Best Tent Camping near Colfax, CA

Colfax is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Colfax campgrounds just for you. Find the best campgrounds near Colfax, CA. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.

Best Tent Sites Near Colfax, California (86)

    1. Lake Clementine Boat In — Auburn State Recreation Area

    7 Reviews
    Cool, CA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 885-4527

    $38 / night

    "The parking area is at the top of the hill, and you set up your tent below. Most of the sites that have a “driveway” were not level, except for Sites 5 and 6."

    "Place the cash ($28 a night) in the envelope and put it in the post that’s on the parking entrance."

    2. Peninsula Camping and Boating Resort

    1 Review
    Pinecrest, CA
    4 miles
    +1 (530) 477-9413

    3. Oracle Oak Grove

    1 Review
    Rough and Ready, CA
    14 miles
    Website

    $60 / night

    "I got to know the owners at Oracle Oak and they have taken great steps to make this a unique place to stay, they also have kayaks and other water sport equipment available for campers to make your stay"

    4. Tahoe National Forest Onion Valley Campground

    5 Reviews
    Emigrant Gap, CA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 288-3231

    "We rolled in here after midnight and most of the spots were still empty, and they're far enough apart that we were able to set up camp without being too disruptive."

    "There aren’t many spots and they are well spaced out. Tables and fire rings in most of them. Vault toilet near the entrance was in surprisingly good condition."

    5. Camp Far West North Shore

    3 Reviews
    Beale Air Force Base, CA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 633-0803

    "I did feel the camping spots need some maintenance because the fire pits and bbqs are non functioning, we had to build our own fire ring. And the broken glass....... man it was everywhere!"

    "We visited Camp Far West for one night on a quick trip looking for somewhere remote, nearby, and slightly warmer during the winter months.  It was green and beautiful. "

    6. Mumford Bar Trail Campground

    1 Review
    Emigrant Gap, CA
    18 miles
    Website

    "This is a great small campground with walking access to the Mumford Bar Trail hike down to the American River.

    One vault toilet. No water spigot. Pack it in, PACK IT OUT."

    8. Lake Spaulding Campground

    4 Reviews
    Emigrant Gap, CA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (916) 386-5164

    "We take our Kayaks and spend the day on the lake. It gets choppy in the afternoon so be aware. The campgrounds are set among huge boulders and can be very private."

    "We stayed here for a night before backpacking to Eagle Lakes, and it was a nice little wooded campground.  Very quiet, spacious sites.  Hiking along the lake is gorgeous. "

    9. OARS American River Outpost Campground (Rafting Guests Only)

    1 Review
    Coloma, CA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 626-5600

    $30 - $99 / night

    "If you have some extra time, be sure to check out Marshall Gold Discovery Park, home of Sutter's Mill, and the nearby wine country."

    10. Love Creek Sanctuary

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    Meadow Vista, CA
    10 miles
    Website

    $50 - $100 / night

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Tent Camping Reviews near Colfax, CA

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Guide to Colfax

Tent camping near Colfax, California offers a fantastic escape into nature, with a variety of campgrounds that cater to outdoor enthusiasts looking for a peaceful retreat.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular tent campsite near Colfax, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Colfax, CA is Lake Clementine Boat In — Auburn State Recreation Area with a 4.6-star rating from 7 reviews.

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