Top Tent Camping near Coalinga, CA

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76 Reviews of 1 Coalinga Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Upper Sweetwater Laguna Mountain Campground
    August 6, 2024

    Upper Sweetwater Laguna Mountain Campground

    Great

    Great spot. takes like a whole hour to get there. you’ll lose reception about half way getting there (at least with Verizon you will). i went early August and there was only one other camper van. very quiet. AMAZING sunset view. one of the best i’ve seen. just wished there was signal , for safety reasons.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake San Antonio - North Shore
    July 11, 2024

    Lake San Antonio - North Shore

    Weekend Trip

    Great camp ground. Launched the boat and anchored it to shore. Literally had the place to ourselves. Fishing was great from shore in morning and dusk. They had clean bathrooms and showers.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Mercey Hot Springs
    June 19, 2024

    Mercey Hot Springs

    Amazing Place

    I Van Camped at Mercey Hot Springs for 5 days. When I arrived the nights were hot so I decided to take an AC Cabin #10 where I could park right next to the cabin and slept comfortably. I moved to a RV camp site #5 when the temps at night were a more comfortable mid 60s. I love that the hot tubs are available all night long. It allows for long soaks while star gazing. The therapeutic water is magical some of the best I have found. As soon as you enter the pool or hot tubs you feel the smooth water on your skin. The hot tubs are all oversized privet bath tubs that you fill with mineral water of your desired temperature. This is a completely off the grid resorts that has good energy and tranquil atmosphere. It is very clean with clean bath rooms and showers. When I was there in June 2024 they did not have the restaurant open yet but one looks like it is in the near future. They do have snacks, cold drinks, coffee, ice cream and Ice in the front office for purchase. I took the short hike up the hill to see the solar array, while up there I discovered a most amazing triple Labyrinth circle walk that was very mindful experience. I have never seen such a neat labyrinth as this. Truly an amazing stay, I will be back.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Williams Hill Camp - Temporarily Closed
    June 16, 2024

    Williams Hill Camp - Temporarily Closed

    Quiet and peaceful

    The drive up has around five miles of very well maintained dirt road, but very much worth it. Some dispersed camping areas and a campground with 5 spots with a shelter and a picnic table at each one. Bathroom was very clean.

    Views are magnificent.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Laguna Mountain Campground
    May 26, 2024

    Laguna Mountain Campground

    Great location

    Got there around noontime on the Friday of Memorial Day and grabbed the last designated lot. Really awesome area. Beautiful sunset over the mountains. Hiked Laguna Mountain and the Falls. Highly recommended. Toilet was also nice.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Williams Hill Camp - Temporarily Closed
    April 25, 2024

    Williams Hill Camp - Temporarily Closed

    Beautiful Views on Top of the Mountain

    It is a long 5 miles up a long dirt road which is actually pretty nice compared to others we have traveled. There are some steep hairpinish turns that we had to disconnect our toad but wow when you get there it is perfect. So peaceful and very clean. We are in a 36’ class a with jeep toad

  • Camper-submitted photo from Williams Hill Camp - Temporarily Closed
    April 21, 2024

    Williams Hill Camp - Temporarily Closed

    Nice BLM

    The road to come to the BLM was not bad, we came with a van and had no problems. The campground is nice and clean, vault toilet with TP &clean. Camp spots with table & shade & the view on the hills is incredible

  • Camper-submitted photo from Locatelli Vineyards & Winery
    April 3, 2024

    Locatelli Vineyards & Winery

    I'm #o Happy to have support in my dreams

    They called me and told me they loved my story and dreams and wanted to help me with the dreams I have with my future Lifebook lifestyle

  • Camper-submitted photo from Laguna Mountain Campground
    April 2, 2024

    Laguna Mountain Campground

    Well Maintained

    Free and well maintained campsite. I only saw 5 marked campsites. There's a small parking lot and bathroom. Some spots are more convenient for travel trailers, others are not

  • Camper-submitted photo from Monterey County Lake San Antonio South Shore
    January 15, 2024

    Monterey County Lake San Antonio South Shore

    Pretty lake but no potable water

    There is no potable water available, not even a water fountain. People and animals cannot touch the water. You cannot fish or swim in the lake. There is no reduction in price. This may be temporary, but it has been this way for at least a year.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Franklin Hot Springs
    November 24, 2023

    Franklin Hot Springs

    Great Camping Option / Pleasant Hot Springs

    I ended up stopping here to camp in between a trip from Joshua Tree to Big Sur and I couldn't be happier that I did. The people managing the property are super welcoming and nice. And having the opportunity to relax in the hot springs in between stretches of driving was really pleasant. I'd definitely recommend this place for anyone looking to camp in the Paso Robles area.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Williams Hill Camp - Temporarily Closed
    November 8, 2023

    Williams Hill Camp - Temporarily Closed

    Better than expected!

