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5 California Campsites Worth Visiting

These are some of the top campgrounds in the Golden State, according to statewide rankings from Campspot.

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Campspot has a list of the best camping locations across the U.S., including several California destinations. Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort in Mt. Shasta City, Calif. is ranked as one of the most popular campgrounds in the U.S.
Campspot has a list of the best camping locations across the U.S., including several California destinations. Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort in Mt. Shasta City, Calif. is ranked as one of the most popular campgrounds in the U.S. (Courtesy of Campspot)

CALIFORNIA — If you're planning an upcoming camping trip or considering a future getaway, then look no further than these five camping locations in California.

Campspot, the leading online marketplace for RV resorts, family campgrounds, cabins, glamping options and more, this week announced the winners of its first annual Campspot Awards — naming seven destinations in the Golden State.

The awards recognize excellence in the campground industry and highlight top destinations, camper experience, unique offerings and design.

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Campspot originally launched in 2015, and the public online marketplace www.campspot.com, launched in late Spring 2020. The portfolio is growing and now includes nearly 20 percent of all private campgrounds in North America, where campers can search and book from more than 140,000 campsites. You can get real-time pricing and search for a deal that fits your budget.

Here are the top camp spots in California:

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Cava Robles RV Resort in Pasa Robles, Calif. is among the top-rated campgrounds in the U.S., according to Campspot. (Courtesy of Campspot)

As people adapt to life in the pandemic and amid travel concerns, the outdoor travel industry has seen a spike across the U.S. The inaugural Campspot Awards capture the growing popularity of hitting the great outdoors and celebrate the top camping destinations across the country.

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Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort in Felton, Calif. is the top-rated campground in the U.S. (Courtesy of Campspot)

This year’s seven categories include Top Campgrounds in the USA, Most Popular Campgrounds in the USA, Top Campgrounds for Families, Top Campgrounds with a View, Top Campgrounds for First-Timers, Top Camping Sites, and Top Campground Design. See the full list of 2022 Campspot Awards Winners below.

Top Campgrounds in the USA:

  1. Angel Fire RV Resort - Angel Fire, NM
  2. Cava Robles RV Resort - Para Robles, CA
  3. Dark Sky RV Campground - Kanab, UT
  4. The Views RV Park & Campground - Dolores, CO
  5. Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort - Felton, CA
  6. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park: Golden Valley - Bostic, NC
  7. Elkamp Eastcreek - Mineral, WA
  8. Carolina Pines RV Resort - Conway, SC
  9. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park: Guadalupe River - Kerrville, TX
  10. Lost River Valley Campground - North Woodstock, NH

Most Popular Campgrounds in the USA:

  1. Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort - Felton, CA
  2. Canyonlands RV Resort & Campground - Moab, UT
  3. Oceanside RV Resort & Campground - Coos Bay, OR
  4. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park: Tower Park - Lodi CA
  5. Jim & Mary’s RV Park - Missoula, MT
  6. Ocean Mesa RV Resort - Goleta, CA
  7. Ebenezer Park - Rock Hill, SC
  8. Whispering Hills RV Park - Georgetown, KY
  9. Alpen Rose RV Park - Durango, CO
  10. Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort - Mt. Shasta City, CA

Top Campgrounds for Families:

  1. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park: Golden Valley - Bostic, NC
  2. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park: Guadalupe River - Kerrville, TX
  3. Camp Fimfo Texas Hill Country - New Braunfels, TX
  4. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park: Quarryville - Quarryville, PA
  5. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park: Birchwood Acres - Greenfield Park, NY

Top Campgrounds with Views:

  1. Yellowstone Hot Springs - Gardiner, MT
  2. River Run RV Resort - Granby, CO
  3. Oceanside RV Resort & Campground - Coos Bay, OR
  4. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park: Luray - Luray, VA
  5. Ride Out Ranch, Florence, AZ

Top Campgrounds for First-Timers:

  1. Sun Outdoors Rehoboth Bay - Millsboro, DE
  2. Sun Outdoors Lancaster County - Narvon, PA
  3. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park: Gardiner - Gardiner, NY
  4. River Run RV Resort - Granby, CO
  5. Carolina Pines RV Resort - Conway, SC

Top Camping Sites:

  1. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Lakes Region - Waterfront Premium Site - Milton, NH
  2. Sun Outdoors Petoskey Bay Harbor - Premium Coach - Petoskey, MI
  3. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park: Guadalupe River - Riverfront Red Carpet - Kerrville, TX
  4. The Hideaway Retreat - Premium Plus Waterview - Navarre, FL
  5. Dark Sky - 30/50 AMP RV Site - Kanab, UT

Top Campground Design:

  1. Cava Robles RV Resort - Paso Robles, CA
  2. Camp Fimfo Texas Hill Country - New Braunfels, TX
  3. Dark Sky RV Campground - Kanab, UT
  4. Elkamp Eastcreek - Mineral, WA
  5. Fortland - Portland, ME

"We are thrilled to be able to honor and recognize our best-in-industry campground partners from all over our beautiful country,” Michael Scheinman, CEO of Campspot, said in a statement.

“As outdoor travel continues to flourish, we are excited to grow the annual Campspot Awards in the years ahead," Scheinman said.

The 2022 Campspot Awards winners were selected by analyzing park attributes, customer reviews, photos and a panel of outdoors industry professionals. Visit the website to learn more about the 2022 Campspot Awards.

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