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Places to Camp near Little Lake, CA

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The Dyrt is here to help plan your best camping near Little Lake. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Little Lake is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Little Lake and user-submitted reviews.

Best Camping Sites Near Little Lake, CA (152)

  1. Camper-submitted photo from Alabama Hills Recreation Area

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    Alabama Hills Recreation Area

    81 Reviews
    443 Photos
    1654 Saves
    Lone Pine, California

    The Alabama Hills are a formation of rounded rocks and eroded hills set between the jagged peaks of the Sierra Nevada and the geologically complex Inyo Mountains. Both geologic features were shaped by the same uplifting occurring 100 million years ago.

    Alabama Hills camping offers touring film sites, photography, rock climbing, exploring natural arches, and viewing the swaths of wildflowers that bloom every spring. Horseback riding and mountain biking are popular activities.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Dispersed
    • Toilets
    • Alcohol
  2. Camper-submitted photo from Fossil Falls Campground

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    Fossil Falls Campground

    11 Reviews
    28 Photos
    191 Saves
    Little Lake, California

    Overview

    Fossil Falls Campground is located in along California Highway 365 at the base of the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains.

    Fossil Falls Campground contains 11 first-come-first-serve campsites with drinking water, restroom, tables and fire rings. RV sites are available and well suited for medium-sized RVs.

    The fee is $6.00 per night and the stay limit is 14 days.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $6 / night

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    Rivernook Campground

    25 Reviews
    54 Photos
    541 Saves
    Kernville, California

    Rivernook Campground is the biggest privately owned campground along a beautiful stretch of the Kern River, with creeks running through the park. We offer Full Hook Up RV sites, Partial RV sites and dry tent camping sites. We have full service newly remodeled restrooms for our guests at no charge, on site dump station, cable, WIFI and we have a little store that might have something you need!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $45 - $75 / night

  4. Camper-submitted photo from Fossil Falls dry lake bed

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    Fossil Falls dry lake bed

    7 Reviews
    25 Photos
    262 Saves
    Little Lake, California
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • Dispersed
    • Picnic Table
  5. Camper-submitted photo from Ricardo Campground — Red Rock Canyon State Park
  6. Camper-submitted photo from Kennedy Meadows Campground

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    Kennedy Meadows Campground

    9 Reviews
    13 Photos
    313 Saves
    Little Lake, California

    Located on the Pacific Crest Trail near the South Fork of the Kern River, Kennedy Meadows campground is surrounded by the South Sierra, Golden Trout, and Domeland wildernesses. It's a great place for camping near Los Angeles. Some of the 38 sites are shaded by juniper and pinion. Maximum vehicle length is 30ft.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents
  7. Camper-submitted photo from Tuttle Creek Campground

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    Tuttle Creek Campground

    35 Reviews
    96 Photos
    572 Saves
    Alabama Hills, California

    Open year round. $10/night, no reservations available for individual sites. 83 sites/tent and pull through trailer spaces. Campground is shadowed by some of the most impressive peaks in the Sierra Nevada Range: Mt. Whitney, Lone Pine Peak and Mt. Williamson rise to the west of the campground. To the east is the Alabama Hills with its famous movie history. Beyond the Alabama Hills is the Owens Valley and Inyo Mountains Range. Camping is good throughout the season with plenty of opportunities for exploring, hiking, sightseeing. Closest amenities (groceries, gas) are in Lone Pine (4.5 miles). Elevation - 5,120 ft. Amenities include vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings and lantern holders. Water is available March-October. Dump station cost is $5.00, no passes accepted, closed in winter. One Group site for $30.00/night, reservations required, please see phone number above. Two horse corrals $10.00/night, call ahead to confirm availability.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $10 / night

  8. Camper-submitted photo from KRS RV Resort@Camp James

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    KRS RV Resort@Camp James

    14 Reviews
    60 Photos
    218 Saves
    Kernville, California
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $39 - $340 / night

  9. Camper-submitted photo from Limestone Campground

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    Limestone Campground

    10 Reviews
    49 Photos
    358 Saves
    Johnsondale, California

    Overview

    Limestone Campground sits in an area dotted with oak and gray pine along the Upper Kern River, a designated Wild and Scenic River, at an elevation of 3,500 feet.

    Recreation

    Whitewater rafting and kayaking on the Upper Kern River are popular activities. To learn more about the Upper Kern River, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters, visit the Sequoia National Forest___s overview of the area.

    Facilities

    The campground, located 16 miles north of Kernville, has 19 paved sites. Picnic areas, vault toilets are provided. This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a division of ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts.

    Natural Features

    The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the forest's lower slopes. The forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls. At various points along the river, gray pines, scrub oaks, grass and dry climate shrubs cling to steep canyon walls, while cottonwoods and willows line the water's edge.

    Nearby Attractions

    The campground provides a good base for day trips to the Sequoia National Park Trail of 100 Giants. The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.

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    For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.

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    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table

    $34 - $36 / night

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