Top Tent Camping near Colusa, CA

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Best Tent Sites Near Colusa, CA (35)

    Camper-submitted photo from Lower Hunting Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lower Hunting Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lower Hunting Creek Campground

    1. Lower Hunting Creek Campground

    1 Review
    3 Photos
    28 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table
    Camper-submitted photo from Limesaddle - Lake Oroville State Rec Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Limesaddle - Lake Oroville State Rec Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Limesaddle - Lake Oroville State Rec Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Far West North Shore
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Far West North Shore
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Far West North Shore
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Far West North Shore
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Far West North Shore
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Far West North Shore

    3. Camp Far West North Shore

    3 Reviews
    7 Photos
    45 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Trash
    Camper-submitted photo from Steele Canyon (formerly Lupine Shores)
    Camper-submitted photo from Steele Canyon (formerly Lupine Shores)
    Camper-submitted photo from Steele Canyon (formerly Lupine Shores)
    Camper-submitted photo from Steele Canyon (formerly Lupine Shores)

    4. Steele Canyon (formerly Lupine Shores)

    5 Reviews
    4 Photos
    133 Saves

    Known by various names over the years (including Lupine Shores and Steele Park), Steele Canyon campground has always been known as the campground to vacation at if you're looking for some fun and relaxation. Along with tent and RV campsites, the campground features easy access to Lake Berryessa and a launch ramp.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $5 - $37 / night

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      Camper-submitted photo from Snow Mountain Wilderness
      Camper-submitted photo from Snow Mountain Wilderness
      Camper-submitted photo from Snow Mountain Wilderness
      Camper-submitted photo from Snow Mountain Wilderness
      Camper-submitted photo from Snow Mountain Wilderness

      6. Snow Mountain Wilderness

      1 Review
      5 Photos
      12 Saves

      The Wilderness Act of 1984 established 23 new wilderness areas including the 60,000-acre Snow Mountain Wilderness in the Mendocino National Forest. The Snow Mountain Wilderness straddles the summit of the North Coast Range within Colusa, Glenn and Lake counties. The area is less than a four-hour drive from San Francisco, Santa Rosa, and Sacramento. The central feature of this wilderness is the large broad topped Snow Mountain, which drains water toward the Sacramento River on the east and the Eel River Basin on the west. The wilderness also has the largest known waterfall on the forest. Elevations range from 1,800 feet in the gorge of the Middle Fork of Stony Creek to 7,056 feet on the summit of East Snow Mountain Peak. The deep canyons skirting the Wilderness compress ecological life zones creating a unique biological sky-island. Forty miles of trail are located in the wilderness. This leaves a vast amount of acreage very remote and highly conducive to cross-country exploration. The moderate hike to the top of East Peak affords visitors a magnificent view of the Sacramento Valley and the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the east, Clear Lake to the southwest, the Coastal Mountains to the west, and the timbered mountains of the Mendocino National Forest to the North. Good drinking water is scarce in the Snow Mountain Wilderness during much of the summer. Plan ahead and refill canteens at every opportunity. Mountain streams may look inviting but they may not be safe for drinking. Treat all water for drinking and cooking by either processing through a portable water filter or by boiling over a portable cook stove.

      • Tents
      • Drinking Water
      Camper-submitted photo from Calso - Boggs Mountain Demo Forest
      Camper-submitted photo from Calso - Boggs Mountain Demo Forest
      Camper-submitted photo from Pine Grove Cobb Resort
      Camper-submitted photo from Pine Grove Cobb Resort
      Camper-submitted photo from Pine Grove Cobb Resort
      Camper-submitted photo from Pine Grove Cobb Resort
      Camper-submitted photo from Pine Grove Cobb Resort
      Camper-submitted photo from Pine Grove Cobb Resort

      8. Pine Grove Cobb Resort

      2 Reviews
      26 Photos
      51 Saves

      Pine Grove is a majestic forest retreat of timeless natural beauty, blessed with abundant mountain spring water. In this oasis, bordered by spring fed year-round Kelsey Creek and overlooked by Cobb Mountain, you will discover a vast and personal connection with the natural world in any season. We invite you for a workshop, personal retreat, family reunion or just the day. Serene year-round cabins, all with inviting redwood decks overlooking Kelsey Creek, and camping give many options for your stay.

