Paicines, CA is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of Paicines. Find the best campgrounds near Paicines, CA. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.
$43 - $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."
"Typical TT resort park off the beaten path, far out but nice place, we enjoyed our stay. At the time we were there a lot of the riverfront sports were out of order."
"Right near Pinnacles National Park! We had Condors above our cabin, deer around us, wild pigs crossing the roads. Its amazing!!!! My favorite part of our California trip was staying here!"
$10 / night
"You pay your fee at the kiosk at the entrance, and once you enter you have your choice of several camp areas. You are free to drive around and choose a spot in any of the campgrounds."
"For an organized trail run I would give it a 5 star as it was very respectful and actually not loud at all including day light hours."
$25 / night
"The peak is where the first American flag was raised in the state of California. There are few trails that take you through mixed madrone/ pine chapparal but the real attraction here is the view."
"Fun twisty drive up the mountain. There were about 12 sites with vault toilets and non potable water and trash cans available everywhere. Saw quite a few turkeys."
$25 / night
"Pretty & windy drive. No visitor center but rangers drove by once. It very lightly rained but mostly the air was misty, & the fog got more dense as the night went on."
"We were happy to have the electric hook up since the redwood and oak tress surrounding all the sites are huge and block out the sun."
"It has some privacy, we liked that it was in between two yurts away from others. The trail does go right behind the site but it wasn’t super busy."
"we stayed here for two days while camping in california- it was sweet! we had the whole tent/dry camping campground to ourselves this time of year."
"Which had beautiful views, and got our Camper situated. The spots could be a bit updated in my opinion. The gravel was coming apart and the table and fir ring could use a bit of cleaning."
"Close to the highway with a fairly easy on and off the although it's a little confusing at first. All day/night highway noise but it starts to become white noise after a while."
"The location is very secluded as bd far from stores but fairly close to the sea. Have visited a few time and enjoy the stay. Not many issues. I’m looking forward to the Upgrades!"
$69 - $80 / night
"Park is well maintained easy access to sites several cool places to eat close by"
"Situated off highway 1 and surrounded by the marina is very appealing for us. Reservations were made over the phone with Liz. She did a nice job of getting us in for the following day."
"Peacocks running around add a whole new dimension, lol! The asphalt Campground was great for the kids biking... The camp sites are close together, btw."
"But it definitely wasn't an issue getting around. Stayed there for the first weekend while in the area for work. The do supposedly have the 10 year rule in place."
TravelerI have been trying to camp here for some time. I was finally able to get site 100 in mid June 2025. Spent 4 nights here, reserved through reservecalifornia.
Site 100 is located on the last/ end loop of the campground in Weyland Camp. It is on the outer edge farthest from the river. This site in particular had tree at the back of the site and therefore was mostly in full sun from midday to evening (~5PM). There is a shaded spot for a tent if desired. The site was very large and could accommodate multiple tents. There were 2 different bathroom/ shower options, both a short walk from this site. Standard picnic table, sturdy fire ring, and BBQ stand were also in the sites. Note: You are not allowed to hang hammocks or clotheslines.
The campground was pretty packed every night but was quiet after 10PM. The bathroom were stocked with toilet paper and soap. The showers were hot and 5 minute token was plenty if you do your business.
The river is close and available for lounging and exploring. Please refrain from loud music and littering. There were a bunch of day use people leaving trash all around.
I would definitely come back to this campground.
Tip: Get all your token early since they were gone early 2 out of 3 nights.
Tip; Wifi available at Big Sur Lodge on guest Wifi
LegendSo really only stay here during the Sea Otter Classic and always stayed with all the downhill racers which if you haven't can be chaos (and quite entertaining). There are established sites for larger rigs but we stayed in the fields that get opened up for the large bike event so you really need to pick your spot well if you have a camper as it is not all level.
LegendFirst off the road coming to the campground is very steep, could be challenging for some rigs. Didn't bring the RV here but did tent camp, You need to carry your items in to the spots but that lets you spread out (get away) from other peeps if too noisy. I really liked the amount of shade, price is up there but being in Carmel Valley and close to Monterey really not too bad.
GuideWhere they put me had no WiFi there was a bright halogen light right outside my window and on the other side were squealing pigs. But the shower ( one only) has hot water.
ScoutThere might be one or two sites that work for trailers but we gave up when trying to level 8 inches. Road up is nominally two lanes- (more like 1-1.5) combined with the limited sight distance it means you should drive slower than the speed limit.
If you are car camping or on a small RV this is a great place, once you make it up the last 11 miles!
GuideWe loved how wooded this campground is and is close to nearby towns! We went to Sea Harvest in Moss Landing for dinner and would definitely recommend!Long walk to the beach, so we ended up just parking at the day use parking lot. Beach had plenty of litter and even a decaying seal which was a little unpleasant. Our paved site was decently unlevel. Bathrooms had private showers- 50 cents for 2 minutes. One shower ate my 2 quarters and didn’t work, but the next one worked fine and had hot water! Most people seem to not follow leash rules with their dogs.
GuidePulled up to this campground at like 5:00PM over memorial day weekend and it was full to the brim. The trail/road was closed to vehicles, and we found a spot about 500 yds up just off the trail. There were probably 9-12 groups total, 4 of which were on the trail.
Otherwise pretty chill and would come back here if there aren't any other options
TravelerFrom afar it looked pretty basic. But the wildlife and lake make this place. I saw the sunrise over the lake, but didn’t snap a picture because I was too comfy!
GuideUpper sites asphalt paved gently sloped for runoff. Two sites share one electrical box... bring 50A / 30A adapters just in case. Upper rest-room bldg has one shower with good pressure and hot water. Also has one outside washer/dryer. Be sure to note arrival and paperwork deadlines. Lower mostly unpaved level parking lot was only partially available due to food Faire w/ music taking place. Music stopped around 10pm. Fairly quiet after that but airplane liftoffs began 6am. I found commercial and private jet noise tolerable. You might want foam earplugs. You are paying for basic parking space with hook-ups that is close to Monterey. Limited options in this area.
Camping near Paicines, California, offers a mix of stunning landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a quiet retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are plenty of options to explore.
Camping near Paicines, California, has something for everyone, from breathtaking views to family-friendly activities. Just be prepared for the heat and plan ahead to secure your spot!
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According to TheDyrt.com, Paicines, CA offers a wide range of camping options, with 111 campgrounds and RV parks near Paicines, CA and 4 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Paicines, CA is Pinnacles Campground — Pinnacles National Park with a 4-star rating from 88 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 free dispersed camping spots near Paicines, CA.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 20 parks near Paicines, CA that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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