6 CA Campgrounds Named To 50 Favorite Places To Camp In U.S.

Ocean views. Mountainside scenics. Wine country backdrops. These are just a few of the features offered at the six California campgrounds named to the list 50 Favorite Places to Camp in America Right Now.

Hipcamp, a U.S. based company that provides online bookings for campsites, RV parks, glamping and more, analyzed data from over 500,000 campsites in every state in the U.S. to narrow down their favorite spots including private land, public parks and RV parks.

“With peak camping season upon us, this diverse list of incredible destinations caters to every type of camper. We are also proud that this list gives campers an opportunity to experience some off-the-beaten-path treasures and a few resilient campgrounds recovering from natural disaster devastation," said Alyssa Ravasio, CEO and Founder of Hipcamp.

By shining a light on our favorite campgrounds, we hope to make it easier than ever for campers to find the right outdoor experience for them they will love.”

The California campsites that made the list include:

Slide Ranch (Muir Beach in Marin County) Situated along the California coast, north of San Francisco, lies by an oceanside farm offering an escape. This working ranch provides campers with stunning vistas and a truly distinctive camping adventure.

Campo Nopalito (San Diego County) 30 minutes inland from Oceanside, sits a 15-acre organic farm in the hills. Mini A-frame cabins, a canvas bell tent and a cabin set in a lemon grove provides campers many options. It's a favorite for those looking to unplug without driving too far from the city. Campo Nopalito was a finalist for Hipcamp’s Best Cabins in 2024.

Timber Cove Campground (Sonoma County) On a bluff overlooking one of the Sonoma Coast’s scenic inlets, visitors can experience oceanfront camping. This campground is 3 miles from Fort Ross State Historic Park to the south and 3 miles from Salt Point State Park to the north. Campers can hike, enjoy tide pools, or soak up the ocean air at this tent and RV campsite.

Twisted Branch (Paso Robles) In the heart of Wine Country sits a hilltop campground with views of sunsets, vineyards, ranches and stargazing. The site provides campers with panoramic views and is surrounded by nature and wildlife for tent camping and RVs.

Boulder Creek RV Resort (Lone Pine) Along Highway 395 in the Eastern Sierra, sits a great road-trip stop. With full-hookup RV sites, shaded tent spots, and modern cabins, this park is a convenient camp near Mt. Whitney and Alabama Hills. A clubhouse, general store, playground, pool, hot tub, laundry facilities, and more, provides campers all the necessary amenities. Boulder Creek is great for hikes, scenic drives and photo-worthy sunrises.

Audrey Edna Cabin at Alpine Ranch (Loma Mar) On a 350-acre working ranch, belonging to the Peninsula Open Space Trust, sits a hidden retreat. Restored 1930s cabins offer views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Only 35-minutes from Palo Alto, this campground’s views, stargazing, family-friendly accessibility, hiking and wildlife is perfect for all campers. Last year, it was a Hipcamp’s Best Cabins in 2024 finalist.

“We're so happy to provide a way for folks to get immersed in nature; it connects us with the land, ourselves and each other. And when we're connected to something, we're so much more likely to take care of it, which is what the world, our minds and bodies, and communities need right now,” said Bryanna Whitney, owner of Audrey Edna Cabin at Alpine Ranch.

Check out the full list of campsites across the U.S. here.