Best Glamping near Blairsden-Graeagle, CA

Little Bear RV Park offers luxury glamping accommodations in Blairsden, California with full season availability from April 15 to October 28. The well-maintained property includes glamping tents and upscale cabin rentals along the Feather River, providing comfortable alternatives to traditional camping. Glamping sites feature drinking water, electric hookups, picnic tables, and full bathroom facilities with showers. The campground maintains a 4.6 rating, with amenities including water hookups, sewer connections, and a sanitary dump station for extended stays. A reviewer noted that Little Bear is "very clean and well maintained! A quiet and relaxing place to stay."

The Blairsden-Graeagle area provides glamping options with easy access to natural attractions. Sardine Lake, rated 4.9 stars, offers glamping accommodations with seasonal availability from May to October in a pristine mountain setting. Activities include fishing in the nearby lakes, swimming in the Feather River's swimming hole, and hiking trails in Plumas Eureka State Park. Local hiking paths are suitable for all skill levels, with trails leading to scenic alpine lakes including Gold Lake within a 30-minute drive. According to one visitor, "If the first place you think of when you hear 'the Sierra Nevada mountains' is Tahoe or Yosemite, I would strongly encourage you to explore points north of Truckee/Tahoe in the Plumas National Forest."

Best Glamping Sites Near Blairsden-Graeagle, California (33)

    1. Sardine Lake

    9 Reviews
    Sierra City, CA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 478-6253

    $24 - $48 / night

    "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."

    2. Little Bear RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Blairsden-Graeagle, CA
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 836-2774

    $39 - $47 / night

    "Surprised how well maintained and friendly staff assisting with set up. Nice dog large area without enclosed fencing. All short term campers are located in the center very cozy."

    "The staff was friendly. The bathroom/shower was closed and I wish there had been easier access to the river but other than that it was a great place to stay."

    3. Grasshopper Flat

    8 Reviews
    Portola, CA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 836-2575

    $38 - $100 / night

    "There was tons of shade, common area bathrooms and no fees for adding a second vehicle to a site. We were able to share a site which helps with cost."

    "Had a great time here - terrific proximity to lake & decent sized camping sites. Nearby Portola, & easy drive from the Reno area."

    4. East Meadow Campground

    7 Reviews
    Sierra City, CA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 265-8861

    $24 - $48 / night

    "So remote and private but everything you need at the campground with water access within walking distance. Sites are great with picnic tables and bathrooms near by."

    "Bugs were minimal, a far cry from about 3 weeks ago at a nearby site. We were in Site 16, which has the ‘camp’ side opposite of our camper door - only reason we gave 4 stars & not 5."

    6. Lake of the Woods

    4 Reviews
    Sierraville, CA
    22 miles

    "Small lake perfect for kayak fishing."

    "Nice campground at great lake. Nice water for swimming. Fire rings and benches for each site. A dirt road to get to the campsite, but doable for experienced drivers or high clearance cars."

    7. Black Rock Campground

    4 Reviews
    Yucca Valley, CA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 534-6500

    "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."

    8. Upper Little Truckee

    6 Reviews
    Sierraville, CA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 994-3401

    $20 - $66 / night

    "There was plenty of parking space, picnic tables, and a large fire pit at the group site. The river is beautiful."

    "Agree with other reviews regarding road noise though. Noisy during the day, but much quieter at night."

    9. Laufman Campground

    4 Reviews
    Milford, CA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 836-2575

    "It’s a one way drive thru so you have to drive up past the sign to the upper part of the drive thru. Picnic tables and fire rings, but you’ll need your own water and trash must be packed out."

    "Aspen filled Creek just a small walk south of campground. To keep this place looking beautiful, do not forget to pack out your trash and follow Leave No Trace ethics."

    10. Thousand Trails Snowflower

    6 Reviews
    Emigrant Gap, CA
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Great lake for swimming and water play. Too warm for trout and too small for kayaks/SUPs. But it does make a beautiful backdrop. 
    The park is rather spread out, so a bicycle/ebike is a plus."

    "I am a member of Thousand Trails and that being said this is one of my favorite TT spots in California. Family friendly, great little Lake for swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding."

