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    The King City area in California's central coast region provides multiple camping options ranging from established campgrounds to dispersed sites. San Lorenzo Park offers tent and RV camping with water and electric hookups just off Highway 101, while Yanks RV Resort in nearby Greenfield features full hookups with amenities including a swimming pool and hot tub. Pinnacles National Park Campground, located approximately 30 miles northeast, provides a more natural setting with both tent and RV sites plus cabin accommodations. Williams Hill Recreation Area offers dispersed camping on public land about 25 miles southwest of King City.

    Camping facilities throughout the region vary considerably in terms of amenities and regulations. San Lorenzo Park provides partial and full hookup sites with clean restrooms and showers, making it suitable for RVs requiring services. Primitive camping options exist at Williams Hill Recreation Area, where sites are free but offer minimal facilities beyond vault toilets. Most campgrounds near King City remain open year-round, though summer temperatures can reach uncomfortable highs. Winter brings cooler temperatures and occasional rain. Several campgrounds require reservations, particularly during peak seasons. One visitor noted, "San Lorenzo Park has nice green spaces with lots of partial and full hookup sites, clean bathrooms and showers, though highway noise is audible but not disruptive."

    Campers consistently mention the strategic location of King City accommodations for visiting nearby attractions. San Lorenzo Park serves as a convenient base for exploring Pinnacles National Park, approximately 30 minutes away. Many reviewers highlight the agricultural setting surrounding these campgrounds, with one noting the "amazing farm machinery museum display" at San Lorenzo Park. Yanks RV Resort receives praise for its cleanliness and amenities, with visitors describing it as "an oasis in the middle of nowhere" and mentioning its proximity to Pinnacles National Park. Raccoon activity at Pinnacles Campground appears in multiple reviews, with visitors warning others to secure food properly. The combination of convenient highway access and proximity to natural attractions makes King City a practical stopover for travelers on Highway 101.

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      1. Pinnacles Campground — Pinnacles National Park

      4.1(100)17mi from King City134 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Per my rating system, this is very close to being 5 stars, meaning it's worth planning a trip from out of state just to visit this park and surrounding national/state forest for 3 days or more  The only"

      "It’s a beautiful park and has the largest population of California Condors in the world. The campground is situated about 2.3 miles from the main trailheads. There's tent and RV campsites."

      from $44 - $164 / night

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      2. Williams Hill Recreation Area

      4.4(37)18mi from King CityRVs

      "Lots of area to explore, but this is mainly an off road vehicle area."

      "covered structure, picnic table and fire pit A few additional overflow areas to park and camp •Pit toilet - BYO toilet paper •No trash receptacles •Great Verizon reception / Decent Sprint reception •Drive"

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      3. San Lorenzo Park

      4.0(10)1mi from King CityRVs, Tents

      "A nice walking path, circles the campground and is well used in the mornings and evenings by locals running or walking dogs and babies."

      "There is an interesting farm machinery graveyard here beside what looks like maybe an old and no longer used King City train station building (no actual train). Spots are easy to get in and out of."

      from $50 / night

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      4. Yanks RV Resort

      4.8(13)11mi from King CityRVs

      "There is nothing near buy, except a Shell station with the lowest diesel prices I’ve seen in California."

      "Planted fields surround the RV park, Located right off highway 101, it is easy on easy off. This would be a good location for passing through or going to the Pinnacles. You get what you pay for here."

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      5. Kirk Creek Campground

      4.7(47)25mi from King City32 sitesRVs, Tents

      "While we used to just head up & find a site- its become nearly impossible to "walk-in" during high season."

      "We happened to drive in at the right time, had one walk- in site available. Campsites, large, away from other campers and clean."

      from $45 - $49 / night

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      6. Limekiln State Park Campground

      4.7(42)26mi from King City18 sitesTents, Glamping

      "Lower sites are more exposed, but get the benefit of the ocean sounds and rocky beach proximity. Upper sites are tucked back into redwoods, with a little stream nearby. Hike to the kilns!"

      "The entire campground isn't like this, but our site was directly beneath the highway and next to the beach. There are fun hikes that leave right from camp that go to a waterfall."

      from $50 / night

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      7. Arroyo Seco

      4.4(14)19mi from King City40 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Campground was nice and views were pretty good, very hilly part of California."

