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Oak Flat Lookout
The Oak Flat Lookout, located in the Greenhorn Mountains of the Sequoia National Forest at 4,900 feet, offers stunning views of the Kern River and valley. Built in 1934 for fire detection, it played a vital role in early wild land management until...
Love's RV Hookup-Bakersfield CA 830
Long Valley Campground
Long Valley Campground is a primitive campground in Chimney Peak Recreation Area, featuring 13 sites with picnic tables, fire rings, and pit toilets, but no potable water. It offers access to the unmaintained 3-mile Volpe Trail leading to the Sout...
Live Oak
Live Oak Campground, situated across from Lake Isabella, does not accept reservations. The area is ideal for activities like boating, windsurfing, fishing, and swimming. It is located within Sequoia National Forest, just 6 miles from the town of L...
Oxbow Recreation and Wildlife Area
The Oxbow Recreation and Wildlife Area offers RV and tent camping, a boat launch, and a day use area along the Colorado River. Due to the destruction of Oxbow Bridge by fire, caution is advised for boaters, as debris may pose navigational hazards....
Santa Cruz Scorpion
Scorpion Canyon Campground on Santa Cruz Island offers stunning ocean views and a family-friendly atmosphere, located just a short hike from the pier and protected from strong winds. As the largest of California's Channel Islands, it boasts rich c...
From $15/night
Headquarters
Headquarters Campground is located by the Kern River, 6 miles north of Kernville. It offers popular outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, kayaking, and rafting.
From $36/night
Camp Three Campground
Camp Three Campground is located at 2,800 feet elevation along the Upper Kern River, surrounded by oak and locust trees. It provides numerous recreational activities for visitors. The setting is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.
From $36/night
Ehrenberg Sandbowl
The Ehrenberg Sandbowl features hilly, sandy terrain that attracts off-highway vehicle enthusiasts. It serves as a starting point for exploring various designated roads and trails. Nearby, visitors can also find options for dispersed camping.
Santa Cruz Del Norte Backcountry
Santa Cruz Island's Del Norte Campground offers a remote backcountry experience with stunning scenery, accessible only to experienced backpackers due to its rugged terrain and challenging weather. This unique campground, the island's only backcoun...
From $15/night
Fenders RV Resort
From $38/night
Goldledge Campground
Goldledge Campground is located 10 miles north of Kernville along the Kern River. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, kayaking, and rafting.
From $36/night
Buttercup Ranger Station
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...
Lake Olancha RV Resort
Fairview Campground
Fairview Campground is located by the Upper Kern River, a designated Wild and Scenic River, surrounded by oak and gray pine trees. The campground is situated at an elevation of 3,500 feet. It offers a natural setting for outdoor activities.
From $36/night
Route 66 Golden Shores RV Park
From $45/night
Upper Oso Campground
Upper Oso Campground offers a family-friendly environment for exploring California's coastal mountains. It features equestrian sites and is conveniently located near various trails and mountain streams.
From $40/night
Sage Hill
Sage Hill Campground, located in the Santa Ynez Mountain Range, offers a group camping experience with easy access to the Santa Ynez River. Visitors can enjoy fishing and scenic trails for hiking and horseback riding. The campground features a sit...
From $150/night
Los Prietos
Los Prietos Campground, located in the Los Padres National Forest, offers outdoor activities such as hiking and water recreation. This family-friendly campground features a lush, green environment. It is an ideal camping destination in the mountai...
From $40/night
Paradise Campground
Paradise Campground is located in California's westernmost national forest, offering access to diverse recreational activities such as hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The area features mountain lakes and rivers, providing ample opportunities...
From $80/night
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Oak Flat Lookout
The Oak Flat Lookout, located in the Greenhorn Mountains of the Sequoia National Forest at 4,900 feet, offers stunning views of the Kern River and valley. Built in 1934 for fire detection, it played a vital role in early wild land management until...
