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Cal Expo RV Park

Cal Expo RV Park operates year-round as a county-managed facility in Sacramento, offering full hookups for RVs up to 45 feet on both concrete and gravel surfaces. The layout resembles a parking lot with pull-through sites, and campers can make reservations for stays ranging from daily to monthly rates. Sites lack picnic tables, though the flat terrain makes for easy setup.

The facility provides basic amenities including restrooms, showers, and laundry facilities, though the laundry room closes at 4 PM daily. A night security guard patrols the grounds. "Very spread out which is good for a long class A pulling a trailer," notes Kaitlynn B.. The park connects directly to an extensive bike path system that runs along the American River, providing miles of cycling and walking routes toward downtown Sacramento and extending to Folsom.

Urban noise from traffic and sirens carries into the campground at night. Some sites require uphill drainage for septic systems. The location serves as a convenient base for accessing downtown Sacramento, the State Capitol, and Cal Expo events. For additional options, see campgrounds near Sacramento.

This no-frills facility works best for RV travelers prioritizing central Sacramento access and full hookups over scenic camping experiences.

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RV Park

Cal Expo RV Park is located in California

Directions

Northbound drivers to Sacramento can take either Interstate 5 or Highway 99. From I-5, take the Capital City Freeway East exit from Downtown Sacramento, follow the signs to Reno. The Cal Expo exit is just Northeast of the American River. Highway 99 becomes the Capital City Freeway just North of the 12th Avenue exit. Continue over the river to Cal Expo; Southbound drivers to Sacramento can arrive via Interstate 5, Highway 99 or Highway 70. Highways 99 and 70 join I-5 just North of Sacramento. From I-5, take the I-80/Reno exit East and continue to the Capital City Freeway exit just past Watt Avenue. Continue toward downtown Sacramento until you reach the Cal Expo exit.

Address

1600 Exposition Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95815

Coordinates

38.59500035 N
121.43400075 W

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Excellent Coverage
Verified by 7 users
Last on 3/29/26
Verizon5G
Excellent Coverage
Verified by 5 users
Last on 3/29/26
AT&T5G
Excellent Coverage
Verified by 16 users
Last on 3/29/26

Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

Trash
Phone Service
Reservable
WiFi
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets

For Vehicles

Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
30 Amp Hookups
50 Amp Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

Contact

General Info

Reservations

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Drive Time

4 min from Sacramento, CA
43 min from Yuba City, CA
44 min from Stockton, CA
57 min from Napa, CA

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Many campers appreciated the convenient location and bike path access, though found it's essentially an urban parking lot with basic full hookups. Management issues and pricing concerns were noted by some visitors.

Eric P.

Legend

Reviewed Apr. 27, 2025

4 night stay at Cal Expo

We were in Sacramento to visit with family. Spent 4 nights mid week at Cal expo RV park. The campground is very flat. Part is concrete part is gravel. I found the campground to be very quiet during our stay and well maintained. Basically just a parking lot no frills. There are no picnic tables at your site. The shower house has a $20 deposit for a key. This is refunded on return of the key. Showers/ restrooms are average but clean. Overall a good place to park for a few nights. Sites have full hookups if you want them

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Month of VisitApril

Tim M.

Scout

Reviewed Nov. 4, 2024

No Skoolies

Disappointed to be told they don't allow any buses unless they have the RVCIA (sp?) sticker. There were some really old and knackered looking caravans and daggy RV's in the park, but the place was pretty much deserted as it's November. All in all it was frustrating. ggggrrrrrrr

HandL C.

Ranger

Reviewed Jan. 7, 2023

If it must be Sac...

...then you want a good location for your home base. Cal Expo definitely has the centralized location for exploring Old Sac, Cal Expo, State Capitol, the rivers and beyond. Cal Expo RV Park is a parking lot where your rig is nose-down, not necessarily level, and your septic goes uphill to drain. It is quite noisy at night with traffic, sirens and other noise.

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Month of VisitNovember

David F.

Guide

Reviewed Apr. 22, 2022

Website is bogus

They claim tents are allowed be you can’t reserve a spot. The site says oops something went wrong and then it begins to show you all the attractions that are happening in coming to Cal Expo RV it’s basically a commercial. Very unhappy about that so I never went

Sitecouldn’t stay wasn’t able to see or reserve

Month of VisitApril

Julia M.

Guide

Reviewed Nov. 17, 2021

Convenient location, would stay here again but maybe for a shorter time

This would be a great stop for a few days. We were there for a work week and then some. It is accessible to downtown, but it is just a parking lot with no frills. We got lucky and parked under one of the only trees in the park which made it feel more welcoming. We were by the dumpsters but it was never an issue.