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Glamping Reviews near Blairsden-Graeagle, CA

150 Reviews of 33 Blairsden-Graeagle Campgrounds


  • Gina C.
    Jul. 26, 2019

    Lake Francis Resort

    Fun cabin rental

    Some of my family has camped here in the past at one of the tent sites. 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. You can walk to the lake (it’s about 100 yards) from this location. Though it does fill up fast (by 11am it was pretty full). They have a large portable toilet there for use. We spent our time at the pool which is near the flushable toilets and the ice cream parlor, restaurant, and camp store. The pool goes from 3.5’ ft to 5’ back to 3.5’ ft.

    The cabin was great. Two bedrooms, each with twin bunk beds and a full bottom bunk and twin above. Small bathroom with shower, mini fridge, hot plates, microwave, and dishes. Dining table and futon in the living area. Nice wide front porch to sit on and enjoy the view, communal tables and bbq for all the cabins. This unit also had a swamp cooler to help manage the heat.

    Check in is 4pm and check out is 11am. There is also a small game room with a pool table, a baseball field, paddle boats, and kayaks to rent.

    The down side is how quickly the easiest access to the lake fills up. Everyone has to drive over from the tent RV site to access the water. There are other places you can drive and park to get to the water, but there it a drop off into the water from there vs a gradual walk in.

  • A
    Jun. 18, 2020

    Inn Town Campground

    Unlike Any Other!

    The Inn Town Campground is unlike any other campground I’ve ever been to. We have stayed in one of the glampinig tents, and have also brought our RV. 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. We even had a heated mattress pad in our glamping tent to keep warm 😁 The owners, Dan and Erin Thiem, really have thought of everything. Staying with them is a must!

  • Travis S.
    Jul. 25, 2019

    Inn Town Campground

    In a word, excellent!

    This campground has it all. 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).

    Highly recommend!

  • H
    Aug. 1, 2021

    Inn Town Campground

    Great getaway!

    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. Great location for swimming in the Yuba river!

  • m
    Aug. 13, 2018

    Thousand Trails Snowflower

    SUP and kayak friendly

    we found there to be a lot of rules at this campground such as no fires, however there is a community fire pit. No driving over 5 MPH, no charcoal grills or smokers, only electric and propane grills. They are also very serious about the 11pm quiet time.

    Aside from all the rules this was a very clean, family and pet friendly campground. Very clean bathrooms with showers!! There are a few lakes that are very nice for fishing and kayaking. Nice calm water for a leisurely SUP experience.

  • T
    Jul. 9, 2021

    Coyote Group Campground

    Coyote Group Camp

    • Large croup camp site with lots of flat places to pitch a tent. • Clean pit toilets. • 3x Bear food and 4x trash/recycling bins. • 2 (or 3?) water spigots • 4 big picnic tables • Some shade • Uneven terrain around sites and lots of fallen trees • Lots of parking, including triller/RV parking. Parking is paved and flat.

    • Walking distance to the river • Big fire pit

    We enjoyed this site! Excellent for a big group. I think we had 18 people. There could an additional bear bin to support as much food/scented items as a group of 25 would need. We ended up using the extra bear-proof trash bins as overflow scented item/food storage. Worked well.

  • Alex P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 12, 2020

    Laufman Campground

    Very secluded

    It appeared that this campground hadn’t seen much traffic recently, some of the sites were very overgrown. There were pit toilets that seemed like they hadn’t been maintained but they were there nonetheless. It’s a one way drive thru so you have to drive up past the sign to the upper part of the drive thru. Picnic tables and fire rings, but you’ll need your own water and trash must be packed out. Free site, very lovely.

  • A
    Aug. 20, 2019

    Little Bear RV Park

    Gem in the words

    Surprised how well maintained and friendly staff assisting with set up. Nice dog large area without enclosed fencing. All short term campers are located in the center very cozy. Lots of families and kids and noisy. We were able to ride bike in the park and on the road that was safe with little to no traffic. Several grass areas for guest minus pets. The perimeter areas are for permanent residence with several for sale. So no chance of getting some nice sites. A number of tiny cottages to rent. The railroad tracks along side of park and loud in early hours you got use to it. Will return but off season when kids are back in school. Also no access to creek from park. Recommend very clean park

  • VThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 24, 2021

    Grand Sierra Resort & Casino RV Park

    Urban Camping

    We arrived early after a long drive. They immediately checked us in, gave us resort keys that allow access to the whole of the resort property. My kids loved the pool. The RV section when we first arrived was a large parking lot. No trees. No grass aside from the immediate vicinity of office. The Bathrooms were clean (the furthest were being renovated). Laundry room was clean. By the time dinner time arrived, the entire lot was full of RVs and families which made the parking lot seem more welcoming. We enjoyed every minute. The RV Office closes at 5pm and many of those who arrived after 5 were camped out in the parking lot.


