Best camping near Novato
28 campgrounds · 28 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Novato, 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
Camp Taylor
Prime
13.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Mild day · high 67°F· No active weather warnings
Camp Taylor Camping Area in California is a first-come-first-serve campground with 48 campsites. The campground is situated in a beautiful pine and fir forest with stunning views…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 103 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Madrone Group Camp
Prime
13.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Mild day · high 67°F· No active weather warnings
Madrone Group Camp is a campground located in the state of California. Situated in a picturesque location, it offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. The…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 101 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Orchard Hill Campground
Prime
13.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Mild day · high 67°F· No active weather warnings
Orchard Hill Campground is a picturesque camping area located in California. Situated in a stunning natural setting, the campground offers a range of amenities to make your…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 102 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Camp Via (Sonoma Developmental Center)
Prime
14.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 49°F· Comfortable day · high 82°F· No active weather warnings
The Sonoma Developmental Center camping area in California offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. There are nearby activities such as hiking and fishing…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 155 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
China Camp State Park
Prime
9.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Mild day · high 68°F· No active weather warnings
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 89: live conditions (prime) · 241 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Browers Garden Camping - No reservation needed
Prime
15.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Mild day · high 69°F· No active weather warnings
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 90: live conditions (prime) · 216 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Rowser Garden Camping (No reservation needed)
Prime
15.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Mild day · high 69°F· No active weather warnings
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 90: live conditions (prime) · 216 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Bootjack campground
Prime
16.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Mild day · high 68°F· No active weather warnings
Bootjack Campground is located in the Sierra National Forest of California and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forests. The campground has 21…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 265 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Pantoll campground
Prime
16.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Mild day · high 68°F· No active weather warnings
Pantoll Campground, located in the state of California, is a picturesque camping area nestled in the heart of Mount Tamalpais State Park. The campground offers a variety of…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 278 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Marin Park RV
Prime
13.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Mild day · high 68°F· No active weather warnings
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 89: live conditions (prime) · 372 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
East Bay Sites
Prime
19.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Mild day · high 62°F· No active weather warnings
The East Bay camping area in California primarily offers established campgrounds like Anthony Chabot, Del Valle, and Sunol Regional Wilderness. Reservations are recommended…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 534 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Camp Herms BSA
Prime
19.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Mild day · high 69°F· No active weather warnings
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 89: live conditions (prime) · 525 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Kayak Group Camp - Pre Booking Required
Prime
19.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Mild day · high 62°F· No active weather warnings
Kayak Group Camp – Pre Booking Required is a reservable, developed group camping area in California’s picturesque Lake Sonoma Recreation Area. Reservations and fees are required…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 528 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Site 10 - Pre Booking Required
Prime
19.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Mild day · high 62°F· No active weather warnings
Site 10 is a popular camping area located in the state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. It provides well-maintained…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 528 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Sunrise Sites - Pre Booking Required
Prime
19.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Mild day · high 62°F· No active weather warnings
Sunrise Sites is a picturesque camping area located in the beautiful state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 535 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Novato
The Novato 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 Novato
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.
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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.