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Buttercup Ranger Station
Buttercup Ranger Station is situated off Grey's Well Road near Interstate 8. It provides services such as dune permit sales, information, and medical assistance. The station operates from Friday to Sunday, mid-October to mid-April, during peak vis...
Sawtooth Canyon Campground
Sawtooth Canyon Campground, also known as "New Jack City," is located near Barstow, California, and offers various recreational activities such as camping, wildlife viewing, and rock climbing. The name "Sawtooth Canyon" reflects the area's ridge l...
Coon Hollow Campground
Coon Hollow Campground is situated in the lower Colorado Desert, near a desert riparian wash with various tree species. It offers easy 4-wheel drive access to rock-hounding sites like Hauser Geode Beds and Opal Hill Fire Agate Mine. The historic B...
Circle X Ranch Group Campground
Circle X Ranch Group Campground is currently closed with no estimated reopening date. It offers a potential weekend getaway near Los Angeles, featuring mountain views and sandy beaches. The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area provides ...
Wiley's Well Campground
Wiley's Well Campground, situated in the lower Colorado Desert, features a desert riparian wash with diverse tree species. It offers easy 4-wheel drive access to rock-hounding sites and the historic Bradshaw Trail National Scenic Byway, which lead...
Castaic Lake RV Park
Oxbow Recreation and Wildlife Area
The Oxbow Recreation and Wildlife Area offers RV and tent camping, a boat launch, and a day use area along the Colorado River. Due to the destruction of Oxbow Bridge by fire, caution is advised for boaters, as debris may pose navigational hazards....
Senator Wash North Shore
Senator Wash North Shore is a 60-acre recreational area featuring diverse trees and secluded camping spots near a reservoir. It offers gravel beaches for water access, a nearby boat ramp, and the option to launch small watercraft from shore. A dum...
Senator Wash South Shore
Senator Wash South Shore is a 50-acre flat recreational area featuring large gravel beaches and access to a reservoir. Amenities include restrooms, outdoor showers, and a boat ramp for small watercraft. Visitors can enjoy activities such as OHV ri...
Anacapa Island
Anacapa Island, part of Channel Islands National Park, consists of three islets featuring dramatic sea cliffs, natural bridges, and diverse wildlife. Visitors can explore a two-mile trail system, enjoy coastal views from a campground, and observe ...
From $15/night
Quail Run Ranch
From $20/night
Kofa Wilderness
The Kofa Wilderness covers 547,719 acres in Arizona and is part of the National Wilderness Preservation System since 1990. Once mined for minerals, the area now protects diverse wildlife, including a significant population of desert bighorn sheep ...
T.k. Jones Campground and Boat Launch
T.K. Jones Campground and Boat Launch, situated on the Colorado River above Imperial Dam, offers around 125 RV sites and various tent camping options, along with a paved boat launch and day-use area. Amenities include restrooms with showers, potab...
Rainbow Basin/owl Canyon Campground
Rainbow Basin Natural Area features stunning geological formations and diverse desert wildlife, including the desert tortoise, making it a popular destination for hiking and photography. Owl Canyon Campground offers 22 first-come, first-served cam...
Ehrenberg Sandbowl
The Ehrenberg Sandbowl features hilly, sandy terrain that attracts off-highway vehicle enthusiasts. It serves as a starting point for exploring various designated roads and trails. Nearby, visitors can also find options for dispersed camping.
Santa Cruz Scorpion
Scorpion Canyon Campground on Santa Cruz Island offers stunning ocean views and a family-friendly atmosphere, located just a short hike from the pier and protected from strong winds. As the largest of California's Channel Islands, it boasts rich c...
From $15/night
Santa Cruz Del Norte Backcountry
Santa Cruz Island's Del Norte Campground offers a remote backcountry experience with stunning scenery, accessible only to experienced backpackers due to its rugged terrain and challenging weather. This unique campground, the island's only backcoun...
From $15/night
Wheeler Gorge
Wheeler Gorge Campground offers a year-round family-friendly experience in Los Padres National Forest. Visitors can enjoy informative tours by forest rangers at the nearby visitor center. The campground features beautiful views of a stream and exp...
From $70/night
Holiday Group Campground
Holiday Group Campground offers a serene natural retreat year-round, away from city life. It features various recreational activities such as hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The campground also has trails suited for off-road vehicle enthusia...