      "recid=10906 is located about 60 minutes south of Salinas in the Los Padres National Forest."

      from $35 - $154 / night

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      8. Laguna Mountain Campground

      4.9(14)20mi from King CityRVs, Tents

      "It is difficult to find BLM camping in California and this is a gem! The road is in prone to mudslides and looked like is was recently cleared of mud in multiple spots."

      "Laguna mountain road trail is very strenuous The last leg of the trail(primitive trail) is not easy to follow. Someone has marked the trail with stacked rocks."

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      9. Upper Sweetwater Laguna Mountain Campground

      4.6(11)19mi from King CityRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Fresh Air (despite being surrounded by bad air on all sides) + Nature (deer, quails, turkeys, coyotes in one night) + Dark New Moon Skies means Bright Stars with Clear View of the Milky Way + Safe (Popular"

      "The winding road to get here is definitely out of the way, and the bumpy drive left one of our passengers feeling pretty carsick. That said, it was absolutely worth it."

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      10. Salinas Valley Fairgrounds

      4.0(1)1mi from King CityRVs
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    • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 22, 2026

      San Simeon Creek Campground — Hearst San Simeon State Park

      Close to the ocean

      General: Two campgrounds– San Simeon Creek, which is the developed campground, and Washburn, the primitive one (258 sites total). The main discernible difference between the two is that Washburn has vault toilets and San Simeon Creek has flush toilets. There is also a hiker/biker section of San Simeon, but it is very close to the highway. No utility hookups at all. This review is for San Simeon Creek. The maximum length of RV permitted is 35 feet. 

      Site Quality: Camper drives are paved and level. Some are VERY short; our friends made reservations, so I am not sure if you can tell when reserving the length of each pad. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. 

      Bath/Shower: As is typical with California state parks, the bathrooms in San Simeon Creek are individual units, with most having a toilet and sink and one with just a toilet. No hot water, soap, paper towels, or air dryers, but they do have toilet seat covers. Token-operated showers. 

      Activities/Amenities: Firewood is available for $11/bundle from the host between 3 and 7 pm. I saw a somewhat overgrown horseshoe pit, and there is a nice-looking amphitheater (although I don’t know if there are still programs). There is a boardwalk that takes you to the beach, and the San Simeon trail winds around the Washburn campground and was prolific with wildflowers at the end of April. However, the trail was narrow, and there was a lot of poison oak. There is a (double) dump station. Very limited to no cell service (on Verizon). 

      This campground is typical of what we have come to expect from California state parks– it is less expensive than some, but still short in amenities. While the Washburn campground is further inland, note you will hear road noise from many of the sites in San Simeon Creek (but you do have direct access to the beach). At night when the road noise subsides, you can hear owls and/or frogs if your site backs up to the creek.

    • Chris C.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 21, 2026

      Ventana Campground

      Nice, but Overpriced and Crowded

      This is a resort campground. Nice bathrooms w/ showers, well kept campsites, a store in the campground, beautiful redwoods and staff rolling around in golf carts. For $80 you basically share a campsite with 2-3 other groups and park your car in tiny parking spaces. For spending that kind of money I was expecting to have some more space. The only place I’ve been so close to other people was upper pines in Yosemite.

      I recommend this as a backup option for your camping in Big Sur. The price for what you get is not worth it and there is cheaper and much better camping around the area - just book far in advance!

    • GThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 17, 2026

      Big Sur Campground & Cabins

      Raucous in the Redwoods

      Beautiful campground located amongst the Redwoods and along the Big Sur River. Sounds quiet and tranquil. Nope! We came in July, park is incredibly alive with the sounds of children screaming and just having an amazing time. Don't come here for the quiet. If you have kids, this is the place. They will remember this place for the rest of their lives. We camped at Big Sur Campground& Cabins in a Travel Trailer.

    • BThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 7, 2026

      Williams Hill Recreation Area

      Solid 4

      Great views to the West. Looks to be under utilized probably because the maintained road is a bit narrow in places and some may consider too rough. Soften suspension and/or air down and it’s smoove.

    • E
      Jun. 22, 2026

      Prewitt Ridge Campground

      Beautiful Views but High Clearance Vehicle Required

      This was such a gem of a campground, there was a bunch of sites open and incredible views. The road to the top is about 20minutes and very pot hole heavy so a high clearance vehicle would be required. Campfires are NOT allowed and there is no trash or restrooms so please be sure to clean up after yourself!

    • N
      Jun. 22, 2026

      Nacimiento Campground

      Quiet, next to creek, but oh, the toilets...