      • Pets
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • Tents

      $40 - $210 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Manzanita Canyon - Lake Berryessa - USBR
      Camper-submitted photo from Manzanita Canyon - Lake Berryessa - USBR
      Camper-submitted photo from Manzanita Canyon - Lake Berryessa - USBR
      Camper-submitted photo from Manzanita Canyon - Lake Berryessa - USBR

      9. Manzanita Canyon - Lake Berryessa - USBR

      2 Reviews
      4 Photos
      93 Saves
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Picnic Table
      • Toilets

      $5 - $37 / night

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        10. Bear Creek Campground

        1 Review
        22 Saves
        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Tents
        • Picnic Table
        • Toilets
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      Recent Tent Reviews In Colusa

      254 Reviews of 35 Colusa Campgrounds


      • Adrian J.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Solano County Park
        Oct. 24, 2024

        Lake Solano County Park

        Great County Park

        This is an excellent and straightforward country park. It feels like a state park.

        They have hookups and also dry camping. The better spots are near the water.

        Contrary to other posts, they take walkups. It is just on the website it requires 2 weeks out.

      • Izzy H.
        Camper-submitted photo from Steele Canyon (formerly Lupine Shores)
        Sep. 24, 2024

        Steele Canyon (formerly Lupine Shores)

        Overnight stay

        I got there after they closed (closes at 5pm.) But there's a number to call that was posted for after hours. A camper in front of me had already called and someone arrived within minutes. They were very helpful and friendly. I got a beautiful spot secluded from everyone. I loved it! Just me and nature. I played some music dance by myself as if nobody was watching.

      • Catherine L.
        Camper-submitted photo from Cowboy Camp
        Sep. 15, 2024

        Cowboy Camp

        Quiet

        Quiet stop, but I wouldn't call it the most beautiful stop I've ever stayed. Camping spots are to the left and the right I'd the day use. Pit toilets. No garbage.

      • Denise G.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Parkway RV Resort & Campground
        Aug. 23, 2024

        Parkway RV Resort & Campground

        Stopover served its purpose well

        We stopped here on our way back from Oregon. Unfortunately, we arrived late and left early so we didn’t really get to enjoy the amenities. We were in site A10 which we found a little difficult to connect the sewer hose without two hoses. The family room was handicap accessible and included a shower, sink, changing table and a toilet. Even though we were far from the office the internet access was strong. Overall, the stopover served its purpose well, providing a restful break before the last leg of our trip home.

      • Tatiana I.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from SacWest RV Park & Campground
        Jul. 27, 2024

        SacWest RV Park & Campground

        Great Rv parking

        It is the only RV parking in Sacramento that will allow you to stay for one night. 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! Thank you!

      • Sharon B.
        Camper-submitted photo from Collins Lake Recreation Area
        Jul. 17, 2024

        Collins Lake Recreation Area

        Lakeside

        *pros: great little market, very nice staff, clean, great views *cons: rocky watch your step, especially at the beach and a long the shore. Recommend water shoes, although this may only help a little as the rocks are quite large and when can trip over them as much as step on them. they are not round river rocks, but pointy and painful to traverse. *my stay: I was only here for two nights and on the second morning some people pulled in and pitched a tent at 4:30 in the morning. They weren’t particularly loud, but they did curse and had their flashlight bright enough that it shone into my site and RV. Overall, it was still a very pleasant stay for the two nights.

      • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Orland Buttes
        Jul. 7, 2024

        Orland Buttes

        2nd review, by me!

        Heh, well, there's only one other review for this place, and it's from me from 2 years ago. So I won't repeat it all, because basically everything is the same except:

        • The showers were fine this time, not gross
        • There was no host on site
        • The water fill station at the dump station was functional and we filled our tanks no problem

        We arrived mid week with no reservations and the place was practically empty. It filled up on the weekend with loud partiers but overall it was a quiet and pleasant experience.

        Great place to camp! Read my last review for more details!

      • AThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Kelsey Creek Campground — Clear Lake State Park
        Jun. 3, 2024

        Kelsey Creek Campground — Clear Lake State Park

        So disappointed

        Pros: If you are a person who likes to either stay all day at your campsite or are a water sport/water toy type person this campground is for you. Cons: Bathroom near our campsite wasn’t working. Campsites were overgrown with foxtails, not good for my dogs. Trash in our fire pit. A few campsites away from ours had a huge poison oak plant at the back where you park your rig. A walkway near the campground popular for fishing had a tree fall on it, instead of clearing the tree, the park rangers closed it off. Not much hiking in the park, and if you decide to walk the couple short hikes, don’t bring your dogs, NO DOGS ALLOWED. For the number of workers this park employs you would think these things would be dealt with, but no. I guess this is typical of State Parks in California, so much potential but sadly California parks slowly deteriorate.

