Best camping near Lotus
48 campgrounds · 48 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Lotus, 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 48 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
M⛰
#1
Mother Lode River Center
Prime
0.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 92°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 89: live conditions (prime) · 49 things to do within 15 mi
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G⛰
#2
Georgetown Airport Campground
Prime
7.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 87°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 89: live conditions (prime) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
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P⛰
#3
Peninsula - Folsom Lake State Rec Area
Prime
8.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 92°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 89: live conditions (prime) · 173 things to do within 15 mi
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F⛰
#4
Finnon Lake
Prime
9.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 89°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 89: live conditions (prime) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
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K⛰
#5
KOA Placerville
Prime
9.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 92°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 89: live conditions (prime) · 57 things to do within 15 mi
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R⛰
#6
Rucky A Chucky - Auburn State Rec Area
Prime
10.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Comfortable day · high 90°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 89: live conditions (prime) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
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F⛰
#7
Folsom Lake Peninsula Campground
Prime
10.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 92°F· No active weather warnings
Folsom Lake Peninsula Campground in California offers 100 established, first-come, first-served campsites—no reservations needed, but a fee is required. Dispersed camping is not…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 216 things to do within 15 mi
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D⛰
#8
Dru Barner
Prime
12.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 87°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 89: live conditions (prime) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
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D⛰
#9
Dru Barner Campground
Prime
12.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 87°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 89: live conditions (prime) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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B⛰
#10
BP01
Prime
14.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Comfortable day · high 95°F· No active weather warnings
BP01 camping area in California is a first-come-first-serve campground with 15 campsites available. The camping area is equipped with pit toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 258 things to do within 15 mi
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B⛰
#11
BP02
Prime
14.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Comfortable day · high 95°F· No active weather warnings
The BP02 camping area in California offers breathtaking views of beautiful mountains and a peaceful atmosphere. It is a first-come-first-serve site with 12 campsites, suitable for…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 258 things to do within 15 mi
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B⛰
#12
BP52
Prime
14.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Comfortable day · high 95°F· No active weather warnings
The BP52 camping area in California offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forests. This first-come, first-serve campground has 14 campsites and amenities such as…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 258 things to do within 15 mi
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B⛰
#13
BP03
Prime
14.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Comfortable day · high 95°F· No active weather warnings
BP03 camping area is situated in the beautiful state of California and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forests. The nearby activities include hiking…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 258 things to do within 15 mi
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B⛰
#14
BP43
Prime
14.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Comfortable day · high 95°F· No active weather warnings
Located in the heart of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, BP43 Camping Area offers stunning views of the surrounding forest and mountains. With easy access to nearby lakes, hiking…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 258 things to do within 15 mi
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B⛰
#15
BP44
Prime
14.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Comfortable day · high 95°F· No active weather warnings
BP44 camping area is located in California's Sierra National Forest and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forests. There are several nearby activities to…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 259 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Lotus
The Lotus area has 48 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 Lotus
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.