Best camping near Upper Lake
74 campgrounds · 74 ranked · updated 2026-08-23 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Upper Lake, 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 74 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Goat Rock Primitive Campground
Good
8.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Goat Rock Primitive Campground in California offers a rugged, no-frills camping experience with dispersed and a few informal established sites—first-come, first-served only (no…
Why 100: 29 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Cow Mountain Rec Area Dispersed
Good
9.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Cow Mountain Rec Area Dispersed camping area, located in California, offers a rustic camping experience amidst nature's beauty. This campground does not have specific amenities…
Why 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Mayacmas Campground
Good
10.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Mayacmas Campground is a scenic camping area located in California. Situated in the beautiful state of California, this campground offers a range of amenities to enhance your…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Lake view Dispersed Camping
Good
12.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Lake View Dispersed Camping is a picturesque camping area located in California. Situated in a serene natural setting, this campground provides a peaceful escape from the hustle…
Why 100: 34 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Fountain Of Youth Camp
Good
12.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Fountain of Youth Camp in California offers both established campsites and some dispersed camping options. Reservations are typically not required, but check ahead for permits or…
Why 100: 32 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Red Mountain Campground
Good
13.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Red Mountain Campground, located in California, is a picturesque camping area that offers a range of amenities for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground provides clean and…
Why 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Buckhorn Campground
Good
14.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Buckhorn Campground is a first-come, first-serve camping area located in the Angeles National Forest of Southern California. With 38 campsites, visitors can enjoy hiking trails…
Why 100: 33 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Kelsey Creek Campground
Good
15.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Kelsey Creek Campground, located in Clear Lake State Park, California, offers established campsites only—no dispersed camping. Reservations are recommended, especially in peak…
Why 100: 36 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Cole Creek Campground
Good
15.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Cole Creek Campground is a picturesque camping area located in a serene natural setting in California. The campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 100: 36 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Hike Bike Campground
Good
15.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Hike Bike Campground, located in California, is a picturesque camping area with several amenities that cater to outdoor enthusiasts. The campground offers basic facilities such as…
Why 100: 36 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Lower Bayview Campground
Good
15.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Lower Bayview Campground is located in the Humboldt Redwoods State Park, California. The campground is surrounded by lush redwood trees and scenic views of the Eel River. Nearby…
Why 100: 36 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Upper Bayview Campground
Good
15.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Upper Bayview Campground is a scenic camping spot located in Humboldt County, California. The campground offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding redwood…
Why 100: 36 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Sheldon Creek Campground
Good
19.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Sheldon Creek Campground is a picturesque camping area nestled in the beautiful state of California. Situated amidst natural surroundings, this campground offers a range of…
Why 100: 27 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Middle Creek
Good
2.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
The Middle Creek camping area, located in California, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience amidst the natural beauty of the state. The campground provides various…
Why 95: 19 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Middle Creek Campground
Good
2.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Middle Creek Campground is a charming camping area located in the beautiful state of California. Situated in a picturesque setting, the campground boasts a range of amenities to…
Why 95: 19 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Upper Lake
The Upper Lake area has 74 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 Upper Lake
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.