River, stream, or creek camping near Lockwood

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Plaskett Creek Campground

40 sites · RVs, Tents In Los Padres National Forest

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Alder Creek Campground

2 sites · RVs, Tents In Los Padres National Forest

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Kirk Creek Campground

32 sites · RVs, Tents In Los Padres National Forest

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China Camp Campground

9 sites · RVs, Tents In Los Padres National Forest

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Arroyo Seco Campground

38 sites · RVs, Tents 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!

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Nacimiento Camp Campground

8 sites · RVs, Tents In Los Padres National Forest

Memorial Campground

8 sites · RVs, Tents In Los Padres National Forest

Escondido Campground

9 sites · RVs, Tents In Los Padres National Forest

White Oaks Campground

7 sites · RVs, Tents In Los Padres National Forest

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Cerro Alto Campground

22 sites · RVs, Tents In Los Padres National Forest

Pretty cool when you wake up and you are above the clouds...

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Bottchers Gap Campground

11 sites · RVs, Tents In Los Padres National Forest

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Ponderosa Campground

22 sites · RVs, Tents In Los Padres National Forest

Stories from the community

Douglas

2 weeks ago

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Weekend Trip to Creekside Camping and Mineral Baths

Third time visiting... as mentioned, it's not fully glamping but I knew what to expect and it fit my needs well. The tub soaking is nice and refreshing! The frogs croaking at night is nice- almost had one stowaway though! Friendly hosts. Nice stay overall.

1 night at Broken Branch Creek

Perfect spot for us! We were greeted upon arrival and shared lovely conversation with the owner. The space was clean and exactly what’s advertised. We would definitely stay here again if we were in the area. Hopefully the cows will be there next time :)

Weekend Trip to dabudage Big Sur

A beautiful spot, with a stream and beach just steps from the campsite. Excellent location; if you're looking for a quiet and pleasant place, we recommend it.

Weekend Trip to dabudage Big Sur

This is my second time staying here and it was even more wonderful than the last. What a charming, beautiful, peaceful place. Gene and his family have added so many thoughtful touches. I can't recommend this place enough and can't wait to come back!

Revamped June 23’ with a wood floor and windows, doors coming soon….

Eva

2 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to dabudage Big Sur

What a beautiful place! Stunning location right on the ocean, with sounds of the river (frogs at night!) echoing up the canyon. The Redwood Room sits at a special spot up the hill with a gorgeous view. Everything is rustic yet thoughtfully designed. The description is spot on (ex: BYO bedding, etc), and if you're used to camping, this will be a treat.

Danielle

2 weeks ago

2 nights at Camp near Pinnacles National Park

We had a great time staying here! It was easy to navigate to and super convenient for getting to the east side of Pinnacles National Park. Was so fun seeing and hearing all the animals at the ranch, and we also did a trail ride while we were there that was super fun and informative

4 nights at Broken Branch Creek

This is a rustic site, the host is great. Don’t expect a rv park vibe. A self contained unit works great here. This site has water and electric. No garbage cans, take your trash with you. Porta potties were clean but still better if you self contained unit. Lovey sunsets.

lily

2 weeks ago

2 nights at Camp near Pinnacles National Park

The area was very beautiful! Lovely ranch and the campsite kitchen was so nice. Everything was pretty clean, even the bathroom areas. The owners are so sweet and we loved our stay. Animals were so cute too!! We miss the ranch cat, George haha. Definitely suggest :)

Weekend Trip to Creekside Camping and Mineral Baths

I had an unforgettable solo camping trip this weekend at the Redwood campsite. Tucked beneath towering redwood trees, the site felt like a peaceful sanctuary. The hosts were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making me feel right at home on their beautiful land. The campsite itself was thoughtfully set up with a fire pit, a sturdy bench, and—best of all—a flushing latrine (a rare luxury when camping!). It was quiet, clean, and truly a perfect place to relax and recharge. One of the highlights was taking a walk up the creek to discover several hidden swimming holes. The whole trail felt magical and serene—absolutely worth exploring. I would 100% stay here again. Highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for a peaceful nature escape with great hosts and beautiful surroundings.

Weekend Trip to Creekside Camping and Mineral Baths

Our group of 9 and a 1 year old had the best time at this campsite! There were beautiful spots to pick from all along the creek. Rob was super helpful getting us familiar with the grounds and even brought us some ripe loquats and avocados from the farm on site! Other campers were friendly and we loved seeing their dogs. There was an orchestra of frogs in the evening which was a treat. The flushing toilet and water hookup at our campsite felt like luxurious amenities, not to mention the forest bathtub experience. We also had a nice day trip to the lovely town of Cambria and hiked by the beach (beware of ticks!).

