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Looking for a camping adventure near Carmel Valley Village, California? Hipcamp has over 430 options to choose from, with accommodations ranging from tents to RVs. Whether you prefer hiking, whitewater paddling, or wind sports, you'll find the perfect spot to indulge in your favorite activities. With campsites like The Enchanted Forest Retreat (743 reviews), Santa Cruz's Rudy Ranch (145 reviews), and The Ranch at Cross Road (126 reviews) boasting rave reviews, you're sure to have an unforgettable camping experience. Plus, you'll enjoy popular amenities like toilets, trash, and campfires. Prices start as low as $25 per night, with an average price of $80 per night.

Top-rated campgrounds near Carmel Valley Village

  • Los Padres National Forest
  • View from the trail at Arroyo Seco
  • Los Padres National Forest

1. Los Padres National Forest

95%
(452)
762 sites · Mission Canyon, California
From beach to mountain, California's second largest forest offers recreation in diverse ecosystems.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
  • 10-minute drive from the campground to Pfieffer State Beach where you can see natural sea arches and purple, yes, purple sand.
  • The views here are pretty superb.
  • 10-minute drive from the campground to Pfieffer State Beach where you can see natural sea arches and purple, yes, purple sand.

2. Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

98%
(888)
174 sites · Carmel Valley Village, California
Settle into the Big Sur forest at this inland state park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

Looking for a camping adventure near Carmel Valley Village, California? Hipcamp has over 430 options to choose from, with accommodations ranging from tents to RVs. Whether you prefer hiking, whitewater paddling, or wind sports, you'll find the perfect spot to indulge in your favorite activities. With campsites like The Enchanted Forest Retreat (743 reviews), Santa Cruz's Rudy Ranch (145 reviews), and The Ranch at Cross Road (126 reviews) boasting rave reviews, you're sure to have an unforgettable camping experience. Plus, you'll enjoy popular amenities like toilets, trash, and campfires. Prices start as low as $25 per night, with an average price of $80 per night.

Top-rated campgrounds near Carmel Valley Village

  • Los Padres National Forest
  • View from the trail at Arroyo Seco
  • Los Padres National Forest

1. Los Padres National Forest

95%
(452)
762 sites · Mission Canyon, California
From beach to mountain, California's second largest forest offers recreation in diverse ecosystems.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
  • 10-minute drive from the campground to Pfieffer State Beach where you can see natural sea arches and purple, yes, purple sand.
  • The views here are pretty superb.
  • 10-minute drive from the campground to Pfieffer State Beach where you can see natural sea arches and purple, yes, purple sand.

2. Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

98%
(888)
174 sites · Carmel Valley Village, California
Settle into the Big Sur forest at this inland state park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

Public campgrounds near Carmel Valley Village

Pretty cool when you wake up and you are above the clouds...
83%
(3)

Bottchers Gap Campground

11mi from Carmel Valley Village · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · in Los Padres National Forest
China Camp Campground
100%
(4)

China Camp Campground

16mi from Carmel Valley Village · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · in Los Padres National Forest
White Oaks Campground

White Oaks Campground

17mi from Carmel Valley Village · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · in Los Padres National Forest
Pfeiffer Big Sur Campground
98%
(888)

Pfeiffer Big Sur Campground

18mi from Carmel Valley Village · 174 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
View from the trail at Arroyo Seco
96%
(35)

Arroyo Seco Campground

23mi from Carmel Valley Village · 38 sites · Tents, RVs · in Los Padres National Forest
Escondido Campground

Escondido Campground

28mi from Carmel Valley Village · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · in Los Padres National Forest
Memorial Campground

Memorial Campground

30mi from Carmel Valley Village · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Los Padres National Forest
Kirk Creek Campground
97%
(136)

Kirk Creek Campground

38mi from Carmel Valley Village · 32 sites · Tents, RVs · in Los Padres National Forest
If you don't make it to the top, there are lots of rad pull-offs on the way up to grab a spot. C'mon, look at that view!
91%
(27)

Nacimiento Camp Campground

38mi from Carmel Valley Village · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Los Padres National Forest
Site#15 trail to mountain ridge
60%
(5)

Ponderosa Campground

40mi from Carmel Valley Village · 22 sites · Tents, RVs · in Los Padres National Forest
Plaskett Creek Campground
100%
(59)

Plaskett Creek Campground

43mi from Carmel Valley Village · 40 sites · Tents, RVs · in Los Padres National Forest
Alder Creek Campground
100%
(4)

Alder Creek Campground

47mi from Carmel Valley Village · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · in Los Padres National Forest

Nearby public parks

Browse national and state parks near Carmel Valley Village

Los Padres National Forest
95%
(452)
Los Padres National Forest
Mission Canyon, California
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
98%
(888)
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Carmel Valley Village, California
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