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Camping options near Beaumont, California span from established RV parks to remote forest campgrounds across a variety of elevations and ecosystems. Country Hills RV Park Resort in Beaumont offers 102 sites with full hookups for RVs, while nearby Banning Stagecoach KOA provides both tent and RV accommodations. The region includes several state and national forest campgrounds like Idyllwild Campground in Mount San Jacinto State Park and San Gorgonio Campground in the San Bernardino National Forest, where tent camping and RV sites without hookups are available.
Road conditions and campground access vary significantly with elevation and season in the Beaumont area. "We went camping right before the snow storm and it was pretty cold but still so amazing. The staff are very friendly and let us know about the coyote lurking about and the big freeze warning," noted one camper about their mountain camping experience. Most developed campgrounds in the region remain open year-round, though those at higher elevations like Stone Creek Campground in Mount San Jacinto State Park typically operate only from mid-May through mid-September. Summer temperatures can exceed 100°F in lower elevations around Beaumont, while mountain campgrounds offer significantly cooler conditions. Cell service tends to be reliable at RV parks and campgrounds closer to town but becomes limited in more remote forest locations.
Many campgrounds in the area feature amenities that cater to both tent and RV campers with varying levels of development. Lake Perris State Recreation Area Campground provides lakeside camping with swimming areas and boat rentals. "This campground is great! It is right next to the lake which has a swimming area, bike path, climbing area, hiking trails, along with a camp store," shared one visitor. Campers seeking more solitude may prefer the Yellow Post Sites in the San Bernardino National Forest, which offer primitive camping with minimal facilities. For those wanting immediate access to trails, San Gorgonio Campground and Idyllwild Campground serve as excellent basecamps for exploring wilderness areas, with proximity to numerous hiking trails including the Pacific Crest Trail sections that pass through the region.
Best Campgrounds near Beaumont (456)
1. Lake Perris State Recreational Area Campground
"Already been here twice once in 01/25 and 11/25 great campsite some have access to running water facet if not there are some that are close by, have also close by trash bins, has a little shop near by"
"It is right next to the lake which has a swimming area, bike path, climbing area, Hiking trails, along with a camp store which has boat rentals and much more! "
from $25 - $300 / night
Check Availability2. Yucaipa Regional Park
"Tons of hiking trails and within 30 min drive of major shopping/grocery stores. Big Bear is about an hour away with and awesome drive up the mountain."
"Close to the city but far enough away from the lights. There is a ton of stuff to do here. Fishing, kayaking, hiking, water slides, disc golf, bike trails. The RV spots are beyond huge!"
3. Banning Stagecoach KOA
"Bathrooms were clean considering there is only one location for bathrooms. Not much space for tents but lots of sites if you have a trailer or motor home."
4. Idyllwild Campground — Mount San Jacinto State Park
"Kinda close to main road. But, store close by. Around the corner next to the village."
"Kings Canyon is one of the coolest places I've been in a long time and Southern California"
from $25 - $45 / night
Check Availability5. Stone Creek Campground — Mount San Jacinto State Park
"Located near Idyllwild, this is the smaller, less rowdy campground associated with the tourist town."
"I was really excited to head out to this campground/ site because it was a close drive from my home, but far enough away to get up in the mountains."
from $20 - $35 / night
Check Availability6. Thomas Hunting Grounds Yellow Post Campites
"Most of the sites have incredible views looking out over Lake Hemet and of the San Jacinto mountains."
"Fun off-road adventure to get to the site. Minimal sites so not much crowding."
7. Country Hills RV Park Resort
from $58 / night
Check Availability8. Thousand Trails Wilderness Lakes RV Resort
"In the back of a small town 2 miles behind a stater brother's. Most sites are near level on gravel and close together. Laundry uses quarters or a third party app to pay."
"I had a reservation at Wilderness Lakes, and I was a day early, so they let me in! Off to a good start! Full hook-ups, laundry and showers about 50 yards away, no matter which way you go."
9. Lake Hemet Campground
"You can fit two 10' x10' canopies to cover the bench table, and fit 2 individual tents (4-6 person) OR a bigger 12p tent however you decide to position it. It has its own Fire pit."
"I've been camping at Lake Hemet since I was a kid, and absolutely love it there."
from $45 / night
Check Availability10. Boulder Basin
"The bumpy six mile drive up a dirt road to reach this campground is well worth it. The campground has garbage cans and pit toilets."
"You can also camp at nearby yellow post sites for free. There is bouldering available right in the campground - doesn't get much more convenient than that!"
from $20 / night
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 24 min from Los Angeles, CA
- 1 hr 33 min from San Diego, CA
- 2 hrs 4 min from El Centro, CA
- 2 hrs 12 min from Oxnard, CA
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Recent Reviews near Beaumont, CA
2061 Reviews of 456 Beaumont Campgrounds
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ScoutBluffs Campground — San Onofre State Beach
Beach an bike fun
Plenty of room at the beach an lots of bike riding areas.cold showers are free an nice in the summer,however there are no shower curtains ,be advised this might not be for you or shower after dark,is an option .fyi .nice entry staff,restrooms cleaned daily.
