Best camping near Mare Island
25 campgrounds · 25 ranked · updated 2026-08-03 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Mare Island, 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 25 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Browers Garden Camping - No reservation needed
Good
1.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 77°F
Brower's Garden is a no reservation needed camping area in California with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forests. The nearby activities include hiking and…
Why 100: 316 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Rowser Garden Camping (No reservation needed)
Good
1.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 77°F
Rowser Garden Camping, located in California, is a fantastic camping area for outdoor enthusiasts. One of its standout features is that no reservations are needed, allowing…
Why 100: 316 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Camp Herms BSA
Good
11.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 77°F
Camp Herms BSA is a first-come-first-serve camping area located in El Cerrito, California. The campsite offers picturesque views of the San Francisco Bay Area and nearby hiking…
Why 100: 972 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Wee-Ta-Chi
Good
11.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 77°F
Wee-Ta-Chi camping area is a beautiful campground located in the state of California. Situated in a scenic natural setting, it offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy…
Why 100: 608 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Maud Whalen
Good
12.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 77°F
Maud Whalen Camping Area is a picturesque campground located in California. Situated in a scenic setting, this camping area offers several amenities for visitors to enjoy. With…
Why 100: 615 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
New Woodland Group Camp
Good
12.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 77°F
New Woodland Group Camp is a picturesque camping area located in the beautiful state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance your camping experience…
Why 100: 965 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Wildcat View Group Camp
Good
12.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 77°F
Wildcat View Group Camp is a picturesque camping area located in California. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. It provides spacious…
Why 100: 962 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
China Camp State Park
Good
12.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 72°F
China Camp State Park camping area in California features 30 primitive campsites, available on a first-come, first-served basis. The park boasts breathtaking views of the San…
Why 100: 421 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Skyline Wilderness County Park
Good
13.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Skyline Wilderness County Park is a fantastic camping area located in California. The park offers a range of amenities that make it a great choice for campers. It provides…
Why 100: 180 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Skyline Wilderness Park Horse Camp Area
Good
13.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Skyline Wilderness Park Horse Camp Area is a campground near Napa, California, designed for equestrian camping. Located in the rolling hills of the region, this facility caters to…
Why 100: 176 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Hike and Bike Campsites in Campground
Good
13.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 72°F
Hike and Bike Campsites in China Camp State Park offers 32 tent camping sites near San Rafael, California. The campground charges a fee for overnight stays and provides access to…
Why 100: 354 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Homestead Valley
Good
13.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 77°F
Homestead Valley camping area is a picturesque campsite located in California. This campground offers several amenities to make camping comfortable and enjoyable. Visitors can…
Why 100: 618 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Napa Valley Expo
Good
14.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
The Napa Valley Expo camping area, located in the picturesque state of California, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. It provides picnic tables, fire rings…
Why 100: 166 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Gillespie Youth Camp
Good
14.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 77°F
Gillespie Youth Camp in California offers a primitive, group-style camping experience with no established campsites or individual reservations—permits are typically required for…
Why 100: 959 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Marin Park RV
Good
16.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 72°F
Marin Park RV Camping Area, located in California, offers a variety of amenities for campers. The campground provides full hook-up sites with water, electricity, and sewer…
Why 100: 678 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Mare Island
The Mare Island area has 25 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 Mare Island
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.