    Very nice and quiet and clean campground. Arrived late Friday afternoon and left Sunday evening. Camp had a fire ring, shaded concrete patio and a picnic table. The single vault toilet was clean and sufficiently stocked with TP. No other amenities other than what the forest provides. Lots of area to explore, but this is mainly an off road vehicle area.

  • Camper-submitted photo from San Lorenzo Park
    November 2, 2023

    San Lorenzo Park

    Nice park and well maintained

    Nice green park with lots of partial (water + electric) $50 and full (water + electric + sewer) $55 sites. Lots of trees for shade. Bathrooms are very clean and there are also showers. The day use park also seems nice. You can hear the 101 but it’s not bad at all. You can pay with cash, check or cc. The water tastes very good.

    Only downside for us is that all sites were hookups and that there are no primitive sites for rv’s.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Franklin Hot Springs
    September 16, 2023

    Franklin Hot Springs

    Great little place!

    Wow! What an amazing place! I read up on this spring so I knew what to expect. Rustic retreat and a little redneckish lol! The owners are super nice and so were the other people who were there to enjoy the water. Their springs are super clean. Fresh water flows through them all day long. It has a weird smell like all sulpher springs do but you don't even notice it after a while! Definately going to come back!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Vines RV Resort, A Sun RV Resort
    September 13, 2023

    Vines RV Resort, A Sun RV Resort

    Not Luxury

    “Luxury RV Sites” not so much I’m not sure why they claim luxury.

     It’s just cement pads on top of each other so no one has any privacy from their neighbors. Definitely not worth the$1600 a month to stay here. You would think for$1600 there would be more and better options offered. 

    It is a very clean campground, I will give them that. It says it includes a picnic table at the back in sites and we were there for 3 months and never saw 1 picnic table.

     We are dog friendly people, we did not travel with our dogs, the campground is full of dogs which is great, our daughter loved it. Except there was constant barking from all over the campground. My neighbors dogs barked multiple times a day and multiple times at night, constantly waking us all up in the middle of the night and my daughter during her nap midday. 

    They do not enforce their own quiet hour rule. Like I said dogs were constantly barking, people playing loud music, loud diesel pickups and playing loud music driving throughout the campground. 

    They offer a great pool area, one bigger pool but it’s always in the shade because of the big solar panels they built. And one smaller pool in full sun which is nice. But it doesn’t matter because the water is so cold there’s no way we would ever try to take our toddlers swimming in those pools. There’s also a large jacuzzi in the shade. 

    It is a family friendly campground unless you have kids that nap during the day. It is very noisy. Not to mention it is located right along the freeway so you’re constantly hearing the roaring vehicle and truck sounds from that.

     They had some tiny homes lining the outside of the campground that they were removing, I’m assuming to make more room for RVs. Which is great Monday-Friday. Then they were removing them Saturday and Sunday as well. Sunday is my husbands only day off and the only full day we get to spend together as a family. And we got to spend our beautiful Sunday sitting outside with our toddler playing and grilling, while listening to the banging and hammering and the loud trucks taking out the tiny homes on a SUNDAY. 

    They do have an awesome building by the pool that offers use of a play/game room, kitchen, grills, and dining room. Which is great but it’s constantly filled with people who are not staying in the campground on the weekends, so the people that are staying there and paying for the amenities can’t use it on the weekends. 

    Like I said, definitely not worth the$1600 monthly fees for long term living. If you’re here for just a night or two might not be that big of a deal. When we first got here we were told it would be$1400 monthly payments and not even a month in we get a call that they are raising the rates to$1600. Quite a joke of a“RV Resort”.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Laguna Mountain Campground
    September 10, 2023

    Laguna Mountain Campground

    Expect Snow in the Winter

    Drove up for a quick trip from SD. Expected some snow patched but there was a 6” blanket! That’s on me for not checking before hand.

