Campgrounds Available Tonight Near Atolia, CA
Nestled in the arid landscapes of California's Mojave Desert, Atolia serves as an ideal base for diverse camping options that cater to outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure and serenity. For RV campers, the nearby Mojave National Preserve features several well-equipped campgrounds, such as Hole-in-the-Wall, offering stunning views of volcanic formations and expansive desert vistas. Tent campers will find solace in the scenic beauty of the Kelso Dunes Campground, where you can pitch your tent amid vast sand dunes and starry skies, perfect for stargazing and exploring unique desert ecosystems. For those craving the ultimate wilderness experience, dispersed camping is available throughout the surrounding Bureau of Land Management (BLM) areas, where you can find secluded spots to immerse yourself in the rugged terrain and observe local wildlife. The diverse geography around Atolia—ranging from vast sandy expanses to rugged mountains—provides endless opportunities for hiking, rock climbing, and photography. Embrace the tranquility and vastness that surrounds Atolia, CA, as you create unforgettable memories in this stunning desert paradise.
Owl Canyon Campground in San Bernardino County is located 56 min north of Apple Valley, CA with an elevation of 3,054 feet. There are a total of 31 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 35 feet. All sites are currently first-come first-served. Prices start at $6.00 per night. Some amenities include accessible, playground, restroom. Activities include hiking trails.
Saddleback Butte Campground is part of Saddleback Butte State Park in California (31 min east of Palmdale, CA) with an elevation of 2,598 feet. There are a total of 37 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 30 feet. All sites are currently first-come first-served. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Some amenities include dump station, accessible, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Paradise Cove Campground is located in the Kern River Ranger District, Sequoia National Forest (1 hr 30 min northeast of Bakersfield, CA) with an elevation of 2,639 feet. There are a total of 51 campsites. The campground is open all year. 1 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 $32.00 per night. Some amenities include dump station, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Boulder Gulch Campground is located in the Kern River Ranger District, Sequoia National Forest (1 hr 31 min northeast of Bakersfield, CA) with an elevation of 2,601 feet. There are a total of 60 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to the end of September. 2 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. Prices start at $32.00 per night. Some amenities include flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
French Gulch Campground is located in the Kern River Ranger District, Sequoia National Forest (1 hr 30 min northeast of Bakersfield, CA) with an elevation of 2,678 feet. The site is normally open from the end of March to the end of October. Prices start at $405.00 per night.
Sandy Flat Campground is located in the Kern River Ranger District, Sequoia National Forest (1 hr 28 min northeast of Bakersfield, CA) with an elevation of 2,383 feet. There are a total of 27 campsites including 3 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 24 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 $32.00 to $120.00. Activities include fishing.
Headquarters Campground is located in the Kern River Ranger District, Sequoia National Forest (1 hr 52 min southeast of Porterville, CA) with an elevation of 2,780 feet. There are a total of 42 campsites including 13 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 27 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 $32.00 to $100.00. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Halfway Group Campground is located in the Kern River Ranger District, Sequoia National Forest (1 hr 53 min southeast of Porterville, CA) with an elevation of 2,816 feet. There are a total of 5 campsites. The campground is open all year. Max equipment length is 20 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. Fees range from $48.00 to $200.00.
Fairview Campground is located in the Kern River Ranger District, Sequoia National Forest (1 hr 48 min east of Porterville, CA) with an elevation of 3,542 feet. There are a total of 48 campsites including 14 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to mid November. 34 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 $32.00 per night.
Limestone Campground is located in the Kern River Ranger District, Sequoia National Forest (1 hr 41 min east of Porterville, CA) with an elevation of 3,749 feet. There are a total of 19 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the end of March to the end of October. Max equipment length is 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $32.00 per night.
Afton Canyon Campground in San Bernardino County is located 1 hr 9 min northeast of Apple Valley, CA with an elevation of 1,406 feet. There are a total of 22 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 30 feet. All sites are currently first-come first-served. Prices start at $6.00 per night. Some amenities include restroom. Activities include ohv trails nearby.
Mesa Campground is part of Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area in California (just 20 min south of Hesperia, CA) with an elevation of 3,455 feet. There are a total of 129 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. 37 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $45.00 to $50.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, boat ramp, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, water skiing, floating sports.
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