Best camping near Pasadena
37 campgrounds · 37 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Pasadena, 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 37 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Henninger Flats
Good
3.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Henninger Flats is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Situated amidst the lush Angeles National Forest, this campground offers a serene and peaceful…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 308 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Millard
Good
4.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 83°F
Millard Camping Area, located in the state of California, offers campers a serene and picturesque outdoor experience. Nestled amidst beautiful scenery, this campground provides a…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 305 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Mt. Lowe Trail Camp
Good
5.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Mt. Lowe Trail Camp is a beautiful camping area located in the state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. Visitors…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 269 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Gould Mesa
Good
5.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 83°F
Gould Mesa Campground, located in the Angeles National Forest near Pasadena, CA, offers free, first-come, first-served dispersed-style camping with several semi-established sites…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 315 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Bear Canyon Campground
Good
6.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 83°F
Bear Canyon Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Nestled within a beautiful natural setting, it offers a range of amenities to enhance the…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 250 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Oakwilde
Good
7.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 83°F
Oakwilde camping area is located in the state of California and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides easy access to hiking trails, fishing spots, and…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 281 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Switzers Trail Camp
Good
7.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 83°F
Switzers Trail Camp is an idyllic camping area located in the Angeles National Forest in California. The campground is situated in a stunning wooded area with breathtaking views…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 241 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Valley Forge
Good
7.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Valley Forge Camping Area is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California, providing breathtaking views of the surrounding wilderness. The camping area is situated in…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 206 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Devore
Good
8.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Devore camping area is located in the state of California and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides various facilities such as picnic tables, fire…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 199 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Hoegee's camp
Good
6.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Hoegee's Camp is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Nestled in the heart of the Angeles National Forest, it offers a wide range of amenities for…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 258 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Monte Cristo Campground
Good
13.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Monte Cristo Campground is located in the state of California and offers a wonderful camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground is equipped with various amenities…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 81 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Monte Cristo
Good
13.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Monte Cristo camping area, located in California, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. The campground provides a range of amenities for campers to enjoy, such as…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 80 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Chilao
Good
13.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Chilao is a popular camping area in California with stunning views of the surrounding mountains. It offers a range of activities, including hiking, fishing, and birdwatching. The…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 79 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Chilao Campground
Good
13.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Chilao Campground, located in the state of California, is a beloved camping area nestled within the Angeles National Forest. This picturesque campground offers a range of…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 76 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Tom Lucas Trailcamp
Good
13.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 83°F
The Tom Lucas Trailcamp camping area is located in the Angeles National Forest, California, and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. There are various…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 141 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Pasadena
The Pasadena area has 37 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 Pasadena
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.