Tammy L.
Scout
ScoutLos Alamitos Army Campground
Nice campground with lots of activities for kids to do
Best Glamping in California
Pinnacles National Park and Jedidiah Smith Campground at Redwood National Park house luxury glamping options with canvas accommodations and cabin-style glamping. These sites boast full electrical hookups, comfortable beds, private picnic tables, and well-maintained toilet facilities throughout the grounds. "This is a nice little place on the edge of town. A maverik next door that can be noisy-as any gas station can be- but even closer to it it's not too much," noted one satisfied visitor. The glamping yurts at Lake Cachuma Recreation Area provide a perfect blend of comfort and natural immersion, featuring durable canvas walls, wooden flooring, and climate control options for year-round enjoyment. William Heise County Park's glamping cabins and yurts have been designed with comfort in mind, offering proper beds with linens, electricity, and convenient access to modern shower facilities while maintaining the feel of outdoor living.
Trails directly accessible from the glamping sites at Yosemite National Park lead to stunning natural vistas and wildlife viewing opportunities. A recent visitor mentioned, "It was our first time camping ever and it was absolutely amazing and beautiful. Super clean, easy to get around, staff was super polite and helpful." The glamping yurts at Upper Pines Campground remain available from February through December, allowing visitors to experience Yosemite's changing seasons from the comfort of furnished accommodations. Safari tents at several California glamping resorts include private decks for sunset viewing, making them popular choices for couples seeking romantic getaways. Lake Cachuma's glamping experiences can be booked year-round and include access to boating, hiking, and walking opportunities while providing the security and comfort of sturdy canvas walls and raised platforms that separate guests from the elements.
Best Glamping Campgrounds in California (536)
1. Pinnacles Campground — Pinnacles National Park
101 ReviewsPinnacles, CAWebsite+1 (831) 200-1722$44 - $164 / night
"We had a separate dome tent to keep out bugs. The site had two picnic benches, a fire pit and bear lockers for your food."
"The campground loop we were in was full and the sites are fairly close to your neighbor but it wasn't bad. The main reason being absolutely NO generators allowed so it was peaceful."
2. South Carlsbad State Beach Campground
80 ReviewsCarlsbad, CAWebsite+1 (760) 438-3143$50 - $650 / night
"South Carlsbad is another Cali jem set up on a bluff overlooking the pacific. It is long and thin so it has a nice thinly populated feel. All bathrooms are clean."
"South Carlsbad State Beach is extremely crowded (like many coastal campsites in Southern California), but has very easy access to your own space on the beach below the cliffs."
3. Upper Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park
68 ReviewsYosemite Valley, CAWebsite+1 (209) 372-8502$36 / night
"The site was clean, spacious enough, flat enough, and very convenient to access to everywhere in the valley."
"Sites are moderate sized with bear locker, picnic table and fire pit. Campground has flushing toilets, sinks. Campground is close to curry village where showers, pool, market and pizza are available."
4. Oceano Campground — Pismo State Beach
69 ReviewsGrover Beach, CAWebsite+1 (805) 473-7220$25 - $40 / night
"We checked in late evening, it was nice that the gate/entrance was open for late arrivals. Campground was walking distance to the beach."
"Ocean front, off road sand dune recreation if you have a capable vehicle. It’s great. Best with an off-road capable vehicle. Bathrooms are a bit rough without running water."
5. Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Campground
61 ReviewsHiouchi, CAWebsite+1 (800) 444-7275$35 - $80 / night
"On-site host sells firewood for $10/bundle. Coin operated hot showers for $0.50 to start the shower for 2 min, $0.25 to add minutes up to a 12 min max."
"A well run campground with newer bathroom and shower blocks. The rangers were delightful and the camp host was kind and helpful."
6. Cachuma Lake Recreation Area
63 ReviewsSanta Ynez, CAWebsite+1 (805) 686-5055"Most yurts have a foot trail down to the water. The Yurt I stayed in (we camped 3 nights and had a yurt the last two) slept 4-6 people, 6 if you have kids. Yurts do not have bathrooms."
