Best camping near Whitethorn
53 campgrounds · 53 ranked · updated 2026-08-03 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Whitethorn, 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 53 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Nadelos Tenting Area
Good
3.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
Nadelos Tenting Area is a picturesque camping spot located in the state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience comfortable and…
Why 100: 68 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Wailaki Campground
Good
3.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
Wailaki Campground is located in the heart of the Redwood National and State Parks in Northern California. The campground is situated along the Klamath River and provides campers…
Why 100: 68 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Nadelos
Good
3.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
Nadelos camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of California. Situated in a beautiful natural setting, this campground offers several amenities to enhance…
Why 100: 68 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Wailaki
Good
3.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
The Wailaki Campsite is a developed, non-reservable, fee area located in the Mattole watershed of California. This campsite is situated in a beautiful forested area with stunning…
Why 100: 68 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Nick's Camp
Good
4.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
Nick's Camp is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable camping experience…
Why 100: 66 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Tolkan
Good
5.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
The Tolkan Campsite is a primitive and non-reservable fee area located in the Mattole watershed of California. The campsite offers stunning views of the surrounding wilderness and…
Why 100: 73 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Horse Mountain Creek
Good
6.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
Horse Mountain Creek camping area is located in California and offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides both tent and RV camping options, with…
Why 100: 69 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Place for a tent
Good
6.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
Place For A Tent camping area is a highly recommended campground located in California. This area offers a variety of amenities that make it an ideal destination for campers. The…
Why 100: 69 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Low Gap Camp
Good
6.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
Low Gap Camp is a campground located near Eureka in Humboldt County, California. Situated in the coastal redwood region of Northern California, the campground offers access to the…
Why 100: 57 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Jones Beach Campground
Good
7.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
Jones Beach Campground in California offers a peaceful, rustic experience with established campsites only—no dispersed camping. Reservations aren't required; sites are first-come…
Why 100: 59 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Lost Coast Campground
Good
7.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
The Lost Coast Campground is situated in a picturesque location along the northern California coast. The campground offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and the…
Why 100: 58 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Streamside Campground
Good
7.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
Streamside Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience…
Why 100: 58 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Gitchell Creek
Good
7.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
Gitchell Creek is a dispersed camping area in California’s scenic Mendocino National Forest. There are no established campsites—campers must be self-sufficient. No reservations or…
Why 100: 70 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Excellent Campsite
Good
7.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
Excellent Campsite in California offers established campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and pit toilets. No hookups or potable water are available, so bring your own. RVs…
Why 100: 57 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Barn Campsite
Good
7.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
Barn Campsite is a picturesque camping area located in California. The campground offers several amenities to make your camping experience comfortable and enjoyable. It features…
Why 100: 57 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Whitethorn
The Whitethorn area has 53 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 Whitethorn
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.