- Rachel M.Traveler
North Shore Campground - Lake Arrowhead
DogWood Ca
Beautiful, well maintenance, great experience. So clean.
Trash M.
GuideLake Perris State Recreational Area Campground
A CRAP HOLE
If you like camping in a Walmart parking lot or on the streets, this place is for you.
No rangers working after the park close for day use. Didn't see one going through the campground. If you like to party all night and you have a loud system no problem. NO RAGERS AROUND. Be prepared keep your food in your car lot of rats, mice, skunks and coyotes. THE LAKE SUCKS, hard to launch your boat on and off, docks will mess up your boat. Fishing no fish they don't stock the lake. Marina is very over priced and out in the sunny parking lot. I live in LA I now got to SILVERWOOD LAKE, just as close as this place, and nicer, if you like to stay up all night Perris Lake is for you. If you want to work hard to get you boat on and off lake so you don't damage your boat, this place is for you.
- Trash M.Guide
Mesa Campground — Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area
GREAT Time 👍👍👍👍👍
Campground,restrooms area very clean. Lots of paths to ride or hike. Lot of friendly rangers and staff. The lake is Very easy to use your boat and jet skis. Nice ramps and docks. I live in LA I was going to Perris Lake a crap hole, this place a lot nicer and just as close as driving to Perris. COME HERE YOU'LL LOVE IT.
Rebecca C.TravelerThomas Hunting Grounds Yellow Post Campites
Wow!! The views
This is not for most RVs. It probably wasn't even for mine but I didn't do enough research and just jumped in. That being said, I lost my stairs and took a lot of the paint off. You'd think that I would hate this spot given how much damage I did. I love it. It was amazing. Totally worth the stairs. This place can keep it. The views. Oh my goodness the views. You can enjoy the view, taking an off-road vehicle or hiking. This was just so amazing! It was totally worth the difficult road in and all the damage. Two thumbs up!!
Jan V.TravelerPinyon Flat Campground (San Bernardino National Forest) — San Bernardino National Forest
Quiet Campground
This was my first solo camping trip. The campground fees were $8 per night for single vehicles. Since I have an Access Park Pass, I was able to pay half the amount. So I paid $4 per night. I stayed two nights, so paying $8 for two days was great on my wallet. There are only 18 sites in this small, quiet campground. I picked campsite #7. I chose that campsite because it was quite roomy and had a trail leading to the bathroom, although I brought my own potty tent and set-up. The site had a huge cement picnic table right under a tall tree. There was a campfire ring, but fires weren't allowed at that time because of recent fires in the area. I chose to visit the Santa Rosa Visitor Center before I drove to the campground so I could get information on bears, coyotes, and other dangerous predators. You can also check online for that information. I brought plenty of protection with me. The sites were fairly clean. I always pick up any trash before setting up my camp. Please leave no trash behind. There are trash cans along the main road, and potable water at each campsite. I had such a good time. The only drawback was I couldn't have a campfire, so I had to go inside my SUV because I could hear Coyotes coming closer. I would definitely recommend this campground for anyone wanting to get away from the noisy city. I will be back!
Gary L.ScoutNorth Shore Campground Lake Arrowhead
Not so bad
Booked this last minute on Rec.Gov and didn't do a lot of background research. Took me a while going around to find my site, there are private roads within the campsite. Also the entrance of the site is a City sized hospital which threw me off.
Next day the nice and quiet little campsite was awaken by the roaring sounds of motorbikes. I found out the site was next to a trail hike which is also next to a moto-dirt bike trail.
Not so bad overall since all I needed was to sit in front of my little campfire in the quiet evening listening to crickets and howls.
Coming from Long Beach, the traffic wasn't so bad compare to going to San Bernardino area.
FiftysevenNine T.TravelerTemecula-Vail Lake KOA
"Pathétique" Sonata
KOA probably has the best app that indicates availability and precise grand total price. There are bargains under "deals." I've been a Rewards member since June 2024 when I transitioned from a stucco house to a tiny travel trailer fulltime. All my KOA stays were through the app, never a telephone call that is precarious with other RV parks that have hidden charges and deposits seldom refunded.
The Temecula KOA panders to campers with varying finances, but is far from free. While the fluffy class A crowd stays on a picturesque hill-with-a-view under shade, the Lower Merlot section where I docked is a treeless dusty ghetto that has a dilapidated but functional 18th century bathroom. It beats the boondocking bush toilets, and better than an outhouse vault. In fact, it has plumbing and showers that Beethoven probably appreciated.
But still not cheap. During summer Temecula is cooler at 90°s f than Palm Springs at 118° f, but unlike the coast at 70°s f with very high summer site rates and limited availability because of travelers from everywhere. Tent camping and non-air-con RVs in Temecula could be unbearable for the meek in summer.
