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Horse Creek
Horse Creek Campground is situated along the Kaweah River in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of central California. It is located three miles east of Lemon Cove, near the Terminus Dam on Kaweah Lake.
From $30/night
Sardine Lake
Sardine Lake Campground is situated in the North Yuba River area near Sardine Lakes, offering diverse recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, and canoeing. The campground is managed by the Tahoe National Forest. Visitors can also enjoy hu...
Packsaddle
Packsaddle Campground, situated near the Sierra Buttes and north of the Yuba River, offers diverse recreational activities such as hiking, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, canoeing, and gold panning. The campground is managed by the Tahoe Natio...
From $24/night
Salmon Creek
Salmon Creek Campground is situated in the North Yuba River area and offers various recreational activities such as hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, and gold panning. The campground is managed by the Tahoe National Forest.
From $24/night
Berger
Berger Campground is situated in the Packer Lake area near Packer Creek and the Sierra Buttes, north of the Yuba River. It offers diverse recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, and canoeing. The campground is managed by Forest Service st...
From $18/night
Yuba Pass Campground
Yuba Pass Campground is situated on Highway 49 in the North Yuba River area. It offers diverse recreational activities like birding, hiking, biking, hunting, and fishing. The campground is managed by the Tahoe National Forest.
From $24/night
Diablo
Diablo Campground is situated in the Packer Lake area near the Sierra Buttes in northern California, adjacent to Packer Creek and north of the Yuba River. It offers a range of recreational activities such as hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, and c...
From $18/night
Liberty Glen (Lake Sonoma)
Liberty Glen Campground is situated atop Rockpile Road, offering views of Lake Sonoma, just 45 minutes from Santa Rosa and two hours from San Francisco. The area is surrounded by renowned vineyards and a rich history, providing opportunities for b...
From $50/night
Chapman
Chapman Creek Campground, situated by Chapman Creek near the North Yuba River, offers various recreational activities such as hiking, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing. The campground is managed by the Tahoe National Forest. ...
From $24/night
Sierra
Sierra Campground is situated along the North Yuba River, nestled between Sierra City and Yuba Pass. It offers a range of recreational activities such as hiking, hunting, fishing, canoeing, and gold panning. The location provides a scenic backdrop...
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Potwisha Campground
Potwisha Campground is located along the Generals Highway in Sequoia National Park, just four miles from the park entrance. It provides easy access to various park attractions and is situated by the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River. For more detail...
Lodgepole Campground-sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
Lodgepole Campground is situated in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in California's Sierra Nevada, at an elevation of 6,700 ft along the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River. It is just two miles from the Giant Forest Grove and the General Sher...
From $32/night
Lakes Basin
Lakes Basin Campground, located at 6,445 feet, is set in the remnants of the former Lakes Center Lodge from 1912. Visitors can see some remaining stonework, including steps to Gray Eagle Creek. The campground provides access to various trailheads ...
From $36/night
Buckeye Flat Campground
Buckeye Flat Campground is situated in Sequoia National Park at an elevation of 2,800 feet, overlooking the Middle Fork of the Kaweah River and surrounded by large Live Oaks. It offers a scenic and shaded environment for visitors. For additional d...
Lookout Campground
Lookout Campground is a hidden gem situated at 6,770 feet on the California/Nevada border near Reno, Nevada. Nestled in a large aspen grove, it offers a less developed, tranquil retreat. It's known as a secret hideaway for those who discover it.
Calpine Lookout
Calpine Lookout, a 1934 forest fire lookout tower in California, is one of three remaining enclosed windmill-style lookouts and was actively used until 1975. Located at 5,980 feet in the Sierra Nevada, it is a popular rental facility, especially i...
From $75/night
Red Feather California
Red Feather Campground, situated on the eastern shore of Little Grass Valley Reservoir, offers activities like fishing, swimming, and boating. It is one of eight campgrounds in the area, providing access to a picturesque mountain lake. Visitors ca...
From $36/night
Horse Campground
Horse Campground, situated on the eastern shore of Little Grass Valley Reservoir, offers activities such as fishing, swimming, and boating. It is the only campground in the area designed for equestrian campers, with access to a nearby mountain lak...
From $23/night
Little Stony
Little Stony operates on a first-come, first-served basis, requiring visitors to arrive physically to claim a campsite. Payment can be made on-site by scanning a QR code with the Recreation.gov mobile app, which must be downloaded beforehand. Note...
