This map shows 4567 campgrounds across California — 667 federal sites from the Recreation Information Database (RIDB) alongside 3900 additional locations from OpenStreetMap including state parks, county parks, and private campgrounds. Federal sites are color-coded by managing agency; OSM locations appear in grey. Click any marker for the campground name, location, description, and booking links where available. Switch to satellite view for terrain context.
Federal Campgrounds in California
Of the 667 federal campgrounds, 501 accept online reservations through recreation.gov, while 166 operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
| Agency | Campgrounds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| USFS | 520 | 78% |
| NPS | 81 | 12% |
| USACE | 33 | 5% |
| BLM | 29 | 4% |
| USBR | 3 | 0% |
| Presidio Trust | 1 | 0% |
Land Management Areas
- National Forest: 12 campgrounds
- State Park: 3 campgrounds
- National Park: 2 campgrounds
- National Seashore: 1 campground
Stay Limits
- 14 Day Camping Limit: 1 campground
- 14 Day camping limit, Day Use 6am-10pm: 1 campground
Notable Campgrounds
- (Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground — USFS
Overview Lodgepole Group Campground is located just two miles west of Lake Alpine in northern California. The campground affords breathtaking views of the surrounding Stanislaus National Forest. Campground may open earlier and close later on a first come first serve basis as weather (snow level) allows. This inform… Reserve → - A Group Group Campground — USFS
A Group Group Campground - ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND (Redding) — USFS
Overview Ackerman Campground is a lakeside facility that’s a favorite of fishermen. It is located in the beautiful Trinity Lake/Weaverville Area of Shasta-Trinity National Forest, which is part of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area. The campground is open year-round for walk-ins. Reservations ar… Reserve → - ACORN CAMPGROUND (VALLEY SPRINGS) — USACE
Overview Acorn Campground is a sunny campground in the brush-covered hills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The area is generally characterized by a warm, dry climate with summer temperatures regularly soaring above 90 degrees. With sites just a short walk from the shores of the popular New Hogan Lake, visitors will … Reserve → - AGNEW HORSE CAMP (MAMMOTH LAKES) — USFS
Overview Agnew Horse Camp is located in Reds Meadow Valley, just west of the full-service community of Mammoth Lakes, California. This equestrian camp provides access to some of the most spectacular wilderness in the Sierras and many outdoor activities such as horseback riding, fishing, hiking and photography. Devil… Reserve → - AGNEW MEADOWS GROUP CAMP (MAMMOTH LAKES) — USFS
Overview Agnew Meadows Group Campground is located in the Reds Meadow Valley section of the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, just west of the full-service community of Mammoth Lakes, California. Popular with large families, this group camping facility provides access to some of the most spectacular wilderness in the… Reserve → - Ahart Campground (Foresthill) — USFS
Overview Ahart Campground is located on the tree covered banks of the North Fork of the American River near French Meadows Reservoir, about 40 miles from the town of Foresthill, high in the Sierra mountains. Visitors enjoy the area for the rugged mountain beauty, fishing, boating and trail opportunities. This facili… Reserve → - Aholul Group Campground (Auberry) — BLM
Sunset views from this site are dramatic. The Group camp has two (2) walk-in tent sites, which can accommodate up to 300 people, and is by reservation only. There is a large paved parking lot which can accommodate large trailers or motor homes. Please call ahead as the area may be reserved in advance. Campsites are … - Aikens Creek West Campground — USFS
Trailer spaces available. - Airport Flat Campground — USFS
Location: 23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50 then 24 miles north on Ice House Road (Forest Road 3), and 3 miles north on Forest Road 33. Sites are arranged into pods to accommodate groups of 15 – 25 people. - ALMANOR (CHESTER) — USFS
Overview Almanor Campground is a large family-friendly facility for individuals and large groups alike. It provides direct access to beautiful Lake Almanor and a variety of recreational opportunities in the area. Recreation The 28,000-acre lake provides ample boating, swimming, water skiing and sailing opportunities… Reserve → - Alpine Meadow Campground (TRUCKEE) — USACE
Overview Located close to Lake Tahoe, Truckee, and Reno, Martis has a beautiful, peaceful campground off the beaten path. Martis Creek area features hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, and catch and release trout fishing. Recreation Fishing, kayaking, canoeing, walking, bicycling, picnicing. And of course camping. F… Reserve →
Campgrounds are distributed across 10.8 degrees of latitude in California, from the southern border to the northern reaches of the state.
State Parks and Other Campgrounds
3900 additional campgrounds in California appear from OpenStreetMap data, contributed by the OSM community. Of those with fee data recorded, 608 charge a fee and 217 are free.
Notable Operators
- USFS (120 sites)
- Lake Sonoma (104 sites)
- United States Forest Service (101 sites)
- US Forest Service (43 sites)
- National Park Service (40 sites)
- USDA Forest Service (28 sites)
How to Use This Map
Zoom into any part of California to explore campgrounds. Click a cluster to expand it, or continue zooming to individual sites. Each marker popup shows the campground name, managing agency, location, description, stay limits, phone number, and a direct booking link where reservations are accepted. Use the Satellite button to switch to aerial imagery — useful for understanding terrain, tree cover, and proximity to water before you book.
See the full US Campgrounds Map for a national overview of all federal campgrounds across all 50 states.
