Best camping near Pescadero
53 campgrounds · 53 ranked · updated 2026-07-25 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Pescadero, 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 53 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Shaw Flat Trail Camp (primitive)
Good
1.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Shaw Flat Trail Camp is a primitive camping area located in the state of California. Nestled in a beautiful natural setting, this campground offers a unique and serene camping…
Why 100: 237 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Tarwater Trail Camp (primitive)
Good
2.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Tarwater Trail Camp is a primitive camping area located in California's Los Padres National Forest. The campsite offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding hills and valleys…
Why 100: 251 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
San Mateo Memorial County Park
Good
2.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
San Mateo Memorial County Park is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Nestled amongst the scenic beauty of the surrounding nature, this campground…
Why 100: 206 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Homestead Flat Youth Camp
Good
2.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
I don't have reliable specific data about Homestead Flat Youth Camp's amenities, site count, camping type, or facilities beyond its location near Los Altos, California. Without…
Why 100: 180 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Camp Jones Gulch YMCA
Good
2.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Camp Jones Gulch is a beautiful YMCA campsite located in the hills of California. The campsite offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and is close to various trails…
Why 100: 254 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Camp Host
Good
3.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
The Camp Host Camping Area in California boasts spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Visitors can enjoy hiking, fishing, and swimming in nearby lakes and…
Why 100: 269 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Hike and Bike Campsites
Good
3.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Hike and Bike Campsites is a tent camping facility operated by Portola Redwoods State Park near Saratoga in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California. The campground charges a fee…
Why 100: 271 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
53 (Accessible)
Good
3.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
The state of California offers a plethora of accessible camping areas, with 53 options to choose from. These campgrounds provide amenities that cater to campers with disabilities…
Why 100: 274 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Butano State Park
Good
3.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Butano State Park in California offers a serene camping experience with scenic views of the redwood forest. The park has 21 walk-in campsites, each with a fire pit and picnic…
Why 100: 51 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Lane-Sunset Trail Camp
Good
3.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Lane-Sunset Trail Camp is a picturesque camping area located in California. Situated in a scenic natural environment, this campground offers a variety of amenities to enhance the…
Why 100: 165 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Portola Redwoods State Park
Good
3.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Portola Redwoods State Park is a fantastic camping destination located in the state of California. This scenic campground offers various amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 100: 297 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Gazos Mountain Camp
Good
3.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Gazos Mountain Camp in California offers established campsites within a peaceful, forested setting in the Santa Cruz Mountains, ideal for group camping. Reservations and a permit…
Why 100: 55 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Ben Ries Campground
Good
4.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Ben Ries Campground is a serene camping area located in California. Nestled in a picturesque setting, this campground offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The…
Why 100: 42 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Slate Creek Trail Camp
Good
4.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Slate Creek Trail Camp is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Nestled in the beautiful wilderness, this campground offers a range of amenities for…
Why 100: 314 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Sunset Trail Camp
Good
4.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Sunset Trail Camp is a picturesque camping area located in California. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable camping experience. There…
Why 100: 66 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Pescadero
The Pescadero area has 53 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 Pescadero
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?
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