Weekend Trip to dabudage Big Sur

Lovely setup with gorgeous views of Big Sur. The sites were clean, well positioned and everything was build very thoughtfully and in tune with the surrounding nature.

1 night at Broken Branch Creek

Such a wonderful spot and gracious hosts. They came out to greet us and make sure we found our spot okay. We saw billions of stars and heard coyotes howling at night! Such a perfect little site! The ground was nice and flat, perfect for our pop-up tent on the car, didn’t have to worry about leveling it out. Thank you!

Julia

3 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to Vinyl Vineyards Glampground

Very beautiful unique spot! Lots of grapes vines and wild life. Airstream was comfy and communal kitchen had everything. We really enjoyed our stay

Weekend Trip to Creekside Camping and Mineral Baths

Awesome camping spot! We were right by the river and our site had a swing for the kids and they could play where we could see them from camp! Highly recommend. Everyone who lives/works there was SO friendly and helpful. Definitely read the whole description on HipCamp, there is alot of junk around but we’re also farmers and totally get it. The campsites did not have any junk, but the property has some history and there are remnants of it all around. We love the area and will be back with our little fam!

Weekend Trip to Creekside Camping and Mineral Baths

Loved tent camping at this campsite! Rob was so wonderful & helpful in getting us set up, taking care of us, and making sure we had everything we needed! The site was clean, had power, a lovely creek next to us and a fire pit. I’d def recommend to anyone considering coming through!

Weekend Trip to Broken Branch Creek

Very responsive and responsible hosts. Property is clean, a sites are dry and flat. Only about 10 minutes away from the closest town. Surrounded by vineyards and farmland. Hosts allow car camping too. And the campsites are reachable even in low sedans.

Weekend Trip to Camp near Pinnacles National Park

We had an excellent time at Bar SZ Ranch. The campground was clean, and the camp kitchen made dinner and campfires really easy. It was really cool to prepare a dinner with ingredients that were sourced from the ranch itself. The activities were a great addition— we really enjoyed the baby animal feeding.

Weekend Trip to Creekside Camping and Mineral Baths

Loved it here! The host was really awesome and recommended where my friend and I should head to next on our journey which really helped us out. Definitely rustic so make sure you're not expecting anything like glamping. We loved camping under the redwood trees on the upper campsite - really quiet, serene and beautiful and no bugs either on our night end of May. Mineral baths were awesome too and made the whole experience worth coming back for. Again - definitely a rustic experience that you have to be okay with. The sulphur smell from the baths is strong but it was really cool, and the smell doesn't stick around on you after. The nearby town Cambria is also amazing and you could easily spend an entire day there. Only 5 minutes drive from the campground. Would recommend and will probably be coming back again at some point.

2 nights at Creekside Camping and Mineral Baths

Camping here was great! The site we got had a nice view of the mountain and was situated next to a creek. We enjoyed listening to the frogs and owls at night and exploring Cambria during the day. We’ll definitely be back!

1 night at Creekside Camping and Mineral Baths

What a sweet little hidden gem. I was lucky to be the only camper and had a magical time, camping by the creek. The sulphur baths are divine, what a generous offering. The land is rustic, the camping sites are primitive, and the men who keep the property are kind and welcoming.

6 top river, stream, or creek campgrounds near Lockwood

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dabudage Big Sur

9 sites · Lodging, Tents10 acres · CA

DABUDAGE in southern Big Sur. ***READ THIS ENTIRE WRITTEN DESCRIPTION BEFORE REQUESTING TO BOOK!* And Format Request as Specified *. Disconnect from the virtual world and surround yourself in nature. At the base of a majestic canyon where steep mountains plunge to the ocean, along a flowing creek. Backed by redwood trees and surrounded by national forest is a minimalistic homestead with family, friends and animals. *We currently only accept reservations for dates within the next 3 weeks*. You must Arrive Before Dark to find your site. There is no wi-fi, cell service or electricity. Hwy 1 is currently closed to the north of this land. The only access is through Cambria from the south or over the mountain from King City off of Hwy 101 There is a small communal guest kitchen, fresh water, a shower/bath and composting barrel poopers. A massive flood in Jan 2021 brought 100's of gigantic full sized redwood trees and boulders smashing down thru most of the previous structures. It is in the process of rebuilding. Children are welcome. Alcohol is discouraged. No electronic music devices. Fires in designated pits only. Dogs are welcome off-leash. Pack out trash. TO RESERVE A SITE - Please include a bit about yourself/party and where you’re coming from. *YOU MUST ALSO INCLUDE - “ My party and I have read the description” - IN ORDER TO BE ACCEPTED Requests are usually checked once daily. You can also visit our site on the web at dabugage dot com for more info