Guide to Beaumont
Camping spots near Beaumont, California range from high mountain forests to lakeside destinations with elevations varying from 1,700 to 8,000 feet. The area experiences significant temperature fluctuations between seasons, with summer nights at higher elevations dropping below 50°F even when daytime temperatures reach the 90s. Most campgrounds within 30 miles of Beaumont remain accessible year-round except during occasional winter storms.
What to do
Fishing at Lake Hemet: The 470-acre lake sits at 4,340 feet elevation and offers trout fishing opportunities. "Beautiful view. Clean campground. Extra nice staff. Restrooms clean. Quite. Only problems were bees and no shade," notes one Lake Hemet Campground visitor.
Hiking from San Gorgonio Campground: Several trails lead directly from the campground into the surrounding wilderness areas. A camper explains: "We stayed here before and after hiking that enormous mountain and love the area. There is a great trail off the backside of the campground as well. It can be a bit loud and the trees are tall and skinny so there's not a ton of privacy, but it's woodsy and beautiful."
Mini-golf and recreation: Some campgrounds offer organized activities beyond hiking and fishing. "Nice campground with good park and pool and dogpark," mentions one visitor about Banning Stagecoach KOA, which also features a playground area for children.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Many campers prioritize bathroom cleanliness when selecting a campsite near Beaumont. "The bathrooms are flush toilets and really clean for a camp site. Also there is usually toilet paper but if you catch it at a busy time in the evening you might want to bring your own just in case," reports a visitor to San Gorgonio Campground.
Proximity to town: For those wanting a balance between wilderness and convenience, Idyllwild Campground offers a unique location. "Great campsite within 5 minute walk of downtown idyllwild. Plus less than 2 hours from drive to Palm Spring Tram up to Mt. San Jacinto and a great way to cool off in the summer or see snow in the winter. Showers and clean bathrooms!" shares one camper.
Lakeside activities: Water recreation options draw many visitors to the region. "My family and I enjoy coming here. We live close by and take out travel trailer there. We love it the sites are great and the staff is very helpful," notes a regular visitor to Lake Perris State Recreational Area Campground.
What you should know
Weather variations: Temperatures can change dramatically with elevation and time of day. "We went in January and were definitely a bit unprepared for the cold but we made it work and it was so beautiful, well maintained, and we loved all the trails near by and the little town walking distance," reports an Idyllwild camper.
Limited hookups at forest sites: Most forest service campgrounds have basic amenities only. "Overall visit was good. Loved the showers. Stayed four days three night. No paper towels in the restrooms. No air dryers. Campground is close to the hwy. next time we will get one of the rear spots," advises a San Gorgonio camper.
Reservation requirements: Many campgrounds fill quickly, especially on weekends and holidays. "Reservations are needed. My Family and I have been coming here for over a decade every year. Shady with plenty of little trails," explains a regular visitor to San Gorgonio Campground.
Tips for camping with families
Regional parks with play areas: Family-focused campgrounds offer additional activities for children. "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," shares a visitor to Yucaipa Regional Park.
Wildlife awareness: Teaching children about local wildlife enhances their experience while keeping them safe. "Don't leave Ice chest out & Please be sure to cover your ice chest, even in your vehicle, as the bears, are all too familiar with them. My sister did not heed my warning, and we woke in the middle of the night to the local resident (a bear) tipping and subsequently going through her cooler," warns a San Gorgonio visitor.
Educational opportunities: Some campgrounds offer nature programs or have interpretive trails. "There is a cool museum were the amazing staff provided us with interesting history about the lake and Indian tribes. Such a fun and peaceful place to hangout at!" reports a Lake Perris visitor.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling challenges: Many mountain campgrounds have uneven terrain. "Some sites have better shade than others. I'm here in the heat but my AC is keeping up. There are a lot of available activities and the Yucaipa Community Park is also next door," advises an RVer at Yucaipa Regional Park.
Weather preparation: RV campers should prepare for temperature extremes. "Our water hose froze the first night," shares a Lake Hemet camper about winter camping. "Bring insulation for your water hose or have some type of method that will keep your water lines from freezing."
Connection limitations: Connectivity varies significantly throughout the region. "I'd say come here if you're looking to enjoy outside and not be in your rig much. If your one that needs WI-FI this isn't the spot for you. Your phones hot spot may not even work," explains a visitor to Lake Perris.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Beaumont, CA?
What camping is available near Beaumont, CA?
According to TheDyrt.com, Beaumont, CA offers a wide range of camping options, with 456 campgrounds and RV parks near Beaumont, CA and 90 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Beaumont, CA?
Which is the most popular campground near Beaumont, CA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Beaumont, CA is Lake Perris State Recreational Area Campground with a 3.8-star rating from 43 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Beaumont, CA?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Beaumont, CA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 90 free dispersed camping spots near Beaumont, CA.
What parks are near Beaumont, CA?
What parks are near Beaumont, CA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 7 parks near Beaumont, CA that allow camping, notably San Bernardino National Forest and Cleveland National Forest.
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