Stay in an RV, Tent, or Cabin near Calexico, California, United States

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Top Campgrounds near Calexico

70 campgrounds 61 available sites

Gecko Campground

Brawley, CA · 27.9 mi from Calexico

Gecko Campground is the largest campground in the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area, featuring both a north and south loop. The campground has paved roads and multiple vault toilets available for visitors.

Keyhole Campground

Brawley, CA · 27.9 mi from Calexico

Keyhole Campground is the smallest campground in the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area. It features a paved "keyhole" layout, accommodating large groups or a few small groups for camping.

Cahuilla Ranger Station

Brawley, CA · 28.3 mi from Calexico

Cahuilla Ranger Station, located off Gecko Road, serves as a hub for purchasing dunes permits, gathering information, and accessing medical aid, operating from mid-October to mid-April. The BLM plans to replace the aging station with a modern faci...

Buttercup Ranger Station

Winterhaven, CA · 35.8 mi from Calexico

5.0 (5 reviews)

Buttercup Ranger Station is situated off Grey's Well Road near Interstate 8. It provides services such as dune permit sales, information, and medical assistance. The station operates from Friday to Sunday, mid-October to mid-April, during peak vis...

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  • Restrooms

Cottonwood Campground

E Centro, CA · 49.8 mi from Calexico

Cottonwood Campground, nestled among live oaks in southeastern San Diego County, offers a peaceful setting ideal for day hikes and overnight backpacking. Located in the McCain Valley Resource Conservation Area, it features 25 developed campsites w...

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  • Restrooms
  • Fire Pit
  • Campfire Ring

Explore Calexico, CA

Population: 38,585

Nearby city: Yuma, AZ

Approx. 51 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 3 ft

Best Season: Fall, Winter, Spring

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Explore Calexico, CA

Population: 38,585

Nearby city: Yuma, AZ

Approx. 51 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 3 ft

Best Season: Fall, Winter, Spring

About Calexico, California

Set in California’s southern desert, Calexico is a practical basecamp for camping near the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area, the Salton Sea, and the wider Colorado River desert. Campgrounds and RV parks near Calexico put you close to rolling dunes for sunrise hikes and off-road areas, migratory-bird viewing on the Salton Sea, and wide-open night skies for stargazing.

Stays around Calexico lean toward simple RV sites and a handful of tent-friendly campgrounds. Expect big-sky views, minimal shade, and easy highway access; fall through spring are the most comfortable months, while summers are extremely hot. Browse 60 outdoor stays with average nightly rates around $10, starting from $5 and reaching about $30. Bring ample water, sun protection, and check road and vehicle requirements if you’re venturing onto sand or remote desert tracks.

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