From $150/night
Tier Drop RV Park
From $35/night
Popular Filters
Buttercup Ranger Station
Buttercup Ranger Station is situated off Grey's Well Road near Interstate 8. It provides services such as dune permit sales, information, and medical assistance. The station operates from Friday to Sunday, mid-October to mid-April, during peak vis...
Sawtooth Canyon Campground
Sawtooth Canyon Campground, also known as "New Jack City," is located near Barstow, California, and offers various recreational activities such as camping, wildlife viewing, and rock climbing. The name "Sawtooth Canyon" reflects the area's ridge l...
Coon Hollow Campground
Coon Hollow Campground is situated in the lower Colorado Desert, near a desert riparian wash with various tree species. It offers easy 4-wheel drive access to rock-hounding sites like Hauser Geode Beds and Opal Hill Fire Agate Mine. The historic B...
Circle X Ranch Group Campground
Circle X Ranch Group Campground is currently closed with no estimated reopening date. It offers a potential weekend getaway near Los Angeles, featuring mountain views and sandy beaches. The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area provides ...
Wiley's Well Campground
Wiley's Well Campground, situated in the lower Colorado Desert, features a desert riparian wash with diverse tree species. It offers easy 4-wheel drive access to rock-hounding sites and the historic Bradshaw Trail National Scenic Byway, which lead...
Castaic Lake RV Park
Oxbow Recreation and Wildlife Area
The Oxbow Recreation and Wildlife Area offers RV and tent camping, a boat launch, and a day use area along the Colorado River. Due to the destruction of Oxbow Bridge by fire, caution is advised for boaters, as debris may pose navigational hazards....
Senator Wash North Shore
Senator Wash North Shore is a 60-acre recreational area featuring diverse trees and secluded camping spots near a reservoir. It offers gravel beaches for water access, a nearby boat ramp, and the option to launch small watercraft from shore. A dum...
Senator Wash South Shore
Senator Wash South Shore is a 50-acre flat recreational area featuring large gravel beaches and access to a reservoir. Amenities include restrooms, outdoor showers, and a boat ramp for small watercraft. Visitors can enjoy activities such as OHV ri...
Anacapa Island
Anacapa Island, part of Channel Islands National Park, consists of three islets featuring dramatic sea cliffs, natural bridges, and diverse wildlife. Visitors can explore a two-mile trail system, enjoy coastal views from a campground, and observe ...
From $15/night
Quail Run Ranch
From $20/night
Kofa Wilderness
The Kofa Wilderness covers 547,719 acres in Arizona and is part of the National Wilderness Preservation System since 1990. Once mined for minerals, the area now protects diverse wildlife, including a significant population of desert bighorn sheep ...
T.k. Jones Campground and Boat Launch
T.K. Jones Campground and Boat Launch, situated on the Colorado River above Imperial Dam, offers around 125 RV sites and various tent camping options, along with a paved boat launch and day-use area. Amenities include restrooms with showers, potab...
Rainbow Basin/owl Canyon Campground
Rainbow Basin Natural Area features stunning geological formations and diverse desert wildlife, including the desert tortoise, making it a popular destination for hiking and photography. Owl Canyon Campground offers 22 first-come, first-served cam...
Ehrenberg Sandbowl
The Ehrenberg Sandbowl features hilly, sandy terrain that attracts off-highway vehicle enthusiasts. It serves as a starting point for exploring various designated roads and trails. Nearby, visitors can also find options for dispersed camping.
Santa Cruz Scorpion
Scorpion Canyon Campground on Santa Cruz Island offers stunning ocean views and a family-friendly atmosphere, located just a short hike from the pier and protected from strong winds. As the largest of California's Channel Islands, it boasts rich c...
From $15/night
Santa Cruz Del Norte Backcountry
Santa Cruz Island's Del Norte Campground offers a remote backcountry experience with stunning scenery, accessible only to experienced backpackers due to its rugged terrain and challenging weather. This unique campground, the island's only backcoun...
From $15/night
Wheeler Gorge
Wheeler Gorge Campground offers a year-round family-friendly experience in Los Padres National Forest. Visitors can enjoy informative tours by forest rangers at the nearby visitor center. The campground features beautiful views of a stream and exp...
From $70/night
Holiday Group Campground
Holiday Group Campground offers a serene natural retreat year-round, away from city life. It features various recreational activities such as hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The campground also has trails suited for off-road vehicle enthusia...
From $150/night
Tier Drop RV Park
From $35/night
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San Diego has 98 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Buttercup Ranger Station 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 San Diego 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 San Diego welcome pets. Wheeler Gorge 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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