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Bridal Veil Group Area and Picnic Ground
Bridal Veil Group Campsite and Picnic Area is located on the South Fork of the American River. It offers picnicking sites, a group overnight area, beautiful swimming holes, and close access to fis...
From $105/night
Trimmer Campground
Trimmer Campground is a small facility on the shore of Pine Flat Lake in central California. Pine Flat Lake spans 20 miles in length and boasts 67 miles of shoreline. The lake, formed in 1954 w...
From $20/night
(lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground
Silvertip Campground is less than a mile west of Lake Alpine, with a trail leading from the campground down to the lake. Campground may open earlier and close later on a first come first serve basi...
From $32/night
American Canyon Campground
American Canyon is a small, secluded campground which borders the Machesna Wilderness. While the campground is accessible through the wilderness, it is a long and strenuous hike as vehicles are not...
Travelhome Park
From $60/night
(lake Alpine) Silver Valley Campground
Silver Valley Campground is located in the Calveras Ranger District, at the east end of Lake Alpine Recreation Area in a timbered setting near several trailheads. Campground may open earlier and cl...
From $32/night
Fox Sparrow RV Resort and Campground
From $35/night
Lower Billy Creek
Lower Billy Creek Campground is located on Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. The adjacent Billy Creek Guard Station Museum provides historical overviews of Huntington Lake, Native America...
From $92/night
Upper Billy Creek Cg
Campground closed until further notice due to hazard trees. Upper Billy Creek Campground is located across the road from Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. The adjacent Billy Creek Guard...
Harvey West Cabin
The Harvey West Cabin is located on the Silver Fork of the American River. The cabin is easily access from Silver Fork Road. The cabin has beds for 12 and can accommodate an additional eight on t...
From $105/night
Silver Creek Group Campground
Silver Creek, located in the Crystal Basin area, offers a fun atmosphere with beautiful scenery for group gatherings. The Ice House Reservoir is less than 2 miles away, providing fun options for mo...
From $125/night
Catavee
Campground closed until further notice due to hazard trees. Catavee Campground is located on Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. This campground offers convenient access to all the ...
Fashoda
Fashoda Campground, located on a peninsula of the eastern side of Union Valley Reservoir, is an incredibly scenic place to camp. The lake area is a hub for activities like swimming, sailing, boatin...
From $36/night
Kinnikinnick
Campground closed until further notice due to hazard trees. Kinnikinnick Campground is located across the street from Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. The location makes it possible to...
Deer Creek
Deer Creek Campground is located in California Sierra National Forest. The campground is tucked under dense fir and pines along the shore of Huntington Lake and offers scenic lake views, especially...
From $92/night
Dinkey Creek
Dinkey Creek is spread out along the banks of its namesake creek in a thick forest of Ponderosa pines and cedars. The facility's high country setting with trees, streams and open space, make it a s...
College
College Campground is located on Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. The camp features tent-only sites in open, meadow-like spaces or wooded sites among pine and fir trees. Visitors can ha...
From $92/night
Tuolumne Meadows Campground
Tuolumne Meadows Campground recently had a complete overhaul and rehabilitation of the campsites. Please be mindful of young plants and shrubs by keeping all wheels on parking pads and camping equi...
From $36/night
Kirch Flat Group Campground
Kirch Flat Campground, located at about 1,000 feet elevation along the Kings River, offers scenic views and is surrounded by oak-covered foothills. While it can be hot in summer, it is popular in s...
Big Silver Group
Big Silver Group Campground offers tent and RV camping for up to 50 guests. The campground is located 23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50 and 16 miles north on Ice House Road, east of nearby...
From $145/night
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Bridal Veil Group Area and Picnic Ground
Bridal Veil Group Campsite and Picnic Area is located on the South Fork of the American River. It offers picnicking sites, a group overnight area, beautiful swimming holes, and close access to fis...
From $105/night
Trimmer Campground
Trimmer Campground is a small facility on the shore of Pine Flat Lake in central California. Pine Flat Lake spans 20 miles in length and boasts 67 miles of shoreline. The lake, formed in 1954 w...
From $20/night
(lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground
Silvertip Campground is less than a mile west of Lake Alpine, with a trail leading from the campground down to the lake. Campground may open earlier and close later on a first come first serve basi...
From $32/night
American Canyon Campground
American Canyon is a small, secluded campground which borders the Machesna Wilderness. While the campground is accessible through the wilderness, it is a long and strenuous hike as vehicles are not...
Travelhome Park
From $60/night
(lake Alpine) Silver Valley Campground
Silver Valley Campground is located in the Calveras Ranger District, at the east end of Lake Alpine Recreation Area in a timbered setting near several trailheads. Campground may open earlier and cl...
From $32/night
Fox Sparrow RV Resort and Campground
From $35/night
Lower Billy Creek
Lower Billy Creek Campground is located on Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. The adjacent Billy Creek Guard Station Museum provides historical overviews of Huntington Lake, Native America...
From $92/night
Upper Billy Creek Cg
Campground closed until further notice due to hazard trees. Upper Billy Creek Campground is located across the road from Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. The adjacent Billy Creek Guard...
Harvey West Cabin
The Harvey West Cabin is located on the Silver Fork of the American River. The cabin is easily access from Silver Fork Road. The cabin has beds for 12 and can accommodate an additional eight on t...
From $105/night
Silver Creek Group Campground
Silver Creek, located in the Crystal Basin area, offers a fun atmosphere with beautiful scenery for group gatherings. The Ice House Reservoir is less than 2 miles away, providing fun options for mo...
From $125/night
Catavee
Campground closed until further notice due to hazard trees. Catavee Campground is located on Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. This campground offers convenient access to all the ...
Fashoda
Fashoda Campground, located on a peninsula of the eastern side of Union Valley Reservoir, is an incredibly scenic place to camp. The lake area is a hub for activities like swimming, sailing, boatin...
From $36/night
Kinnikinnick
Campground closed until further notice due to hazard trees. Kinnikinnick Campground is located across the street from Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. The location makes it possible to...
Deer Creek
Deer Creek Campground is located in California Sierra National Forest. The campground is tucked under dense fir and pines along the shore of Huntington Lake and offers scenic lake views, especially...
From $92/night
Dinkey Creek
Dinkey Creek is spread out along the banks of its namesake creek in a thick forest of Ponderosa pines and cedars. The facility's high country setting with trees, streams and open space, make it a s...
College
College Campground is located on Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. The camp features tent-only sites in open, meadow-like spaces or wooded sites among pine and fir trees. Visitors can ha...
From $92/night
Tuolumne Meadows Campground
Tuolumne Meadows Campground recently had a complete overhaul and rehabilitation of the campsites. Please be mindful of young plants and shrubs by keeping all wheels on parking pads and camping equi...
From $36/night
Kirch Flat Group Campground
Kirch Flat Campground, located at about 1,000 feet elevation along the Kings River, offers scenic views and is surrounded by oak-covered foothills. While it can be hot in summer, it is popular in s...
Big Silver Group
Big Silver Group Campground offers tent and RV camping for up to 50 guests. The campground is located 23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50 and 16 miles north on Ice House Road, east of nearby...
From $145/night
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Santa Cruz has 208 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Big Silver Group 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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz welcome pets. Fox Sparrow RV Resort and 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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