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Horse Creek
Horse Creek Campground is situated along the Kaweah River in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of central California. It is located three miles east of Lemon Cove, near the Terminus Dam on Kaweah Lake.
From $30/night
Sardine Lake
Sardine Lake Campground is situated in the North Yuba River area near Sardine Lakes, offering diverse recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, and canoeing. The campground is managed by the Tahoe National Forest. Visitors can also enjoy hu...
Packsaddle
Packsaddle Campground, situated near the Sierra Buttes and north of the Yuba River, offers diverse recreational activities such as hiking, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, canoeing, and gold panning. The campground is managed by the Tahoe Natio...
From $24/night
Salmon Creek
Salmon Creek Campground is situated in the North Yuba River area and offers various recreational activities such as hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, and gold panning. The campground is managed by the Tahoe National Forest.
From $24/night
Berger
Berger Campground is situated in the Packer Lake area near Packer Creek and the Sierra Buttes, north of the Yuba River. It offers diverse recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, and canoeing. The campground is managed by Forest Service st...
From $18/night
Yuba Pass Campground
Yuba Pass Campground is situated on Highway 49 in the North Yuba River area. It offers diverse recreational activities like birding, hiking, biking, hunting, and fishing. The campground is managed by the Tahoe National Forest.
From $24/night
Diablo
Diablo Campground is situated in the Packer Lake area near the Sierra Buttes in northern California, adjacent to Packer Creek and north of the Yuba River. It offers a range of recreational activities such as hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, and c...
From $18/night
Liberty Glen (Lake Sonoma)
Liberty Glen Campground is situated atop Rockpile Road, offering views of Lake Sonoma, just 45 minutes from Santa Rosa and two hours from San Francisco. The area is surrounded by renowned vineyards and a rich history, providing opportunities for b...
From $50/night
Chapman
Chapman Creek Campground, situated by Chapman Creek near the North Yuba River, offers various recreational activities such as hiking, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing. The campground is managed by the Tahoe National Forest. ...
From $24/night
Sierra
Sierra Campground is situated along the North Yuba River, nestled between Sierra City and Yuba Pass. It offers a range of recreational activities such as hiking, hunting, fishing, canoeing, and gold panning. The location provides a scenic backdrop...
Reno KOA Journey at Boomtown
Potwisha Campground
Potwisha Campground is located along the Generals Highway in Sequoia National Park, just four miles from the park entrance. It provides easy access to various park attractions and is situated by the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River. For more detail...
Lodgepole Campground-sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
Lodgepole Campground is situated in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in California's Sierra Nevada, at an elevation of 6,700 ft along the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River. It is just two miles from the Giant Forest Grove and the General Sher...
From $32/night
Lakes Basin
Lakes Basin Campground, located at 6,445 feet, is set in the remnants of the former Lakes Center Lodge from 1912. Visitors can see some remaining stonework, including steps to Gray Eagle Creek. The campground provides access to various trailheads ...
From $36/night
Buckeye Flat Campground
Buckeye Flat Campground is situated in Sequoia National Park at an elevation of 2,800 feet, overlooking the Middle Fork of the Kaweah River and surrounded by large Live Oaks. It offers a scenic and shaded environment for visitors. For additional d...
Lookout Campground
Lookout Campground is a hidden gem situated at 6,770 feet on the California/Nevada border near Reno, Nevada. Nestled in a large aspen grove, it offers a less developed, tranquil retreat. It's known as a secret hideaway for those who discover it.
Calpine Lookout
Calpine Lookout, a 1934 forest fire lookout tower in California, is one of three remaining enclosed windmill-style lookouts and was actively used until 1975. Located at 5,980 feet in the Sierra Nevada, it is a popular rental facility, especially i...
From $75/night
Red Feather California
Red Feather Campground, situated on the eastern shore of Little Grass Valley Reservoir, offers activities like fishing, swimming, and boating. It is one of eight campgrounds in the area, providing access to a picturesque mountain lake. Visitors ca...
From $36/night
Horse Campground
Horse Campground, situated on the eastern shore of Little Grass Valley Reservoir, offers activities such as fishing, swimming, and boating. It is the only campground in the area designed for equestrian campers, with access to a nearby mountain lak...
From $23/night
Little Stony
Little Stony operates on a first-come, first-served basis, requiring visitors to arrive physically to claim a campsite. Payment can be made on-site by scanning a QR code with the Recreation.gov mobile app, which must be downloaded beforehand. Note...
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Empire has 285 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Calpine Lookout 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 Empire 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 Empire welcome pets. Buckeye Flat Campground 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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