Love's RV Hookup-Bakersfield CA 830
Long Valley Campground
Long Valley Campground is a primitive campground in Chimney Peak Recreation Area, featuring 13 sites with picnic tables, fire rings, and pit toilets, but no potable water. It offers access to the unmaintained 3-mile Volpe Trail leading to the Sout...
Live Oak
Live Oak Campground, situated across from Lake Isabella, does not accept reservations. The area is ideal for activities like boating, windsurfing, fishing, and swimming. It is located within Sequoia National Forest, just 6 miles from the town of L...
Oxbow Recreation and Wildlife Area
The Oxbow Recreation and Wildlife Area offers RV and tent camping, a boat launch, and a day use area along the Colorado River. Due to the destruction of Oxbow Bridge by fire, caution is advised for boaters, as debris may pose navigational hazards....
Santa Cruz Scorpion
Scorpion Canyon Campground on Santa Cruz Island offers stunning ocean views and a family-friendly atmosphere, located just a short hike from the pier and protected from strong winds. As the largest of California's Channel Islands, it boasts rich c...
From $15/night
Headquarters
Headquarters Campground is located by the Kern River, 6 miles north of Kernville. It offers popular outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, kayaking, and rafting.
From $36/night
Camp Three Campground
Camp Three Campground is located at 2,800 feet elevation along the Upper Kern River, surrounded by oak and locust trees. It provides numerous recreational activities for visitors. The setting is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.
From $36/night
Ehrenberg Sandbowl
The Ehrenberg Sandbowl features hilly, sandy terrain that attracts off-highway vehicle enthusiasts. It serves as a starting point for exploring various designated roads and trails. Nearby, visitors can also find options for dispersed camping.
Santa Cruz Del Norte Backcountry
Santa Cruz Island's Del Norte Campground offers a remote backcountry experience with stunning scenery, accessible only to experienced backpackers due to its rugged terrain and challenging weather. This unique campground, the island's only backcoun...
From $15/night
Fenders RV Resort
From $38/night
Goldledge Campground
Goldledge Campground is located 10 miles north of Kernville along the Kern River. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, kayaking, and rafting.
From $36/night
Buttercup Ranger Station
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...
Lake Olancha RV Resort
Fairview Campground
Fairview Campground is located by the Upper Kern River, a designated Wild and Scenic River, surrounded by oak and gray pine trees. The campground is situated at an elevation of 3,500 feet. It offers a natural setting for outdoor activities.
From $36/night
Route 66 Golden Shores RV Park
From $45/night
Upper Oso Campground
Upper Oso Campground offers a family-friendly environment for exploring California's coastal mountains. It features equestrian sites and is conveniently located near various trails and mountain streams.
From $40/night
Sage Hill
Sage Hill Campground, located in the Santa Ynez Mountain Range, offers a group camping experience with easy access to the Santa Ynez River. Visitors can enjoy fishing and scenic trails for hiking and horseback riding. The campground features a sit...
From $150/night
Los Prietos
Los Prietos Campground, located in the Los Padres National Forest, offers outdoor activities such as hiking and water recreation. This family-friendly campground features a lush, green environment. It is an ideal camping destination in the mountai...
From $40/night
Paradise Campground
Paradise Campground is located in California's westernmost national forest, offering access to diverse recreational activities such as hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The area features mountain lakes and rivers, providing ample opportunities...
From $80/night
Calimesa, California
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Calimesa has 140 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Buttercup Ranger Station is one of the top-rated options. Use our map view to find the closest options to the city center or your preferred area.
Campgrounds near Calimesa vary in distance from the city center. Use our map view to filter by location and find the most convenient option for your trip.
Many campgrounds near Calimesa welcome pets. Los Prietos is a great pet-friendly option. Use the pet-friendly filter on our search page to find more properties that accommodate your furry companions.
Most destinations offer a variety of accommodations including tent sites, RV sites, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Check individual property listings for specific amenities and site types.
The best time to visit depends on your preferences and planned activities. Spring and fall typically offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is peak season with the warmest temperatures. Winter visits can be great for those seeking solitude and winter activities.
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