Campgrounds Available Tonight Near Lake Riverside, CA
Lake Riverside, CA, is a hidden gem for camping enthusiasts, offering a variety of options for RV, tent, and dispersed camping amidst the stunning backdrop of Southern California's mountainous terrain. For RV campers, Lake Riverside RV Park provides full-hookup sites with convenient access to amenities while allowing guests to soak in picturesque views of the surrounding hills and the serene lake. Tent camping is best experienced at Mount San Jacinto State Park, where nature lovers can set up camp in shaded, alpine settings, surrounded by towering trees and the sounds of wildlife, perfect for stargazing under the clear desert skies. Dispersed camping opportunities abound in the nearby San Bernardino National Forest, where adventurous souls can find secluded spots along the trails and waterways, offering a true back-to-nature experience far from the crowds. With its diverse geography, including rolling hills, tranquil lakes, and rugged mountains, Lake Riverside is an ideal base for hiking, birdwatching, and fishing for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're seeking the comfort of a campsite or the wildness of nature, Lake Riverside, CA invites you to explore its unique camping options.
Oak Grove Campground is located in the Palomar Ranger District, Cleveland National Forest (33 min east of Temecula, CA) with an elevation of 2,769 feet. There are a total of 80 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 25 feet. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Fees range from $15.00 to $30.00. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom, trash dumpster, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Palomar Mountain Campground is part of Palomar Mountain State Park in California (1 hr 7 min southeast of Temecula, CA) with an elevation of 4,956 feet. There are a total of 30 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 24 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $40.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, accessible, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Idyllwild Campgorund is part of Mt. San Jacinto State Park in California (1 hr 9 min west of Palm Springs, CA) with an elevation of 5,411 feet. There are a total of 31 campsites including 2 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 29 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 24 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 4 sites have electric and water hookups. 4 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $25.00 to $45.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, accessible, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Vern Whitaker Horse Camp is part of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in California (1 hr 27 min south of La Quinta, CA) with an elevation of 918 feet. There are a total of 11 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of October to the end of May. 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. Prices start at $35.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, accessible, restroom, horse stable, flush toilets. Activities include horseback riding, hiking trails.
Borrego Palm Canyon Campground is part of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in California (1 hr 23 min south of La Quinta, CA) with an elevation of 1,724 feet. There are a total of 106 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. 41 sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). 1 site has electric and water hookups. Fees range from $35.00 to $125.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, restroom, amphitheater, ramada, flush toilets. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
Lake Perris Campground is part of Lake Perris State Recreation Area in California (just 12 min southeast of Moreno Valley, CA) with an elevation of 1,650 feet. There are a total of 413 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 31 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. 254 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $25.00 to $45.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, boat ramp, swimming, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, water skiing, floating sports.
Tamarisk Grove Campground is part of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in California (1 hr 30 min south of La Quinta, CA) with an elevation of 1,397 feet. There are a total of 23 campsites including 9 cabins. The campground is open all year. 14 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. Fees range from $35.00 to $70.00. Some amenities include shower, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Paso Picacho Campground is part of Cuyamaca Rancho State Park in California (47 min east of Santee, CA) with an elevation of 4,917 feet. There are a total of 86 campsites including 5 cabins. The campground is open all year. 63 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 30 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $40.00 to $100.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
South Carlsbad State Beach Campground is part of South Carlsbad State Beach in California (just 13 min southwest of Carlsbad, CA) with an elevation of 59 feet. There are a total of 212 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. 11 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $50.00 to $140.00. Some amenities include general store, accessible, laundry facility, swimming, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, floating sports.
San Elijo Campground is part of San Elijo State Beach in California (just 13 min southwest of Encinitas, CA) with an elevation of 61 feet. There are a total of 148 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 19 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 26 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $50.00 to $95.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, general store, laundry facility, swimming, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, fishing, floating sports.
Green Valley Campground is part of Cuyamaca Rancho State Park in California (32 min east of El Cajon, CA) with an elevation of 3,974 feet. There are a total of 67 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the end of November. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 30 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $40.00 to $45.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include horseback riding, hiking trails.
Council Group Campground is located in the Mountaintop Ranger District, San Bernardino National Forest (31 min northeast of Yucaipa, CA) with an elevation of 6,293 feet. The site is normally open from mid March to the end of October. Prices start at $243.00 per night. Some amenities include amphitheater. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
San Mateo Campground is part of San Onofre State Beach in California (just 7 min southeast of San Clemente, CA) with an elevation of 76 feet. There are a total of 146 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 25 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. 62 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $45.00 to $70.00. Some amenities include dump station, restroom, amphitheater. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
San Gorgonio Campground is located in the Mountaintop Ranger District, San Bernardino National Forest (33 min northeast of Yucaipa, CA) with an elevation of 6,509 feet. There are a total of 54 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid April to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 35 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $34.00 to $67.00. Some amenities include shower, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
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