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Collins Lake Recreation Area
About This Campground
Collins Lake is a favorite Northern California destination for families. This 1,600 acre recreation area offers LAKEFRONT RV& TENT camping with excellent fishing and wakeboarding. Collins Lake has California’s largest private trophy trout planting program of any lake north of Sacramento and equally…
Location
Collins Lake Recreation Area is located in California
Directions
From jct Hwy 70 & Hwy 20 (Marysville): Go 12 mi E on Hwy 20, then 10 mi N on CRE-21 (Marysville Rd), then 1/4 mi E on Collins Lk Rd.
Coordinates
39.33661115818094 N
121.32849613769861 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
Collins Lake Campground
Huge campground with plenty of great spots with electric and water hookup’s
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Quick get away
Was able to squeeze a couple of days in. Only caught one trout but being out and next to the lake was well worth it. I’ve always done a day trip. First time staying for a couple of nights. Have to reserve well in advance to get a great spot close to the water.

VERY well-maintained family campground, with sometching for everyone!
More family oriented than “upscale,” what struck me was even though it maintains a substantial trout fishery, the surface tempin early June was z74 — PERFECT for swimming, tubing, etc.
Although the lake level is sadly representative of CA drought conditions, fishing was good. We caught 7 rainbows…
Location
Collins Lake Recreation Area is located in California
Directions
From jct Hwy 70 & Hwy 20 (Marysville): Go 12 mi E on Hwy 20, then 10 mi N on CRE-21 (Marysville Rd), then 1/4 mi E on Collins Lk Rd.
Coordinates
39.33661115818094 N
121.32849613769861 W