Top 5 California Campgrounds to Visit in 2022 ⛺️

CALIFORNIA – If you’re planning an upcoming camping trip or considering a future getaway, these five California campgrounds have you covered.

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 – featuring seven destinations in the Golden State.

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

Campspot was originally launched in 2015 and the online public 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, allowing campers to search and book at more than 140,000 campgrounds. You can check real-time prices and search for an offer that fits your budget.

Here are the best campsites in California:

Cava Robles RV Resort in Pasa Robles, California is one of the top rated campgrounds in the United States according to Campspot. (Courtesy of Campspot)

As people adjust to life during the pandemic and amid travel concerns, the US outdoor travel industry has seen a resurgence.

Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort in Felton, California is the top rated campground in the US (courtesy of Campspot)

This year’s seven categories include “Top Campgrounds in the US”, “Most Popular Campgrounds in the US”, “Top Campgrounds for Families”, “Top Campgrounds with a View”, “Top Campgrounds for Beginners”, “Top Campgrounds”. ‘ and ‘Top campsite design’. Below is the full list of winners of the 2022 Campspot Awards.

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, New Hampshire

Most popular campsites 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 campsites 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 campsites with a view:

  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 campsites for beginners:

  1. Sun outside 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 campsites:

  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 Park – Kanab, UT

Top campsite 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 honor and recognize our industry-leading campground partners from our beautiful country,” Campspot CEO Michael Scheinman said in a statement.

“As outdoor travel continues to thrive, we look forward to expanding the annual Campspot Awards for years to come,” said Scheinman.

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

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