Best camping near Monterey
24 campgrounds · 24 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Monterey, 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 24 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Veteran's Memorial Park Campground
Good
0.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Beach Hazards Statement· Mild day · high 59°F
Veteran's Memorial Park Campground is located in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains, just outside of the town of Bridgeport, California. The campground provides breathtaking…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 69 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Veterans Memorial Park
Good
0.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Beach Hazards Statement· Mild day · high 59°F
Veterans Memorial Park Camping Area is located in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains in California. The surrounding views are breathtaking, with towering trees and stunning…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 69 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Monterey County Fairgrounds RV
Good
1.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Beach Hazards Statement· Comfortable day · high 75°F
The Monterey County Fairgrounds RV camping area, located in the state of California, offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides clean and well-maintained…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 86 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Monterey Pines RV Military
Good
2.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Beach Hazards Statement· Comfortable day · high 75°F
Monterey Pines RV Military Camping Area is a picturesque campground located in California. This camping area offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. Campers…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 86 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Laguna Seca
Good
7.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Beach Hazards Statement· Comfortable day · high 75°F
Laguna Seca camping area, located in the scenic state of California, offers a delightful getaway for nature lovers. This campground provides several amenities to enhance the…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 94 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Laguna Seca Recreation Area
Good
8.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Beach Hazards Statement· Comfortable day · high 75°F
The Laguna Seca Recreation Area Campsite is a developed and reservable fee area located in the Salinas watershed of California. The campsite offers stunning views of the…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 94 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Free Campsite. Sunset-Sunrise
Good
9.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Beach Hazards Statement· Mild day · high 68°F
Sunset-Sunrise camping area in California offers free dispersed camping on BLM land, with no established campsites, reservations, or permits required. There are no amenities—no…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 119 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
free campsite
Good
9.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Beach Hazards Statement· Mild day · high 68°F
In California, free camping is typically found on public lands like those managed by the U.S. Forest Service or Bureau of Land Management (BLM), offering mostly dispersed sites…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 120 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Turner Creek Rustic Camp
Prime
16.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Comfortable day · high 75°F· No active weather warnings
Turner Creek Rustic Camp is a small, secluded camping area located in Northern California. The campsite offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forests, making it…
Why 88: live conditions (prime) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
South Camp
Good
20.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Beach Hazards Statement· Comfortable day · high 73°F
South Camp camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of California. With various amenities, it offers a comfortable camping experience for visitors. The…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 114 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Pine Creek Camp
Prime
16.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Comfortable day · high 75°F· No active weather warnings
Pine Creek Camp is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Nestled among the stunning natural beauty of the surrounding area, this campground offers a range…
Why 87: live conditions (prime) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Apple Tree Rustic Campsite
Prime
16.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Apple Tree Rustic Campsite is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Situated amidst stunning natural beauty, the campground offers a range of amenities to…
Why 85: live conditions (prime) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Skinner Creek Camp
Prime
17.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Skinner Creek Camp is a beautiful camping area located in California. This campground offers a variety of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience. The site provides…
Why 81: live conditions (prime) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Big Pines Rustic Campsite
Prime
17.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Big Pines Rustic Campsite is a picturesque camping area located in California. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable camping…
Why 81: live conditions (prime) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Comings Rustic Campsite
Prime
17.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Comings Rustic Campsite is a picturesque camping area located in California. This camping site offers a range of amenities that ensure a comfortable stay for campers. There are…
Why 81: live conditions (prime) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Monterey
The Monterey area has 24 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 Monterey
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.