Top Campgrounds near Thermal
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Corn Springs Campground
Corn Springs Campground, located in the Chuckwalla Mountains, charges a $6.00 per night fee and features California fan palms, abundant wildlife, and wheelchair accessibility. It is a historically significant site with ancient petroglyphs dating b...
Gilbert Hemet Valley RV
Dripping Springs Campground (CA)
Dripping Springs Campground is a scenic campsite located next to the Agua Tibia Wilderness. It offers a great outdoor experience for visitors. The campground is ideal for camping enthusiasts looking to explore the natural beauty of the area.
Coon Creek Group Campground
Coon Creek Group Campground is situated in Southern California's pine-covered mountains. It features three historic cabins and offers breathtaking views of the Coachella Valley on clear days.
Hidden Falls Preserve and Campground
From $35/night
Horse Heaven Group
Horse Heaven Group Campground is a tent-only facility that can host up to 100 people, offering a mountain retreat for city dwellers. Located one hour east of San Diego, it provides cool summer temperatures and opportunities for hiking and outdoor ...
El Prado Group
El Prado Group Campground, located in the Laguna Mountain Recreation Area just an hour east of San Diego, offers a refreshing mountain escape. Campers can experience cooler temperatures and explore unique natural areas along an extensive trail sys...
Lobo Group
The Lobo Group Campground is located in the scenic Barton Flats area of the San Bernardino Mountains, surrounded by pine trees. It offers access to a nearby lake and river, along with various hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails. Visitors c...
San Gorgonio
San Gorgonio Campground offers a beautiful natural setting with various recreational activities. It's conveniently located near scenic trails and mountain lakes, making it ideal for family relaxation. The campground is perfect for those looking to...
Council
The Council Group Campground offers an ideal setting for large outdoor gatherings in the San Bernardino National Forest. Visitors can enjoy fresh mountain air, scenic beauty, and access to a nearby lake and river. The campground also features vari...
Wooded Hill Group
Wooded Hill Group Campground is a mountain retreat near San Diego, accommodating groups of up to 110 people. It features cooler temperatures, unique natural areas, and an extensive trail system. Ideal for outdoor gatherings, the campground is open...
Cottonwood Campground
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...
Pineknot
Pineknot Campground, situated in the San Bernardino mountains at Big Bear Lake, is a favored spot for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a break from city life. While it accommodates RVs, it is ideally suited for tent camping. The campground is also well...
Lighthouse Resort & Marina
Dixon Lake Recreation Area
Shady Cove Group Campground
Shady Cove Group Campground, located in the Children's National Forest, offers beautiful camping experiences with access to trails and a lookout tower, along with a nearby climbing area. The forest was previously devastated by wildfire but has bee...
Boulder Oaks Eqst
Boulder Oaks provides equestrian and family camping sites in the picturesque Cleveland National Forest, just an hour from San Diego. It attracts visitors for horseback riding, hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail, and enjoying picnics in the scenic m...
Green Valley
Green Valley Campground is situated near Arrowbear in the San Bernardino National Forest, between Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear Lake. The area offers numerous recreational activities in its pine-covered mountains. Additionally, Green Valley Lake, re...
Fishermans Group
Fisherman's Group Campground is a semi-primitive, hike-in campground located 2.5 miles into the mountains of southern California. The journey includes a dirt road and a walk, leading to a scenic forest setting by Deep Creek. The effort to reach th...
Boulevard / Cleveland National Forest KOA Holiday
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Corn Springs Campground
Corn Springs Campground, located in the Chuckwalla Mountains, charges a $6.00 per night fee and features California fan palms, abundant wildlife, and wheelchair accessibility. It is a historically significant site with ancient petroglyphs dating b...
Gilbert Hemet Valley RV
Dripping Springs Campground (CA)
Dripping Springs Campground is a scenic campsite located next to the Agua Tibia Wilderness. It offers a great outdoor experience for visitors. The campground is ideal for camping enthusiasts looking to explore the natural beauty of the area.
Coon Creek Group Campground
Coon Creek Group Campground is situated in Southern California's pine-covered mountains. It features three historic cabins and offers breathtaking views of the Coachella Valley on clear days.
Hidden Falls Preserve and Campground
From $35/night
Horse Heaven Group
Horse Heaven Group Campground is a tent-only facility that can host up to 100 people, offering a mountain retreat for city dwellers. Located one hour east of San Diego, it provides cool summer temperatures and opportunities for hiking and outdoor ...
El Prado Group
El Prado Group Campground, located in the Laguna Mountain Recreation Area just an hour east of San Diego, offers a refreshing mountain escape. Campers can experience cooler temperatures and explore unique natural areas along an extensive trail sys...
Lobo Group
The Lobo Group Campground is located in the scenic Barton Flats area of the San Bernardino Mountains, surrounded by pine trees. It offers access to a nearby lake and river, along with various hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails. Visitors c...
San Gorgonio
San Gorgonio Campground offers a beautiful natural setting with various recreational activities. It's conveniently located near scenic trails and mountain lakes, making it ideal for family relaxation. The campground is perfect for those looking to...
Council
The Council Group Campground offers an ideal setting for large outdoor gatherings in the San Bernardino National Forest. Visitors can enjoy fresh mountain air, scenic beauty, and access to a nearby lake and river. The campground also features vari...
Wooded Hill Group
Wooded Hill Group Campground is a mountain retreat near San Diego, accommodating groups of up to 110 people. It features cooler temperatures, unique natural areas, and an extensive trail system. Ideal for outdoor gatherings, the campground is open...
Cottonwood Campground
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...
Pineknot
Pineknot Campground, situated in the San Bernardino mountains at Big Bear Lake, is a favored spot for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a break from city life. While it accommodates RVs, it is ideally suited for tent camping. The campground is also well...
Lighthouse Resort & Marina
Dixon Lake Recreation Area
Shady Cove Group Campground
Shady Cove Group Campground, located in the Children's National Forest, offers beautiful camping experiences with access to trails and a lookout tower, along with a nearby climbing area. The forest was previously devastated by wildfire but has bee...
Boulder Oaks Eqst
Boulder Oaks provides equestrian and family camping sites in the picturesque Cleveland National Forest, just an hour from San Diego. It attracts visitors for horseback riding, hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail, and enjoying picnics in the scenic m...
Green Valley
Green Valley Campground is situated near Arrowbear in the San Bernardino National Forest, between Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear Lake. The area offers numerous recreational activities in its pine-covered mountains. Additionally, Green Valley Lake, re...
Fishermans Group
Fisherman's Group Campground is a semi-primitive, hike-in campground located 2.5 miles into the mountains of southern California. The journey includes a dirt road and a walk, leading to a scenic forest setting by Deep Creek. The effort to reach th...
Boulevard / Cleveland National Forest KOA Holiday
Thermal, California
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Thermal has 48 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Council 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 Thermal 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 Thermal welcome pets. Council 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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