Best camping near Murphys
28 campgrounds · 28 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Murphys, 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 28 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Columbia Airport Campground
Good
7.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
Columbia Airport Campground is a beautiful camping area located in the state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable…
Why 100: 31 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Frogtown RV Park
Good
7.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
Frogtown RV Park in Angels Camp, California, offers established campsites with full RV hookups (water, sewer, electric). Reservations are recommended, especially during events at…
Why 100: 28 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Glory Recreation Area
Good
10.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
Glory Hole Recreation Area, located on New Melones Lake in central California, offers established campsites with amenities like flush toilets, potable water, fire rings, grills…
Why 100: 29 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Gloryhole Rec Area- Ironhorse - USBR
Good
10.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
Gloryhole Recreation Area – Ironhorse Campground in California offers established campsites (no dispersed camping) with picnic tables, fire rings, flush toilets, and potable…
Why 100: 29 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Big Oak - Glory Hole Area - New Melones Lake
Good
10.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
Big Oak - Glory Hole Area is a picturesque camping destination situated in the beautiful state of California. This camping area, located near New Melones Lake, offers a range of…
Why 100: 29 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Tuttletown Rec Area - Chamise
Good
10.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
The Tuttletown Rec Area Chamise Camping Area is a beautiful campsite located in California. The surrounding views offer a stunning landscape of rolling hills, lush greenery, and a…
Why 100: 34 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Chamise - Tuttletown Area - New Melones Lake
Good
11.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
Chamise Tuttletown at New Melones Lake in California offers breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and lake. Visitors can enjoy activities such as fishing, boating, hiking…
Why 100: 31 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Ironhorse- Glory Hole Area - New Melones Lake
Good
11.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
Ironhorse- Glory Hole Area is a popular camping destination located in the beautiful state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay…
Why 100: 28 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Manzanita - Tuttletown Area - New Melones Lake
Good
11.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
The Manzanita - Tuttletown Area is a scenic camping destination located near New Melones Lake in California. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance your camping…
Why 100: 33 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Acorn - Tuttletown Area - New Melones Lake
Good
11.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
Acorn - Tuttletown Area, located in the state of California near New Melones Lake, offers a fantastic camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. This campground provides a range…
Why 100: 31 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Prime
12.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Calaveras Big Trees State Park offers a beautiful camping experience with stunning views of giant sequoias towering overhead. The park offers various leisure activities, including…
Why 100: 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Stanislaus View
Prime
13.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
I don't have detailed information about Stanislaus View campground's amenities, site count, or specific facilities in my available data. To write an accurate description following…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Lone Snag
Prime
13.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Lone Snag is a tent-only campground operated by California State Parks near Cameron Park in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Located at moderate elevation, the site offers tent…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Gold Strike Village Campers
Good
14.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Hot day · high 97°F· No active weather warnings
Gold Strike Village Campers campground in San Andreas, California, offers established sites primarily catering to RVs, with full hookups and access to water, electricity, and…
Why 100: 34 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Boards Crossing
Prime
16.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Board's Crossing is a first-come, first-served campground in California with 23 campsites. Situated near the Stanislaus River, it is an ideal spot for fishing and swimming…
Why 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Murphys
The Murphys area has 28 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 Murphys
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?
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Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.