Best camping near San Luis Obispo
26 campgrounds · 26 ranked · updated 2026-08-03 · 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 26 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Camp San Luis Obispo RV Military
Good
5.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 100: 86 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
El Chorro Regional Park
Good
5.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 82°F
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 100: 88 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
TV tower road
Good
5.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 82°F
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 100: 89 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
North Beach - Pismo State Beach
Prime
9.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Comfortable day · high 82°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 100: 95 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Morro Bay State Park
Good
10.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Small Craft Advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 100: 76 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Horse camp
Good
10.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°F
Horse Camp is a specialized equestrian campground located in California's Kern County near the southern Sierra Nevada region. This facility caters exclusively to visitors…
Why 100: 68 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Hiker-Biker Campsite - Morro Bay SP
Good
10.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°F
Hiker-Biker Campsite is a tent-only facility located in Morro Bay State Park near San Luis Obispo on California's Central Coast. This backcountry camping option welcomes hikers…
Why 100: 74 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park
Fair
11.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Heat advisory· Hot day · high 101°F
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 100: 62 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Coastal Dunes RV Park
Prime
11.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Comfortable day · high 79°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 100: 101 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Oceano County
Prime
11.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Mild day · high 62°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 100: 101 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Cerro Alto
Fair
11.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 100: 85 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Cerro Alto Campground
Fair
11.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 100: 85 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Montana de Oro State Park
Good
11.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 62°F
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 100: 67 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Badger Flat Camp / Site e3
Good
12.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 62°F
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 100: 67 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Deer Flat Camp / Site e4
Good
12.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 62°F
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 100: 67 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near San Luis Obispo
The San Luis Obispo area has 26 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.
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.