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Primitive & Backcountry Camping in California

300 primitive campgrounds in California. Reported as backcountry or primitive. Browse by city, check amenities, and get directions.

By city

Cloverdale (100)Big Bear Lake (20)Covelo (20)Ojai (10)Bertsch-Oceanview (7)King City (7)Lakeport (7)Lone Pine (7)Big Bear City (6)Death Valley (6)Happy Camp (6)Healdsburg (6)Altadena (5)Big Pine (5)Greenfield (5)Arcadia (4)Fillmore (4)Los Olivos (4)Morgan Hill (4)Downieville (3)Fort Irwin (3)Fortuna (3)Lucerne (3)Midpines (3)Boonville (2)Bridgeport (2)Cambria (2)Green Valley (2)Hayfork (2)Inverness (2)Lagunitas-Forest Knolls (2)Mesa Verde (2)Needles (2)Nice (2)Agua Dulce (1)Aguanga (1)Aliso Viejo (1)Antioch (1)Apple Valley (1)Arnold (1)

All primitive campgrounds in California

Elk

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Cambria

Ant

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Fillmore

Ant

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Greenfield

Bluff

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Greenfield

Forks

Campground
Greenfield

About primitive & backcountry camping in California

Primitive sites have no hookups and often no water, just a cleared spot, a fire ring, and quiet. They are the closest thing to dispersed camping with a designated site, and they suit small rigs, vans, and tents best.

See every listing in the state on the California RV parks page, or browse primitive campgrounds across the whole country.