Best camping near South Gate
14 campgrounds · 14 ranked · updated 2026-07-20 · off-season
Explore the best camping near South Gate, 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 14 of 14 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Los Alamitos Army Military
Good
13.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 81°F
The Los Alamitos Army Military Camping Area in California offers a serene and scenic camping experience with views of lush hills and greenery. The campground has 38 RV sites and…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 790 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#2
Best Time RV
Good
16.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Best Time RV is an RV park located near Stanton in Orange County, California. The facility caters to recreational vehicle camping in a suburban Southern California setting. The…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 856 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#3
Gumwood Camp
Good
13.1 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 84: live conditions (good) · 472 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Pine Camp
Good
13.1 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 84: live conditions (good) · 472 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#5
Sycamore Camp
Good
13.1 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 84: live conditions (good) · 473 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Henninger Flats
Good
18.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Henninger Flats is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Situated amidst the lush Angeles National Forest, this campground offers a serene and peaceful…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 522 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#7
Dockweiler Beach RV
Good
13.9 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 84: live conditions (good) · 667 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#8
Idlehour Trail Camp
Good
19.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Idlehour Trail Camp is a free, no-reservation backcountry campground operated by the USDA Forest Service near Altadena in the San Gabriel Mountains of Southern California. The…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 473 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Seabreeze at Seal Beach Military
Good
14.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Seabreeze At Seal Beach Military camping area is a picturesque camping spot located in the state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities, making it a fantastic…
Why 84: live conditions (good) · 719 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#10
Orlando
Good
8.8 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 82: live conditions (good) · 864 things to do within 15 mi
82Elite
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#11
Bolsa Chica State Beach
Good
19.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Bolsa Chica State Beach camping area in California offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and miles of sandy beaches. The area is perfect for surfing, swimming, and…
Why 84: live conditions (good) · 697 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#12
DAD's Camping
Good
16.1 mi away
· Muggy night · low 75°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Dad's Camping is a picturesque campground located in the beautiful state of California. Situated in a serene natural setting, this camping area offers a range of amenities to…
Why 79: live conditions (good) · 480 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#13
Gould Mesa
Good
19.2 mi away
· Muggy night · low 75°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Gould Mesa Campground, located in the Angeles National Forest near Pasadena, CA, offers free, first-come, first-served dispersed-style camping with several semi-established sites…
Why 79: live conditions (good) · 601 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#14
Millard
Good
19.2 mi away
· Muggy night · low 75°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Millard Camping Area, located in the state of California, offers campers a serene and picturesque outdoor experience. Nestled amidst beautiful scenery, this campground provides a…
Why 79: live conditions (good) · 571 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
Camping near South Gate
The South Gate area has 14 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 South Gate
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.