Upper Virginia Creek Primitive Campground, Lee Vining, CA
Upper Virginia Creek Primitive Campground is a free, developed campground operated by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It's smaller than its sister campground at Lower Virginia Creek (see nearby campsites below), but closer to the village of Virginia Lakes. The campground offers fire rings, vault toilet, and bear proof storage boxes.
Lower Virginia Creek Primitive Campground, Lee Vining, CA
Lower Virginia Creek Primitive Campground is a free, developed campground offered by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. 22 campsites with fire rings and bear boxes, there are several sites taht can accommodate large trailers or motorhomes. The campground is located along Lower 139 Campground Rd (also known as Forest Road 32139).
Camino Cove Campground, Pollock Pines, CA
This is a free, developed campground offered by El Dorado National Forest. With 32 campsite units, some with picnic tables and fire rings, and vault toilets, it's situated on a peninsula of Union Valley Reservoir. It's a popular destination for locals seeking weekend camping for fishing and water activities.
Wentworth Springs Campground, Pollock Pines, CA
This is a free, developed campground offered by El Dorado National Forest strictly for high clearance, 4WD vehicles. There are eight (8) sites, all of which are designed for tent camping. The campground is only open from June to October. There are picnic tables, fire rings, and a vault toilet.
Airport Flat Campground, Pollock Pines, CA
Airport Flat Campground is a free, developed campground offered El Dorado National Forest. There are 16 campsites with picnic tables and fire rings and there are vault toilets. The campground is known for being located along Gerle Creek where people come up to go swimming.
Corral Canyon Campground, Campo, CA
Corral Canyon Campground is a free, developed campground offered by Cleveland National Forest. There are 20 campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. This campground makes for a popular base camp for OHV riders, mountain bikers, and hikers. Corral Canyon Campground is located within the Corral Canyon OHV Area and provides a convenient camping opportunity for those using the surrounding trails. Campsites are nestled amongst an Oak grove with views of chaparral and desert for miles.
Bobcat Meadow Campground, Campo, CA
Bobcat Meadow Campground is a free, developed campground operated by Cleveland National Forest. There are 20 campsites available with picnic tables and fire rings, and 2 vault toilets. This is a popular base camp for OHV riders, hikers and horseback riders.
Sycamore Flat Campground, Pearblossom, CA
Sycamore Flat Campground is a free, developed campground offered by Angeles National Forest. With 12 campsites located off of Big Rock Creek Rd, it offers easy access from a paved highway. Some of the sites are large enough for medium-sized trailers and motorhomes.
Southfork Campground, Valyermo, CA
Southfork Campground is a free, developed campground offered by Angeles National Forest. There are 21 campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and a vault toilet. This campground is located along South Fork Big Rock Creek and offers swimming areas, making it a popular destination for Summer camping.
Mt. Pacifico Campground, Palmdale, CA
Mt. Pacifico Campground is a free, developed campground offered by Angeles National Forest. It has eight (8) campsites with picnic tables, trash can, and vault toilet. It sits at the top of Mt. Pacifico at 7,100 feet overlooking the City of Palmdale to the north. It's a popular stop for hikers along Pacific Crest Trail and local mountain bikers.
