Best camping near San Luis Obispo

24 campgrounds · 24 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best camping near San Luis Obispo, 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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Camp San Luis Obispo RV Military
#1 Camp San Luis Obispo RV Military Prime
5.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Mild day · high 67°F· No active weather warnings
Camp San Luis Obispo RV Military Camping Area in California offers beautiful surrounding views of rolling hills, oak trees, and nearby lakes. There are plenty of nearby…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 58 things to do within 15 mi
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El Chorro Regional Park
#2 El Chorro Regional Park Prime
5.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Mild day · high 67°F· No active weather warnings
El Chorro Regional Park in San Luis Obispo County, California offers established campsites (no dispersed camping), with reservations recommended via the county parks website. Fees…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 60 things to do within 15 mi
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TV tower road
#3 TV tower road Prime
5.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Mild day · high 67°F· No active weather warnings
TV Tower Road Camping Area is a beautiful campground situated in the San Bernardino National Forest of California, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains and…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 61 things to do within 15 mi
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North Beach - Pismo State Beach
#4 North Beach - Pismo State Beach Prime
9.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Mild day · high 67°F· No active weather warnings
North Beach - Pismo State Beach camping area is located in California and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides basic facilities such as restrooms…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 64 things to do within 15 mi
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Morro Bay State Park
#5 Morro Bay State Park Prime
10.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Mild day · high 67°F· No active weather warnings
Morro Bay State Park camping area in California offers a variety of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides 135 campsites, including both tent and RV sites, with…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 50 things to do within 15 mi
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Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park
#6 Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park Prime
11.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Comfortable day · high 80°F· No active weather warnings
Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park is a popular camping destination located in central California. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 44 things to do within 15 mi
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Coastal Dunes RV Park
#7 Coastal Dunes RV Park Prime
11.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 70°F· No active weather warnings
Coastal Dunes RV Park is located in Oceano, California, and offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and sand dunes. There are 144 campsites with full hookups, laundry…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 70 things to do within 15 mi
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Oceano County
#8 Oceano County Prime
11.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Mild day · high 59°F· No active weather warnings
Oceano County camping area, located in the state of California, offers a variety of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides access to both RV and tent camping…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 70 things to do within 15 mi
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Cerro Alto
#9 Cerro Alto Prime
11.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Comfortable day · high 80°F· No active weather warnings
Cerro Alto Campground is a beautiful spot in California for camping, with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. It offers a variety of activities such as…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 60 things to do within 15 mi
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Cerro Alto Campground
#10 Cerro Alto Campground Prime
11.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Comfortable day · high 80°F· No active weather warnings
Cerro Alto Campground is a popular camping area located in California. This campground offers several amenities to enhance the camping experience. It features picnic tables, fire…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 60 things to do within 15 mi
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Montana de Oro State Park
#11 Montana de Oro State Park Prime
11.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Mild day · high 59°F· No active weather warnings
Montana De Oro State Park camping area, located in California, offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. The campground provides clean restrooms, hot…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 44 things to do within 15 mi
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Badger Flat Camp / Site e3
#12 Badger Flat Camp / Site e3 Prime
12.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Mild day · high 59°F· No active weather warnings
Badger Flat Campground E3 is situated in the Sequoia National Forest, offering breathtaking views of towering trees and the Kern River. The campground features picnic tables, fire…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 44 things to do within 15 mi
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Deer Flat Camp / Site e4
#13 Deer Flat Camp / Site e4 Prime
12.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Mild day · high 59°F· No active weather warnings
Deer Flat Camp (Site E4) in California’s Angeles National Forest offers established, first-come, first-served campsites with no reservations or fees required. Permits aren't…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 44 things to do within 15 mi
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Oceano Dunes State Veh Rec Area
#14 Oceano Dunes State Veh Rec Area Prime
12.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 70°F· No active weather warnings
Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area is a popular camping area located in California. The campground offers a variety of amenities for campers to enjoy. There are…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 78 things to do within 15 mi
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Sapwi
#15 Sapwi Prime
12.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Comfortable day · high 80°F· No active weather warnings
Sapwi camping area is located in the state of California and offers a range of amenities for campers. Situated in a picturesque setting, this campground provides access to hiking…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 39 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near San Luis Obispo

The San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo

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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