Best Camping near Caspar, CA

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Caspar, CA is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Caspar campgrounds just for you. Find the best campgrounds near Caspar, CA. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.

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  • Seth M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Usal Beach Overlook
    Dec. 7, 2024

    Usal Beach Overlook

    Amazing Views

    Great views — and often less soggy than down below on the water and beach. Only drawback is proximity to the access road and a bit exposed.

  • Seth M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Usal Beach Campsites — Sinkyone Wilderness State Park
    Dec. 5, 2024

    Usal Beach Campsites — Sinkyone Wilderness State Park

    Soggy but passable

    At least in Dec, very muddy. Would not advise without 4x4 and some experience.

    We got here in an unmodified 2000 ford explorer with traction tires, but it was near that rig’s limit.

    Would be a lot more comfortable with some recovery gear

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mackerricher State Park Campground
    Nov. 2, 2024

    Mackerricher State Park Campground

    Sites small

    Camp operator directed us to several sites that were not large enough for our 22 ft trailer. For a state park not very well maintained. Plus side very close to the ocean area and great boardwalk to the tidal pools

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mackerricher State Park Campground
    Oct. 31, 2024

    Mackerricher State Park Campground

    Hear the waves crash

    $40 for the night / $10 bundle of fire wood. Sites have a burn barrel and picnic table and parking spot. Nice that you can hear the waves crashing. Short walk to the beach. Bathrooms clean and showers were cheap. Only animals spotted were deer. Would stay again if in the area.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Shelter Cove Campground
    Oct. 24, 2024

    Shelter Cove Campground

    Lost Coast Trail

    This was the only place in shelter cove to stay for the night on our multi day lost coast trip and it was fine for what it is A camp ground with hookups for rvs The general store had great burgers The sunset was amazing

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Usal Beach Campground
    Oct. 24, 2024

    Usal Beach Campground

    Lost Coast Trail

    I’ve heard that this place can get crowded during the summer months I’m glad we waited until fall Definitely off the beaten path We were here on a Thursday night on our way to shelter cove via Usal rd

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Westport Union Landing State Beach — Westport-Union Landing State Beach
    Oct. 20, 2024

    Westport Union Landing State Beach — Westport-Union Landing State Beach

    The view earns the stars

    Dry camping. There are dumpsters for trash, pit toilets that looked abandoned, so we just avoided and can’t comment. Four star review is for the view and the quiet, can’t beat it. This is about as remote as you can get on the 1 - the northernmost coastal terminus - and there aren’t a lot of options. Check in instructions are a little confusing as there are several camping areas and payment must be made at the office, which is in the middle section, from what we could tell. Once we figured out that location, park host was friendly and got us squared away. Will be five stars once the road construction just to the north is done - there’s currently a one-lane situation with traffic and alert lights that are on 24/7 and detract just a bit from the dark sky effect.

  • Michael C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pomo RV Park & Campground
    Oct. 1, 2024

    Pomo RV Park & Campground

    Quiet and roomy, with privacy and blackberries!

    We chose Pomo based on other reviews on TheDyrt. I picked site 47 out of the three that were left when I was searching for a place near Fort Bragg. Although it looks like the site is in the middle of the town, the sites are very private, many nestled between thick brush (blackberries!) and many back far enough from the road that it seems like you're boondocking. Our primary reason for choosing a coastal site was for comfort. It was still over 95 degrees inland, but a very comfortable 65 along the coast. 

    Almost all the RV sites are gravel, with the exception of a couple smaller ones, and the tent sites. There is a single bathroom complex, and the men's restroom was great...tiled with multiple stalls, large glass windows and CLEAN! I didn't check the showers out, but I'm assuming the same level of detail and finish also apply there.

    It appears the sewer system doesn't cover all the sites, so the further back in the campground you go, there won't be any (an educated guess on my behalf). I walked through the campground, and most the RV sites have a power pedastal and water, a nice wooden picnic table and a fire ring. Internet access is available throughout, and when I ran speedtest I was getting 170Mbps down, which is incredible.

    Make sure you look through the pictures of each site on the reservation page. They all are slightly different in size, privacy, and whatnot. There are several sites that "share" a common open space if you're in a group, and a large group area which looked to have 5 or 6 sites all comingled.

