Best Tent Camping near Avery, CA

Searching for the best camping near Avery, CA? Avery is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Find the best campgrounds near Avery, CA. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.

Best Tent Sites Near Avery, California (68)

    1. North Grove Campground — Calaveras Big Trees State Park

    21 Reviews
    Arnold, CA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (209) 795-2334

    $25 - $70 / night

    "The campground we chose was kind of close to the road which would have been the only real negative."

    "Beautiful site, hiking trails close by, well maintained grounds. Bear came through our camp one night hit the Bear box and walked off. Rangers were friendly and very informative about the area."

    2. Top of Arnold - FR 5N56 Dispersed

    2 Reviews
    Arnold, CA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (209) 532-3671

    "Some noise from chainsaws in the distance one day, and some target practice, but neither lasted long. 2 bars LTE of Verizon."

    "There are a few people on dirt bikes ripping around trails so not fully secluded but still a good spot."

    3. Lake Camanche

    18 Reviews
    Wallace, CA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (209) 763-5121

    $50 / night

    "Wicked August heat, BUT there’s the lake!

    5 Stars — were it not for the SLOBS who preceded us!!"

    "I come here with my family every year around 4th of July. I would book way ahead for busy holidays like that. 

    The water level really varies on the year."

    5. Forest Route 4N39 Dispersed

    2 Reviews
    Stanislaus National Forest, CA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (209) 459-9238

    6. Bear Valley Dispersed Camping

    7 Reviews
    Bear Valley, CA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 994-3401

    "Wooded campground, cool weather, good phone reception, many spots taken with no activity probably by locals. Lake, hiking, close shopping."

    "Lots of trails to ride your bike and walk."

    7. Stanislaus River Campground

    3 Reviews
    Bear Valley, CA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (209) 532-3671

    $12 / night

    "Very nice campground with clean vault toilets. Along the north fork Stanislaus River. Great for trout fishing. Hike downstream for some great views of the river. Gets very dark at night."

    "About half of the sites were closed due to dangerous trees so there weren't as many people around."

    8. Utica Campgrounds

    4 Reviews
    Bear Valley, CA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (209) 532-3671

    $16 / night

    "Or just use nature :)

    Please please don’t trash this place! People just don’t understand LNT rules."

    "Because there’s no host or ranger, there are also no reservations. It’s all first come first serve! I arrived on a Thursday to find 2 open spots."

    10. Hardin Flat Road

    13 Reviews
    Eastman Lake, CA
    38 miles

    "There’s enough space for you to distance yourself from others.

    No bear boxes or bathrooms but very safe and easy to access."

    "We had a lot of space, good amount of tree cover when I rained. There’s a bunch of different spots to choose from, the one by the creek would have been nice."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Avery, CA

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Guide to Avery

Tent camping near Avery, California offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in nature, with beautiful landscapes and a variety of amenities to enhance your outdoor experience.

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Some prices for tent camping range from $0 to $35

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular tent campsite near Avery, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Avery, CA is North Grove Campground — Calaveras Big Trees State Park with a 4.7-star rating from 21 reviews.

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