Best camping near Pacific Grove

21 campgrounds · 21 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Pacific Grove, 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 21 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Veteran's Memorial Park Campground
#1 Veteran's Memorial Park Campground Good
1.7 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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Veterans Memorial Park
#2 Veterans Memorial Park Good
1.7 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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Monterey County Fairgrounds RV
#3 Monterey County Fairgrounds RV Good
3.9 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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Monterey Pines RV Military
#4 Monterey Pines RV Military Good
4.1 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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Free Campsite. Sunset-Sunrise
#5 Free Campsite. Sunset-Sunrise Good
9.7 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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free campsite
#6 free campsite Good
9.8 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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Laguna Seca
#7 Laguna Seca Good
9.9 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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Laguna Seca Recreation Area
#8 Laguna Seca Recreation Area Good
10.1 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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Turner Creek Rustic Camp
#9 Turner Creek Rustic Camp Prime
17.9 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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South Camp
#10 South Camp Good
18.9 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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Pine Hollow Camp
#11 Pine Hollow Camp Good
19.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Beach Hazards Statement· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Pine Hollow Camp is a popular camping area located in California. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience comfortable and enjoyable. Visitors…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 115 things to do within 15 mi
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Dunes Camp
#12 Dunes Camp Good
19.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Beach Hazards Statement· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Dunes Camp is a popular camping area located in California and offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. The campground provides basic facilities such as…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 114 things to do within 15 mi
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Sunset State Beach
#13 Sunset State Beach Good
19.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Beach Hazards Statement· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Sunset State Beach camping area, located in California, offers visitors a tranquil camping experience with stunning ocean views. The campground provides various amenities to…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 114 things to do within 15 mi
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Pine Creek Camp
#14 Pine Creek Camp Prime
18.5 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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Apple Tree Rustic Campsite
#15 Apple Tree Rustic Campsite Prime
18.5 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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Camping near Pacific Grove

The Pacific Grove area has 21 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 Pacific Grove

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.

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