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Roadrunner Campground
Roadrunner Campground is the second largest campground, featuring a spacious loop of paved roads. It includes two vaulted toilets for convenience.
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 ...
Castaic Lake RV Park
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...
Quail Run Ranch
From $20/night
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...
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...
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...
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
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....
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
Mountain Valley Airport
Mountain Valley RV Park
From $1/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
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
Victory Springs Resort
From $50/night
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...
Skylark North
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Roadrunner Campground
Roadrunner Campground is the second largest campground, featuring a spacious loop of paved roads. It includes two vaulted toilets for convenience.
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 ...
Castaic Lake RV Park
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...
Quail Run Ranch
From $20/night
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...
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...
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...
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
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....
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
Mountain Valley Airport
Mountain Valley RV Park
From $1/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
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
Victory Springs Resort
From $50/night
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...
Skylark North
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San Marcos has 118 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 Marcos 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 Marcos 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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