Best Tent Camping near Benton, CA

Recent Tent Reviews near Benton, California

720 Reviews of 40 Benton Campgrounds

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  Christina R.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 5, 2022

  Mammoth Mountain RV Park & Campground

  Nice campground

  I really enjoyed tent camping here. I’m not a fan of the trailer camping because it’s all cement and everyone is close together, but it’s doable if need be. When tent camping, you’re under beautiful trees which I love!

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  Christian N.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 20, 2021

  Forks Campground (Inyo) — Inyo National Forest

  Beautiful site

  The tent camping sites were pretty small. Beautiful, but our site was pretty far away from the bathroom, water, and creek.

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  Regina P.

  Guide

  

  May. 5, 2018

  Mono Hot Springs

  Gem in the wilderness

  This is our go to place for our yearly camp out . It has a spot for everyone from tent camping to cabins.

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  Jenise P.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 7, 2023

  Mono Vista RV Park

  No privacy for tents

  There is no space between tent sites and no dividing trees or bushes. Bathroom and showers are clean.

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  Thomas K.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 9, 2020

  Crab Cooker Hotsprings - Dispersed Camping

  Private hotspring with mountain views

  4x4 or high clearance coming in. Long dirt road with dips and rocks. Water only flowing in winter months. Lots of tent camping spots along with 8 back in spots. Really amazing views 360 degrees. No service with Verizon.

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  Devon Z.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 1, 2019

  Sage Flat Campground

  Welcoming.

  Great sites for small RV’s or tent camping. Very funny and welcoming camp host David Mac. Would recommend this camp to anyone looking to get away from the crowds you’ll find further north in the eastern sierras.

  First come first serve.

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  Amber D.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 9, 2016

  Glass Creek

  Great for the price!

  It's free but donations are welcome. It's more for boondocking your trailer or RV. Spots are huge. Great for motorcycle/snowmobile. I was the only person in a tent. Not great if you're looking for tent camping atmosphere. But close to Mammoth and June Lake Loop. Had a bear visitor. Better for RV camping.

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  Samantha E.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 21, 2018

  June Lake Campground

  Great campsite right next to town

  Tent camping and some RV sites available. Went at the very end of the season so cold at night but beautiful during the day! Various homes nearby. Lake was beautiful and the leaves were changing in time for winter. Very clean. Flushable toilets and running water. Walking distance from town.

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  Anthony B.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 23, 2023

  Creekside RV Park

  Nice tent sites for an RV park

  Stayed three nights here tent camping , facilities were very clean and the foreman was very friendly guy. the area is great fishing and hiking though small game hunting in the Owens Valley was unproductive . Overall a great place to stay and country store has everything you need for your stay I will come back

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  Alexander A.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 18, 2022

  Mono Vista RV Park

  Mono Vista

  Been camping here for years, very nice and really clean. Nice family owned rv park and tent camping. Make sure if you come since it’s right next to the mountains be prepared for wind and rain, but usually passes pretty quick. About a two hour drive into Yosemite valley and only like 20 mins from Yosemite east entrance.

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  Cecil K.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 16, 2022

  Silver Lake Campground at June Lake

  Peaceful tranquil and beautiful campground on the lake

  Visited in Fall, beautiful time, All the trees were changing, it was beautiful.  The campground was nice, the spaces were separated, we tent camped.  Store a few minute walk down the road, along with place to rent boats for the lake.  Very calm and peaceful area.  Because of the beauty and seclusion, wonderful time. one of the best campgrounds/locations I've ever been to.

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  Patricia K.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 21, 2019

  Golden Pine RV Park

  Nice Campground

  Owned and operated by a family. Great customer service and always willing to help! Over 44 campsites between RV and tent sites. Very small and close together. FHU, quiet and close to Towns of Murphy for wine tasting and dining, Columbia, Angels Camp and other State Parks for camping. Paid showers $.25, pool and event center to rent.

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  Lauren L.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 12, 2020

  Convict Lake Campground

  No shade but one of our faves

  We usually stay in the Mammoth Lakes area but changed it up and we are so happy we did. The tent sites are small with little to no shade but the beauty of Convict Lake was worth it. The only wildlife we dealt with were deer which is much better than bears (so many in Mammoth).

  We enjoyed paddle boarding, fishing, and hiking around the lake.

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  Valerie L.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 31, 2023

  East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA)

  Nice campground, not great site

  East Fork Campground is a large campground in the Rock Creek area down below the road. It looked like the best sites were in the trees along the creek.

  Our site, #27, was in some low aspen trees and was not set up well for tent camping. The site with the tent pad, picnic table and bear locker required stepping down on some rocks from the parking area. The tent pad was small and sloped, our four person tent was wedged into the area. The people in the site behind ours has set up there tent right next our only place to fit a tent.

  The bathrooms were near by and very clean.

