Best camping near Los Angeles
14 campgrounds · 14 ranked · updated 2026-07-13 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Los Angeles, 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 14 of 14 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Dockweiler Beach RV
Good
10.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Beach Hazards Statement
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 85: live conditions (good) · 381 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#2
Musch Hike-In Camp
Good
16.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 75°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 86: live conditions (good) · 275 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#3
Musch Ranch Hike-In
Good
16.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 75°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 86: live conditions (good) · 275 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#4
Orlando
Fair
9.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Heat advisory· Heat advisory
Located in the state of California, Orlando Camping Area offers a picturesque and convenient camping experience. This campground provides a range of amenities to make visitors'…
Why 82: live conditions (fair) · 533 things to do within 15 mi
82Elite
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#5
Henninger Flats
Fair
16.4 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 82: live conditions (fair) · 309 things to do within 15 mi
82Elite
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#6
Mt. Lowe Trail Camp
Fair
17.2 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 82: live conditions (fair) · 270 things to do within 15 mi
82Elite
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#7
DAD's Camping
Fair
19.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Heat advisory· Heat advisory
Dad's Camping is a picturesque campground located in the beautiful state of California. Situated in a serene natural setting, this camping area offers a range of amenities to…
Why 82: live conditions (fair) · 389 things to do within 15 mi
82Elite
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#8
Hoegee's camp
Fair
19.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Heat advisory
Hoegee's Camp is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Nestled in the heart of the Angeles National Forest, it offers a wide range of amenities for…
Why 82: live conditions (fair) · 259 things to do within 15 mi
82Elite
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#9
Gould Mesa
Fair
14.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°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 81: live conditions (fair) · 315 things to do within 15 mi
81Elite
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#10
Valley Forge
Fair
19.9 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 82: live conditions (fair) · 207 things to do within 15 mi
82Elite
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#11
Millard
Fair
15.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°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 81: live conditions (fair) · 306 things to do within 15 mi
81Elite
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#12
Oakwilde
Fair
15.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°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 81: live conditions (fair) · 281 things to do within 15 mi
81Elite
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#13
Bear Canyon Campground
Fair
17.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Heat advisory· Heat advisory
Bear Canyon Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Nestled within a beautiful natural setting, it offers a range of amenities to enhance the…
Why 81: live conditions (fair) · 251 things to do within 15 mi
81Elite
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#14
Switzers Trail Camp
Fair
17.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Heat advisory· Heat advisory
Switzers Trail Camp is an idyllic camping area located in the Angeles National Forest in California. The campground is situated in a stunning wooded area with breathtaking views…
Why 81: live conditions (fair) · 241 things to do within 15 mi
81Elite
Camping near Los Angeles
The Los Angeles area has 14 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 Los Angeles
How are these campgrounds ranked?
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