Best RV Parks & Resorts near Cottonwood, CA

Several RV parks serve the Cottonwood area of Northern California along the I-5 corridor. Red Bluff KOA Journey offers 173 full-hookup sites with 30/50-amp electric service operating year-round, while Rolling Hills Casino Truck Lot provides 200 pull-through sites with sewer connections. "Full hookups in back in spot for $55. Mostly pull throughs in Park, which cost more," noted one visitor about Redding RV Park, which features concrete pads that accommodate larger motorhomes. Boulder Creek RV in Redding caters specifically to big rigs with 50-amp service and level sites, though spaces tend to be positioned close together with minimal privacy barriers. The Parkway RV Resort in Orland maintains pull-through sites with full hookups that can handle longer rigs.

Cell service varies considerably throughout the region, with stronger coverage near Redding and more limited connectivity in outlying areas. Most parks maintain dump stations with operational hours between 9am-5pm, though some charge additional fees ranging from $10-15 per use. Pet areas are common but vary in quality from simple designated zones to fenced dog parks. According to feedback on The Dyrt, "The bathroom facilities were very clean, the laundry room was spotless, and the pool looked freshly refinished." Summer temperatures regularly exceed 100°F, making shade trees a premium amenity for RV sites. Propane fill service is limited, with travelers needing to plan refills at dedicated stations rather than within most parks. Many locations fill completely on holiday weekends and during Lassen National Park's peak season from June through September.

Best RV Sites Near Cottonwood, California (144)

    1. Red Bluff KOA Journey

    11 Reviews
    Red Bluff, CA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 527-5300

    "They have back in and pull thru spots. All the spots have a nice green grass area with a picnic table. Our spot overlooks a beautiful fountain."

    "After a 3 week long roadtrip hauling a trailer, Durango Resort was a nice change from our usual wooded or beach campsites."

    2. JGW RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Anderson, CA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 365-7965

    "We have a 26 ft travel trailer and mid size pick up. They have sites ranging from basic rv with water and electric along with sites with full hookups."

    "Nice river spot, full hookup. It was hot (it is summer Redding). Leval site not crowded space. Will stay again."

    3. Boulder Creek RV Redding

    7 Reviews
    Shasta Lake, CA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 246-0101

    $50 - $70 / night

    "Excellent Verizon signal. Very clean. The only negative was it appeared to be many long term residents. Also the water park next to the campground was closed"

    "The amenities were exceptionally clean, and the sites themselves were tidy with all the necessary hookups. Free WiFi provided, and laundry room on site as well. We honestly didn’t want to leave."

    4. Redding RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Redding, CA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 241-0707

    "Full hookups in back in spot for $55. Mostly pull throughs in Park, which cost more. Shower, restrooms, dog park. Propane for sale here."

    "There’s a small dog run fir some off-leash time. Clean bathrooms with showers. Some long term residents and some travelers. Everyone was quiet and friendly."

    5. Mountain Gate RV Park

    9 Reviews
    Shasta Lake, CA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 524-4599

    "Close to the mountain for skiing. Close to the lake for skiing. Nancy the manager was extremely helpful! We found this to have an old fashioned touch. Garbage facilities close by!"

    "Beautiful setting, nice sites, friendly staff, and clean bathrooms. Only downside was the highway noise."

    6. Marina RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Redding, CA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 241-4396

    7. Red Bluff RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Red Bluff, CA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 529-2929

    "We travel with 2 dogs in a 38’ class A with a tow. We did not make reservations just took a chance, success!"

    "Each space has a nice grassy area and concrete patio. Sites are level. Great showers and laundry. Nice dog play area. Away from highway noise. Lots of shade trees."

    8. Rolling Hills Casino Truck Lot

    11 Reviews
    Corning, CA
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 528-3586

    $49 - $69 / night

    "Only $55 for a full hookup that’s a pull through. $50 for Good Sam Members. We came in too late to enjoy the comedy shows they have every first Saturday."

    "Clean facilities, well maintained grounds and friendly neighbors. Conveniently located just off I-5, far enough away from the noise. Casino, restaurants, doggy daycare and golf just next door."

    9. Trail In RV Park & Campground

    4 Reviews
    Sugarloaf, CA
    32 miles
    +1 (530) 238-8533

    $30 - $500 / night

    "A creek, lots of trees, a quiet roadway and full hookups made for a nice break. There are long time campers/residents & the place is worn down but it has a nice peaceful presence."

    "Found it to be nice, quiet, close to the highway buy not noisy. Office staff is very friendly and quick to answer phone/email inquiries."

    10. Sacramento River RV Park

    8 Reviews
    Anderson, CA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 365-6402

    "We stayed there long term after Paradise Camp Fire. Many spaces had their own private grassy areas, which management took care of."

