Best camping near Glendale

35 campgrounds · 35 ranked · updated 2026-07-12 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Glendale, 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 35 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Musch Hike-In Camp
#1 Musch Hike-In Camp Good
19.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 76°F
Musch Hike-In Camp is a remote camping area situated in the beautiful state of California. Nestled among the stunning wilderness, this campground offers a tranquil retreat for…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 275 things to do within 15 mi
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Musch Ranch Hike-In
#2 Musch Ranch Hike-In Good
19.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 76°F
Musch Ranch Hike-In camping area is a scenic and picturesque camping spot located in the state of California. Nestled amidst the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape, this…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 275 things to do within 15 mi
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Dockweiler Beach RV
#3 Dockweiler Beach RV Good
19.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Beach Hazards Statement· Heat advisory
Dockweiler Beach RV Camping Area is a popular campground located in the state of California. Situated along the coast in Los Angeles County, this campground offers a range of…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 381 things to do within 15 mi
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Messenger Flats
#4 Messenger Flats Good
15.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Heat advisory· Heat advisory
Messenger Flats camping area, located in the state of California, offers a pleasant and serene camping experience. Situated in the Angeles National Forest, the campground provides…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 68 things to do within 15 mi
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Messenger Flats Campground
#5 Messenger Flats Campground Good
15.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Heat advisory· Heat advisory
Located in the state of California, Messenger Flats Campground offers a serene camping experience amidst nature's beauty. Nestled in a picturesque setting, this campground…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 69 things to do within 15 mi
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Big Buck
#6 Big Buck Good
16.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Heat advisory· Heat advisory
Located in the state of California, the Big Buck camping area offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides clean and well-maintained restroom…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 53 things to do within 15 mi
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Mt. Lowe Trail Camp
#7 Mt. Lowe Trail Camp Fair
9.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Heat advisory
Mt. Lowe Trail Camp is a beautiful camping area located in the state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. Visitors…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 270 things to do within 15 mi
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Henninger Flats
#8 Henninger Flats Fair
9.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Heat advisory
Henninger Flats is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Situated amidst the lush Angeles National Forest, this campground offers a serene and peaceful…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 309 things to do within 15 mi
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Monte Cristo
#9 Monte Cristo Fair
15.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Heat advisory
Monte Cristo camping area, located in California, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. The campground provides a range of amenities for campers to enjoy, such as…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 81 things to do within 15 mi
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Monte Cristo Campground
#10 Monte Cristo Campground Fair
15.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Heat advisory
Monte Cristo Campground is located in the state of California and offers a wonderful camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground is equipped with various amenities…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 82 things to do within 15 mi
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Gould Mesa
#11 Gould Mesa Fair
6.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Heat advisory· Heat advisory
Gould Mesa Campground, located in the Angeles National Forest near Pasadena, CA, offers free, first-come, first-served dispersed-style camping with several semi-established sites…
Why 82: live conditions (fair) · 315 things to do within 15 mi
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Tom Lucas Trailcamp
#12 Tom Lucas Trailcamp Fair
11.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Heat advisory· Heat advisory
The Tom Lucas Trailcamp camping area is located in the Angeles National Forest, California, and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. There are various…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 141 things to do within 15 mi
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Valley Forge
#13 Valley Forge Fair
12.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Heat advisory
Valley Forge Camping Area is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California, providing breathtaking views of the surrounding wilderness. The camping area is situated in…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 207 things to do within 15 mi
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Oakwilde
#14 Oakwilde Fair
7.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Heat advisory· Heat advisory
Oakwilde camping area is located in the state of California and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides easy access to hiking trails, fishing spots, and…
Why 82: live conditions (fair) · 281 things to do within 15 mi
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Millard
#15 Millard Fair
7.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Heat advisory· Heat advisory
Millard Camping Area, located in the state of California, offers campers a serene and picturesque outdoor experience. Nestled amidst beautiful scenery, this campground provides a…
Why 82: live conditions (fair) · 306 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Glendale

The Glendale area has 35 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 Glendale

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