    For tent camping, there is a large, open line of grass near the front of the campground, which doesn't really offer much protection from the sun. BUT...there is a loop at the back of the campground that has at least 10 grassy tent sites under a thick cover of pine trees. It's isolated by a path from the other RV sites, and I was really impressed by the area! If I were still tent camping, this would no doubt be my go-to tent site.

    The nights were quiet and dark, and the staff friendly. They have 1 dump station, a fish cleaning station, propane and the office has a bunch of DVD movies available (not sure if for rent or free use).

    Overall an excellent site and we were glad to find it, and will probably use this as a staging point for future treks further up the coast! I'll include some pictures of the site (I never include personal/family pictures because this is a campground review site, not a family album!)

  • T
    Camper-submitted photo from Gualala Point Regional Park
    Sep. 28, 2024

    Gualala Point Regional Park

    Raccoons were aggressive and plentiful

    This campground lives up to all the other positive comments BUT the raccoons were extremely aggressive and even ate its way into a tent at 2AM. It would have been nice if the host had warned of them when he visited to check reservation and sell us wood!

  • Greg D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Golden Rule RV Park
    Sep. 16, 2024

    Golden Rule RV Park

    Mostly permanent residents

    Winding downhill road in a valley to get there only to find basically a trailer park. Restroom in need of repair and not very sanitary. There was only one site available when we arrived and the rest were mostly permanent/long term residents. The host was very friendly and helpful in getting us settled in and other guests were very friendly. Overall I’d say avoid unless you’re very weary of driving

  • Monique  F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Usal Beach Campground
    Sep. 9, 2024

    Usal Beach Campground

    Worth the long drive

    It was our first time dispersed camping. We fell in LOVE!! The 45 min dirt road was filled with amazing views early morning. Will definitely be coming back here more often.

  • Cathy E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Kyen Campground
    Sep. 1, 2024

    Kyen Campground

    Loud, Dirty, and Poorly Maintained

    This is the worst campground I’ve ever seen. There was trash throughout the campground - including a used condom and condom wrappers in our campsite - bathrooms were dirty and had no soap, and there were several loud groups well after the posted quiet hours. We stayed one night and left early. If you’re into obnoxious parties, then this place is for you. The “potable” water is brown out of the tap.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mendocino Magic
    Aug. 14, 2024

    Mendocino Magic

    Not Ready for the Public Camping But a Lot of Potential

    On the positive side, the people that work there are very hospitable and friendly.  We had reserved 2 days.  But for $70 per day for 2 people (they charge by the person per day) there are not enough amenities and the grounds are not well kept.  Check in is not until 4pm.  First, there is no place to put garbage.  You have to take it with you.  Bathrooms are just blue porta-potties.  There is a map of the property, but almost no signs on the property, so it's hard to know where you are in relation to the map.  The campsites are numbered on the map, but not at the physical campsites.  Although the property is in the mountains and there is a reservoir for swimming and boating, (a big plus), there are tools and equipment in various stages of disrepair at several places on the facility that are not screened from view of the camping areas.  The RV hookup areas are too primitive compared to typical campsites.  (again, the price is too much for what you get)  There are canoes and kayaks available for use at the reservoir, (a very nice amenity) but various boating equipment litter the shores and spoil the views.  I was told this facility caters mainly to group events, like weddings and there are nice glamping tents available.   But it looked like they just didn't pick up after the last party.  We left after one day.

  • Connor  M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Usal Beach Campground
    Jul. 28, 2024

    Usal Beach Campground

    Beach Camping!

    The road was a bit rougher than expected (took us roughly 45 min from the paved road to camp). People made it down in mini vans but I personally wouldn’t try it. We stayed over a weekend and there was several groups but still plenty of areas to camp. T-Mobile had 0 service.

  • Chris N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Caspar Beach RV Park & Campground
    Jul. 21, 2024

    Caspar Beach RV Park & Campground

    Good Place For RVs & Group Camping

    Easy access and great store, with access to fire rings, tables, showers, potable water, dump station and trash receptacles. The tent sites are beautiful, but a bit too close to each other when there are dogs involved.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Kyen Campground
    Jul. 20, 2024

    Kyen Campground

    Sketchy

    Hot weather looking for a cool, on lake CG. We didn’t camp there. Thought we might but, instead just drove through. Day-use area close. Parking lot for boaters open. CG host said full; grounds not well maintained. Open sites with expired occupancy dates on them. Large groups with extra vehicles. Some sites looked like long term occupancy. Pleased there was no room. Don’t think would’ve been comfortable experience.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Usal Beach Campground
    Jul. 16, 2024

    Usal Beach Campground

    Long road in but worth it

    Best camping spot of our trip. The road in is a long and windy road but the site is worth the drive. We got there at night but the windy road did not deter us. Camped on the beach with the woods to our backs. Saw some coyotes when setting up camp, but they didn't mind us. Most beautiful sunrise in the morning and saw mama and baby bear prints on the sand. The morning drive out was gorgeous.

  • dThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Caspar Beach RV Park & Campground
    Jul. 15, 2024

    Caspar Beach RV Park & Campground

    Holiday was packed.

    We were here for 3 nights and enjoyed the summer concert series on the grass and the close location to a private beach across from the Rv park. 

    The spaces for Rv’s are tight, but we made it work. Tent camping is much more spacious. 

    The weather was humid and cool. It felt wonderful for July!!

  • mThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Westport Union Landing State Beach — Westport-Union Landing State Beach
    Jul. 12, 2024

    Westport Union Landing State Beach — Westport-Union Landing State Beach

    Great quiet beach!

    The sites are very close to each other and the camp is very busy In The summer. There is a trail down to a wonderful beach for tide pooling and sunrise/sunset walks. Camp has single clean pit toilet, over subscribed given thwre were many tent campers while we visited. Drinking water is available at a single spigot, and trash dumpsters are throuought camp. Bike trails or Hwy1 south to westport or north. The cliff edge and part of the road have eroded so be careful and abide warning signs.

  • Chris N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Usal Beach Campground
    Jul. 8, 2024

    Usal Beach Campground

    The Marriage Of Land & Sea

    It was easy to find the access road by the mile marker on Hwy. 1.

    The road itself is rough and could be very unsettling for anyone trying to do this trip in a vehicle without good off-road clearance. The ruts can be big and cause bottoming out of street cars. For the most part, the road is easy, but challenging in some spots and skinny. You may have to make way or room for oncoming vehicles.

    The area has plenty of campsites and fires are allowed. You can choose to shelter in the wooded areas or setup right on the beach. Beware of the deep sand. Lots of folks get stuck here, so drive carefully.

    I loved this place, but so many people know about it. Prepare for neighbors sharing the area. Still it was secluded enough to really enjoy.

    What do I have to say about it further? Dude! It's Northern CA. It's the Pacific Ocean. It's a dream combo you can only experience by being there. Love this place and keep it clean!

  • m
    Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Pines RV Park & Campground
    Jul. 6, 2024

    Hidden Pines RV Park & Campground

    PLEASE READ AND DONT STAY HERE!

    The dozens of 1 star google reviews over the years are 100000 percent accurate.

    If you’re thinking of staying here, don’t! This place is a DUMP! You walk into a literal mushroom shop. The photos online are extremely misleading. They charge double what other parks in the area charge.

    We checked in and immediately left on a holiday weekend. It’s dirty, cramped, and unkempt. We called around to find another spot in town and all the other park owners confirmed that the owner (Mike) at Hidden Pines is basically a crook. He overcharges, misleads, and mismanages the park. We were placed in a grass lot, there were no views, no ocean access. Nothing. The lot was so bad our auto leveling trailer couldn’t level.

    I was going to just let it go but the owner, Mike, called me five times after leaving and screamed at me. I didn’t even ask for my money back and told him he could give the space away. He kept screaming at me and told me he was going to write a report so I could never go there again - no problem Mike, we WILL NOT be back.

    Now this is the point I decided to write a negative review. After screaming at me on the phone, he gave my phone number to a random person to have that person ask me if I would call HP to allow them to buy my spot. I never consented to my information being shared.

    I would rate this place negative stars if I could. It’s atrocious and crooked, and other park owners jump to help you find a space when you call and ask, because it’s THAT BAD!

    Stealing this bit from another review, because it’s absolutely accurate -

    Also, this is for Mike, DO NOT WRITE THAT WE VIOLATED POLICIES OR DID NOT STAY AT YOUR PARK. YOU ARE A SCUMBAG AND OVERCHARGE FOR SOMETHING THAT IS AN ABSOLUTE ATROCITY.

