Oak Point Campground, near San Juan Bautista, California, is a cozy spot that offers a peaceful escape with stunning views of the surrounding valleys and mountains. This campground is perfect for those looking to unwind in nature, with spacious, tree-covered sites that provide a bit of privacy.

Visitors rave about the breathtaking scenery, especially during sunrise and sunset. The campground features vault toilets and non-potable water, making it a straightforward place to set up camp. As one happy camper noted, “Beautiful views, easy to get to campsites,” which sums up the experience nicely.

For those who enjoy hiking, there’s a trail that leads to the peak just a short walk from your site. The views from the top are nothing short of spectacular, offering a 360-degree panorama that includes glimpses of the Sierra Nevada on clear days. Plus, the nearby Fremont Peak Observatory is a great spot for stargazing, especially if you time your visit with one of their public programs.

While the campground is small and amenities are limited, the charm lies in its simplicity and the natural beauty that surrounds it. Campers have spotted wildlife like turkeys and lizards, adding to the outdoor experience. If you’re looking for a quiet getaway with plenty of opportunities for exploration, Oak Point Campground is a solid choice.

Oak Point Campground — Fremont Peak State Park

San Juan Bautista, CA is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near San Juan Bautista and user-submitted reviews.

San Juan Bautista

The Best Camping Near San Juan Bautista, California

This campground is about 20 minutes from San Juan Bautista but you feel miles away. The camp sites are rustic - no showers available and pit toilets only. The huge draw is the observatory on the premises. Pick your visit to coincide with one of the stargazing or sun programs offered by the observatory volunteers. We were able to look through their massive telescope and see Jupiter. So cool! Hike to the top of the peak for some amazing 360 degree views. 

Fremont Peak State Park

By far on of my most favorite campsite. Lots of great hiking nearby. Absolutely amazing views.

Breathtaking

There are lots of flat sites along the hills here, most with shady areas. The Fremont Peak Observatory is on the mountain above the campsites, and there are good trails for hiking. Water is not available, and fires are not always allowed.

Nice campsites with great views

The campground is small but there are 22 individual sites and a group site that can hold up to 50 campers. Good water is available with pit toilet facilities. The peak is where the first American flag was raised in the state of California. There are few trails that take you through mixed madrone/ pine chapparal but the real attraction here is the view. The views driving to the campground are spectacular and a relatively easy scramble to the peak itself provides a 360 degree Vista. On a very clear day you can actually see the Sierra's to the East.

160 acres on a peak in the Gabilan Mountains

This is a great little secret in our backyard. Not a very visited Park. The Campground is not amazing but if you are looking for a quick get away this is a good place. Not a lot of hiking but there is at least one really nice trail, great views of the surrounding area.

Fremont Peak

Beautiful views, vault toilets and hiking from the site. Very nice. Breezy but no bees or mosquities, small sites get 2 if u can

Nice views

Beautiful views, easy to get to campsites. Fun twisty drive up the mountain. There were about 12 sites with vault toilets and
 non potable water and trash cans available everywhere. Saw quite a few turkeys. Nice small hike up to the top from the campground. Beautiful sunset and sunrise. 
Only thing is you are really close to your neighbor. 


Nice clean little campground

A group of friends and I ended up at Fremont after finding everywhere else was booked. We'd never heard of it but we had a GREAT time! Campsites are fairly spacious and tree-covered, and each campsite has a decent amount of space between it. 
Gorgeous views of the mountains, and a trail to hike to the top of the peak was only a 5-10 minute walk from our campground. Good, quiet, family friendly place!

Totally unexpected treasure!

I came here on a Tuesday and there was only one other person in my campground (valley view). It’s quiet and peaceful, the views of the valley below are great. The bugs are pretty gnarly, and I saw a cute lizard

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