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Pitch your tent and let the adventure begin in California! Explore these campgrounds with tent camping sites, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. From starry nights to marshmallow delights, find your camping paradise in California and make memories that will last a lifetime!
Top Tent Campgrounds near Santa Monica, California
Los Angeles RV Resort
32 milesActon, CA
Located in the heart of Soledad Canyon, this park is located far enough from the city where you will be surrounded by breath-taking mountains. While being only a short drive North from California's world-famous tourist attractions. These attractions include theme parks, shopping, dining, theaters, museums, and beaches. Play for the day at Six Flag's Magic Mountain or Hurricane Harbor. Visit the L.A. Zoo and Getty Museum, or take a tour of Universal Studios Hollywood. Do a little shopping on Rodeo Drive, or head to the beach for a day of fun in the beautiful California sun
- Pool
- Bathrooms
- Internet Access
- Laundry
Bonelli Bluffs RV Resort & Campground
40 milesSan Dimas, CA
Located just 45 minutes east of Los Angeles, at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. Bonelli Bluffs offers a peaceful reprieve from city life, enjoy nature, relax, and explore the nearby attractions in San Dimas, California. Moreover, you don't even need to leave the campgrounds to have a good time. Amenities include a beach-front park, two sparkling pools, outdoor fire pits, and activities galore. Visit this RV resort to experience the beauty of California for yourself.
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- Pool
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Playground
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Horseshoes
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Internet Access
- General Store
- Laundry
Emerald Bay RV Park
68 milesLake Elsinore, CA
Situated on the shores of scenic Lake Elsinore, Emerald Bay RV Park offers a welcoming destination for RV enthusiasts and campers alike. With stunning views of the lake and surrounding mountains, this campground provides the perfect backdrop for outdoor adventures and relaxation. Whether you're fishing, boating, or simply enjoying the beauty of nature, Emerald Bay RV Park has something for everyone. Book your stay now and experience the charm of Lake Elsinore firsthand!
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- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Laundry
Holcomb Valley Ranch
92 milesFawnskin, CA
Find your next escape in the southern California mountains at Holcomb Valley Ranch. Located just a few miles from Big Bear Lake, and surrounded by thousands of acres of San Bernardino National Forest. Holcomb Valley Ranch is a 400-acre private ranch nestled among rolling hills, tall pines, and a meadow of roaming horses. You'll be a two hours drive from Los Angeles, San Diego, and Palm Springs. Holcomb Valley makes for a great basecamp for modern explorers who love the outdoors. Enjoy relaxing on property, then explore the surrounding area and all its adventures. Paddle and swim at nearby Big Bear Lake, rock climb the granite spires of Holcomb Valley Pinnacles, or hike a network of trails that links to the Pacific Crest Trail, and so much more. Find your next adventure. Book your spot today!
- Restaurant
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Pavilion
- Special Events
Sun Outdoors Santa Barbara
93 milesGoleta, CA
Treat the whole family to some camping on California’s Central Coast when you stay at Sun Outdoors Santa Barbara. This amazing resort is situated in Santa Barbara, where the Pacific Ocean and Ynez Mountains offer a spectacular setting and stunning backdrop for activities and adventure. Guests can choose their own level of experience with a great selection of spacious RV and tent sites. This is also an ideal spot for group adventures and rallies, with group coordinators waiting to help plan your next event and great spaces like the gathering yurt. Enjoy fun and family-friendly amenities like a heated swimming pool, and the Ocean Mesa Market that features camping gear, souvenirs, local wine and craft beer, beach gear and more, plus seasonal outdoor movie nights on the Market lawn. Guests also have access to docent-led hikes on private trails, as well as visits to the llama and goat farm, and events hosted at the El Capitan Canyon Market, located at El Capitan Canyon. 2022 CAMPSPOT AWARD
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- Pool
- Hiking
- Hot Tub / Sauna
- Cable TV
- Playground
- Horseshoes
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Internet Access
- General Store
- Laundry
- Special Events
Lake Hemet Campground
107 milesMountain Center, CA
Lake Hemet is surrounded by the majestic beauty of the San Jacinto Mountains, in Mountain Center, near the charming town of Idyllwild. The scenery is splendid no matter which direction you look. Tall pines, manzanitas, sage, and giant oaks abound! As one of the most popular spots in Southern California for camping and fishing. The recent additions of the Soaring Pines Cafe serving delicious food and Splashing Eagle Swim Zone have made Lake Hemet the vacation spot to be during the spring and summer months. Remember to pack a camera and binoculars, and keep a watchful eye as majestic eagles, hawks, and other wildlife are often seen soaring throughout the forest and campground! Make Lake Hemet your next getaway destination!
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- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Waterpark
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Boat Launch
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Horseshoes
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- General Store
- Dump Station
- Garbage
- Laundry
Kern River Sequoia RV Resort at Camp James
121 milesKernville, CA
If you're looking for comfortable accommodations, great views, and adventure, look no further than Kern River Sequoia RV Resort at Camp James. You'll be just steps away from the river and surrounded by lush shade trees, making the atmosphere a haven for nature lovers. Apart from the great sites and views, you'll be near top notch adventures like; white water rafting, tubing, hiking, biking, fishing, and so much more. Book your spot today!
- Waterfront
- Fishing
- Dog Park
- Cable TV
- Restaurant
- Ice Cream
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Horseshoes
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Internet Access
- General Store
- Dump Station
- Garbage
Joshua Tree RV Campground
125 milesJoshua Tree, CA
Located in the heart of the beautiful Morongo Basin, sits Joshua Tree RV Campground. If you're looking for a beautiful spot to stay in Joshua Tree, while being near great events and activities, look no further than Joshua Tree RV Campground. Book your spot today!
- Dog Park
- Playground
- Sports Field
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Dump Station
- Garbage
- Laundry
Lake Cuyamaca Recreation and Park District
131 milesJulian, CA
Lake Cuyamaca is the jewel of the San Diego mountains, the ideal mixture of adventure and relaxation. Whether you visit for a day, a weekend, or a two week vacation, it’s a place so beautiful you won't want to leave!
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- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Waterfront
- Alcohol Available
- Fishing
- Boat Launch
- Cable TV
- Restaurant
- Ice Cream
- Horseshoes
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Internet Access
- General Store
- Garbage
- Pavilion
- Special Events
DeAnza Springs Resort
163 milesJacumba Hot Springs, CA
DeAnza Springs is nestled on over 500 acres of high desert – 2600 feet of elevation, to be exact – just outside of Jacumba Hot Springs, an ideal destination for year-round vacationing, outdoor adventure. With over 311 spacious, full hook-up RV sites, and plenty of dry tent sites, there’s an option for every type of camper. Meanwhile, having fully-outfitted rental units for your comfort and convenience, including park models, midsized RV’s, and motel rooms. No matter what activities you enjoy, you will probably find them at DeAnza Springs Resort. Surrounded on three sides by the breathtaking hills of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the resort property includes access to dozens of exclusive hiking trails, shady lounge areas, and landscaping to feature and highlight the area’s most compelling desert vegetation. Additional amenities include two swimming pools (one is enclosed and heated for year-round swimming), a hot tub, spa, well-equipped 24-hour gym, tennis and pickleball court
- Pool
- Alcohol Available
- Hot Tub / Sauna
- Dog Park
- Restaurant
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Internet Access
- Laundry
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