California Camping: Explore Scenic RV & Tent Camping in CA’s National Parks and Beyond
California is a camper’s dream, offering everything from coastal escapes to high-altitude adventures. RV travelers can find top-notch campgrounds at locations like Big Sur’s Pfeiffer State Park and Joshua Tree National Park, where stunning desert landscapes meet star-filled skies. Tent campers will love the redwood forests of Northern California, with sites in parks like Humboldt Redwoods and Big Basin offering serene, shaded retreats. The Sierra Nevada range, home to Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, provides excellent options for both RV and tent campers, with breathtaking views of towering peaks and waterfalls. Dispersed camping is abundant in national forests like Los Padres and Inyo, offering a chance to experience California’s diverse landscapes in solitude. Whether you prefer beachside camping, desert adventures, or mountain getaways, California has an unmatched variety of outdoor experiences for every camper.
Millerton Lake Campground is part of Millerton Lake State Recreation Area in California (40 min north of Clovis, CA) with an elevation of 626 feet. There are a total of 135 campsites including 6 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 114 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 36 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 25 sites have electric and water hookups. 1 site has water hookups. Fees range from $30.00 to $40.00. Some amenities include shower, boat ramp, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, horseback riding, water skiing, floating sports.
Rec Point Campground is located in the Bass Lake Ranger District, Sierra National Forest (1 hr 10 min north of Clovis, CA) with an elevation of 3,366 feet. There are a total of 4 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Fees range from $209.00 to $348.00. Some amenities include swimming, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Trimmer Campground is located in the High Sierra Ranger District, Sierra National Forest (47 min east of Clovis, CA) with an elevation of 1,017 feet. There are a total of 10 campsites including 5 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 5 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Wishon Campground is located in the Western Divide Ranger District, Sequoia National Forest (50 min east of Porterville, CA) with an elevation of 4,095 feet. There are a total of 33 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 30 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Fees range from $34.00 to $68.00. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom. Activities include fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Potwisha Campground is part of Sequoia National Park in California (56 min east of Visalia, CA) with an elevation of 2,117 feet. There are a total of 35 campsites including 2 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 33 sites can accommodate RVs between 13 and 49 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $28.00 per night. Some amenities include amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
Lupine Campground is located in the Bass Lake Ranger District, Sierra National Forest (1 hr 13 min north of Clovis, CA) with an elevation of 3,419 feet. There are a total of 51 campsites including 13 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 38 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 10 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $45.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Grouse Valley Campground is located in the Western Divide Ranger District, Sequoia National Forest (1 hr 4 min northeast of Porterville, CA) with an elevation of 4,769 feet. There are a total of 2 campsites including 2 cabins. The campground is normally open from the end of May to the end of October. Max equipment length is 20 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. All sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $200.00 to $250.00. Activities include boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
Sentinel Campground is part of Kings Canyon National Park in California (1 hr 53 min east of Reedley, CA) with an elevation of 4,631 feet. There are a total of 79 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 17 and 82 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $32.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, accessible, restroom, trash dumpster, amphitheater, firewood, ice, gift shop, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Big Pine Creek Campground is located in the White Mountain Ranger District, Inyo National Forest (5 hrs 11 min northeast of Reedley, CA) with an elevation of 7,752 feet. There are a total of 30 campsites including 4 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. 26 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $24.00 per night.
Onion Valley Campground is located in the Mt. Whitney Ranger District, Inyo National Forest (4 hrs 5 min northeast of Porterville, CA) with an elevation of 9,605 feet. There are a total of 10 campsites including 2 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. 8 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 16 and 25 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $27.00 per night. Activities include fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails.
Cedar Bluff Campground is located in the Bass Lake Ranger District, Sierra National Forest (1 hr 13 min north of Clovis, CA) with an elevation of 3,419 feet. There are a total of 22 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $91.00 to $182.00. Some amenities include swimming, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Four Jeffrey Campground is located in the White Mountain Ranger District, Inyo National Forest (5 hrs 35 min northeast of Reedley, CA) with an elevation of 9,699 feet. There are a total of 106 campsites including 4 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. 102 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Activities include boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
Hidden View Campground in Madera County is located just 28 min northeast of Madera, CA with an elevation of 536 feet. There are a total of 54 campsites including 11 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 43 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 90 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 15 sites have electric and water hookups. 7 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $100.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, boat ramp, swimming, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, horseback riding, hiking trails.
Island Park Campground in Fresno County is located 38 min northeast of Reedley, CA with an elevation of 959 feet. There are a total of 91 campsites including 15 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 76 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 18 and 99 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 4 sites have electric and water hookups. 17 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $135.00. Some amenities include amphitheater. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Tule Campground in Tulare County is located just 14 min east of Porterville, CA with an elevation of 671 feet. There are a total of 101 campsites. The campground is open all year. 98 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 80 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 24 sites have electric and water hookups. 74 sites have water hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $30.00. Some amenities include shower, boat ramp, swimming, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
Codorniz Rec Area in Madera County is located 38 min northeast of Madera, CA with an elevation of 669 feet. There are a total of 86 campsites including 4 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 81 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 37 and 75 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. 37 sites have electric and water hookups. 49 sites have water hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $100.00. Some amenities include shower, playground, swimming, amphitheater. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Wawona Campground is part of Yosemite National Park in California (1 hr 30 min northeast of Madera, CA) with an elevation of 4,000 feet. There are a total of 96 campsites including 22 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 74 sites can accommodate RVs between 15 and 125 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 18 sites have water hookups. Fees range from $10.00 to $75.00. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom, trash dumpster, amphitheater. Activities include fishing, floating sports.
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