California RV Parks and Campgrounds

California Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds

RV parks in California offer great locations near many popular areas for tourism and outdoor recreation. These popular destination campgrounds are set up to handle every RV camping desire. From exclusive RV resorts, to basic service public campgrounds, there is something for everyone in California RV parks.

Private RV Parks

Private RV parks are located just about everywhere in California. The trick is to find one that meets your expectations, not disappoint you. To improve your odds of finding the right campground, we recommend researching as much as possible. The following links will take you to the best information sources for finding RV parks and campgrounds in California.

There are many Internet campground directories available. There are often overlaps of listings across web sites. We recommend the following web sites to find RV parks in California...

• Woodall's has their campground listings available in a searchable format. To access their online directory, you must sign up for their free Diamond Club. Once registered, you will have access to full campground information including price range and rating.
• RV-Clubs.us has an extensive list of RV parks in California. Campgrounds are listed by town, and every listing has an informational web site.
• Go Camping California is a statewide group of RV parks, resorts, and campgrounds. Clickable location map to help quickly find RV parks and campgrounds.
• RV Park Hunter exclusively lists only RV parks with web sites and photos. Nicely designed web site with campgrounds listed by town.
• RVPark.com is a popular web site with RV park and campground listings. RV parks are listed by town with amenity lists, and links to web sites when available.
• GreatCampingSpots.com lists many RV parks in California. Campgrounds are listed by park name and include a graphic representation of the amenities available. Makes finding campgrounds that fill your exact requirements easy. Searchable database.

Campground Directories offer listings of most private and many public RV parks and campgrounds. These popular publications are a "Must Have" item for RV camping trips to unfamiliar places.

Discount Camping Associations

California RV parks can be affiliated with large nationwide organizations, and these organizations have well designed web sites that can help you locate their member RV parks. Some of these organizations offer discounted prices by becoming a member, while others offer location maps.

• The best known RV park association is KOA, with campgrounds in California and every state. Their website is easy to navigate, and you can make reservations on line. With the KOA Value Kard, you receive a free KOA Directory & Road Atlas, free issue of Camping Life and 10% off daily campground registrations.
• The Happy Camper RV Camping Club offers 50% off nightly rates at affiliate parks in California. Membership is valid at over 1000 RV parks nationwide.
• The Good Sam Club is the nations largest RV camping club with many associated RV parks in California. Their yearly membership fee of $19 gets you a 10% RV camping discount at over 1700 affiliated parks, as well as magazine subscription, parts and service discounts, and other membership benefits.

Discount RV Camping has more information about clubs and associations that offer reduced rate camping in California.

California Public Campgrounds

• California State Parks are popular RV camping destinations.
• Several National Parks offer great RV camping locations. From the Kings Canyon, to Yosemite, you'll find some of California's most scenic campsites.
  
• USDA National Forests offer a more primitive setting in California.
• State Wildlife Management Areas offer RV camping locations.
• Bureau of Land Management (BLM) manages vast areas available for camping.
  

RV Camping California has all the information you need about public camping and campgrounds.

More California RV Parks

Once you find an RV park that looks good, you can see campground reviews at RVParkReviews.com.

There are so many RV park choices in California, you will have trouble picking just one. Improve your chances of finding a good one using the resources listed above.