East Park Reservoir, near Stonyford, California, is a solid spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with a bit of water action. This campground offers a mix of tent, RV, and cabin accommodations, making it flexible for different camping styles.

The area is known for its spacious sites, with plenty of options for shade or sun, depending on your preference. Visitors have enjoyed launching canoes right from their campsites, and the sunsets here are nothing short of spectacular. One camper noted, “We took our canoe and were able to launch from our site. Amazing sunsets.”

While the campground doesn’t have drinking water or electric hookups, it does allow fires, so you can roast marshmallows and share stories around the campfire. Some campers have mentioned that the sites can get a bit crowded during peak times, but with over 100 sites available, there’s usually a spot to be found.

If you’re looking to explore, the reservoir is perfect for boating, fishing, and jet skiing. Plus, it’s close enough to Stonyford for a quick trip into town if you need supplies. Just remember to bring your own shade, as tree coverage can be limited. Whether you’re planning a last-minute getaway or a longer stay, East Park Reservoir has a lot to offer for a fun camping experience.

NOT A FREE CAMPGROUND! 

  

For reservations please visit our website at: 

www.visitcolusacounty.com

  

Contact us: 

530-458-0466 

eastpark@countyofcolusa.com

  

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@eastparkreservoir

East Park Reservoir

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The Best Camping Near Stonyford, California

This is a great reservoir to camp, boat, jet ski, fish, etc. It is a pretty good size that has plenty of space for small parties or large party campsites. It is not too far out from the town of Stonyford but still has enough privacy. Not too many people are familiar with East Park Reservoir which is nice in the sense that it usually isn't over crowded on holiday weekends and especially not during regular seasons. The pricing is pretty inexpensive but the only downfall is that here isn't a whole of tree coverage for shade(hence why I only gave it 4 stars instead of 5) so make sure to bring a pop up tent/canopy for shade. Otherwise, this is an overall great reservoir to camp at and a friendly one.

Unfamiliar Treasure

There are a TON of great sites here - with shade, without shade; flat, hilly; etc.. We camped there for the first time on opening weekend in April last year (2018). When we got there there were SO MANY PEOPLE. We were worried that there wouldn't be any spots left! And even if there were, they wouldn't be good spots.

But, no worries, there were plenty of sites spread around - it is a large reservoir. We found one that had shade, wasn't too sloped and wasn't even next to anyone else.

We are going again this year.

Lots of great sites. Peaceful and beautiful.

I've been to this campground twice now, and had very different experiences.  

  

The first time was memorial day in 2019, and we had a great spot right on the water.  We took our canoe and were able to launch from our site.  So ideal.  It was relatively quiet, and nobody immediately near us.  Amazing sunsets.

  

The second time we went was June 2020.  This time we stayed on the other side of the lake.  The water was super low, so our view was completely dried up.  Also, it was pretty noisy with sites cramming several tents onto their sites.

  

Either way, on both occasions we the site relatively last minute, maybe a week or two in advance.  Any Californian will know it isnt always easy to book last minute campsites, so I appreciate that!  There are 100+ campsites there, so it seems like always something available.  Plus, not too far from the bay area.

Great for last minute reservation

Was bought out and now not free starts at 15.00

Not FREE ANYMORE 

We stayed here on a weekday in early October and we were the only ones in the entire campground. We picked a spot right on the water and got to enjoy the amazing views and sounds from the geese. The views were incredible no matter which way we looked, especially at sunset.

Porta potties and pit toilets throughout the campground. The road to the campground was a bit bumpy.

Campground fee can be paid via a QR code.

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