Best camping near Garden Valley
26 campgrounds · 26 ranked · updated 2026-08-03 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Garden Valley, 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 26 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Finnon Lake
Good
5.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Comfortable day · high 94°F· No active weather warnings
Finnon Lake Campground in El Dorado County, California offers established lakeside campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and pit toilets. There’s no potable water, so bring…
Why 100: 27 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Georgetown Airport Campground
Prime
5.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Comfortable day · high 91°F· No active weather warnings
Georgetown Airport Campground in El Dorado National Forest, California, offers 18 established first-come, first-served campsites—no reservations needed. A small fee applies…
Why 100: 46 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Mother Lode River Center
Good
6.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
The Mother Lode River Center camping area in California is a picturesque destination for nature enthusiasts. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable…
Why 100: 69 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Dru Barner
Prime
7.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Comfortable day · high 91°F· No active weather warnings
Dru Barner Camping Area, located in the state of California, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground features vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables…
Why 100: 30 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Dru Barner Campground
Prime
7.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Comfortable day · high 91°F· No active weather warnings
Dru Barner Campground is a beautiful camping area located in the state of California. Nestled in a serene environment, this campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 100: 31 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Rucky A Chucky - Auburn State Rec Area
Good
10.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Hot day · high 96°F· No active weather warnings
Rucky A Chucky - Auburn State Recreation Area is a popular camping destination located in California. This campground offers a range of amenities, making it an appealing choice…
Why 100: 47 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
KOA Placerville
Good
12.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
KOA Placerville is a popular camping area located in the state of California. The campground offers a wide range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers. These…
Why 100: 78 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Ponderosa Cove
Prime
12.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 84°F· No active weather warnings
Located in California, Ponderosa Cove camping area is a serene and picturesque campground nestled in nature's lap. The campground offers a range of amenities to make the camping…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Ponderosa Cove Group Campground
Prime
12.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 84°F· No active weather warnings
Ponderosa Cove Group Campground, located in California, is a serene camping destination that offers a range of amenities. This campground provides a great camping experience for…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Stumpy Meadows
Prime
13.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 84°F· No active weather warnings
Stumpy Meadows camping area is located in the state of California. It offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience comfortable and enjoyable. The campground…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Stumpy Meadows Campground
Prime
13.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 84°F· No active weather warnings
Stumpy Meadows Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. The campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience, making it…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Black Oak Campground
Prime
13.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 84°F· No active weather warnings
Black Oak Campground, located in California, is a popular camping area offering a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides various facilities including restrooms…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Black Oak Group Campground
Prime
13.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 84°F· No active weather warnings
Black Oak Group Campground is a picturesque camping area located in California. This campground offers a range of amenities to cater to campers' needs. It provides picnic tables…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Peninsula - Folsom Lake State Rec Area
Good
13.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
Peninsula - Folsom Lake State Recreation Area is a beautiful camping area located in California. The campground offers a range of amenities to enhance visitors' camping…
Why 100: 201 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Sly Park
Prime
16.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Sly Park camping area, located in California, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides well-maintained campsites with picnic tables and fire…
Why 100: 28 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Garden Valley
The Garden Valley area has 26 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 Garden Valley
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.