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Creekside Camping and Mineral Baths

12 sites · RVs, Tents124 acres · Cambria, CA

We can accommodate tent campers or car campers. Each campsite fits 4-6 people. The price is $40/per person. Kids under 12 are free. Most campsites are accessible by car and all campsites are accessible by foot. PLEASE NOTE, we do not have a traditional check in procedure. Campsites are first come first serve. Expect a "self-check in process" most of the time. However, there are sometimes people working onsite that you may run into, that are happy to help and lead you in the right direction. You choose your own campsite so plan to arrive early. You can park and walk around. There is signage that says "CAMP" with Arrows. BYO water. We have sulfur spring water. Great for your skin, not good to drink! There's a couple outhouses on the property. One in the main camp zone, one at the far north end of the lower Redwood campsite. You can also bring a shovel and take a walk if you're in the more remote campsites. We have a dumpster outside the gate for your garbage. IMPORTANT INFO Please don't mind our farm junk/tools as you enterGate 1! We are slowly working on clean up and relocation of materials from the entry road and away from view. Before you arrive, have knowledge of poison oak because it is a native plant. The main photos in the listing are taken from Hipcamp Scouts back in 2018 and they are featuring our Original campsite. This is located past the mineral baths. It's the furthest one to reach, and accessible by foot. I will update photos to depict all the campsites, but please share your photos with us on Instagram and tag @charanspringsfarm to help future campers get a view of what the sites look like with a tent set up! SULFUR MINERAL BATHS Include in your experience the use of our sulfur mineral baths. It's $10 per person. PLEASE BOOK THIS AS AN EXTRA AT CHECKOUT. The mineral baths are 2 funky vintage clawfoot tubs that are pictured in the actual listing.The photos show an accurate description of the Mineral Baths. They are not located in the main camp zone. Please call ahead to book your time slot and get directions to the mineral baths. PLEASE DO NOT BOOK IF: You are looking for "Glamping," (Glamour Camping). It's primitive camping on a private property with bonuses like the garden, rustic baths, and beautiful nature. This property has been a working farm for decades, which has struggled with hard times. If farm yards/junk piles make you uncomfortable or give you a creepy feeling, don't book because our boneyard is adjacent to the entry road and it can't be ignored. Thank you for reading this whole description and we hope you have a good experience.

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Camp near Pinnacles National Park

23 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents2200 acres · Paicines, CA

Started in 2014 by Tim and Michelle Borland and their three kids, the Bar SZ Ranch is a true family business with a mission to help others “forge their legacy.” Set on 2200-acres in its own valley with iconic California oak trees and golden hills; views of the surrounding mountains and Pinnacles National Park; and painted, sunlit skies guests can't get enough of, this working ranch offers unique, getaway camping and glamping experiences for both new and seasoned campers. The Bar SZ Campground is near Pinnacles National Park but relatively remote from other services, which is part of what makes the area so special. It is a place to unplug, share stories and spend time with your family and friends, and explore the wilderness of California. If you’d like to schedule animal feeding, horseback riding, or arena riding/horsemanship lessons with us, these are available at an additional cost and a link will be provided for booking. (No activities available on Sundays or Mondays, except for holiday weekends.) From the ranch: Pinnacles National Park East entrance 6.6 miles Nearest Groceries and restaurants: Hollister 36 miles north King City 28.5 miles south Tres Pinos 29.2 miles north The nearest amenities (stores, restaurants, gas) are about 30 miles away so please plan ahead and bring the things you will need during your stay. We have great service for AT&T on the ranch. Do you have an even larger group? Message us if you have a larger event or are interested in a whole campsite/ranch rental.

