Best camping near Santa Monica
11 campgrounds · 11 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Santa Monica, 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 11 of 11 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Dockweiler Beach RV
Good
7.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Dockweiler Beach RV Camping Area is a popular campground located in the state of California. Situated along the coast in Los Angeles County, this campground offers a range of…
Why 100: 667 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Musch Hike-In Camp
Good
7.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Musch Hike-In Camp is a remote camping area situated in the beautiful state of California. Nestled among the stunning wilderness, this campground offers a tranquil retreat for…
Why 100: 455 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Musch Ranch Hike-In
Good
7.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Musch Ranch Hike-In camping area is a scenic and picturesque camping spot located in the state of California. Nestled amidst the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape, this…
Why 100: 455 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Malibu Creek Group Walk-In
Good
13.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Malibu Creek Group Walk-In camping area, located in the state of California, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. With breathtaking views and a peaceful atmosphere…
Why 100: 236 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Malibu Creek Family
Good
13.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Malibu Creek Family camping area is located in the picturesque Malibu Creek State Park in California. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping…
Why 100: 235 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Malibu Creek - State Park
Good
14.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Malibu Creek State Park is a picturesque camping area located in California. This park offers various amenities for campers, making it an ideal destination for outdoor…
Why 100: 236 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Pine Camp
Good
14.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Pine Camp is a tent-only campground located near Redondo Beach in coastal California. The facility provides drinking water for guests but does not offer shower facilities or…
Why 100: 472 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Gumwood Camp
Good
14.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Gumwood Camp is a tent-only campground located near Redondo Beach in coastal California. The facility provides drinking water for guests but does not offer shower facilities or RV…
Why 100: 472 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Sycamore Camp
Good
14.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Sycamore Camp is a tent-only campground located near Redondo Beach in coastal California. The facility provides drinking water for guests but does not offer showers or accommodate…
Why 100: 473 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Orlando
Good
19.3 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Located in the state of California, Orlando Camping Area offers a picturesque and convenient camping experience. This campground provides a range of amenities to make visitors'…
Why 100: 864 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Camp Summertime
Good
19.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 85°F
The Summertime Campground in California offers stunning views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and is surrounded by lush forests. There are many nearby activities, including hiking…
Why 100: 180 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Santa Monica
The Santa Monica area has 11 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 Monica
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.