Guide to Blairsden-Graeagle

The Blairsden-Graeagle area sits at approximately 4,300 feet elevation in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains of California. Winter temperatures often drop below freezing with substantial snowfall, while summer days typically range from 75-85°F. Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally from late April through mid-October due to mountain snow conditions.

What to do

Hiking to alpine lakes: Several trails lead to scenic lakes within 30 minutes of Sardine Lake. "Hiking around here is beautiful as well. There's a trail to the upper lake is a nice steady incline. About an hour there and back. Little shade so wear a hat," notes Therese L.

Fishing in stocked waters: Grasshopper Flat offers access to fishing spots suitable for beginners and experienced anglers. Ron G. describes it as "Still a Great Place to Stay. Super easy access to the lake from this site where you can paddle board and kayak in peace."

Mountain biking on forest roads: The area contains numerous dirt roads and trails accessible from campgrounds. "Took my wife here for her first backpacking trip. Was over all a great experience. Went at the end of June," shares Jesus R. from Lake of the Woods.

What campers like

Quiet camping environment: Most campgrounds maintain peaceful settings with enforced quiet hours. "Very clean and well maintained! A quiet and relaxing place to stay. The staff was friendly," reports Bill B. from Little Bear RV Park.

Swimming opportunities: Natural swimming spots provide relief during summer months. Dani P. mentions that Sardine Lake "gets buggy in the summertime. Just down the road from Sardine Lakes and Sand Pond, which are great for fishing and swimming."

Wildlife viewing: The area supports diverse wildlife including bald eagles. "Saw a Bald Eagle dive and grab a fish... Great fishing," reports Dan S. from Grasshopper Flat, adding that the water is "not so great for swimming. Opaque, green water from tall grass. A bit grimy."

What you should know

Limited cell service: Most campgrounds have no reception or very weak signals. Danielle B. from Sardine Lake notes, "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."

Road conditions vary: Some campgrounds require navigating unpaved roads. "Road is gravel, one large pot hole in the middle of the road made it difficult for a compact or large RV to get into campground. Easy for a 4wd or high clearance rig," warns Dani P. about Laufman Campground.

Seasonal mosquitos: Insect activity peaks in early summer. "Our group's collective joy was short lived after we were beseeched with mosquitos," reports Tai W. from Thousand Trails Snowflower, speculating it's "likely due to limited air currents through this secluded part of the forest."

Reservation requirements: Many sites fill quickly during peak season. "Sites are free, first come first served. There was still snow blocking the road the Memorial Day weekend but by June 6th, the road was clear and passable with my Honda Fit," explains Aaron A. about Lake of the Woods.

Tips for camping with families

Look for kid-friendly swimming areas: East Meadow Campground provides access to beaches suitable for children. Anthony K. notes, "beautiful campgrounds with access to sandy beaches from your tenting spots."

Choose sites with amenities: Flush toilets and drinking water make family camping easier. "Absolutely delightful campground with flush toilets and potable water. Super close access to the water," shares Alisen O. about Grasshopper Flat.

Plan for variable weather: Mountain weather changes rapidly even in summer. "We had great time at sardine lake campground. Great place for active families. Gorgeous view of sardine lake and sand pond in walking distance," explains Jekaterina M.

Tips from RVers

Check site length carefully: RV sites vary significantly in size between campgrounds. Lisa T. notes that at Little Bear RV Park, "there was plenty of parking space" while Ron A. at East Meadow Campground found that "It's pretty tight spaces and not a lot of privacy. We ended up moving to site 4, had more room and our door was facing our camp."

Be prepared for dump station waits: Limited facilities can cause delays. According to Ron G., Lake Davis Dump Station "has water points for spraying out dump hose, spigot for connecting to black tank flush and a fresh water spigot to fill your fresh tank," but he "would have driven an hour down the road to Reno where I could dump for cheaper and saved myself a half-hour in queue."

Consider glamping close to Blairsden-Graeagle, California: For those seeking comfort, luxury camping alternatives exist. "There are a few sites we could easily use. The surrounding Forest is gorgeous," shares Tamara W. about glamping options at Laufman Campground.

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