Best Campgrounds near Santa Clarita, CA
Santa Clarita's camping areas range from mountain settings to coastal spots. Wheeler Gorge Campground sits near the city with hiking trails and flowing streams throughout the grounds. Leo Carrillo State Park Campground gives you beach access with good spots for surfing and swimming. You can reach both camps on good roads that work for most cars and RVs. The woods around these camps have deer, raccoons and many birds, so store your food carefully. Fire rules change often, particularly when it's dry. You don't usually need permits for these campgrounds, but you should book ahead during busy seasons. You'll find basic restrooms and picnic tables at both places, but bring your own water supply. The camps enforce time limits so more people can use the sites. You can have campfires in specific fire rings, but always check if there are current bans. Spring and fall camping works best here with mild weather. Summer gets hot in this part of California, so prepare accordingly. Winter stays cooler but you can still camp here all year. The camps around Santa Clarita work well for hiking, water activities, or just relaxing outdoors.
