Best camping near Gonzales
18 campgrounds · 18 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Gonzales, 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 18 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Sycamore Camp
Prime
15.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Comfortable day · high 79°F· No active weather warnings
Sycamore Camp is a beautiful camping area located in California, surrounded by stunning views of the Santa Barbara coast and the Los Padres National Forest. The campground is…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 33 things to do within 15 mi
90Elite
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#2
Piney Creek
Prime
15.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Comfortable day · high 88°F· No active weather warnings
Piney Creek camping area, located in the state of California, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. The campground provides several amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
90Elite
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#3
Hollister Hills State Veh Rec Area
Prime
16.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Comfortable day · high 79°F· No active weather warnings
Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area is a popular camping area located in the state of California. The campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 35 things to do within 15 mi
90Elite
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#4
Madrone Camp
Prime
17.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Comfortable day · high 79°F· No active weather warnings
Madrone Camp is a beautiful camping area located in California. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. There are picnic tables…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 40 things to do within 15 mi
90Elite
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#5
Walnut Camp
Prime
17.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Comfortable day · high 79°F· No active weather warnings
Walnut Camp Camping Area is located in the Angeles National Forest in California, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. There are several nearby points…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 38 things to do within 15 mi
90Elite
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#6
Bee Camp
Prime
17.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Comfortable day · high 79°F· No active weather warnings
Bee Camp is a popular camping area located in the beautiful state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience. Visitors…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 39 things to do within 15 mi
90Elite
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#7
Fremont Peak State Park
Prime
17.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Comfortable day · high 79°F· No active weather warnings
Fremont Peak State Park in California offers 25 established campsites—no dispersed camping—with stunning views from 3,169 feet. Reservations are recommended via ReserveCalifornia…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 42 things to do within 15 mi
90Elite
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#8
Lodge Camp
Prime
17.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Comfortable day · high 79°F· No active weather warnings
The Lodge Camp Camping Area in California is a picturesque campground located in a beautiful setting with stunning views of the surrounding hills and mountains. It is situated…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 38 things to do within 15 mi
90Elite
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#9
Upper Piney Camp
Prime
17.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Comfortable day · high 88°F· No active weather warnings
Upper Piney Camp is located in the Sierra National Forest in California, and it offers scenic views of the surrounding pine trees and nearby mountains. The campground is situated…
Why 87: live conditions (prime) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
87Elite
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#10
Lower Piney Camp
Prime
17.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Comfortable day · high 88°F· No active weather warnings
Lower Piney Campground is located in the Eldorado National Forest of California and offers stunning views of the surrounding pine forests and mountains. Nearby points of interest…
Why 87: live conditions (prime) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
87Elite
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#11
Jerky Camp
Prime
18.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Comfortable day · high 88°F· No active weather warnings
Jerky Camp in California offers a primitive, high-desert camping experience in the Inyo Mountains, best suited for self-sufficient campers. It's a dispersed camping area—no…
Why 85: live conditions (prime) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#12
Cahoon Spring Camp
Prime
16.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Comfortable day · high 88°F· No active weather warnings
Cahoon Spring Camp is a first-come-first-serve camping area located in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. There are 10 primitive campsites available and visitors can enjoy…
Why 79: live conditions (prime) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#13
Sulphur Springs Camp
Prime
19.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Sulphur Springs Camp is a picturesque camping area located in California. The campground offers various amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable camping experience. With…
Why 79: live conditions (prime) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#14
Carmel River Camp
Prime
18.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Carmel River Camp offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape, including the Santa Lucia Mountains. Activities nearby include hiking, fishing, and exploring the nearby town…
Why 77: live conditions (prime) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
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#15
Clover Basin Camp
Prime
18.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Clover Basin Camp is a first-come, first-serve campground in California that offers 10 primitive campsites for tents and RVs. The camping area boasts stunning views of the…
Why 75: live conditions (prime) · 12 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
Camping near Gonzales
The Gonzales area has 18 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 Gonzales
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.