Best camping near Waterford
14 campgrounds · 14 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Waterford, 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
Modesto Reservoir
Good
1.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
Modesto Reservoir camping area is located in California and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides both tent and RV camping options, with spacious sites…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 34 things to do within 15 mi
87Elite
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#2
Horseshoe Road Recreation Area & Campground
Good
10.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
Horseshoe Road Recreation Area & Campground is a picturesque camping area located in California. It offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience. The…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
87Elite
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#3
Woodward Reservoir
Good
18.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
Woodward Reservoir camping area, located in California, offers a variety of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience. The campground provides facilities such as picnic…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 60 things to do within 15 mi
87Elite
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#4
McConnell State Rec Area
Good
18.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Hot day · high 100°F· No active weather warnings
McConnell State Rec Area is a picturesque camping destination located in the state of California. The campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 45 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#5
South Lake Tulloch R.V. Campground & Marina
Prime
15.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 93°F· No active weather warnings
South Lake Tulloch R.V. Campground & Marina is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. This campground offers a wide range of amenities to enhance the…
Why 75: live conditions (prime) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
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#6
Moccasin Point - Don Pedro Rec Area
Prime
19.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 92°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 69: live conditions (prime) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
69Top-rated
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#7
C25
Prime
19.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 92°F· No active weather warnings
The C25 camping area in California offers stunning views of the surrounding hills and valleys. There are nearby hiking trails and opportunities for fishing and boating in the…
Why 67: live conditions (prime) · 9 things to do within 15 mi
67Top-rated
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#8
C27
Prime
19.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 92°F· No active weather warnings
C27 camping area in California offers beautiful surrounding views of Lake Isabella and the surrounding mountains. Nearby activities include hiking, fishing, and water sports on…
Why 67: live conditions (prime) · 9 things to do within 15 mi
67Top-rated
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#9
C28
Prime
19.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 92°F· No active weather warnings
C28 camping area in California offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and nearby Lake Perris. The campground has 38 first-come, first-served campsites with picnic…
Why 67: live conditions (prime) · 9 things to do within 15 mi
67Top-rated
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#10
Turlock Lake State Rec Area
Good
3.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Hot day · high 97°F· No active weather warnings
Turlock Lake State Recreation Area is an idyllic camping destination located in Stanislaus County, California, offering stunning views of the lake and surrounding greenery. The…
Why 62: live conditions (good) · 7 things to do within 15 mi
62Solid
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#11
Blue Oaks - Don Pedro Rec Area
Good
10.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Hot day · high 97°F· No active weather warnings
Blue Oaks campground in Don Pedro Recreation Area offers stunning views of the surrounding foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The campground offers 77 sites on a…
Why 54: live conditions (good) · 3 things to do within 15 mi
54Solid
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#12
Fleming Meadow - Don Pedro Rec Area
Good
12.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Hot day · high 97°F· No active weather warnings
Fleming Meadow at Don Pedro Recreation Area in California offers established campsites with both tent and RV access, though there are no hookups. Reservations are recommended…
Why 54: live conditions (good) · 3 things to do within 15 mi
54Solid
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#13
Barrett Cove Rec Area
Prime
18.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 92°F· No active weather warnings
Barrett Cove Recreation Area is a picturesque camping spot located in the state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience…
Why 54: live conditions (prime) · 2 things to do within 15 mi
54Solid
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#14
McClure Point Rec Area
Good
19.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Hot day · high 96°F· No active weather warnings
McClure Point Recreation Area is a popular camping destination located in the state of California. Situated in a breathtaking natural setting, the campground offers various…
Why 52: live conditions (good) · 2 things to do within 15 mi
52Solid
Camping near Waterford
The Waterford 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 Waterford
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.