Campgrounds Available Tonight Near Avenal, CA
Avenal, CA, nestled in the scenic San Joaquin Valley, offers outdoor enthusiasts a variety of camping options to explore its stunning landscapes. For RV campers, the nearby Coalinga RV Park provides full-hookup sites with convenient amenities, allowing you to relax while enjoying the picturesque views of the surrounding hills. Tent camping aficionados can venture to the Kings Canyon National Park, just a short drive from Avenal, where primitive campsites like the Cedar Grove Village offer a serene experience amidst towering trees and the sounds of the Kings River. For those seeking solitude, dispersed camping within the Sequoia National Forest allows for an unforgettable backcountry experience, where you can pitch your tent among majestic giant sequoias and breathtaking mountain vistas. The local geography, characterized by rolling foothills and vibrant wildlife, offers numerous hiking trails, ideal for daytime adventures that lead you back to your campsite under the stars. Whether you're looking for comfort or a wild retreat, Avenal's camping options cater to every outdoor enthusiast's desire.
John Whitehead Campground is part of Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park in California (just 17 min northwest of Delano, CA) with an elevation of 198 feet. There are a total of 15 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, accessible, restroom, flush toilets.
Navajo Flats Campground is located in the Santa Lucia Ranger District, Los Padres National Forest (58 min east of San Luis Obispo, CA) with an elevation of 2,185 feet. There are a total of 6 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Activities include biking, hiking trails, ohv allowed from campsite.
Cerro Alto Campground is located in the Santa Lucia Ranger District, Los Padres National Forest (32 min northwest of San Luis Obispo, CA) with an elevation of 1,196 feet. There are a total of 22 campsites including 13 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 9 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 15 and 35 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $35.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, swimming, restroom, trash dumpster. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Morro Strand Campground is part of Morro Strand State Beach in California (just 22 min northwest of San Luis Obispo, CA) with an elevation of 16 feet. There are a total of 75 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 22 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $35.00 to $50.00. Some amenities include swimming, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, floating sports.
Morro Bay Campground is part of Morro Bay State Park in California (just 20 min northwest of San Luis Obispo, CA) with an elevation of 23 feet. There are a total of 120 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 35 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 28 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $35.00 to $50.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, accessible, marina, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, hiking trails.
Washburn Campground is part of Hearst San Simeon State Park in California (45 min west of El Paso de Robles, CA) with an elevation of 195 feet. There are a total of 65 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 35 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Some amenities include restroom. Activities include hiking trails.
San Simeon Creek Campground is part of Hearst San Simeon State Park in California (45 min west of El Paso de Robles, CA) with an elevation of 45 feet. There are a total of 119 campsites including 5 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 114 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 35 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 19 sites have water hookups. Fees range from $10.00 to $35.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Pinnacles Campground is part of Pinnacles National Monument in California (46 min southeast of Hollister, CA) with an elevation of 2,008 feet. There are a total of 134 campsites including 10 cabins. The campground is open all year. 109 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 16 and 90 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 34 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $40.00 to $129.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, general store, swimming, restroom, amphitheater, pay telephone, gift shop, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails, rock climbing.
Islay Creek Campground is part of Montana De Oro State Park in California (30 min west of San Luis Obispo, CA) with an elevation of 64 feet. There are a total of 44 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 27 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $25.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, accessible, swimming, restroom, amphitheater. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Tule Campground in Tulare County is located just 14 min east of Porterville, CA with an elevation of 671 feet. There are a total of 101 campsites. The campground is open all year. 98 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 80 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 24 sites have electric and water hookups. 74 sites have water hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $30.00. Some amenities include shower, boat ramp, swimming, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
North Beach Campground is part of Pismo State Beach in California (just 9 min west of Arroyo Grande, CA) with an elevation of 10 feet. There are a total of 95 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 36 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $25.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, accessible, swimming, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Oceano Campground is part of Pismo State Beach in California (just 12 min west of Arroyo Grande, CA) with an elevation of 12 feet. There are a total of 73 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 36 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 37 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $25.00 to $40.00. Some amenities include shower, accessible, swimming, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Millerton Lake Campground is part of Millerton Lake State Recreation Area in California (40 min north of Clovis, CA) with an elevation of 626 feet. There are a total of 135 campsites including 6 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 114 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 36 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 25 sites have electric and water hookups. 1 site has water hookups. Fees range from $30.00 to $40.00. Some amenities include shower, boat ramp, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, horseback riding, water skiing, floating sports.
Memorial Campground is located in the Monterey Ranger District, Los Padres National Forest (2 hrs 1 min southeast of Seaside, CA) with an elevation of 2,102 feet. There are a total of 8 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs between 20 and 80 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
Plaskett Creek Campground is located in the Monterey Ranger District, Los Padres National Forest (1 hr 32 min west of El Paso de Robles, CA) with an elevation of 386 feet. There are a total of 46 campsites. The campground is open all year. 23 sites can accommodate RVs between 20 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $45.00 to $200.00. Some amenities include flush toilets. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Trimmer Campground is located in the High Sierra Ranger District, Sierra National Forest (47 min east of Clovis, CA) with an elevation of 1,017 feet. There are a total of 10 campsites including 5 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 5 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Hidden View Campground in Madera County is located just 28 min northeast of Madera, CA with an elevation of 536 feet. There are a total of 54 campsites including 11 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 43 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 90 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 15 sites have electric and water hookups. 7 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $100.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, boat ramp, swimming, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, horseback riding, hiking trails.
Kirk Creek Campground is located in the Monterey Ranger District, Los Padres National Forest (3 hrs 21 min southeast of Seaside, CA) with an elevation of 508 feet. There are a total of 32 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 26 and 56 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $45.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming, restroom. Activities include fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Arroyo Seco Campground is located in the Monterey Ranger District, Los Padres National Forest (59 min south of Salinas, CA) with an elevation of 956 feet. There are a total of 39 campsites including 17 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 22 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $35.00 to $150.00. Some amenities include shower. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Limekiln Campground is part of Limekiln State Park in California (3 hrs 26 min southeast of Seaside, CA) with an elevation of 105 feet. There are a total of 23 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 18 and 24 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $35.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, accessible, swimming, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Los Banos Creek Campground is part of San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area in California (just 24 min southwest of Los Banos, CA) with an elevation of 351 feet. There are a total of 14 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 30 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $25.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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