• Campers in Carmel-by-the-Sea can still enjoy the same scenery as hotel guests while paying reduced rates for their stay.l'oc??an pacifique vue de carmel, california image by s??bastien marassoglou from Fotolia.com
  
  Carmel-by-the-Sea or simply Carmel is one of the most scenic destinations in Northern California known for its 17-mile drive as much as its oceanside appeal. National Geographic listed the Pacific Coast Highway, a route that takes campers straight to this destination, as one of their "drives of a lifetime." Carmel hotels can be expensive during peak vacation times, making camping an excellent option. For those with recreational vehicles or only a tent, sites in or near Carmel can accommodate any length of stay.
  
  

Carmel by the River RV Park

• Nestled on the banks of the Russian River, this RV park is pet-friendly and fully equipped for wireless access. Those with tents should look elsewhere; this park is only open to those with recreational vehicles. However, the camp has two large rooms for meetings or recreational use. The park features hot showers and a general store where you can find small groceries or a snack.
  
  Carmel by the River RV Park
  
  27680 Schulte Rd
  
  Carmel, CA 93923
  
  831-624-9329
  
  mike@carmelrv.com
  
  carmelrv.com
  
  

Saddle Mountain RV Park and Campground

• With easy access to Carmel's many attractions, this RV park is open to those with tents. The RV sites are full-service and campground rates start at $35 per night. Both forms of camping have weekly and daily rates. In addition to camping, this site features an outdoor Olympic-size pool as well as hot showers. This camp is close to Monterey and the shore, giving you an excellent opportunity to visit the ocean or see the magnificent homes of Pebble Beach during your stay. The park permits leashed pets for an additional $5 fee. If you have a large RV, you must make a reservation.
  
  Saddle Mountain RV Park and Campground
  
  27625 Schulte Road
  
  Carmel, CA 93923-7927
  
  (831) 624-1617
  
  saddlemountain-carmel.com
  
  

Veteran's Memorial Park

• Only a short drive from Carmel in Monterey, Veteran's Memorial Park sits on a 50-acre plot of land. At $27 per night, this is the cheapest campground in the area. As a result, the camp does not take reservations, but rents out campsites on a first-come basis. Each of the park's 40 campsites has its own fire pit. The park limits stays to three days.
  
  Veteran's Memorial Park
  
  Skyline Drive & Skyline Dr
  
  Monterey, CA 93940
  
  (831) 646-3865
  
  monterey.org