Best Tent Camping near Apple Valley, CA

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Apple Valley, CA is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Apple Valley is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

Best Tent Sites Near Apple Valley, California (43)

    1. Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground

    5 Reviews
    Arkabutla Lake, CA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 515-7525

    $10 - $119 / night

    "Easy access to the hot springs and no services to speak of. Basically a patch of dirt you can occupy for $10 a night. Loved it."

    "Super fun place to visit with the hot springs trail. Went in January with snowfall, hardly any campers and nature all around! Two nights are perfect."

    2. Lake Arrowhead - Green Valley Lake Recreation Area

    6 Reviews
    Cedar Glen, CA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 867-2009

    "After years of venturing into and around Lake Arrowhead (often a mere stop on my way to Big Bear/Fawnskin) I finally started exploring off the beaten path by accident last year and holy cow!"

    "Green valley lake campground is an awesome place for a fun getaway. We wanted to get away for the Fourth of July but waited too long to book in Big Bear."

    3. Keller Peak Yellow Post Campsites

    8 Reviews
    Green Valley Lake, CA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 382-2600

    "This campground is free with 9 camp site on a 5 mile paved road, the site's have fire ring and picnic benches, no water. Bike trail is fun and a challenge. Camp site 1,3 & 6 are very quiet."

    "Some chairs, hammock, water, and utensils were left at the picnic table. Everything was dirty so we assumed they were left by previous campers."

    4. Holcomb Valley Climbers Camp

    6 Reviews
    Big Bear Lake, CA
    25 miles
    Website

    "There are no developed facilities (i.e., no firepits, outhouses, etc.) but it is beautiful and there are plenty of flat places to set up a tent."

    "Arriving at the campground, the deposit place, obviously on weekends we were not thrilled by everyone around us, as well as the loud noise until past the curfew."

    5. El Mirage Dry Lake

    2 Reviews
    Adelanto, CA
    19 miles
    Website

    "Note that it does get windy at night so if you camp outside be prepared to be pelted by small rocks and sand all night.

    Reservations available at recreation.gov"

    6. Fishermans Group Campground

    3 Reviews
    Green Valley Lake, CA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 382-2600

    $10 / night

    "I was backpacking along the Pacific Crest Trail & decided to hike down the Crab Flats Trail to checkout Tent Peg & Fisherman's Campground."

    "Be sure to call visitor center for driving directions (or follow the ones on USDA National Forest website) as Google will take you to the wrong spot. Good hike for first-time backpackers."

    7. Thomas Hunting Grounds Yellow Post Campites

    13 Reviews
    Angelus Oaks, CA
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 382-2882

    "These sites aren't monitored and don't have picnic tables or any amenities, although there is a restroom down the road a little ways where the campsites start, but that's it."

    "This particular site has 8 campsites which do have signs to mark the general area, although it is entirely up to you to where to set up camp in the general area."

    8. Yucaipa Regional Park

    20 Reviews
    Yucaipa, CA
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 790-3127

    "The bathrooms are decent, no showers.

    We stayed in group campsite A. Tent camping is only allowed in group sites. They do have about 30 to 40 RV sites as well."

    "Great tent camping facilities, privacy from neighbors, access to Zanja Peak Trail head, 3 lakes for fishing, water park during the summer, and friendly helpful staff"

    9. Manker Campground

    12 Reviews
    Mount Baldy, CA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (626) 335-1251

    $12 / night

    "Although the restroom are very dirty but overall it was a great stay!"

    "Tucked away at the top of a precarious winding mountain road. It is very basic, simple and beautiful."

    10. Mill Creek Dispersed Camping

    5 Reviews
    Fawnskin, CA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 382-2790

    "First come first served dispersed camping just outside Big Bear. Near bike trails. Was not crowded mid week, but spots were filling up closer to the weekend."

    "I went a to the second fork after the Bluff lake fork. There’s a private campground near the Bluff Lake entrance which made noises i can hear from my site which was before Bluffs lake fork."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Apple Valley, CA

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Guide to Apple Valley

Tent camping near Apple Valley, California, offers a variety of scenic locations and outdoor activities for nature enthusiasts. From secluded spots to well-equipped campgrounds, there's something for everyone looking to escape into the wilderness.

Some prices for tent camping range from $10 to $20

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular tent campsite near Apple Valley, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Apple Valley, CA is Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 5 reviews.

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