Camping near Ventura, California

Camping near Ventura, California includes 12 public campgrounds on record, 9 reservable and 2 first-come. Most (10 of 12) are run by the U.S. Forest Service. 1 is free.

Camping near Ventura at a glance

Public campgrounds
12 (10 National Forest, 2 National Park Service)
Getting a site
9 reservable and 2 first-come
Cost
1 free; lowest posted fee at Anacapa Island: "Standard nonelectric: $15 per night"
Elevation
205 ft (Anacapa Island) to 7,000 ft (Reyes Peak), 12 of 12 on record
Season
1 seasonal with posted dates
Campsites
139 across the 9 campgrounds that state a count
RVs
7 take RVs; no hookups on record; longest stated RV length 50 ft (Reyes Creek)

Tent camping near Ventura

Common questions

Where can I camp around Ventura, CA?

12 public campgrounds are on record near Ventura: Anacapa Island, Circle X Ranch Group Campground, Hardluck, Holiday Group, and 8 more. 9 book through Recreation.gov and 2 are first-come, first-served with no reservations.

Is there free camping near Ventura, CA?

Yes: Hardluck charges no fee at the campground.

Where can I camp with an RV near Ventura, CA?

7 campgrounds near Ventura take RVs: Holiday Group, Middle Lion, Pine Mountain, Reyes Creek, and 3 more. None has hookups on record.

Where can I go tent camping near Ventura, CA?

Anacapa Island, Pine Mountain, Reyes Creek, and Reyes Peak list tent or walk-in sites on record.

Where can I camp near a lake around Ventura, CA?

Ozena sits on Reyes Creek.