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

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Top Campgrounds near Ceres

103 campgrounds 1,254 available sites

North Fork Primitive Camp

Briceburg, CA · 49.3 mi from Ceres

The North Fork Primitive Camp, located along the North Fork Merced River, offers a scenic spot for swimming and backpacking, particularly in spring when wildflowers bloom. Access is via trail or river, with campfire permits required and strict fir...

  • River Access
Closed for Season

Pines Group Stanislaus

Groveland, CA · 49.6 mi from Ceres

4.6 (12 reviews)

Pines Group Campground is located 15 mi from Yosemite National Park, making it a great base for families and friends to explore both Yosemite and nearby wilderness areas in Stanislaus National Forest. The campground welcomes pets, provided they ad...

  • Tent sites: 1
  • Picnic Table
  • Pet friendly
  • Restrooms
  • BBQ
Closed for Season

Pines Stanislaus

Groveland, CA · 49.7 mi from Ceres

4.0 (33 reviews)

Pines Campground is situated 15 mi from Yosemite National Park in northern California, making it an excellent base for exploring both Yosemite and the surrounding Stanislaus National Forest wilderness areas. Visitors can enjoy the nearby Carson-Ic...

  • RV sites: 7
  • Tent sites: 8
  • Pet friendly

The FairPark RV

Pleasanton, CA · 51.2 mi from Ceres

3.2 (5 reviews)

Fair Park RV Campgrounds is located inside Alameda County Fairgrounds – Gate 12 from Valley Blvd. (Off Bernal Ave & 680 freeway) in PleasantonCheck in at Camp Host Office: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Monday-Saturday & 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMAfter 8:00 PM, paperwo...

  • Power Service
  • Wi Fi
  • Water Hookup
  • Sewer Hookup
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Willow Placer Campground

Mariposa, CA · 52 mi from Ceres

3.9 (15 reviews)

Willow Placer Campground, located 3.6 mi downstream from the historic Briceburg Suspension Bridge, is one of three campgrounds managed by the Bureau of Land Management along the Merced Wild & Scenic River. It features eight walk-in campsites and o...

  • RV sites: 1
  • Tent sites: 9
  • Beach Access
  • River Access
Closed for Season

Lost Claim

Groveland, CA · 52.1 mi from Ceres

4.1 (172 reviews)

Lost Claim is a family-friendly destination located 15 mi from the northwest boundary of Yosemite National Park in northern California, serving as an ideal base for exploring both Yosemite and the Stanislaus National Forest. Pets are allowed, prov...

  • Tent sites: 11
  • Potable Water
  • Pet friendly
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Mccabe Flat Campground

Mariposa, CA · 52.3 mi from Ceres

4.0 (24 reviews)

The Merced River Recreation Area, located downstream from Yosemite, offers activities like whitewater boating, camping, swimming, and gold prospecting year-round. McCabe Flat Campground, the first of three BLM-operated campgrounds along the river,...

  • RV sites: 2
  • Tent sites: 10
  • Beach Access
  • River Access

Explore Ceres, CA

Population: 49,342

Nearby city: Modesto, CA

Approx. 4 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 92 ft

Best Season: Spring, Fall

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Explore Ceres, CA

Population: 49,342

Nearby city: Modesto, CA

Approx. 4 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 92 ft

Best Season: Spring, Fall

About Ceres, California

Set in California’s Central Valley, Ceres makes an easy base for camping and RV trips. The nearby Tuolumne and Stanislaus river corridors, valley wetlands, and the first Sierra Nevada foothills offer fishing, boating, birding, and day hikes. Reservoirs and regional parks to the east provide shoreline access and picnic spots, while wildlife areas to the west attract migratory birds through fall and winter.

Campgrounds and RV parks near Ceres range from RV sites to simple tent campsites, with a few cabin options for extra comfort. Many places are most active spring through fall, with a smaller selection open in winter. Browse 90 outdoor stays around Ceres, and plan your trip with rates that often start around $20, average near $30, and reach up to $199. It is a practical base for Central Valley getaways or launching into the Sierra foothills, with easy access to supplies and services in nearby towns.

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