  • m
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodside RV Park
    Jul. 6, 2024

    Woodside RV Park

    Extremely Hospitable

    Woodside RV Park in Fort Bragg may not be the most luxurious but it’s quiet and clean. I rated 5 star due to the kindness and hospitality of the hosts - Dan and his daughter, Phyllis. They will give you local history and treat you like family, even if you’re there for just a few nights!

    Woodside was able to make a last minute accommodation for us on 4th of July weekend. I’m glad they did. They are clean, kind, quiet and hospitable. They are right by the Botanical Gardens. I would absolutely stay here again.

    Other reviews. Ore and are correct, there do seem to be a number of permanent residents but that has not impacted my review as they’ve all been very nice or kept to themselves - as have we!

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Russian Gulch State Park Campground
    Jun. 23, 2024

    Russian Gulch State Park Campground

    Surprised in Mendocino

    Serene, Beautiful, clean bathrooms, spacious Tucked away off the hwy we were surprised by the sound of babbling creek and the little bridges that meanders through this campground

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Manchester State Park Campground
    Jun. 21, 2024

    Manchester State Park Campground

    Clean and spacious

    Went up the coast in June knowing it would be hard to find a spot. Just as I thought our chances were running thin we stumbled across this place. Mostly open sites, all were fairly secluded. Big spaces, clean area and ocean sounds abound. Kids loved it to ride their bikes around and I stressed less knowing there were few, if any, cars passing by. Site 6 had lots of Cypress trees for the kids to climb, too. We will be back!


Drive Time


Guide to Caspar

Camping near Caspar, California, offers a fantastic mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Explore the Redwoods: The towering trees at Hendy Woods State Park Campground provide a stunning backdrop for hiking. One visitor mentioned, "The sites are situated among towering redwoods... It was great!"
  • Visit Local Wineries: The area is known for its charming wineries. A camper shared, "We enjoyed a few quiet nights in the trees... Went to local wineries, drove to the coast and walked in the redwoods."
  • Beach Access: Westport Union Landing State Beach is nearby, offering trails down to the beach. One reviewer noted, "There is a trail down to a wonderful beach for tide pooling and sunrise/sunset walks."

What campers like:

  • Natural Beauty: Campers rave about the scenic views. One said, "This is a beautiful campground! Cozy campsites with plenty of privacy."
  • Clean Facilities: Many appreciate the well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor remarked, "Restrooms are clean and showers are a nice amenity."
  • Friendly Hosts: Campground hosts often receive praise for their helpfulness. A camper mentioned, "The camp host was very helpful. Sites are small but adequate."

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Van Damme State Park Campground, have limited facilities. One camper noted, "No hookups. Camper pads are dirt."
  • Crowded on Weekends: Popular spots can get busy, especially on weekends. A visitor at Caspar Beach RV Park & Campground said, "The spaces for RVs are tight, but we made it work."
  • Wildlife Encounters: Be prepared for wildlife. One camper warned, "There was a black bear sighting the day we were there."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Spacious Sites: Look for campgrounds with larger sites, like Gualala Point Regional Park. A family shared, "The campsite we got was pretty big as well."
  • Plan Activities: Make sure to have a list of family-friendly activities. One camper mentioned, "The site has 2 parks, trails, pool/hot tub, and so much more."
  • Bring Entertainment: Some campgrounds offer movie nights or games. A visitor noted, "The pool was so clean and warm... The restrooms and showers were impeccably clean."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Not all sites are RV-friendly. A reviewer at Richardson Grove State Park Campground said, "The spots are very large. They take reservations as drive up day of."
  • Be Ready for Tight Spaces: Some RV spots can be cramped. One camper noted, "The RV area is packed. I highly recommend the tent area in the back of the campground."
  • Bring Cash: Many campgrounds prefer cash for fees and firewood. A visitor at Ocean Cove Store and Campground mentioned, "The store has a good selection... $35 cash price."

Camping near Caspar, California, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, with plenty of options for families and RVers alike. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the beautiful surroundings!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Caspar, CA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Caspar, CA offers a wide range of camping options, with 90 campgrounds and RV parks near Caspar, CA and 5 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Caspar, CA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Caspar, CA is Van Damme State Park Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 25 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Caspar, CA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 5 free dispersed camping spots near Caspar, CA.

  • What parks are near Caspar, CA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 13 parks near Caspar, CA that allow camping, notably Mendocino Lake and Mendocino National Forest.