Camping Near San Diego, CA
There are 278 campgrounds within driving distance of San Diego, CA in the Camphive database, listed below closest-first. The nearest is Fiesta Island Youth Camp, about 5 miles away. 19 of the closest are free. 1 score 8 or higher on the Vistas scenic scale. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Looking for no-fee sites? See free camping near San Diego (241). Prefer primitive, off-grid spots? Browse dispersed camping near San Diego (203).
Closest campgrounds to San Diego
- Fiesta Island Youth Camp — 5 mi from San Diego · CA
- Silver Strand State Beach — 5 mi from San Diego · SD - Coronado · ~$55/night · Vistas 7.5
- Camp Surf — 9 mi from San Diego · CA · Free · Vistas 7.7
- Sweetwater Summit Park — 10 mi from San Diego · SD - Bonita · ~$30/night · Vistas 3
- Kumeyaay Lake Campground — 11 mi from San Diego · CA · Vistas 6.4
- Tijuana River Valley Regional Campground — 12 mi from San Diego · CA · $24 USD Tent Sites, Yurts 60 USD, Large Red Yurts 90 USD, Pet Fee 1 USD, Horses 2 USD · Vistas 4.7
- Santee Lakes Regional Park — 14 mi from San Diego · SD - Santee · ~$45/night · Vistas 5
- Los Penasquitos Canyon — 16 mi from San Diego · SD - Poway/Mira Mesa · Free · Vistas 5.5
- Indian Hills Camp — 20 mi from San Diego · CA · Vistas 6
- Otay Mountain BLM — 22 mi from San Diego · SD - Chula Vista · Free · Vistas 5.5
- San Elijo State Beach — 22 mi from San Diego · CA · Free
- South Carlsbad State Beach — 27 mi from San Diego · SD - Carlsbad · ~$55/night · Vistas 7
- Roar & Snore — 28 mi from San Diego · CA · Vistas 6.4
- South Carlsbad State Beach Campground — 28 mi from San Diego · CA · Free · Vistas 8
- Group Camp Site — 31 mi from San Diego · CA · Free
- Corral Canyon Campground — 34 mi from San Diego · Corral Canyon Campground · Vistas 6.7
- Bobcat Meadow Campground — 35 mi from San Diego · CA · Free
- Guajome Regional Park — 36 mi from San Diego · SD - Oceanside · ~$24/night · Vistas 4.5
- Green Valley Camp — 36 mi from San Diego · SD - Cuyamaca · ~$30/night · Vistas 7.5
- Corral Canyon Area — 36 mi from San Diego · Corral Canyon Area · Vistas 6.7
- Green Valley Campground — 36 mi from San Diego · CA
- Lake Morena County Park — 37 mi from San Diego · SD - Campo · ~$22/night · Vistas 5.5
- Lake Morena BLM — 37 mi from San Diego · SD - Campo · Free · Vistas 5
- Lake Morena County Park Campground — 37 mi from San Diego · CA · Vistas 6.7
- Pine Valley Campground — 38 mi from San Diego · SD - Pine Valley · ~$22/night · Vistas 4.5
- Paso Picacho Camp — 38 mi from San Diego · SD - Cuyamaca · ~$30/night · Vistas 7
- Paso Picacho Campground — 38 mi from San Diego · CA
- Lake Cuyamaca Campground — 38 mi from San Diego · SD - Julian · ~$40/night · Vistas 6.5
- Broken Rock Ranch — 39 mi from San Diego · CA · Free
- 1-2 tents — 39 mi from San Diego · CA · Free · Vistas 5.5
Open the interactive map near San Diego to filter by free camping, RV access, and scenic rating, or to draw a drive-time radius from your own location.
Camping near San Diego FAQ
How far are the nearest campgrounds to San Diego?
The closest campground in the Camphive database is Fiesta Island Youth Camp, roughly 5 miles from San Diego, CA. The full list on this page is sorted by distance so you can pick by how far you want to drive.
Is there free camping near San Diego?
Yes. 241 campgrounds near San Diego, CA are free, mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests. See the free camping near San Diego page for the full list.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1-10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. 1 of the spots near San Diego listed here score 8 or higher. This page lists the closest campgrounds first; sort by Vistas on the interactive map to rank by scenery instead.