      • T
        Camper-submitted photo from Buckhorn Recreation Area
        Jun. 1, 2024

        Buckhorn Recreation Area

        Spacious, Good views

        We just spent one night in sight 6 with our 24’ camper and we had a good experience. Didn’t really have neighbors too close and had a great view of the lake. It only took a couple minutes to get down to the water, however, there aren’t a lot of places to sit and relax for the day (i.e. not many beach spots) close by. The site itself was mostly level side to side but our back stabilizers were nearly fully extended (with blocks) and the front ones we barely had to put out. The water spigot is close-by but in an awkward spot where other folks were skirting the boundary of our campsite to get to. It’s close to the bathrooms/showers which we didn’t use much, they were mostly clean but were inundated with insects. Note: there were LOTS of bugs everywhere when in late May and early June.

      • B
        Camper-submitted photo from Spanish Flat - Lake Berryessa
        Mar. 18, 2024

        Spanish Flat - Lake Berryessa

        Pretty good but pricey for what it is

        Overall good experience. A little on the high end for dry camping. The charge for the campsite, every person over 2 campers, and a 25$ surcharge for reserving a specific site. The dump station and boat ramp are also additional but that’s pretty typical. I will say that the staff was very friendly the sites that we stayed in are huge. Double the size of most campgrounds.

      • RThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Camp Far West North Shore
        Feb. 26, 2024

        Camp Far West North Shore

        What a Great Surprise

        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.  We were the only people anywhere except for folks in the full hook-up area, which was far from us.  We were right on the lake at the end of a peninsula.  Not a sound except for the birds.  We did a bike ride along the lake through the undeveloped overflow area and beyond to the north east end of the property.  It is our understanding that this campground is very busy during the summer, and a very different experience when all the watercraft are on the lake.  Perfect when its off season and you are the only people.

        The name had us a bit confused.  Turns out the area was originally a camp on the immigrant trail to the California gold fields.  You can learn more from the historical markers on site.

      • Marie G.
        Camper-submitted photo from Capitol West RV Park
        Feb. 16, 2024

        Capitol West RV Park

        We stay going camping in Sac😎👽✨🏕️🔥

        My family and I have some of the most fun when we visit the capital camp grounds we always do. I've been going to this place for a long time now with my parents now I love bringing my children.

      • DThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Cowboy Camp
        Feb. 10, 2024

        Cowboy Camp

        2/9/2024 —- closed

        The camp area is closed, as of 2/9/2024. No indication of that on the BLM website.

      • M
        Camper-submitted photo from Blue Oak Campground
        Jan. 31, 2024

        Blue Oak Campground

        Cool but extremely noisy.

        If your going camping here for peace and quiet think again. Popular spot just 1 mile up the road where people go to drink and shoot their firearms. Also constant atv/dirt bike activity. Not any firewood available so bring some. Every site has a little fire pit and a bench. Pit toilet bathroom in the middle of the site. Other than the noise it’s a great little site! Only 6 spots. So first come first serve! 8 mile unpaved road no need for 4wd but would help.

      • Jorg F.
        Camper-submitted photo from Cowboy Camp
        Nov. 17, 2023

        Cowboy Camp

        Cowboy Camp

        Great free campground! We've stayed here many times. It's open, grassy level and quiet. Next to a stream and surrounded by hills. The only tough part is getting across the stream to some of the hikes. It's a hot spot for horses which of course have no stream problems, so the only negative is fly's sometimes. But just keep your screen door closed (& fly swatter handy). We always manage to level out in our 23" Winnebago View. There is lots of open space so no crowding. There is a rural road near by but traffic noise isn't a problem. Perhaps I should say it's awful so fewer people come and it's not discovered.

      • Patricia Y.
        Camper-submitted photo from Cowboy Camp
        Oct. 14, 2023

        Cowboy Camp

        FLIES!

        No trees just dry open land inhabited by an unusual amount of flies. It was crazy how thick they were. An almost dry creek runs alongside the open field of camping pads. To close to the road and way to exposed to feel comfortable to stay. If I needed a place to get some shut eye before heading onward, then maybe. I had a car full of flies that went to the coast with us. It was crazy.