They have a laundry room but close at 4pm so make sure to make the deadline because they lock it before they head home for the day! ha. There is a night guard that patrols. There is direct access to the bike path which goes for miles and miles and connects to other trails which made our stay really great.

FHU and pretty level. Easy pull thru site. Would stay again, but for a shorter time.

Month of VisitOctober

Kaitlynn B.

Guide

Reviewed Nov. 1, 2021

Convenient stop

Came here for a convention at Cal Expo, very convenient. While here there were incidents of someone (homeless?) pulling on our grey/black tank valves to open them and another night hearing someone jostling with the main door handle. I then locked up the bay doors for sanitary and electrical and didn’t have any problems after that. I notified camp security, friendly. Very spread out which is good for a long class A pulling a trailer. I only have 2 complaints: the first, management….When making reservation over phone, the associate needed my card number but couldn’t tell me my total. I came in after office hours and picked up pamphlet with spot number. A day or two later I got a phone call from them stating I should have checked in and have not paid. I made the person aware i paid over the phone with my card and she insisted that is not how it is done then proceeded to tell me she had my card number and could charge the total if I wanted to. It was a bit too snippy of a conversation to have with a customer. The first day we were there, our neighbors truck was parked in our spot and we waited a minute or two for them to realize and move. They did, but just as they finished moving the manager came over telling them they were “red-flagged and not welcome back” for that incident. A bit far for a two minute delay for us, which we did not complain about, but the neighbor did say they had an issue of someone lurking around the campground “looking for something to steal”. Before arriving, I called to make sure packages could be delivered so I had an Amazon package delivered a couple days into my reservation, i was over at the convention center long hours so did not have time to pick it up until the last day of my reservation. On the way out, I stopped by the office and they claimed to have never received a package for me even though it said delivered to receptionist. I let it go and got my money back from Amazon. About 45 minutes later after leaving the campground, I call the main cal expo office and they also say there’s no package. I then almost immediately receive a phone call from the RV park stating they had my package…I’m like ????? My second complaint would be the address itself. The RV park should have a separate house number from the expo itself, so I had to direct DoorDash to follow the signs posted directing to the RV park. Will use this park again next year despite the minor incidents.

Month of VisitOctober

Wil Rider B.

Traveler

Reviewed Apr. 27, 2021

Near bike trail

Great for bikers

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Month of VisitJune

Cassidy Y.

Legend

Reviewed Jun. 20, 2020

City camping

If you looking to park your RV in sacramento this is a good place. It’s city camping for sure. Cal expo holds the state fair and concerts.

Gary B.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 1, 2019

In the middle of Sacramento

It’s a gravel lot next to the fair grounds, kinda expensive for what you get.

Paul N.

Guide

Reviewed May. 22, 2019

Sacramento RV Park

Inter city RV Park at Cal Expo. Great Bike paths adjacent along the river into Downtown or up to Folsom. All Full hook up sites on gravel or asphalt, daily, weekly, monthly rates. Stayed a couple of times for sons events at college there.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to stay at Cal Expo RV Park?

Cal Expo RV Park offers daily, weekly, and monthly rates for its full hookup sites. Prices are considered somewhat expensive for what's provided, with many campers noting it's pricier than expected given the basic amenities. The specific rates vary by season and length of stay, with discounts typically available for longer reservations. For current pricing information, it's best to contact the park directly or check their official website before planning your stay.

What does Cal Expo RV Park look like?

Cal Expo RV Park is essentially a flat, utilitarian parking area with minimal landscaping. The camping area is divided between concrete and gravel sections, with sites arranged in a nose-down configuration that some find challenging for drainage. There are very few trees providing shade, making those spots particularly desirable. The park lacks traditional campground aesthetics - no picnic tables or natural surroundings - as it functions primarily as a convenient place to park while visiting Sacramento attractions. The overall appearance is basic and functional rather than scenic or resort-like.

What do visitors say about Cal Expo RV Park?

Visitors describe Cal Expo RV Park as a convenient urban camping option with a good central location for exploring Sacramento. Many appreciate its proximity to downtown, the State Capitol, and the American River bike trails. The park receives mixed reviews overall - some find it perfectly adequate for short stays while attending events at Cal Expo, while others note it's essentially a parking lot with minimal amenities. Security concerns are occasionally mentioned, and some campers find it lacks the atmosphere of more traditional campgrounds. The location is generally considered its best feature.

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