Camping Near San Jose, CA
There are 291 campgrounds within driving distance of San Jose, CA in the Camphive database, listed below closest-first. The nearest is Walden West Outdoor School, about 12 miles away. 29 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 Jose (276). Prefer primitive, off-grid spots? Browse dispersed camping near San Jose (269).
Closest campgrounds to San Jose
- Walden West Outdoor School — 12 mi from San Jose · CA
- Walk-in Camps — 12 mi from San Jose · CA · Free
- Lupin Lodge — 13 mi from San Jose · CA · Free · Vistas 6
- Main Camp — 15 mi from San Jose · CA · Free
- Castle Rock Trail Camp — 15 mi from San Jose · CA · Free · Vistas 7.8
- Frog Flat Camp — 15 mi from San Jose · CA · Free
- Staff Campsite — 15 mi from San Jose · CA · Free · Vistas 7
- Teepee — 16 mi from San Jose · CA · Free · Vistas 7
- Costanoa Campsite — 16 mi from San Jose · CA · Free · Vistas 8
- Shingle Mill Point Campground — 16 mi from San Jose · CA · Free · Vistas 7.8
- Waterman Gap Trail Camp — 17 mi from San Jose · CA · Free
- Uvas Canyon County Park Campground — 18 mi from San Jose · CA · Free · Vistas 7.6
- Upper Bench Youth Camp — 18 mi from San Jose · CA · Free · Vistas 6.2
- Camp Loma (Future Farmers of America) — 18 mi from San Jose · CA · Free
- Ashanti — 18 mi from San Jose · CA · Free · Vistas 6.9
- Zulu — 18 mi from San Jose · CA · Free · Vistas 6.9
- Kashmir — 19 mi from San Jose · CA · Free · Vistas 6.9
- Duffy — 19 mi from San Jose · CA · Free · Vistas 6.9
- Suez — 19 mi from San Jose · CA · Free · Vistas 6.9
- Gilwell — 19 mi from San Jose · CA · Free · Vistas 6.9
- Impeesa — 19 mi from San Jose · CA · Free · Vistas 6.9
- Kyber — 19 mi from San Jose · CA · Free · Vistas 6.9
- Mafeking — 19 mi from San Jose · CA · Free · Vistas 6.9
- Ohlone — 19 mi from San Jose · CA · Free · Vistas 6.9
- Canyon Camp — 19 mi from San Jose · CA · Free · Vistas 6.2
- Circle Group Campground — 19 mi from San Jose · CA · Free · Vistas 6
- Point Group Campground — 19 mi from San Jose · CA · Free · Vistas 6
- West Ridge Trail Camp — 20 mi from San Jose · CA · $5 USD
- Cityteam Camp May Mac — 20 mi from San Jose · CA
- Girls Cabins — 20 mi from San Jose · CA · Free · Vistas 5.8
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Camping near San Jose FAQ
How far are the nearest campgrounds to San Jose?
The closest campground in the Camphive database is Walden West Outdoor School, roughly 12 miles from San Jose, 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 Jose?
Yes. 276 campgrounds near San Jose, CA are free, mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests. See the free camping near San Jose 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 Jose 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.