Best camping near Placerville
24 campgrounds · 24 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Placerville, 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 24 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Finnon Lake
Prime
4.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 89°F· No active weather warnings
Finnon Lake Campground in El Dorado County, California offers established lakeside campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and pit toilets. There’s no potable water, so bring…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
KOA Placerville
Prime
8.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 92°F· No active weather warnings
KOA Placerville is a popular camping area located in the state of California. The campground offers a wide range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers. These…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 57 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Mother Lode River Center
Prime
10.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 92°F· No active weather warnings
The Mother Lode River Center camping area in California is a picturesque destination for nature enthusiasts. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 49 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Georgetown Airport Campground
Prime
13.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Georgetown Airport Campground in El Dorado National Forest, California, offers 18 established first-come, first-served campsites—no reservations needed. A small fee applies…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Dru Barner
Prime
14.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Dru Barner Camping Area, located in the state of California, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground features vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Dru Barner Campground
Prime
14.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Dru Barner Campground is a beautiful camping area located in the state of California. Nestled in a serene environment, this campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
89Elite
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#7
Peninsula - Folsom Lake State Rec Area
Prime
15.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 92°F· No active weather warnings
Peninsula - Folsom Lake State Recreation Area is a beautiful camping area located in California. The campground offers a range of amenities to enhance visitors' camping…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 173 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Folsom Lake Peninsula Campground
Prime
17.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 92°F· No active weather warnings
Folsom Lake Peninsula Campground in California offers 100 established, first-come, first-served campsites—no reservations needed, but a fee is required. Dispersed camping is not…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 216 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Rucky A Chucky - Auburn State Rec Area
Prime
17.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Comfortable day · high 90°F· No active weather warnings
Rucky A Chucky - Auburn State Recreation Area is a popular camping destination located in California. This campground offers a range of amenities, making it an appealing choice…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
89Elite
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#10
Sly Park
Prime
11.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 83°F· No active weather warnings
Sly Park camping area, located in California, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides well-maintained campsites with picnic tables and fire…
Why 84: live conditions (prime) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Pine Cone - Sly Park Recreation Area
Prime
12.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 83°F· No active weather warnings
Pine Cone, located in the Sly Park Recreation Area in California, offers a delightful camping experience surrounded by nature's beauty. The campground provides various amenities…
Why 84: live conditions (prime) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#12
Deerwood - Sly Park Recreation Area
Prime
14.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 83°F· No active weather warnings
Deerwood campground, located within the Sly Park Recreation Area in California, offers a delightful camping experience surrounded by natural beauty. This campground provides…
Why 82: live conditions (prime) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
82Elite
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#13
Hazel Creek - Sly Park Recreation Area
Prime
14.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 83°F· No active weather warnings
Hazel Creek, situated within the Sly Park Recreation Area in California, offers a delightful camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. This campground boasts a range of…
Why 80: live conditions (prime) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Rainbow - Sly Park Recreation Area
Prime
14.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 83°F· No active weather warnings
Rainbow - Sly Park Recreation Area is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for…
Why 80: live conditions (prime) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Kane XXX - Sly Park Recreation Area
Prime
14.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 83°F· No active weather warnings
Kane Campground at Sly Park Recreation Area in California offers established campsites in a peaceful, forested setting near Jenkinson Lake. Reservations are required, and there…
Why 80: live conditions (prime) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Placerville
The Placerville area has 24 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 Placerville
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.