Lake Francis Resort and Thousand Trails Lake of the Springs offer boutique glamping accommodations within driving distance of Berry Creek. Lake Francis Resort features yurts and glamping tents with lake views, while Thousand Trails includes yurts among its accommodation options. The Diamond P cabin at Lake Francis provides exceptional lake vistas, with comfortable beds, a small bathroom with shower, mini fridge, hot plates, microwave, and a wide front porch for relaxation. Sardine Lake Campground also offers glamping options with picturesque mountain scenery. Many sites provide electricity, drinking water, and fire pits for evening ambiance. One guest shared, "We stayed at the Diamond P cabin which has the best view of the lake within this group of cabins. You can walk to the lake (it's about 100 yards) from this location."
Swimming pools complement the natural water features at several glamping destinations near Berry Creek. Lake Francis Resort maintains a pool area near flushable toilets, an ice cream parlor, restaurant, and camp store. Paddleboats and kayaks are available for rent, allowing guests to explore the scenic waters. Fishing opportunities abound at Collins Lake Recreation Area and Sardine Lake, where the surrounding Sierra granite spires create dramatic backdrops. The Inn Town Campground, though farther from Berry Creek, offers luxury glamping tents with heated mattress pads for comfort in cooler weather. A visitor noted, "The Inn Town Campground is unlike any other campground I've ever been to. We have stayed in one of the glamping tents... We even had a heated mattress pad in our glamping tent to keep warm."
"*pros: great little market, very nice staff, clean, great views *cons: rocky watch your step, especially at the beach and a long the shore."
"We’ve been to Collins Lake a few times and we love it! Lots of different camping spots and the lake is stocked with fish. Ice cream at the store is a must."
"It’s definitely a place I’ll put on my list to camp at again, especially when they figure out their electrical issues."
"WiFi is very very limited- drive to top of hill or lodge( very sporadic) Great Lake for swimming, fishing and small boats. Store on site. Clean swimming pool. Ideal for Tent or RV."
"This campground had riding trails that could bring you to Sly Creek and secret camping sites that a quad or 4 wheel drive could find. It's closed until 2023 due to the fires."
"We decided this time around to reserve one of their cabins. We stayed at the Diamond P cabin which has the best view of the lake within this group of cabins."
"Nice quiet lake. Good campsites. Good general store and even a little restaurant and ice cream shack."
from $40 - $100 / night
"Very pretty views of the valley from the campground, and having hiking trails start from the campground was really nice. Only complaints are very close neighbors and little shade."
"This is such a beautiful piece of California."
"The trees are amazing and there are about 2 miles of walking trails. The campground is along Dry Creek, which isn't dry but is covered in some sort of green stuff (not algae)."
"The common house has a fully stocked kitchen so you can camp without having to bring supplies! The campground is exceptionally clean and meticulously maintained."
"It’s clean, has great amenities (pool, showers, kitchen, bathrooms), and it’s a nice walk away from town. It has a spot for everyone - RVs, glamping tents, and the standard tent sites (my style)."
"We needed a place to camp for the night, and Parkway was in the right location. We booked through the Dyrt, but the campground's booking site was almost as easy. "
"We really appreciated the pool, the very friendly staff and clean restrooms."
"The typical Sierra granite spires around the lake make for the scenery. There's a bar/shack on the water at the resort which is so cute and fun too."
"We had great time at sardine lake campground. Great place for active families. Gorgeous view of sardine lake and sand pond in walking distance and lots of other lakes around the area."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $24 - $48 / night
"Conveniently located just off I-5, far enough away from the noise. Casino, restaurants, doggy daycare and golf just next door. Sites are level 75 ft pull through sites. We will stay again."
"Go right at the main entrance. We missed it by wandering around the casino trying to find it."
from $49 - $69 / night
TravelerThis site does not recognize any state or federal pass the rate starts for 40 a day then they charge per person and per pet grand total for a one night stay with hookups 62$ for one RV one person one dog . 
RangerVery nice 1970 style park most spots only has water and electricity. Section X is full hook ups and close to all amenities. Lots of deers and gray squirrels playing about the park. Nice beach area with rental boats. Restrooms and laundry areas in good shape. This is a nice area to camp.
TravelerSAFETY HAZARDS: So many trees cut down with branches and debris left over and not picked up by the contractor or the USFS that could cause injury or death. Imagine tripping or falling in a hole and being punctured by pointy branches. I am sure this was not inspected after the contractor left or prior to departure.
HEALTH: Womens bathroom was open on Saturday 12 Sep 26, but then it was locked on Sunday 13 Sep 26. Water spigots were also turned off outside. The RV dump station down the street was also closed too. Not sure what happening here as it is not the end of the season yet.
