Best camping near Mad River
41 campgrounds · 41 ranked · updated 2026-08-03 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Mad River, 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 41 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Upper Glade Camp
Good
14.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Upper Glade Camp is a backcountry campground located in northern California near Redding. The site supports primitive tent camping in a remote setting. This area is typically most…
Why 75: 15 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
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#2
Cherry Camp
Good
10.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Cherry Camp in California is a first-come-first-serve campground with 12 primitive campsites surrounded by beautiful views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The area is great for…
Why 70: 14 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#3
Flournoy Cabin Camp
Good
10.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Flournoy Cabin Camp is a backcountry campground located near Redding in northern California. The facility supports primitive backcountry camping experiences in the region's rugged…
Why 70: 14 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#4
Watertrough Camp
Good
11.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Watertrough Camp is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Nestled amidst nature, this campground offers a range of amenities to make your stay…
Why 70: 14 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#5
Brown Camp
Good
11.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°F
The Brown Camp camping area in California is located in the Sierra National Forest and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forests. Nearby activities include…
Why 70: 14 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#6
Police Camp
Good
12.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Police Camp is a campground located in California, known for its picturesque surroundings and excellent amenities. The site offers a range of facilities for campers, including…
Why 70: 14 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#7
Lower Glade Camp
Good
14.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Lower Glade Camp is a backcountry campground located near Redding in northern California. The site accommodates tent camping in a remote setting suitable for visitors seeking…
Why 70: 14 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#8
Post Creek Lookout
Good
15.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Post Creek Lookout camping area is a picturesque campground located in California. Nestled amidst nature, this campground offers a peaceful escape for campers. The campground…
Why 70: 14 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#9
Double Cabins
Good
5.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 47°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 83°F
Double Cabins is a free campground near Redding, California, offering cabin camping in the northern Sacramento Valley region. The campground does not accommodate RVs or caravans…
Why 65: 13 things to do within 15 mi
65Top-rated
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#10
Sulphur Camp
Good
9.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Sulphur Camp is a picturesque camping area located in California. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. Visitors can enjoy well-maintained…
Why 65: 13 things to do within 15 mi
65Top-rated
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#11
Butte Camp
Good
10.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°F
The Butte Camp camping area in California offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and forests. Nearby activities include hiking, fishing, and swimming in the nearby…
Why 65: 13 things to do within 15 mi
65Top-rated
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#12
Morrison Camp
Good
11.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Morrison Camp is a backcountry campground located near Redding in northern California. The site offers primitive camping experiences in a remote setting. Best visited during the…
Why 65: 13 things to do within 15 mi
65Top-rated
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#13
Chicago Camp
Good
12.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Chicago Campground is located in the Angeles National Forest in California, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forests. There are plenty of outdoor…
Why 65: 13 things to do within 15 mi
65Top-rated
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#14
Barker Camp
Good
15.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Barker Camp is a backcountry campground located near Redding in northern California. The site offers primitive camping for those seeking a remote outdoor experience. As a…
Why 65: 13 things to do within 15 mi
65Top-rated
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#15
North Fork Beegum Creek F
Good
13.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
The North Fork Beegum Creek F camping area is located in California and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets…
Why 60: 12 things to do within 15 mi
60Solid
Camping near Mad River
The Mad River area has 41 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 Mad River
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.