Best camping near Penn Valley
21 campgrounds · 21 ranked · updated 2026-07-23 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Penn Valley, 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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#1
Nevada County Fairgrounds
Prime
6.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Comfortable day · high 92°F· No active weather warnings
The Nevada County Fairgrounds camping area is a popular destination in California, offering a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides a variety of amenities such…
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#2
Beale AFB Military
Good
11.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Hot day · high 105°F· No active weather warnings
Beale AFB Military camping area is located in California and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides visitors with restrooms, showers, laundry facilities…
Why 100: 39 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Hornswoggle Group Campground
Prime
14.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 89°F· No active weather warnings
The Hornswoggle Group Campground is a popular camping area located in California. This picturesque campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping…
Why 100: 38 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Bear River County Park
Good
14.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Hot day · high 96°F· No active weather warnings
Bear River County Park is a scenic camping area located in California. Situated in a picturesque natural setting, it offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience…
Why 100: 45 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
South Yuba
Prime
15.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Comfortable day · high 92°F· No active weather warnings
South Yuba Camping Area is a picturesque campground located in the state of California. It offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience for visitors. The…
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#6
Dark Day
Prime
15.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 89°F· No active weather warnings
The Dark Day camping area, located in the state of California, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. This serene campground provides well-maintained restrooms and…
Why 100: 32 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Dark Day Campground
Prime
15.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 89°F· No active weather warnings
Dark Day Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Nestled in a serene natural setting, it offers a range of amenities to make your camping…
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#8
Garden Point
Prime
15.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 89°F· No active weather warnings
Garden Point Campground, located in California’s Plumas National Forest near Bucks Lake, offers established campsites within a peaceful, forested setting. Reservations are…
Why 100: 33 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Garden Point Campground
Prime
15.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 89°F· No active weather warnings
Garden Point Campground, located along the scenic shores of Trinity Lake in Northern California, offers 16 established campsites nestled in a shaded pine-forested setting. It…
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#10
Rock Creek Mill Site
Prime
15.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Comfortable day · high 92°F· No active weather warnings
Rock Creek Mill Site camping area, located in California, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground provides various amenities to…
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#11
Bullards Lakeshore
Prime
16.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Comfortable day · high 94°F· No active weather warnings
Bullards Lakeshore Camping Area in California offers stunning views of the Bullards Bar Reservoir and surrounding forests. There are a variety of nearby activities, including…
Why 100: 28 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Mineral Bar - Auburn State Rec Area
Good
16.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Hot day · high 96°F· No active weather warnings
Mineral Bar is a popular camping area located in the Auburn State Recreation Area in California. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for…
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#13
Frenchy Point
Prime
17.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Comfortable day · high 94°F· No active weather warnings
Frenchy Point in California offers dispersed camping only—no established campsites, reservations, or fees. A free campfire permit is required for fires or stoves. There are no…
Why 100: 26 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Frenchy Point Campground
Prime
17.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Comfortable day · high 94°F· No active weather warnings
Frenchy Point Campground, located in the Plumas National Forest near Little Grass Valley Reservoir in California, offers established campsites with fire rings, picnic tables, and…
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#15
South Yuba Primitive Camp
Prime
17.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Comfortable day · high 92°F· No active weather warnings
South Yuba Primitive Camp is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Nestled in the stunning Yuba River canyon, this campground offers a serene and rustic…
Why 100: 37 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Penn Valley
The Penn Valley 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 Penn Valley
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.