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  Debbie M.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 13, 2018

  Brownstown Campground

  Great camping

  RV tents camp store with homemade pies with ice cream

  showers toilets and the best customer service in town!

  I've been camping here for 20 years

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  Ray S.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 27, 2018

  Brown's Millpond Campground

  Very nice campground.

  This campground is clean and quiet. There are spaces for travel trailers and motor homes with or without electricity and water and there are spaces for tent camping as well. The restrooms are clean and have showers,a small stream runs through the campground and fires are allowed. The campground is near a county park with a small lake . This is a great home base to explore the area, Toms place,Rock creek,Convict Lake, Mammoth and the June Lake loop are within 45 min. Definitely worth checking out we stay two times a year and we love it.

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  Andy H.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 25, 2019

  Florence Lake Campground

  Small secluded campground in the heart of the Sierras

  This campground is so remote that you can only access it on a single lane road that winds precariously along cliffs and through the Sierra Nevada mountains. It boarders Florence Lake, which has a small store and fishing. The dock at the lake has a ferry that you can pay for and they will take you across the lake to drop you off at the other side. This is great if you are heading out on a backpack trip and want an easy ride. The campground had tent sites with fire pits and picnic tables. Vault toilets were available.

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  David W.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 19, 2020

  New Shady Rest Campground

  Spacious wilderness sites

  We are currently spending a few nights at New Shady Rest Campground, and have really enjoyed the spacious sites among the pines. We had spent a few nights at the Mammoth RV Park, but we weren't happy with confined and noisy space. After riding our bikes through New Shady and talking to the friendly camp host, we decided to abandon the RV park and move. So glad we did.

  Most of the sites are widely spaced out, so you're not too close to your neighbors. But, if you're in an RV or towing a trailer, pay close attention to the max length or your site. Some of the smaller sites are only suitable for tent camping.

  We liked this place so much, we're coming back in August!

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  Heather P.

  Ranger

  

  Dec. 14, 2019

  Twin Lakes Campground

  crowded and sites are close together

  This campground seems more fitted to those using campers more so than those tent camping.

  I saw very few tent campers and the RV's and tow behind campers were the majority here.

  I managed to grab a decent site, I think it was 36.  Tucked in a wooded area not far from the restrooms.  Which are flush toilets and running water.  Clean and well maintained.

  Site was a bit muddy and wasn't that easy to find a level spot for a tent.  A bit of garbage was left on site and trash in the bear box.  All sites have a picnic table, fire ring and bear box.

  Noise level was higher than I prefer but then again if I'm not just hearing nature, it's too loud for me.

  Pretty lakes, waterfalls and a nice area to venture around.

  Traffic in Mammoth can get pretty busy.

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  MarinMaverick

  Legend

  

  Aug. 15, 2020

  Silver Lake Campground at June Lake

  Beautiful Spot

  I am a tent camper and I was there in Oct/Nov when I came through to look at the fall colors.  This was a good staging site to go up and down the June Lake Loop for the colors.  I am a tent camper and at this time of the year it is COLD.  Most of the folks were in RVs.  I was right across from the lake and this is a pretty site.

  Good place to fish and kayak and there is a rental of all things water down the road.

  You need to pick your site here as a tent camper.  Many of the sites are really for RVs but there are good sheltered tent sites as well. The southern lopop has the best tent ites. A majority of the sites are in the open meant for RVs.  Sites have your table and fire ring and restrooms are close by.

  Access to a boart launch as well.

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  Paul C.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 26, 2019

  Mono Vista RV Park

  Amazing!

  We loved this cute family owned and operated RV Park! They have tent sites as well as full and partial hookup sites for RVs. Showers, restrooms and laundry were Immaculate. Property is beautiful and well manicured. This is a fantastic campground if you plan on visiting Yosemite as it is only 12 miles from the main entrance and about 1 mike from HWY 120. Staff were very helpful and friendly and make you feel so welcome. Thank you Beaver Family! So fun to see all of the travelers come in on foot or in their RVs from all over the World. The only reason this gets a 4 star review is site size and no wood fires. You are very close together with minimal room outside your trailer.

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  Ashley C.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 16, 2018

  Sherwin Creek

  Campground that’s near town, but you can’t tell that it is!

  This campground is just outside the main part of Mammoth Lakes, CA. You have to go on a paved then gravel road to get there. It is secluded, and you would never know that you are 5 mins. away from a Vons or all the hubbub of the town. There is a cute Creek, Sherwin Creek, that runs past the whole camp. You can here is all night, which my husband and I liked. The sites are clean and spacious. There are walk-in tent sites and RV sites. There are bear boxes at every site, and must be used!

  We had a big thunderstorm come through, and it wasn’t that bad because the campground is protected by hills along side it.

  We absolutely loved it at Sherwin Creek, and are looking to go back next summer!

