Best Glamping near Chilcoot, CA

Sardine Lake and Grasshopper Flat offer luxurious glamping accommodations within the scenic Sierra Nevada mountains near Chilcoot. These destinations feature comfortable canvas tents and premium geodesic domes equipped with real beds, electricity, and climate control options for year-round comfort. A recent visitor mentioned, "The waterfront spots are amazing if you can score one! Super clean facilities and plenty of shade make this place perfect for glamping." Both locations provide private fire rings, picnic areas, and enhanced amenities not found at standard campgrounds, including proximity to swimming areas and boat launches. The glamping sites at Grasshopper Flat offer particularly spacious settings with modern comfort stations, while Sardine Lake's upscale canvas accommodations provide stunning mountain views.

Visitors to these glamping resorts enjoy direct access to fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding on nearby alpine lakes. Upper Little Truckee offers glamping guests premium riverside locations with the soothing sounds of flowing water creating a peaceful backdrop for evening relaxation. According to a camper, "We enjoyed our stay immensely. The amazing host made sure everything was perfect, and we fell asleep to the river sound each night." Hiking trails connect the glamping areas to scenic vistas, with birdwatching opportunities abundant throughout the region. Bald eagles, pelicans, and various woodpeckers frequent the area, providing natural entertainment. Most glamping accommodations are available from late April through mid-October, with peak season reservations recommended 4-6 months in advance for waterfront locations. Each glamping site includes dedicated parking, and some offer convenient proximity to sanitary dump stations and potable water.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Chilcoot, California (20)

1. Grasshopper Flat
8 Reviews
Portola, CA
19 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."
2. Upper Little Truckee
6 Reviews
Sierraville, CA
22 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."

3. Shamrock RV Park
7 Reviews
Reno, NV
23 miles
Website
+1 (775) 329-5222
"Laundry facilities and dump station available as well as propane to purchase. There is also a small pet area."

"Park is kept very clean and the laundry and restroom are spotless. Site A16 is not the best site unless you don’t mind being next to the dog area."
4. Sardine Lake
9 Reviews
Sierra City, CA
28 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."

5. Grand Sierra Resort & Casino RV Park
10 Reviews
Reno, NV
27 miles
Website
+1 (775) 789-2147
"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."

"Great staff and wonderful atmosphere. The prices are reasonable but you do have to pay a 19 dollar resort fee bummer!!!! Other then that we've had peace and quiet."
6. Lake of the Woods
4 Reviews
Sierraville, CA
24 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. Lake Davis Dump Station
1 Review
Portola, CA
19 miles
8. Boyington Mill
4 Reviews
Floriston, CA
25 miles
Website
+1 (530) 587-3558
$20 / night
"direct access very clean vault toilet, I think all sites have bear boxes

super exposed, very little to no shade Getting the right site is important, most of the sites on the river are right up next to"

"Check the website closely to make sure you fit!"

9. Little Bear RV Park
5 Reviews
Blairsden-Graeagle, CA
26 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."
10. East Meadow Campground
7 Reviews
Sierra City, CA
29 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."

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98 Reviews of 20 Chilcoot Campgrounds

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michaelle P.
Guide
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.
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Tyler M.
Traveler
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.
Eric S.
Traveler
Aug. 30, 2020
William Kent Campground
What a great spot in Sunnyside/Tahoe City.
What a great spot in Sunnyside/Tahoe City. This is the cleanest campground we’ve ever stayed in. When we arrived the camp hosts were very welcoming and informative with local suggestions (we’re up here at least 8-10 times a year if only on a day drip or long and I learned some insights) they also warned about momma bear and her cubs. Unfortunately we never caught a glimpse but a good warning to be careful with where you leave food. The bathrooms were cleaned several times a day and even had soap. Our site was freshly raked and the fire pit was freshly cleaned out as well. The campers were respectful and not a party crowd like you can get on the South Shore. We will definitely be back.
Alex P.
Ranger
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.
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Angela G.
Traveler
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
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Vena B.
Scout
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.
Laura M.
Legend
Apr. 17, 2021
Laufman Campground
Kind of bleak
Just outside of Milford, CA in Plumas National Forest is this tiny campground right off of the Milford Grade. There are about 6 sites but some were so overgrown that they would not be pleasant to stay at.

There is a vault bathroom but no water or trash.

During the season is runs $15/night plus $7 for additional vehicle. We stayed one night on the off season in April and it was free.

The sites did have picnic tables and fire pits though some fire pits were overgrown with grass. Some sites are very small and will only fit a car and tent. Quite a few people drove through the campground but chose not to stay.

This is a good spot for a night while traveling through but I am not sure why anyone would want to stay longer than that as there is not much hiking except for the main dirt road. The paved part of the road is full of rundown abandoned trailers and houses. The dirt road into the campground was fairly smooth.

We were the only people there that night. If the campground was full then you would be able to see just about everyone there from any site so zero privacy.

Cell reception was barely usable with a WeBoost, without that there was none with AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile.
Nikita
Scout
Jul. 14, 2021
Upper Little Truckee
Clean, kind, and pretty, but right along a road
The groundskeeper is very friendly and takes great care of the land. There was plenty of parking space, picnic tables, and a large fire pit at the group site. The river is beautiful. The only con is this campground is right off of a road, so you hear and see cars traveling by.
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Aliona C.
Scout
May. 10, 2020
East Meadow Campground
Beautiful and private
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.