Rocky Canyon Rock Farm

1 site · RV, Tent40 acres · Creston, CA

Camping spot sits above a seasonal pond. There is Horseshoe pits. There is also a firepit that can be used. Wood Can be provided. There is 30 amp electrical and water hookup available also. This is a back in spot if you have a trailer. Lots of Hiking around our 40 acres as well as the old stage coach road that leads into Atascadero, Calif. The property sits atop a Granite rock vein. There are rocks everywhere of every size. You can take home any rocks you want. We can accommodate having a spot to pen up your horses with water available as well. You can also ride horses on the property as well as along Rocky Canyon Road into Atascadero or Creston. You can ride into Creston and can have lunch or dinner at one of the 2 places in the small town of Creston.

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Broken Branch Creek

9 sites · RVs20 acres · Paso Robles, CA

Broken Branch Creek is a new family farm in Paso Robles, CA. Our land is abundant with with blue oaks and local wildlife. There is a creek bed, usually dry most of the year, that provides excellent rock hunting and shady areas with overhanging oaks. We have grazing cattle fenced off from the camping areas and farm so you may see or hear them during your stay. The entrance to the camping area is a very wide oil pipe fenced driveway off Branch Road, designed to accommodate farm equipment and cattle trailers. Sometimes map apps say you've arrived at one of the separate residential driveways on the property. Please keep looking for the commercial sized entrance. We are a 15 minute drive to the restaurants and shopping in downtown Paso Robles, 8 minutes to the Vina Robles Amphitheater, 6 minutes to the Hunter Ranch Golf Course, and 5 min to the Sensorio Art Exhibit. We're just off the Union Road Wine Trail among the Back Roads Wineries of Paso Robles.

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Vinyl Vineyards Glampground

20 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents120 acres · Paso Robles, CA

Welcome to Vinyl Vineyards – a 120-acre private ranch, working vineyard, and boutique glampground tucked along the scenic Union Road Wine Trail in Paso Robles, California. Our 10-site glamping retreat blends rustic charm with refined adventure. Unplug, recharge, and reconnect—with nature, with wine, friends and family. Hike private trails through vineyard rows, oak forests, and wildflower fields. Cool off with afternoon breezes and cool Paso nights, greet our alpacas and chickens, or nap in a hammock with the scent of lavender in the air. The property features: 26 acres of producing vineyard Outdoor kitchens, BBQ grills, and communal fire pits Sunset hilltops and dark-sky stargazing Frisbee golf, garden rows, and peaceful picnic spots Alpacas (yes, you can meet them), chickens, and bees Pet-friendly vibes with plenty of space to roam Guests are invited to book a complimentary "Sip & Spin" wine tasting in our private cellar—where the vinyl spins and our award winning wine flows. And we also deliver to your site. We’re just 15 minutes from downtown Paso Robles and within walking distance to local wineries. A 5-minute drive puts you at Sensorio Field of Light, Vina Robles Amphitheatre, and Paso’s golf courses. Or stay put—there’s magic in staying still. Before you book: Visit www.vinylvin.com for FAQs, travel tips, and our liability waiver download.

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Fernwood Resort

24 sites1 acre · Big Sur, CA

Fernwood Resort stands out as a unique all-purpose facility nestled within a stunning redwood forest, offering a diverse range of accommodations and amenities for every type of traveler. Our property features a cozy 12-unit motel, charming Forest and Meadow View cabins, and a delightful Redwood Bar & Grill. Guests can also enjoy the convenience of our General Store & Espresso Bar, as well as a welcoming tavern. For those seeking outdoor adventure, our 60-unit campground is perfect for large RVs up to 30 feet and includes tent cabins situated along the picturesque banks of the Big Sur River. We also offer Adventure Tents for glamping enthusiasts, providing a luxurious camping experience. Stay connected with our Calendar of Events, where you can find information about weekend music, festivals, and various activities. Fernwood Campground is conveniently located adjacent to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, granting easy access to breathtaking hiking trails and a memorable winter camping experience. Whether you're looking to relax or explore, Fernwood Resort has something for everyone.

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River, stream, or creek camping near Lockwood guide

Overview

Looking for a camping adventure near Lockwood, California? Hipcamp has over 356 options specifically in that area. With an average price per night of $79 and options as low as $27, there's something for every budget. Check out top campsites like The Enchanted Forest Retreat (743 reviews), Camp Arroyo Grande (508 reviews), and Cuyama Oaks Ranch (367 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like campfires, toilets, and pet-friendly locations. If you're into whitewater paddling, snow sports, or horseback riding, you'll find plenty to keep you entertained. So grab your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!