Best camping near Fairfax
33 campgrounds · 33 ranked · updated 2026-08-03 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Fairfax, 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 33 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Bootjack campground
Good
2.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 72°F
Bootjack Campground is located in the Sierra National Forest of California and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forests. The campground has 21…
Why 100: 526 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Pantoll campground
Good
2.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 72°F
Pantoll Campground, located in the state of California, is a picturesque camping area nestled in the heart of Mount Tamalpais State Park. The campground offers a variety of…
Why 100: 543 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Rocky Point - Steep Ravine Campground
Good
4.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
Rocky Point - Steep Ravine Campground is a popular camping area located in California. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. It features…
Why 100: 517 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
STEEP RAVINE
Good
4.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
Steep Ravine is a picturesque camping area located in Marin County, California. Situated along the stunning coastline, it offers a unique experience for campers. The campground…
Why 100: 515 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Frank Valley Group Horse Campground
Good
5.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 72°F
Frank Valley Group Horse Campground is a group-only camping facility near San Rafael, California, designed for equestrian enthusiasts. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area…
Why 100: 602 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Marin Park RV
Good
5.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 72°F
Marin Park RV Camping Area, located in California, offers a variety of amenities for campers. The campground provides full hook-up sites with water, electricity, and sewer…
Why 100: 678 things to do within 15 mi
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F⛰
#7
Free campground
Good
6.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 63°F
Free Campground in California offers dispersed camping only—no established campsites—within a scenic, forested setting (often in national forests like Sierra or Inyo). No…
Why 100: 647 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Haypress Campground
Good
6.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 63°F
Haypress Campground is a charming camping area located in the state of California. Nestled in a picturesque setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to enhance your…
Why 100: 698 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Hike and Bike Campsites in Campground
Good
7.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 72°F
Hike and Bike Campsites in China Camp State Park offers 32 tent camping sites near San Rafael, California. The campground charges a fee for overnight stays and provides access to…
Why 100: 354 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Camp Taylor
Good
8.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
Camp Taylor Camping Area in California is a first-come-first-serve campground with 48 campsites. The campground is situated in a beautiful pine and fir forest with stunning views…
Why 100: 127 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Hawk Camp Campground
Good
8.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 63°F
Hawk Camp Campground is a scenic camping area located in the state of California. Situated amidst nature, this campground offers a variety of amenities to make your camping…
Why 100: 828 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Madrone Group Camp
Good
8.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
Madrone Group Camp is a campground located in the state of California. Situated in a picturesque location, it offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. The…
Why 100: 125 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
China Camp State Park
Good
8.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 72°F
China Camp State Park camping area in California features 30 primitive campsites, available on a first-come, first-served basis. The park boasts breathtaking views of the San…
Why 100: 421 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Orchard Hill Campground
Good
8.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
Orchard Hill Campground is a picturesque camping area located in California. Situated in a stunning natural setting, the campground offers a range of amenities to make your…
Why 100: 126 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Five Brooks Horse Camp
Good
8.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
Five Brooks Horse Camp is a popular camping destination located in the Point Reyes National Seashore in California. The campground is situated in a beautiful redwood forest and…
Why 100: 118 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Fairfax
The Fairfax area has 33 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 Fairfax
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.