Group Campgrounds in California
California has 290 group campgrounds in the Camphive database — sites designed for larger parties, scout troops, family reunions, and events. Each listing below links to a full page with location, fees, scenic rating, and photos. Group sites usually require reservations well in advance, so check each spot's details early.
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Of the 40 top-rated spots listed below, 33 are free and 40 score 8 or higher on the Vistas scenic scale.
Group camping spots in California
- Whitney Portal Group Campground — CA · Free · Vistas 9.4
- Big Pine Canyon - Palisade Glacier Group Campground — CA · Free · Vistas 9.3
- Saddlebag Lake Trailhead Group Camp — Saddlebag Lake Trailhead Group Camp · Vistas 9
- CANYON VIEW GROUP SITES — CANYON VIEW GROUP SITES · ~$10/night · Vistas 8.8
- MANZANITA LAKE GROUP CAMPGROUND — MANZANITA LAKE GROUP CAMPGROUND · Vistas 8.8
- Agnew Meadows Group Campground — CA · Vistas 8.8
- Rock Creek Lake Group Campground — CA · Free · Vistas 8.7
- LONG MEADOW GROUP — LONG MEADOW GROUP · Free · Vistas 8.7
- Beach Creek Group Campground — CA · Free · Vistas 8.7
- Williams Grove Group Camp — CA · Vistas 8.6
- Bishop Park Group Campground — CA · Vistas 8.6
- Palisade Group Camp — CA · Free · Vistas 8.5
- MARINERS POINT GROUP CAMPGROUND — MARINERS POINT GROUP CAMPGROUND · Vistas 8.5
- Aholul Group Campground — Aholul Group Campground · ~$10/night · Vistas 8.5
- Aspen Hollow Group (Sequoia National Forest, CA) — Aspen Hollow Group (Sequoia National Forest, CA) · Vistas 8.5
- Trailhead Group Campground — CA · Free · Vistas 8.5
- CEDAR FLAT GROUP CAMPGROUND — CEDAR FLAT GROUP CAMPGROUND · Vistas 8.5
- PALISADES GROUP CAMPGROUND — PALISADES GROUP CAMPGROUND · Vistas 8.5
- ASPEN GROUP (INYO) — ASPEN GROUP (INYO) · Vistas 8.5
- Crystal Springs Campground Mid-Sized Group Sites — Crystal Springs Campground Mid-Sized Group Sites · ~$10/night · Vistas 8.5
- Table Mountain Group Camp — CA · Vistas 8.4
- HOLIDAY GROUP CAMPGROUND — HOLIDAY GROUP CAMPGROUND · Vistas 8.4
- Badger Flat Group Campground — CA · Vistas 8.4
- BUTTE LAKE GROUP — BUTTE LAKE GROUP · Free · Vistas 8.4
- AGNEW MEADOWS GROUP CAMP — AGNEW MEADOWS GROUP CAMP · Vistas 8.3
- Marin Garden Club Grove Group Camp — CA · Vistas 8.3
- RED FIR FLAT GROUP CAMPGROUND — RED FIR FLAT GROUP CAMPGROUND · ~$10/night · Vistas 8.3
- Campo Alto Group Campground — Campo Alto Group Campground · ~$100/night · Vistas 8.2
- BRIDAL VEIL GROUP AREA AND PICNIC GROUND — BRIDAL VEIL GROUP AREA AND PICNIC GROUND · ~$8/night · Vistas 8.2
- Rock Creek Lake Group Camp (Inyo National Forest, CA) — Rock Creek Lake Group Camp (Inyo National Forest, CA) · Vistas 8.2
- Green Creek Group Campground — CA · Free · Vistas 8.2
- Fawn Group Campground — CA · Vistas 8
- Alice Eastwood Group Campground — CA · Free · Vistas 8
- FIR GROUP — FIR GROUP · Vistas 8
- LOGGER FLAT GROUP — LOGGER FLAT GROUP · Vistas 8
- GREEN CREEK GROUP — GREEN CREEK GROUP · Vistas 8
- PUMICE FLAT GROUP CAMP — PUMICE FLAT GROUP CAMP · Vistas 8
- Lake Side Group Camp — CA · Free · Vistas 8
- Rob Hill Group Campground — Rob Hill Group Campground · ~$10/night · Vistas 8
- Plaskett Creek Group Campground — CA · Free · Vistas 8
Open the interactive California camping map on Camphive to browse all 290 spots with filters for free camping, RV access, and scenic ratings.
California camping FAQ
Do group campgrounds in California require reservations?
Almost always. Group sites are reservation-only in most areas and popular dates fill months ahead. Each of the 290 listings on this page links to a detail page with location and fee information so you can plan early.
How many people do group campsites hold?
It varies by site, commonly from around 15 up to 100 or more people. Check the individual spot page and the managing agency's listing for exact capacity, parking, and amenity details.
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