      • Cecil  K.
        Camper-submitted photo from Old Mill Campground
        Sep. 24, 2023

        Old Mill Campground

        Great secluded camp with views

        Nice relaxing camp, 5 - 10 sites. No water, 1 pit toilet. Quiet and beautiful area. Follow the M5 route from M10 coming from Stonyford. Don't rely on Google maps or you'll spend hours trying to reroute after trying to drive up a ATV trail. Beautiful single lane dirt road up the mountain once on M5, steep drop offs. Dusty with mild bumps and some wash boarding. 2wd truck easily. Maybe if your adventurous in a civic. Must obtain a permit to have a fire, easily obtained online or through local forest service office.

      • Troy L.
        Camper-submitted photo from Collins Lake Recreation Area
        Sep. 22, 2023

        Collins Lake Recreation Area

        Hot

        Overall Collins Lake was a nice camping resort. They have a lot of sites and the facilities are clean. We went towards the end of July and it was 107 degrees. Dogs aren’t allowed on the beaches so we didn’t go down to the lake, which would have been nice to cool off.

        It was a good trip despite the heat. It would definitely be better if we had a boat or water “toys”. I would go back, but not in the summer.

      • Patrick J.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from River Reflections RV Park
        Aug. 23, 2023

        River Reflections RV Park

        Right on the Feather River

        Location is great especially if you have a boat to launch or just enjoy being at the river.

        Campsites were nicely laid out. Being in the summer, busy as you might expect. Walking around, it looked like several were  full time residence not necessarily camp hosts. Some had spider webs growing on them they were sitting so long, others were taking a part, repairing and painting their RV's. Sierra Nevada brewing was a 20 minute ride in the event you are looking to slake a thirst in the hot weather.  Staff member Chera was great with the reservations and information.

      • traci R.
        Camper-submitted photo from Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area
        Aug. 19, 2023

        Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area

        Lovely oaks, no river access

        Reservations.gov implied campground was full, we took a chance for the night and MANY SPOTS WERE AVAILABLE! But river access has been eroded in this last year so access is down the way at the county park (under the busy roadway, meh). But beautiful oaks, and a fine spot for the night. Friendly staff and campground hosts

      • Tamera J.
        Camper-submitted photo from The Aurora RV Park & Marina
        Aug. 14, 2023

        The Aurora RV Park & Marina

        On the Lake

        This place is clean. We were greeted by the camp host with a smile! Very friendly! She answered all our questions and showed us around. We feel in love with this place! 💕 You can fish right from your camp spot if you get a spot right on the water. Clean bathrooms, club house with games and a kitchen. Fire pits and BBQ's. Green grass in the BBQ area with a beautiful gazebo that has grapes growing on it! Felt very nice and cool since it was very hot in Aug. I highly recommend this place! 😉😎



      Guide to Colusa

      Camping near Colusa, California, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

      What to do

      What campers like

      • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Beals Point Campground states, "Restrooms are clean. Showers are clean and tidy and warm."
      • Scenic Views: Many campgrounds offer beautiful landscapes. A visitor at Collins Lake Recreation Area noted, "Great views onsite, sites are clean."
      • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Campgrounds like SacWest RV Park & Campground are great for families. One reviewer said, "Lots of things to do for kids: great playgrounds, swimming pool, more than 100 ducks going around!"

      What you should know

      • Reservations Recommended: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially in summer. A camper at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground mentioned, "Always tough to get a reservation, but it never disappoints if you can get one."
      • Limited Cell Service: Be prepared for spotty cell coverage in some areas. A visitor at Ritchey Creek Campground noted, "ATT was a bar, occasionally two. Was able to make a call if I stood still."
      • Wildlife Caution: Some campgrounds have wildlife, including rattlesnakes. A camper at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground warned, "Rattlesnakes on trails are not uncommon."

      Tips for camping with families

      • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with amenities for kids, like playgrounds and swimming pools. SacWest RV Park & Campground is highlighted for its kid-friendly features, with one parent saying, "Great playgrounds, swimming pool."
      • Plan Activities: Bring games and outdoor toys for family fun. A camper at Collins Lake Recreation Area suggested, "Bring your bikes if you have them because the ride to the dam is nice."
      • Pack Snacks: Keep everyone fueled with easy snacks. A visitor at Beals Point Campground mentioned, "Easy access to nearby stores."

      Tips from RVers

      Camping near Colusa, California, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With a little planning, you can enjoy the great outdoors and make lasting memories.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Colusa, CA?

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Colusa, CA is Lower Hunting Creek Campground with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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