      Camped two nights over the weekend because San Martin Top / Prewitt ridge were socked in with fog.  It is quiet, and the creek noise is great to fall asleep to.  It worked in a pinch.  Campsites are close.  Water spigot did not work, there were a lot of pesky gnat flies and some mosquitos.  The two outhouses were really unfortunate.  Generally clean on the outside, but possibly the worst outhouse smell ever... felt like they did not empty them in a long time.  We said screw it and set up our portable potty.

    • NThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 20, 2026

      Overnight Parking Near Hearst Castle

      Free overnight parking in pretty location

      One of few free overnight in-vehicle camping spots in the area. This is across from a viewpoint pull off and does not have any no camping signs.

      The night I camped here there were about 10 other vans/RVs/cars here before I arrived at 10 PM. This is in the shadows of hurst Castle and steps away from the ocean.

      Not a spot for tent campers or those needing to spread out. It is truly just a pull off on the side of the road. But, it felt surprisingly safe, was not too loud until traffic picked up in the morning, is beautiful, and close to both Cambria and San Simeon.

      Good spot for free overnight parking if you are driving hwy 1.

    Guide to King City

    San Lorenzo Park serves as the main established campground within King City, California, providing full hookups for RVs and water/electric sites for tent campers. The surrounding area includes a range of camping options from the highly-rated Yanks RV Resort in Greenfield to the more remote Williams Hill Recreation Area for dispersed camping. Pinnacles National Park, located approximately 30 miles east, offers the most developed camping experience with tent sites, RV spaces with 30-amp hookups, and cabin accommodations. Several campgrounds in the region support both tent and RV camping, while some specialized areas cater primarily to self-contained recreational vehicles or primitive camping experiences.

    Campground access varies seasonally with most sites remaining open year-round due to the moderate climate of California's central coast. San Lorenzo Park provides convenient access directly off Highway 101 with paved roads and level sites suitable for most vehicles. Higher-elevation areas like Pinnacles National Park may experience more extreme temperature fluctuations, particularly during summer months when temperatures can climb significantly. Reservations are recommended for established campgrounds, especially on weekends and during peak travel seasons from spring through fall. "Very nice County Park. Not busy when we were here. Bike/walking trail. Nice trees. Level spots with water and electric. Just off 101 but no highway noise," noted one visitor about San Lorenzo Park.

    The camping experience near King City balances accessibility with natural surroundings. San Lorenzo Park features agricultural history displays and walking paths frequented by locals, creating a community atmosphere. Campers at Pinnacles National Park gain direct access to hiking trails and potential wildlife viewing, including California condors. RV travelers particularly appreciate Yanks RV Resort for its modern amenities. According to feedback on The Dyrt, "Clean everything, perfect level cement pad, large very nice dog park with room for the pups to run and play and a friendly helpful staff." Proximity to Pinnacles National Park serves as a major draw for many campers staying in the King City area, allowing visitors to explore the unique volcanic formations and cave systems while maintaining access to services in town.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What amenities are available at King City campgrounds?

    Campgrounds around King City offer various amenities to suit different camping styles. Pinnacles Campground features well-maintained facilities and serves as an excellent base for exploring Pinnacles National Park with its California Condor population. Thousand Trails San Benito provides typical resort amenities and is conveniently located for exploring the region. Other area campgrounds may offer picnic tables, fire rings, potable water, bathrooms, showers, and dump stations. Amenities vary by location, with some sites providing full hookups while more primitive options offer minimal facilities but greater solitude.

    Where can I find camping in King City?

    Several camping options are available near King City. San Lorenzo Park offers mostly level, gravel and grass sites with pull-through options right in King City. For those seeking more remote experiences, Condon Peak Campground in the coast range provides a great wilderness escape. Other nearby options include Williams Hill Recreation Area near Bradley and Salinas Valley Fairgrounds. The King City area serves as a good base for exploring various campgrounds within a short drive, including those in Los Padres National Forest and BLM lands.

    How much does camping cost in King City?

    Camping costs around King City vary based on amenities and location. At Laguna Seca Recreation Area, dry camping ranges from $40-50 per night. San Simeon Creek Campground, though further away on the coast, represents typical state park pricing in the region. For budget-conscious campers, BLM sites like Laguna Mountain Campground offer free or low-cost options. County parks and fairgrounds typically fall in the mid-range price category. RV parks with full hookups command premium rates, while primitive camping areas provide more affordable alternatives. Prices may vary seasonally, with higher rates during peak summer months.

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