Best camping near Ladera
53 campgrounds · 53 ranked · updated 2026-07-26 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Ladera, 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 53 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Black Mountain Backpack Camp
Good
5.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Black Mountain Backpack Camp is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. With its beautiful natural surroundings, this campground offers a serene getaway for…
Why 100: 456 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Camp Jones Gulch YMCA
Good
7.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Camp Jones Gulch is a beautiful YMCA campsite located in the hills of California. The campsite offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and is close to various trails…
Why 100: 254 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Portola Redwoods State Park
Good
7.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Portola Redwoods State Park is a fantastic camping destination located in the state of California. This scenic campground offers various amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 100: 297 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Shaw Flat Trail Camp (primitive)
Good
7.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Shaw Flat Trail Camp is a primitive camping area located in the state of California. Nestled in a beautiful natural setting, this campground offers a unique and serene camping…
Why 100: 237 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
San Mateo Memorial County Park
Good
8.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
San Mateo Memorial County Park is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Nestled amongst the scenic beauty of the surrounding nature, this campground…
Why 100: 206 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Slate Creek Trail Camp
Good
8.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Slate Creek Trail Camp is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Nestled in the beautiful wilderness, this campground offers a range of amenities for…
Why 100: 314 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Tarwater Trail Camp (primitive)
Good
8.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Tarwater Trail Camp is a primitive camping area located in California's Los Padres National Forest. The campsite offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding hills and valleys…
Why 100: 251 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
53 (Accessible)
Good
8.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
The state of California offers a plethora of accessible camping areas, with 53 options to choose from. These campgrounds provide amenities that cater to campers with disabilities…
Why 100: 274 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Camp Host
Good
8.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
The Camp Host Camping Area in California boasts spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Visitors can enjoy hiking, fishing, and swimming in nearby lakes and…
Why 100: 269 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Hike and Bike Campsites
Good
8.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Hike and Bike Campsites is a tent camping facility operated by Portola Redwoods State Park near Saratoga in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California. The campground charges a fee…
Why 100: 271 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Homestead Flat Youth Camp
Good
8.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
I don't have reliable specific data about Homestead Flat Youth Camp's amenities, site count, camping type, or facilities beyond its location near Los Altos, California. Without…
Why 100: 180 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Frog Flat Camp
Good
10.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Frog Flat Campground in California's Sierra National Forest offers a peaceful, forested setting with 5 first-come, first-served campsites—no reservations or permits required. It’s…
Why 100: 431 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Main Camp
Good
10.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Located in the state of California, Main Camp camping area offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. The campground provides various amenities to make visitors' stay…
Why 100: 435 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Lane-Sunset Trail Camp
Good
11.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Lane-Sunset Trail Camp is a picturesque camping area located in California. Situated in a scenic natural environment, this campground offers a variety of amenities to enhance the…
Why 100: 165 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Waterman Gap Trail Camp
Good
11.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Waterman Gap Trail Camp is a picturesque camping area located in California. Situated in a lush forest setting, this campground offers a tranquil escape for nature enthusiasts…
Why 100: 268 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Ladera
The Ladera area has 53 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 Ladera
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.