Best camping near Santa Cruz
61 campgrounds · 61 ranked · updated 2026-08-03 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Santa Cruz, 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 61 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Santa Cruz Port District
Good
1.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 83°F
Santa Cruz Port District camping area, located in Santa Cruz, California, offers a variety of amenities to campers. The campground provides facilities such as restrooms, showers…
Why 100: 154 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Camping Henry Cowell redwood Stage park
Good
2.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 83°F
The Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park campground in California is a great place for nature lovers and hikers alike. Surrounded by towering redwoods, the park offers stunning views…
Why 100: 140 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Good
2.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 83°F
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is a stunning camping area located in the state of California. Situated amidst towering redwood trees, the campground offers a variety of…
Why 100: 142 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Carriage Acres Mobile Home Park
Good
3.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 83°F
Carriage Acres Mobile Home Park is an RV park located near Live Oak in Santa Clara County, California. The facility accommodates recreational vehicles in a residential setting in…
Why 100: 165 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground
Good
3.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 83°F
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground in California is a nature lover's paradise. Nestled in the majestic redwood forest, this campground offers a serene and breathtaking…
Why 100: 141 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
New Brighton State Beach
Good
4.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 83°F
New Brighton State Beach camping area, located in California, offers a picturesque camping experience with a variety of amenities. The campground provides picnic areas, fire…
Why 100: 169 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Hike and Biket Campsite
Good
4.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 83°F
I don't have reliable information about the specific amenities, site count, fees, or camping type (tent/RV/backcountry) for this campground in the Live Oak, California area…
Why 100: 169 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Seacliff State Beach
Good
5.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 83°F
Seacliff State Beach is a popular camping area located in the state of California. With its stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, this campground offers a memorable camping…
Why 100: 171 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Seacliff Center RV Park
Good
5.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 83°F
Seacliff Center RV Park is an RV park located near Live Oak in coastal California. The facility offers wireless internet access for guests. The park is situated in the Monterey…
Why 100: 172 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Cityteam Camp May Mac
Good
6.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 83°F
CityTeam Camp May Mac offers a beautiful camping experience, surrounded by stunning views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The campground offers activities such as hiking, fishing…
Why 100: 207 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
West Ridge Trail Camp
Good
7.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 83°F
West Ridge Trail Camp is a picturesque camping area located in California. It offers a range of amenities to make camper's stay comfortable and enjoyable. The campground provides…
Why 100: 261 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Camp St. Francis
Good
8.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Camp St. Francis is a first-come-first-served campground located in the Sierra National Forest in California. The surrounding views are of the stunning forest and the nearby San…
Why 100: 195 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Manresa State Beach
Good
10.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Manresa State Beach, located in California, offers a wonderful camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. This beautiful campground provides a range of amenities to enhance the…
Why 100: 187 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
KOA Santa Cruz / Monterey
Good
10.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°F
KOA Santa Cruz / Monterey in California offers established campsites only—no dispersed camping. Reservations are required, and fees vary by site type. Campground amenities include…
Why 100: 189 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Impeesa
Good
10.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Impeesa is a group-only campground located near Los Gatos in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California. The facility is designed exclusively for group camping, making it suitable for…
Why 100: 239 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz area has 61 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 Santa Cruz
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.