The Sacramento River delta offers several RV camping options near Clarksburg, California. Most campgrounds in this region sit at elevations under 20 feet above sea level, with flat terrain that makes for easy setup. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 90°F between June and September, while winter lows rarely drop below freezing, allowing for year-round camping opportunities.
What to do
Water recreation access: SacWest RV Park & Campground features riverfront areas for fishing and water activities. "This was truly a gem to find after leaving Lake Tahoe early to avoid the incoming storm. We'd planned to only stopover one night but extended our stay," noted one visitor.
Cycling and trail use: The paved American River Trail connects directly to Cal Expo RV Park, offering miles of scenic riding. "Great for bikers," reports a reviewer. Another mentions "direct access to the bike path which goes for miles and miles and connects to other trails which made our stay really great."
Delta wildlife viewing: Waterfront sites allow for bird watching, particularly at dawn. "Having Canandian snow geese in our site upon waking up was a real treat," shared one camper at Sherwood Harbor Marina & RV Park. Duck Island RV Park similarly offers "large open view to Sacramento River" with opportunities to spot migratory birds.
What campers like
Family-friendly amenities: Sherwood Harbor Marina & RV Park provides swimming beaches and fishing areas. "Outstanding location, Right on the river with a swimming beach and free fishing with no license required," writes one reviewer who added they "was only going to stay one night and ended up staying two."
On-site conveniences: Many campers appreciate food delivery options at several campgrounds. As one SacWest visitor noted, "Lots of pull through spots. Hood showers. Loved the pool. Had pizza delivered right to the spot." Another camper at Cal Expo mentioned "Camp site is clean. You can order food and they will deliver."
Pet accommodations: Flag City RV Resort offers a spacious off-leash area for dogs. "Squeaky clean and organized. Nice pool and hot tub, nice laundry facilities, moderately sized paved and level sites, nice store with a few local wines, AND HUGE fenced area to walk your dog OFF LEASH," according to one enthusiastic camper.
What you should know
Site spacing concerns: At many campgrounds, proximity to neighbors varies considerably. One camper at Flag City RV Resort noted, "This park is located near several restaurants and has very easy access from I-5. While WiFi is listed as free, they put a disclaimer in if you want to stream videos, you must PAY for more."
Noise considerations: Highway noise affects several campgrounds. At Cal Expo RV Park, a camper reported, "It is quite noisy at night with traffic, sirens and other noise." Another mentioned "This is a gravel lot next to the fair grounds, kinda expensive for what you get."
RV age restrictions: Some parks limit older RVs. At Mark J RV Park, a frustrated camper shared, "Couldn't even rent a space due to how old our RV was and had to keep looking." Similarly, some parks restrict certain RV types, with one visitor noting Cal Expo "don't allow any buses unless they have the RVCIA sticker."
Tips for camping with families
Swimming options: Several campgrounds feature pools for children. At SacWest, a visitor noted, "Great campground! Hospitality and professionalism- that how you can describe this place! Lots of things to do for kids: great playgrounds, swimming pool, more than 100 ducks going around! Beautiful place!"
Kid-friendly attractions: Placerville RV Resort & Campground offers multiple activities for children. "Mini train ride around park, great playground, mini golf, showed movie and a lot more awesomeness. Was not cheap but kept the kids entertained. Will be going back," shared one satisfied parent.
Off-peak visits: Plan weekday trips during school season for quieter stays. A camper at Sugar Barge RV Resort & Marina observed, "Nice place, great staff. Gets really busy weekends and hollidays." Another mentioned, "We have a nice site right now, but decided to park the truck at a nearby on-site lot due to the size of this space."
Tips from RVers
Utility hookup quality: Sugar Barge RV Resort & Marina offers waterfront sites with specific hookup configurations. "My only complaint, the water spigot is really close to the ground and really close to the sewer drain. Scrub with bleach before booking up your water and you'll be fine," advises one RV owner.
Site selection strategies: When possible, request sites away from highways and truck stops. At SacWest, a visitor mentioned, "This is a nice little place on the edge of town. A maverik next door that can be noisy-as any gas station can be- but even closer to it it's not too much."
Seasonal considerations: Summer brings higher occupancy at all Delta campgrounds. "We were in Sacramento to visit with family. Spent 4 nights mid week at Cal expo RV park. The campground is very flat. Part is concrete part is gravel. I found the campground to be very quiet during our stay and well maintained," reported a winter visitor.