SITES: Images online are not current/out-of-date, don't trust it. Many sites including mine had a lot of trees and now it has 1 or 2, with many stumps and debris left behind. Many sites have zero trees now. Our 20ft campervan barely fit on the asphalt pad and many were only about 10-15 feet long and then others were over 50. I guess you take a chance on what is real and what is not.
SIDEBAR: Over at the North campground, I saw cleanup crews with chainsaws doing work within 10-15 feet of a family who was camping and eating breakfast at the table. I would think this would be a not only a noise issue but also flying debris issue. I guess the USFS does not care about safety of the paying public.
OVERALL: I understand fire prevention, but when you cut down living trees and leave behind the branches and such to dry out, now that is a new fire hazard along with the safety hazard. So sad to see such nice campgrounds being turned into such eyesores and hazards. If you have small children, senior citizens or pets, I would strongly urge you not to make a reservation here. If you just need to a place to park your camper(not tent) then it would be okay as long as you are away during the day as there is very limited shade now. Oh, I forget to say my parents raised me here and they lived here after I went in the Navy and this is an embarrassment to the Almanor Ranger District in Chester.
Scout5 stars for the campground itself. I've been camping at Lodgepole in Sequoia National Park since 1984, when I was just 20 years old. I have loved every camping trip since(at least 30 plus times)! The campsites are great, the grounds, and trails are well-maintained, and safe. I love that the general store is easy to get to and has ice and extras that we may have forgotten to bring. However, we have noticed over past few years that the restrooms in the campground have become increasingly filthy. I get that people walk in with dirt all over their shoes, so of course the floors will be dirty, but it's unacceptable to allow the toilets to be so gross! I will leave out the unpleasant details! I asked a young park ranger how often the restrooms are cleaned and he said every day. Apparently they source out the cleaning. It's obvious that all they do is sweep the floors, empty the trash and provide more TP. The sinks, and floors look like they haven't been scrubbed in a long time, and I noticed the toilets looked as bad the day we got there to the day they left. I remember in the 80's and 90's seeing rangers doing a very thorough cleaning each morning. We would walk in and could smell the cleaning chemicals, and the floor would be wet from mopping. Also, the showers are dirty too. They removed the benches in the individual shower stalls so there's no place to put your clean clothes. Do better Lodgepole!
TravelerSimply put, I am embarrassed to say that this one was opened with major safety issues. I was even told by a person at the Almanor Ranger Office in Chester that they were forced to open this campground.
Safety issues:
-Trees were fell and slash was left behind without cleanup by contractor.
-Boulders were moved and above mentioned slash was covering the holes left by the moved boulders creating major safety trip/fall hazards. These hazards could cause twisted and/or broken legs and feet and more.
-Fire Hazard: Above mentioned slash was left behind everywhere for it to dry out an become a major fire hazard. Yes, the camp site around the table and fire ring was cleared, but only by about 10-15 feet.
-Limited walking areas: As the slash was left behind, areas for walking or the kids playing was like walking in a minefield. Even on the paved drive path, there is holes and to move out of the way for trucks/campers requires movement onto the above ,mentioned slash that was not cleaned up.
I grew up in this area and after being gone in the military for over 30 years, I came home. This poor campground is a disgrace and I am deeply saddened by the condition the USFS and it's contractor left it in. If I was in charge, I would not have let it open for public use due to the safety issues.
What a shame.
GuideVery popular in the summer!! Amazing lake front campsites with incredible views. Also kind of pricey. There’s onsite security and a big store with delicious icecream. Totally incredible fishing opportunities.
RangerLovely spots, no hookups, close to the highway but far enough off we couldn’t hear it. Stream is lovely, wish we had more time to spend.
ScoutI had to cancel a 5 day stay 2 weeks in advance and was charged 177.00 Make sure you don't need to cancel. I will not stay there myself.
ScoutShe was very rude
Several campgrounds and glamping options exist within 30 miles of Berry Creek, California, situated in the Sierra Nevada foothills at approximately 2,800 feet elevation. The area experiences hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters with occasional snow. Most campgrounds near Berry Creek remain open from May through October, with limited winter accessibility due to seasonal road closures.
Fishing opportunities: Collins Lake Recreation Area offers well-stocked fishing spots for anglers. "My family has been camping here since before I was born and we love it! It's definitely a gem of the Sierras. The lake is beautiful and Sand Pond is great for swimming. There is plenty of hiking and fishing around," notes a visitor at Sardine Lake.
