Government-managed RV parks and campgrounds in California include facilities within the state park system operated by the California Department of Natural Resources or Parks, as well as federal campgrounds on national forest, national park, and Bureau of Land Management lands within the state. California's diverse landscape makes it home to a wide variety of camping experiences from desert sites to mountain and lakeside campgrounds.
RV Park locations are available in 279 cities across California. They are spread across 55 counties.
Areas with the highest concentration of RV parks include Bakersfield, Redding, Klamath, often located near significant natural attractions, water recreation areas, or state and national park gateways that attract high volumes of recreational travelers.
RV travelers and campers visiting California should research site amenities and hookup availability before booking, as campground facilities vary widely between primitive walk-in sites and full-hookup RV parks. Reservations for popular California state park campgrounds typically open several months in advance.
RV Park by Counties
RV Park by Cities
- Smith River
- Shafter
- Sanger
- Santa Clarita
- San Andreas
- Scotia
- South Lake Tahoe
- Susanville
- Standish
- Shoshone
- Seal Beach
- Seiad Valley
- Santa Paula
- Silverado
- San Juan Bautista
- San Diego
- San Luis Obispo
- San Jose
- Sierra City
- Santa Rosa
- Sonora
- San Jacinto
- Stockton
- South San Francisco
- Santa Barbara
- Shingletown
- Sacramento
- San Bernardino
- San Francisco
- Sunnyvale
- Santa Cruz
- Scotts Valley
RV travelers planning a trip to California should use Recreation.gov or the state park reservation system to check site availability and book early for peak season dates. California state park annual passes and federal recreation passes can provide cost savings for frequent visitors and are worth considering if you plan multiple camping trips throughout the year.
Browse RV Park by county across California to find the nearest location.