Best Campgrounds near Watsonville, CA
Around Watsonville, California, you'll find several good camping spots within a short drive. New Brighton State Beach Campground sits just nine miles away, with campsites that look out over the ocean and give you quick walks down to the water. Each site comes with a picnic table and fire pit for evening meals. Pinnacles Campground near Pinnacles National Park has spots for RVs with electric hookups and water available throughout the grounds. They maintain a dump station for RVs too. Watch out for raccoons and other wildlife that might try to get into your food - you'll need to store everything properly. The road to Pinnacles is paved but gets windy in places, so drive carefully. Both campgrounds fill up fast in summer, so you should make reservations ahead of time. Check on fire rules before you go since they change based on conditions. Keep in mind there's a 14-day limit at these campgrounds. When you're not at your campsite, you can hike at Pinnacles or spend time at the beach near New Brighton. Remember to pack out all your trash to keep these places clean for other campers.
