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Best Campgrounds near King City, CA

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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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Best Camping Sites Near King City, California (84)

    1. Pinnacles Campground — Pinnacles National Park

    97 Reviews
    Pinnacles, CA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (831) 200-1722

    $44 - $164 / night

    "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."

    2. Williams Hill Recreation Area

    34 Reviews
    Jolon, CA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (831) 582-2200

    "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"

    3. Yanks RV Resort

    12 Reviews
    Soledad, CA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (855) 926-5778

    "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."

    4. San Lorenzo Park

    8 Reviews
    King City, CA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (831) 755-4899

    $50 / night

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

    "Bike/walking trail. Nice trees. Level spots with water and electric. Just off 101 but no highway noise."

    5. Kirk Creek Campground

    44 Reviews
    Lucia, CA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 434-1996

    $45 - $49 / night

    "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."

    6. Limekiln State Park Campground — TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    40 Reviews
    Lucia, CA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 434-1996

    $35 / night

    "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."

    7. Arroyo Seco

    14 Reviews
    Lucia, CA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 434-1996

    $35 - $154 / night

    "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."

    8. Laguna Mountain Campground

    14 Reviews
    Pinnacles National Park, CA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (831) 630-5000

    "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."

    9. Upper Sweetwater Laguna Mountain Campground

    10 Reviews
    San Lucas, CA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (831) 630-5000

    "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"

    "It's a somewhat long drive, but you're rewarded with decent solitude. There are only a few sites, so we got lucky. I was surprised how nice the campground was, especially since it was free."

    10. Salinas Valley Fairgrounds

    1 Review
    King City, CA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (831) 385-3243
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  • Andre V.
    Jan. 22, 2026

    Pinnacles Campground — Pinnacles National Park

    America’s Newest National Park

    In most National Parks, you arrive and are immediately stunned by the park, think Yosemite as you exit the tunnel and clap eyes on that valley. Pinnacles makes you work a little bit harder. It’s not until you hike in and see those namesake pinnacles that you get that overwhelming awe of nature wash over you. The wildlife is abundant, I saw 3 condors on one hike. The campground is large, has a store and showers. Don’t skip this under appreciated National Park.

  • Candyse D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 22, 2026

    Riverside Campground & Cabins

    Beautiful campgroun d

    We stayed one night here, pulled up right before they closed the store. She helped us out and because it wasn’t super booked up, we got to chose where we wanted to camp. We stayed on site 27 with hookup with the river behind it. It was perfect She gave us a $15off discount for arriving right before 5pm. Total was $98.09 with tax. There is Laundry and showers A little more on the pricier side for what we are used to but it was a nice treat

  • Rubén D.
    Jan. 11, 2026

    Pinnacles Campground — Pinnacles National Park

    Great campground

    The campground has all services you might need: general store, flushable toilets, light in restrooms, showers, and even a pool for the summer months. Our campsite was very secluded in a corner with lots of space and privacy. Has a few critters trying to steal food, but good storage practices and hygiene makes this a non-problem.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 29, 2025

    Upper Sweetwater Laguna Mountain Campground

    Beautiful drive/wild spots

    Pulled in at dusk to find several free spots nicely separated for privacy and fairly level, likely large enough to fit an RV although the road here is windy and narrow in places. Fire pits and covered picnic tables at each site as far as I can tell… nice spot!

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 28, 2025

    San Lorenzo Park

    Safe and Friendly

    I was greeted by a friendly and helpful camp host. There were lots of open spaces and I had the option of driving around to choose. I could imagine it might lack privacy during busier times as the spots are very close to each other, but for my December visit it felt quite spacious.

    The only drawback is having to pay $50 when I don’t need hookups. Wish there was a no hookup option.

  • Andrea Q.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 27, 2025

    Lake San Antonio - North Shore

    Total solitude

    This is a huge park with many places to camp. We were the only ones in the camping loop on the water the night we were there. Tons of birds, wildlife. Only downside was some minor litter.

  • Kate O.
    Dec. 22, 2025

    Pinnacles Campground — Pinnacles National Park

    Great spot right in the park

    Well maintained, clean bathrooms There are a couple dozen turkey vultures that move between the trees: it’s a blast to watch and listen to them

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 7, 2025

    Williams Hill Recreation Area

    Washboard road , lots of gunfire nearby and a very full vault toilet.. but it is pretty country

    If you can handle rough dirt road to spend time in the wilderness where the daylight hours include constant gun fire nearby (my dog hid out under the bed covers) then it’s a good fit for you. ✌️oh and the vault toilet is very full and gross.

  • Belle P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 30, 2025

    Boondocking - Coalinga

    Quick overnight rest

    Great spot off the 5 for a quick over night rest with our motorhome and little Mazda. Lots of other truckers stopped for the night as well.

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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