Looking for the best campgrounds near Annapolis, CA? Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Annapolis campgrounds just for you. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your California camping adventure.
$35 - $45 / night
"Water spigot right next to the site. You can park near the campsite to unload, but need to go and park at the front of the entrance to the campground."
"Surrounded by thick redwoods, trails run off every campsite."
"I've taken my 3 kids a couple of times now, and it's such a great location along the Sonoma Coast."
"The sites are tucked on the hillside amongst mixed evergreen forests, redwoods, ferns, and oaks. The sites all have picnics tables with food lockers, large fire pits, and privacy."
$28 - $280 / night
"Great scenery, and many of the tent sites are tucked away in little nooks and crannies for privacy if you don’t want the more open outer ring sites."
"Ocean Cove is a private campground right off Highway one. The owners are very friendly and helpful and they also own the grocery store across from the campsites."
"Surrounded by thick redwoods, trails run off every campsite."
"Nice campsite situated amongst beautiful trees with a great kids play area. River was running low but was very pretty - fun for the kids to paddle in. Our site was spacious and pretty."
$200 / night
"This area has fascinating California history and this special campground is right in the middle of it."
"Along the forgotten coast of Central California along Hwy 1, this small state park offers a great way to explore the area. "
$45 - $60 / night
"Beautiful scenery around the campground as it lays right in the edge of the ocean, instant walk to the beach."
"We found this campsite tucked away near Gualala during the lockdown in January. Almost every campground was closed after CA hospitalizations peaked, so this private campground saved our trip!"
$32 - $35 / night
"Short walk to a rocky beach across highway 1. Beach is not for swimming since the rip tides are dangerous. Abalone diving for experienced folks."
"There is a boil notice for the whole campground to not consume unboiled water due to testing positive for E. Coli."
$45 - $70 / night
"This California State Park is located in the Anderson Valley, a historic agricultural area located in the Navarro river watershed. While only 120-ish miles from San Francisco, this area is remote. "
"The sites are situated among towering redwoods. Which blocks the amazing clear night skies, but offer there own beauty.
It was great! The nearby towns or phill and boonville are super cute."
"A few friends and I recently spent 4 days camping at this beautiful ranch right outside of Duncan Mills and absolutely loved our stay."
"Fire puts when allowed by California. Russian River gets surprisingly warm during the summer."
$45 / night
"This campsite is centrally located on the peninsula. Access to several roadside dog friendly beaches within minutes. The bay and the beach are within walking distance to campground."
"The California coast is hard to beat. This campground is in the sand dunes, with a short walk to the beach. This is absolutely one of the best places to see the sunset."
TravelerVery nice spot with multiple places to pull over and camp. There’s views of Lear Lake if you want to walk a bit. No water nearby. The road is very dusty on the way up!
GuideArrived after hours end of May on Thursday night. Selected non-reserved level paved site in 54-89 loop (close to bay). Paid using supplied envelope and check drawn on US bank. Two clean restroom/shower buildings in this loop. Each had token machine ($1 for 5 minutes). Good hot water pressure. Saw some porti-potties in other loop so don't know what's working over there. Quiet at night except for non-annoying fog horn and soothing ocean waves over hill. Would stay again. NOTE: Wright's Beach State Park campground 5-miles north has Overflow camping next to entrance station (no hook-ups).
GuideSo much trash left behind here! We tried to pick up what we could but there's quite the mess left behind from others who were there prior. Pack it in, pack it out!
This is a beautifully wooded area with a flowing creek, would've been a lovely place to camp!
ScoutI've camped here on and off at the paid campgrounds and the free ones throughout my life. VERY beautiful scenery. There are bathrooms with showers. Water spickets everywhere and I think there are also dumping stations for people with RVs.
GuideCame back a year later on a whim and still found it to be a nice place, in spite of the heat. Had a nice spot that was semi-shaded in the afternoon, next to a lovely couple who I was able to share some beers with.
The place was at capacity, but many people leave during the day. In the evening it did get a little loud at times, but nothing obnoxious.
Decent cell coverage - enough that I was able to stream college football.
The upper campgrounds were closed. Not sure how long this has been the case, but it made for a nice quite walk.
Restrooms remain very useable, in spite of the volume of use.
GuideA simple, rustic cabin. As noted by others, it suffers from a little damage/neglect—many of the windows are boarded up—but it's an old fire lookout so we didn't expect a rental cabin atmosphere. Views are exceptional, as is the peace and quiet. Get up early and you'll catch the dawn chorus of an amazing number of birds: warblers, woodpeckers, quail, juncos, grosbeaks, cowbirds, even robins. The cabin is roughly outfitted with cots, bunkbeds, a table and chairs. There's a clean outhouse down by where you park and a firepit, which we didn't use because it was windy when we were there. Keep your food up on the table at night--the mice are nocturnal visitors and will help themselves if you leave food on the counter. Only caveat is the access to the cabin. They're not kidding when they warn you to bring a chainsaw. Two of the three roads in and out were blocked by downed trees (so big our small chainsaw wasn't helpful), and in places the road that was open had pretty deep potholes and gullies formed by last winter's heavy rains. I was really glad we had 4WD.
ScoutThere was only one other person here when I was. They got the prime spot, early bird and all. Very nice view. You have to drive up to right as you enter and then turn toward the lake to find the really nice spots. You can't see them from the main area. May need a higher clearance vehicle for that depending on the site. Recommend walking it first.
ScoutSite was perfect. Close to the water am very accessible for an RV.
ScoutAurora has two sites that are across the road from each other. One is on the water with back up sites. It’s very nice, certainly beautiful and worth the extra 10 dollars. A picnic bench behind the RVs and looking out to the water. Large group cooking and gathering areas. The other side is a standard RV park. It’s a medium size park. There are no walking trails, but the walk along the road way is very beautiful. Although it is along town building, the water side is a low water estuary or sorts - lots of tall grasses and duckweed type plants. Many birds. I even saw an egret. The RV park has a few boats to rent. Fishing allowed but may require a permit (did not research this). To get to clear lake from the west the road is very windy and only allows 34 feet and I think that is pushing it. For me, this is the perfect place to just stop and breath.
Camping near Annapolis, California, offers a fantastic escape into nature with beautiful landscapes and a variety of campgrounds to choose from. Whether you're looking for a quiet retreat or a family-friendly spot, there's something for everyone.
Camping near Annapolis, California, offers a mix of adventure and relaxation, making it a great destination for all types of campers.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Annapolis, CA offers a wide range of camping options, with 111 campgrounds and RV parks near Annapolis, CA and 7 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Annapolis, CA is Gualala Point Regional Park with a 4.4-star rating from 22 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 7 free dispersed camping spots near Annapolis, CA.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 11 parks near Annapolis, CA that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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