Water recreation: Rent watercraft to explore local waterways. "We spent the days at Fuller Dam, and the Yuba River and Scotts Flat Reservoir are nearby too," mentions a camper at Inn Town Campground. For kayaking enthusiasts, Sycamore Ranch offers unique river access: "I took advantage of the water and after getting shuttled up to the bridge kayaked down the Yuba and up dry creek all the way to our campsite!"
Wildlife viewing: The natural surroundings support diverse wildlife viewing opportunities. "We saw a river otter playing in the creek, so there is life in it," reports a visitor to Sycamore Ranch. At Lake of the Springs, "Each day a family of deer came thru our site and were so tame they ate fruit right out of the kids' hands."
Lakefront sites: Premium waterfront locations offer direct lake access. "We stayed in spot 110 with a lakefront view," shares a camper at Collins Lake Recreation Area. Another notes, "Both campsites, #66 and #116 had power, water and sewage. They were both lake front campsites, which meant the water or shoreline was right at our 'front door' from our 27' travel trailer."
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms and amenities enhance the camping experience. "The campground can get trashed easily, so do your part to pack out your trash and leave it better than you found it," advises a visitor to Sardine Lake. At Inn Town Campground, campers appreciate "the absolute nicest, cleanest bathrooms/showers I've ever seen in a campground."
Scenic beauty: The mountain backdrop creates distinctive views. "The typical Sierra granite spires around the lake make for the scenery," describes a Sardine Lake visitor. Another camper at Sycamore Ranch RV Park notes its "Shaded grassy sites along the banks of Dry Creek (which was full of water when we visited) just above its confluence with the Yuba River."
Seasonal concerns: Weather conditions vary dramatically throughout the year. "Campground was situated nicely with perfect trees for our hammocks and bathrooms were tidy. There's no cell service and no services at the campsite so pick up firewood from the one motel/cafe/gas/market on the way in," advises a Sardine Lake visitor.
Site selection strategies: Choose locations based on specific needs. At Lake of the Springs RV Resort, "Clean and Rustic. WiFi is very very limited- drive to top of hill or lodge (very sporadic). Great Lake for swimming, fishing and small boats." Another camper notes, "I'm not really a fan of 'first come first serve', it makes it hard when group camping."
Crowd management: Popular sites fill quickly during peak season. "Not a bad campsite, but was surrounded by RVs and people walking around. Can't bring dogs onto the beach area which was a bummer, but was too crowded anyways," reports a Collins Lake visitor. Another mentions, "This campground is city camping. The spots are right next to each other and there are a ton of people."
Activity planning: Structure days around kid-friendly options. "Great place for family camping. They also have boat rentals," mentions a Collins Lake visitor. At Lake Francis Resort, a family notes, "Our family has been coming here for years. We love it. Nice quiet lake. Good campsites. Good general store and even a little restaurant and ice cream shack."
Swimming locations: Identify safe water areas for children. "We camped here TWICE in 2019. First time in mid April and 2nd time on the first weekend of November. Both times were AWESOME!!!" shares a Collins Lake camper who enjoyed the water access. At Lake of the Springs, "We had such a fun time at this campground. It was over 100 degrees the wknd we were there so we spent practically the whole wknd in the lake. It was the perfect temperature to sit in for hours."
Site proximity: Consider location relative to amenities. "The pool goes from 3.5' ft to 5' back to 3.5' ft," notes a Lake Francis visitor describing their swimming options. Another camper at Inn Town Campground shares, "We spent two nights doing a family and friends reunion. We loved our rv spot, the rest of the group had great tent site and glamping tents. Facilities were super clean and nice. Pool was small but the pool area was really nice."
Hookup availability: Verify utility connections before booking. "Stayed here for a second time driving from Southern California to Oregon. The sites are spacious and there is a pool to cool down during the hot summers," mentions a visitor at The Parkway RV Resort. A Lake of the Springs camper advises, "A bit out in middle of no where! But once inside park it's really nice if you can get a full hook up spot.... those are limited!"
Site specifications: Check site dimensions and features. "We were in site A10 which we found a little difficult to connect the sewer hose without two hoses," notes a Parkway RV Resort visitor. At Collins Lake, a camper shares, "Both sites were easy to back in...with ample room to maneuver the trailer into a great spot, unhitch our truck and park the truck next to the Travel Trailer."
Year-round accessibility: Consider seasonal openings when planning. "This is a nice safe quiet park that has many pull through spaces for RVs spending the night," states a Parkway Resort reviewer. At Lake of the Springs, "there wasn't a single day when some campsite didn't have electrical issues, in fact they turned a lot of their RV sites into Tent Sites because of electrical issues."
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