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

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Top Campgrounds near Merced

96 campgrounds 2,593 available sites

Kit Fox RV Park

Patterson, CA · 39.7 mi from Merced

4.6 (5 reviews)

  • Potable Water
  • Wi Fi
  • Pet friendly
  • Pull Through Site
Closed for Season

Pines Group Stanislaus

Groveland, CA · 41.5 mi from Merced

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 · 41.6 mi from Merced

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
Closed for Season

Lost Claim

Groveland, CA · 43 mi from Merced

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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Tuttletown Recreation Area

Sonora, CA · 47.1 mi from Merced

3.7 (211 reviews)

Tuttletown Recreation Area, located at New Melones Lake on the Stanislaus River, features a large 12,500-acre reservoir known for its rich gold history and scenic Foothill Oak Woodlands. Popular activities include fishing, boating, hiking, and wil...

  • RV sites: 101
  • Tent sites: 152
  • Potable Water
  • Picnic Table
  • Pet friendly
  • Restrooms
Closed for Season

Crane Flat Campground

Yosemite National Park, CA · 47.4 mi from Merced

4.4 (1316 reviews)

Crane Flat Campground, located in Yosemite National Park at 6.2 ft, is currently closed for winter. Visitors are urged to protect young plants by keeping wheels on parking pads. Due to high demand, reservations are highly competitive and should be...

  • RV sites: 88
  • Tent sites: 143
  • Potable Water
Closed for Season

Hodgdon Meadow Campground

Yosemite National Park, CA · 48.2 mi from Merced

3.9 (760 reviews)

Hodgdon Meadow Campground, situated in Yosemite National Park at 4.9 ft elevation, offers stunning views of waterfalls, granite cliffs, and giant sequoias. Campsites can be reserved up to five months in advance, with popular dates often selling ou...

  • RV sites: 34
  • Tent sites: 105
  • Picnic Table
  • Restrooms
  • Fire Pit
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Wawona Campground

Yosemite National Park, CA · 48.7 mi from Merced

4.5 (817 reviews)

Wawona Campground is situated in Yosemite National Park, 27 mi from Yosemite Valley at an elevation of 4,000 ft, and offers access to stunning natural features, including the nearby Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. The campground, which has histo...

  • RV sites: 52
  • Tent sites: 90
  • Potable Water
  • General Store
  • Restrooms
  • River Access
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Glory Hole Recreation Area

Angels Camp, CA · 48.8 mi from Merced

3.9 (506 reviews)

Glory Hole Recreation Area is located at New Melones Lake, California's fourth-largest reservoir, nestled along the historic Mother Lode. The area offers diverse recreational activities such as fishing, boating, hiking, and wildlife viewing along ...

  • RV sites: 114
  • Tent sites: 135
  • Pet friendly
  • Lake Access
  • Marina
  • Dump station on site

Explore Merced, CA

Population: 91,953

Nearby city: Modesto, CA

Approx. 36 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 171 ft

Best Season: Spring, Fall

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Explore Merced, CA

Population: 91,953

Nearby city: Modesto, CA

Approx. 36 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 171 ft

Best Season: Spring, Fall

About Merced, California

Merced, in California’s Central Valley, makes a convenient base for camping near Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada foothills. Campgrounds and RV parks near Merced offer RV sites, tent camping, and a handful of simple cabin stays, with glamping options limited. Browse 79 outdoor stays with nightly rates typically from $20 to $199 and an average around $30.

Plan for warm, dry summers and mild winters; most options open spring through fall, with leaner availability in winter. Head west for boating and fishing at San Luis Reservoir, or go east for forest trails and granite vistas in Yosemite and Sierra National Forest. From family tent sites to RV-friendly parks, Merced camping is well suited to weekend getaways and longer road trips.

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