Best camping near Novato
33 campgrounds · 33 ranked · updated 2026-08-03 · 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 33 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Hike and Bike Campsites in Campground
Good
9.2 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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#2
China Camp State Park
Good
9.4 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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#3
Marin Park RV
Good
13.4 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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#4
Camp Taylor
Good
13.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
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 100: 127 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Madrone Group Camp
Good
13.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
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 100: 125 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Orchard Hill Campground
Good
13.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
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 100: 126 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Camp Via (Sonoma Developmental Center)
Good
14.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
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 100: 202 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Browers Garden Camping - No reservation needed
Good
15.5 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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#9
Rowser Garden Camping (No reservation needed)
Good
15.5 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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#10
Olema Campground
Good
15.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
Olema Campground is a scenic camping area located in the state of California. Situated in a beautiful coastal location, this campground offers a variety of amenities and…
Why 100: 94 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Five Brooks Horse Camp
Good
15.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
Five Brooks Horse Camp is a popular camping destination located in the Point Reyes National Seashore in California. The campground is situated in a beautiful redwood forest and…
Why 100: 118 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Bootjack campground
Good
16.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 72°F
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 100: 526 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Pantoll campground
Good
16.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 72°F
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 100: 543 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Glen Campground
Good
17.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
The Glen Campground is located in the heart of Muir Woods National Monument in California. The campground is surrounded by towering redwood trees that provide a serene and…
Why 100: 105 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Napa Valley Expo
Good
17.5 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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Camping near Novato
The Novato area has 33 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.
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.