"clean spacious sites, pool, laundry, grocery store, gas. Sites have fire pit, grill grate and picnic table. Great views of the sunset from our site #287. Beer and wine for sale."
7. Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground
57 ReviewsLagunitas, CA$35 - $225 / night
"This campground is beautiful, set in the redwoods, with a creek and nature trails. It has all the amenities: flush toilets, showers, fire pits, running water, and grills."
"On our first visit, there was no running water or showers, but they did have portapotties."
8. Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground
56 ReviewsLake Sherwood, CAWebsite+1 (805) 488-1827$45 - $60 / night
"It was a quick drive up the coast and onto this hidden gem. You get access to a private beach with gorgeous California hill views of PCH behind you. Perfect place for families or even RVs."
"It's on the landward side of the pch and feels like you are away from everything. The beach is accessible by a short walk that goes under the pch, so no crossing this busy road."
9. Jalama Beach County Park
53 ReviewsSanta Ynez, CAWebsite+1 (805) 736-3504"Great camp ground very clean, running water hot & cold, has a place designated just to washer your camping dishes etc, pet friendly on both the campground & the beach must be leashed though, also"
"Lovely group of drive-up campsites. Accommodates both tent campers and RV campers. Small market on-site with most camping needs. Small Restaurant on site as well."
10. Santa Cruz Campground — Carpinteria State Beach
51 ReviewsCarpinteria, CAWebsite+1 (805) 968-1033$45 - $180 / night
"Beach is clean, swimming is mellow, the tide pools are cool, and you can walk to just about anything you need."
"I naively thought the campgrounds wouldn’t be open to capacity and I was hoping for camping not so close to other campers."
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Amy G.
TravelerAcorn Campground
Reduced winter options. Only east camping sites in the back are open. Only 1 dumpstation is open before 63 & only Fiddlehead boat launch operational. 90% of sites are seriously unlevel, some at very severe angles. Scattered water spigots do not allow for any hose connection. No sites have electricity. Sound carries EXTREMELY well so you will hear your neighbor, their kids, their dogs, their music, generators, etc all day/night. Rangers are hands off & not helpful if called for any reason. Bathrooms are clean but original & showers are timed/button operated with low shower heads so tall people will need to contort themselves. POSITIVES Lots of wildlife & sunsets viewable from dock area by 71 are beautiful. Can use America the Beautiful passes as it is a Core of Engineer maintained park making it $10/night for max of 14 nights.
Jack&CassScoutSan Elijo State Beach Campground
Nice place for surfing! Incredible sunset. 50$/night no hook ups. Access to the beach from the campground is via a set of stairs. Not much privacy between campsites. Some train noise.
- SSusan P.Traveler
Indian Well Campground — Lava Beds National Monument
Beautiful so far - very quiet
- AAmanda M.Traveler
Agate Campground — Sue-meg State Park
Majestic view of the headland while surrounded by the beautiful forest!
Laurie B.
GuideIndian Well Campground — Lava Beds National Monument
We had roadside site B23, and were very impressed with the campground. Much like Hovenweep, it almost felt like a designer worked hard to create a beautiful desert landscape. It was so relaxing after walking around to just sit and enjoy the view. It was also the first time we encountered an automated campsite registration. Much nicer than the usual fill in the blanks on an envelope before dropping payment into the iron ranger. It was easy and very slick - hope other campgrounds follow suit.
After reading several books about the Modoc war, it was fascinating to visit where it all happened. We learned a lot, and really enjoyed our stay.
James and Susan K.
RangerBonelli Bluffs
Big RV resort. Stayed in Area F site 132 as part of RV tour group. All back-in sites. Septic dump opening was located on the side of light pole - had to workaround in order to dump. Public showers/restrooms are not convenient and are old and open concrete.
- AAbby S.Guide
Lundy Canyon Campground
Nice campground along the way to Lundy Lake. 30+ spots some larger and more spread out than others. No cell signal. Pay attention drop box. $16
- RRonnie W.Traveler
Oceano Campground — Pismo State Beach
Sites with electricity and water are $40.00 per night. Very clean. Trails to walk to beach or drive one block from entrance to Pacific Ocean, sandy beaches that one can drive if you want.
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