    The campground is a nice set up on the lake . If you do head up in the winter, plan to bring a shovel because you will need to clear the site yourself.

    Will for sure return in the summer or fall to check it out.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Franklin Hot Springs
    August 19, 2023

    Franklin Hot Springs

    very friendly community (felt very safe)

    it was a very great experience, lots of nice people, seemed to all know one another. good price and lots of site options. bathrooms clean but shower was not. someone showed my boyfriend and i where to get the clay to rub on your face etc. very cool experience would definitely come out here again:)

  • Camper-submitted photo from Jade Mill Campground
    June 20, 2023

    Jade Mill Campground

    perfect "secret spot"

    this spot is something you keep secret and something you tell your friends and family i got a secret spot that's fun, it's a good camping spot for a tent and fire and cooking up some food, there's a nearby creek with spots to swim in and it's really awesome and some trails and steep hills to climb up and get amazing views, a sign said abandoned mines but i couldn't find any. cold at night.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Franklin Hot Springs
    May 27, 2023

    Franklin Hot Springs

    Great magical springs with friendly people

    Came here for a hot spring swim not knowing it was a campground, we liked the area so much to stay 2 nights!

    Lovely people, hot springs are clean and large, swimming at night here is magical.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Upper Sweetwater Laguna Mountain Campground
    May 21, 2023

    Upper Sweetwater Laguna Mountain Campground

    Picnic table in the middle of the mountaind

    We were heading to the other campground but saw à sign and stopped here. The views are not spectacular since you are in a little depression. But toilet, picnic table, structure to protect from the sun, firepits. Cant beat that for free.



Guide to Coalinga

Camping near Coalinga, California, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a quiet place to unwind, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Cerro Alto Campground. The access to the Cerro Alto summit provides stunning 360-degree views. One visitor mentioned, "Easy access to hiking trails (Cerro Alto summit) from campsite."
  • Wildlife Watching: At San Simeon Creek Campground, you can spot various wildlife. A camper noted, "Seen a ton of wildlife and overall wasn’t very crowded."
  • Beach Access: Enjoy the sandy shores at Morro Strand State Beach Campground. One reviewer said, "We could see the ocean from our bed, very nice."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at El Chorro Regional Park. A visitor shared, "Bathrooms were very clean and always stocked."
  • Friendly Staff: Many enjoy the welcoming atmosphere at Almond Tree Oasis RV Park. One guest remarked, "Such nice people - we left a pair of glasses in the office... and they sent a nice man in a golf cart to our site with the glasses!"
  • Great Views: Campers love the scenic spots at Williams Hill Recreation Area. A reviewer said, "The view is amazing!!"

What you should know:

  • Water Availability: At Cerro Alto Campground, the water source can be unreliable. One camper warned, "The campground water source was contaminated and therefore shut off."
  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds, like El Chorro Regional Park, are near highways, which can lead to traffic noise. A visitor noted, "This campsite is very clean with good toilets and has incredible views. However, it is next to the freeway with loud traffic noise."
  • Limited Amenities: Campgrounds like TV Tower Road Dispersed Camping don’t have many facilities. One camper mentioned, "No restrooms but lots of shrubbery."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: San Simeon Creek Campground is great for kids. One parent said, "The kids are thrilled! There are beautiful tucked away campsites in the shade."
  • Plan for Activities: Look for campgrounds with nearby attractions. A visitor at Morro Dunes RV Park mentioned, "Great access to beach and town."
  • Bring Snacks and Drinks: Having food on hand can make family camping easier. A camper at Almond Tree Oasis RV Park noted, "There is a Baja Fresh and Subway in the Shell gas station next door."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Hookups: Make sure your campground has the right hookups for your RV. Cava Robles RV Resort offers full hookups, which many RVers appreciate. One guest said, "FHU with cable."
  • Book Early: Popular spots can fill up fast, especially in summer. A visitor at Morro Dunes RV Park advised, "Make reservations early for this campground."
  • Stay Connected: Some campgrounds have Wi-Fi, but it can slow down during peak times. A camper at Almond Tree Oasis RV Park mentioned, "WI-FI was good right up until 5pm or so when people got home."

Camping near Coalinga, California, has something for everyone, from stunning views to family-friendly activities. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Coalinga, CA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Coalinga, CA is Lake San Antonio - North Shore with a 4.8-star rating from 5 reviews.