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Buckhorn Campground, Arcadia
Buttercup Group Campground, San Bernardino
Camp Williams Resort, Azusa
Moro Campground, Crystal Cove State Park
Dogwood Campground, San Bernardino National Forest
Dripping Springs Campground, Cleveland National Forest
Emma Wood State Beach, Sacramento
Fern Basin Campground
Frandy Park Campground, Kernville
Horse Flats Campground, San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
Mesa Campground, Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area
North Shores Campground, San Bernardino National Forest
Oak Knoll Campground, New Hogan Lake
Palomar Mountain State Park, San Diego County
Palomar Observatory Campground, Palomar Mountain
Point Mugu State Park, Malibu
Los Alamos Campground, Pyramid Lake
Round Valley Campground, Mount San Jacinto State Park
San Elijo State Beach, Encinitas
San Mateo Campground, San Onofre State Beach
Serrano Campground, San Bernardino National Forest
Shady Cove Group Campground, San Bernardino National Forest
South Carlsbad State Beach Campground
South Fork Family Campground, San Bernardino State Forest
Carpinteria State Beach
- When you feel the need to shake off your city shackles and head into the great outdoors for some family fun, you will find a wealth of wonderful places to go camping in Southern California.
- The San Bernardino State Forest boasts several popular campgrounds offering access to lakes, forests, and hiking trails.
- Dotted along the Pacific coastline, you will find some brilliant spots to park your RV or pitch a tent and enjoy all the activities of a beach resort.
- It is always wise to check amenities before you book, particularly if you prefer not to sacrifice your home comforts – many of the listed campsites do not offer RV hook-up or showers.
Moro Campground, Crystal Cove State Park
Mesa Campground, Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area
North Shores Campground, San Bernardino National Forest
Oak Knoll Campground, New Hogan Lake
Point Mugu State Park, Malibu
San Elijo State Beach, Encinitas
South Carlsbad State Beach Campground
Carpinteria State Beach
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