F
Paul M. Dimmick Campground is a tent camping facility located near Ukiah in Mendocino County, California. Situated in the scenic Eel River valley region, the campground offers…
Why 70: 14 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#15
Hike/Bike site
Good
9.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 48°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 75°F
Hike/Bike site is a tent-only campground located near Ukiah in Mendocino County, California. The facility is designed for hikers and cyclists exploring the surrounding areas. This…
Why 65: 13 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Elk
The Elk area has 19 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.