Best camping near Sonora
38 campgrounds · 38 ranked · updated 2026-07-25 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Sonora, 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 38 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Columbia Airport Campground
Good
5.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
Columbia Airport Campground is a beautiful camping area located in the state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable…
Why 100: 31 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Manzanita - Tuttletown Area - New Melones Lake
Good
8.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
The Manzanita - Tuttletown Area is a scenic camping destination located near New Melones Lake in California. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance your camping…
Why 100: 33 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Tuttletown Rec Area - Chamise
Good
8.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
The Tuttletown Rec Area Chamise Camping Area is a beautiful campsite located in California. The surrounding views offer a stunning landscape of rolling hills, lush greenery, and a…
Why 100: 34 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Chamise - Tuttletown Area - New Melones Lake
Good
9.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
Chamise Tuttletown at New Melones Lake in California offers breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and lake. Visitors can enjoy activities such as fishing, boating, hiking…
Why 100: 31 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
River Ranch Campground
Good
9.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Comfortable day · high 93°F· No active weather warnings
River Ranch Campground is a picturesque camping area located in California. It offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience comfortable and enjoyable. The…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
River Ranch
Good
9.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Comfortable day · high 93°F· No active weather warnings
River Ranch camping area is located in California and offers several amenities for campers. The campground provides both tent and RV sites with access to water and electric…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Hacienda
Good
9.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Comfortable day · high 93°F· No active weather warnings
Hacienda camping area, located in the state of California, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides well-maintained facilities, including…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Acorn - Tuttletown Area - New Melones Lake
Good
9.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
Acorn - Tuttletown Area, located in the state of California near New Melones Lake, offers a fantastic camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. This campground provides a range…
Why 100: 31 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Ironhorse- Glory Hole Area - New Melones Lake
Good
10.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
Ironhorse- Glory Hole Area is a popular camping destination located in the beautiful state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay…
Why 100: 28 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Frogtown RV Park
Good
10.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
Frogtown RV Park in Angels Camp, California, offers established campsites with full RV hookups (water, sewer, electric). Reservations are recommended, especially during events at…
Why 100: 28 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Big Oak - Glory Hole Area - New Melones Lake
Good
10.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
Big Oak - Glory Hole Area is a picturesque camping destination situated in the beautiful state of California. This camping area, located near New Melones Lake, offers a range of…
Why 100: 29 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Glory Recreation Area
Good
10.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
Glory Hole Recreation Area, located on New Melones Lake in central California, offers established campsites with amenities like flush toilets, potable water, fire rings, grills…
Why 100: 29 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Diamond Gulch Camp
Good
10.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Hot day · high 97°F· No active weather warnings
I don't have access to the specific details from the Hipcamp listing for Diamond Gulch Camp, including amenities, site count, fees, or camping type. To write an accurate…
Why 100: 26 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Gloryhole Rec Area- Ironhorse - USBR
Good
10.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
Gloryhole Recreation Area – Ironhorse Campground in California offers established campsites (no dispersed camping) with picnic tables, fire rings, flush toilets, and potable…
Why 100: 29 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Moccasin Point - Don Pedro Rec Area
Good
10.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Hot day · high 97°F· No active weather warnings
Moccasin Point is a popular camping area located in the Don Pedro Recreation Area in California. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping…
Why 100: 27 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Sonora
The Sonora area has 38 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 Sonora
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.