Best camping near Ventura
50 campgrounds · 50 ranked · updated 2026-08-03 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Ventura, 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 50 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Hike/Bike Campsite
Good
1.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 72°F
Hike/Bike Campsite is a tent campground operated by Emma Wood State Beach near Ventura, California. Located at a coastal elevation with direct beach access, it caters to cyclists…
Why 100: 121 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Emma Wood State Beach
Good
1.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 72°F
Emma Wood State Beach in California offers established, oceanside campsites for self-contained RVs only—no tents or car camping. Reservations are required and can be made via…
Why 100: 119 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
state beach RV on the water
Good
1.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Comfortable day · high 72°F· No active weather warnings
The State Beach RV On The Water camping area, located in California, offers campers a range of amenities and a stunning location for their outdoor adventure. This campground…
Why 100: 118 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
McGrath State Beach
Good
4.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 72°F
McGrath State Beach is a popular camping area located in California. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for visitors. The campground provides…
Why 100: 129 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Foster Park
Good
5.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 72°F
Foster Park, located in Ventura County, California, offers established campsites only—no dispersed camping. Reservations are required and can be made through Ventura County Parks…
Why 100: 110 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Fairways RV Military - Port Hueneme NCB
Good
8.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 72°F
Fairways RV Military – Port Hueneme NCB in California is an established RV-only campground open to active duty, retirees, and DoD civilians. Reservations are recommended…
Why 100: 131 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Channel Islands Coast Guard Military
Good
9.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 72°F
The Channel Islands Coast Guard Military Camping Area in California offers stunning ocean views and access to nearby hiking trails and water activities such as swimming, boating…
Why 100: 124 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Lake Side Group Camp
Good
9.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Lake Side Group Camp is a group-only campground located near Ventura, California, making it ideal for organized gatherings and group outings. The facility is designed exclusively…
Why 100: 78 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Grebe
Good
9.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 93°F
I don't have access to specific amenity, site count, or fee information for Grebe campground beyond its location near Ventura, California. Without verified details about camping…
Why 100: 77 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Angler
Good
9.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 93°F
I don't have access to specific amenity, site count, or fee information for Angler campground beyond its name, location near Ventura, California, and coordinates. Without verified…
Why 100: 80 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Indian
Good
9.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 93°F
I don't have detailed amenities, site count, or fee information for this specific campground in my data. To write an accurate description following your guidelines, I would need…
Why 100: 76 things to do within 15 mi
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M⛰
#12
Mallard
Good
9.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 93°F
I don't have access to specific amenity, site count, or fee information for Mallard campground beyond its location near Ventura, California. Without these details in the provided…
Why 100: 75 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Kingfisher
Good
9.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 93°F
I don't have reliable specific data about Kingfisher campground's amenities, site count, fees, or exact camping type beyond its location near Ventura, California. Rather than…
Why 100: 75 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Hawk
Good
9.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 93°F
I don't have access to specific amenity details, site counts, or fee information for this Hawk campground near Ventura, California (lat 34.411, lng -119.349) in my current data…
Why 100: 76 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Jay
Good
9.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 93°F
I don't have access to specific data about amenities, site counts, fees, or camping type (tent/RV/backcountry) for this campground. Without verified information about Jay's…
Why 100: 76 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Ventura
The Ventura area has 50 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 Ventura
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.