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  Alison W.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 12, 2021

  Inyo National Forest Oh Ridge Campground

  Great! But be aware of the drawbacks!

  PROS: Beautiful!, Easy access to purchasable firewood, Bear Boxes at every site, well kept bathrooms with flush toilets and sinks, wind guards at some sites, near a lake, amazing starry night sky, general store nearby, Shell & Mobile Gas nearby, showers & laundry nearby

  CONS/WARNINGS: Very cold & windy (it snowed in June and the wind knocked over our very secure tent), Campsites fairly close together, 2-6hours from Yosemite depending on time of year and where you are hiking so if this is the closest campsite you can get to Yosemite (which was our situation) prepare to spend at least 4 hours a day driving

  Note: we encountered noise issues due to inconsiderate campers 2/4 nights we were there (some weren’t even nearby) so be prepared to complain if this bothers you because there are Quiet Hours from 10PM-6AM

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  Natasha H.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 10, 2016

  Convict Lake Campground

  Little Slice of Fishing Heaven

  My husband and I have been camping at Convict Lake for many years. He and his family have gone to opening day of fishing in the freezing cold for MANY years. Tucked away in the mountains of the Inyo National Forest it is just a few skips North of Bishop and an easy drive up to Mammoth from here. Choosing the best site takes some know-how and I cant give you my sweet spots just yet however I will share some details about fishing here on this little lake . It is decent fishing from almost any point- shore or from small boat. I have caught several fish myself- even out-fishing my husband on our honeymoon. The little store is great- friendly people. The little restaurant is fine- though there are places a short distance away as well.

  While we have either tent-camped or had a motorhome this campground offers various rental cabins, inexpensive showers that are decent (comparatively speaking). Good hiking. great hot springs, cold springs, picturesque views, plenty of small museums just south in Bishop (Railroad museum etc) and small casino in the North End of Bishop on the southbound side.

  Its a great little escape- as long as people continue to keep it nice and clean

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  Natalie G.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 30, 2020

  Inyo National Forest Oh Ridge Campground

  Great location next to June Lake

  We stayed here one night and even though the campground was mostly full they were so kind to help us find an open tent site! I loved the location in proximity to June Lake, it's easily walkable to the lake, has great views and nice open sites. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because there is little coverage in most sites, so in the summer you're really exposed to lots of sun and wind, but it's nice that the sites are spread out and close to bathrooms. Honestly, we drove around the June Lake, Gull Lake and Reversed Peak campgrounds and while the first two were right on water, the sites were not very nice and were right on top of each other. I liked that Oh Ridge was a lot more spacious, was still walkable to the lake and was central to the June Lake village. Make sure you rent a boat or kayak from June Lake Marina, they are so friendly and it's a great way to chill on the lake. Super clean and good cell phone service on AT&T and around the lake.

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  Kara S.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 21, 2016

  Inyo National Forest Oh Ridge Campground

  Beautiful Campground with a Lake!

  Our group stayed in a tent campsite for one night in August 2016. We stayed in the bear loop site 8. We had a great view of the lake and mountains right from our site but we were quite far from the bathrooms (10 min walk). We actually noticed other campers in our loop driving to the bathrooms. Bathrooms were clean and stocked with toilet paper, no soap (like most campground bathrooms we visited).

  We drove down to the beach which was the best part of this campground. Beautiful, clear water and you could walk out quite far because it wasn't very deep. Some of the beach is pretty rocky so sandals or beach shoes might be helpful.

  There were lots of deer! Which was fun to see.

  Our only issue is that the people staying in the sites on either side of us were a little.... rough. Lots of drinking and some obvious drug use, some loud fighting and noise in the evening, but overall friendly with us and they were relatively quiet overnight.

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  Stan H.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 23, 2024

  Rock Creek Lake Campground

  High Sierra Campground

  Stay at Rock Creek Lake Campground in mid June. The drive up from Hwy 395 was easy for a mountain road. There were about 7 campgrounds along this corridor. Rock Creek Lake is at the top. The campground is at about 9,500 feet so be aware for altitude. 

  Campsites are very close to the water. The walk in tent sites are next to the creek. We were in site 24. This site was located in a small clearing that gets midday sun so it can heat up. Other than site 25, the other sites had better shade coverage. The walk in sites had a dirt pad for your tent, picnic table and bear locker. Your site has assigned parking. 

  It was about a 50 to 75 yard walk from the parking, water spout, and bathrooms. Camp host was pleasant and had wheelbarrows to help move your stuff. The bathrooms were flush toilets and sink. The sink faucets were variable.  

  The weather was still quite chilly especially at night. The campground in general was very quiet. We didn't hear loud music or groups over 4 days. There were lots of mosquitos the whole time. Rock Creek Lake Resort just down the road has a store and restaurant serving pie. During the weekend, there are lots of day use visitors but they cleared out in the evening. 

  I would definitely be back