    "Pull through spots.   Have residence park owners.   They were courteous and left lights on while I set up my motorhome for the night.  It is by the freeway and there is noise but not too bad. "

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RV Park Reviews near Cottonwood, CA

441 Reviews of 144 Cottonwood Campgrounds


  • jThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 19, 2025

    Redding RV Park

    I'd stay here again

    Full hookups in back in spot for $55. Mostly pull throughs in Park, which cost more. Shower, restrooms, dog park. Propane for sale here.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 6, 2021

    Mill Creek Resort

    Nice Private Campground

    This campground is just south of Lassen Volcanic National Park.  It has two main sections, one for RVs and the other for tents.  There are a small number of RV sites with full hookups and then a larger number of tent sites.  The RV sites are fairly small, but felt separated enough to have some privacy.  The tent sites are a bit more rustic.

    The other slightly odd part is that most of the RV sites were filled with people who came and stayed for the entire summer, year after year.  We were the only not long-term camper in the RV section.  

    Pros:

    * Close to a lot of amazing scenery with Lassen

    * Well kept, clean, quiet campground

    * Camp store/restaurant is great

    * Laundry on site

    * Access to a nice little creek w/swimming hole

    Cons:

    * Camp store is open limited days

    * Tent sites only have pit toilets which are not the best maintained

    OK:

    * No fires in the RV sites

    * Showers were not always very clean

  • Outdoordude D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 3, 2021

    Hat Creek Resort & RV Park

    More than just camping

    More to the campground than just camping. Fishing in camp and nearby. Friendly staff. Had originally reserved a back in site, but emailed to hopefully get a pull through. Got a quick reply, and all taken care of. Campground is close to other fishing, the Subway Cave (ya gotta go there) Lassen National Park entrance and much more.

  • D
    Aug. 12, 2023

    Manzanita Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park

    Manzanita Lake Campground - Tidy but Tight Spaces

    Manzanita Lake Campground is the campground closest to the north entrance to Lassen Volcanic National Park. It is best accessed from California State Route 44/89. My wife and I reserved space A8 for a four-night stay beginning August 7, 2023. 

    While the campground is well-maintained, I cannot, under any circumstances, recommend that space for anyone camping with an RV or travel trailer. From all appearances A8 looked perfect. But appearances can be deceiving. Looking at an online map of the campground A8 appeared to be a pull-through site which it is. The problem is the site dips down from the access road, bottoms out slightly, then rises again back toward the access road. It took us nearly an hour to locate an area within the space that would allow us to attain a reasonable level so that our refrigerator would operate on propane. And our travel trailer is only 18-feet in length. Once the trailer was reasonably level, the entry step was approximately 18 inches from ground to the step (see images).

    Despite the initial difficulties, once settled, we found the campground to be quiet even though there is not a lot of space between sites. The camp store offers some grocery items but is mainly dedicated to the sale of tourist merchandise. It does have a gas pump offering only 87 octane regular gas at $4.99 per gallon - cash only which is below market price for the area.

    We would camp at Manzanita Lake Campground in the future but would be highly selective in our choice of sites - driving through the various loops we noted that very few are close to level.

  • Wessel K.
    Jul. 27, 2022

    The Parkway RV Resort & Campground

    Great place for stopover

    We found this site via the Dyrt app. We stayed one night, in an very hot week. We really appreciated the pool, the very friendly staff and clean restrooms. Note that the pull through sites have some shade, but the gravel is a small heat island, so it takes long to cool down in a camper van without AC.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 6, 2023

    Rolling Hills Casino Truck Lot

    Hidden Gem!

    Only $55 for a full hookup that’s a pull through. $50 for Good Sam Members. We came in too late to enjoy the comedy shows they have every first Saturday. If you happen to make it on time, “Carlinos” or the place the host it is in the North Tower. Go right at the main entrance. We missed it by wandering around the casino trying to find it. There are also amazing views at sunset and sunrise if you get to the lots closer to the end- which we didn’t. Great front desk staff! They also have routine patrol security.

    Laundry: $2.00 for washing machines and $1.00 for dryers. Must be done by 10 pm with the last load starting at 8 pm.

    Showers: $15/person- not included in RV fee

    Dump station: $10- only from 9am- 5 pm, although each site has sewer hookups.

    No wifi, but I’m not upset because the price was great and I had good cell coverage.

  • C
    Oct. 11, 2021

    Redding RV Park

    Clean and Friendly

    This RV Park is right off the 5 in Redding. There’s a small dog run fir some off-leash time. Clean bathrooms with showers. Some long term residents and some travelers. Everyone was quiet and friendly.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 23, 2023

    Summit Lake North — Lassen Volcanic National Park

    Small quiet retreat

    Stayed 2 nights, August 17 and 18 in B22, Loop B.  This is a smaller campground that contains 2 Loops, A & B.  We could see a bit of the lake from our site through the trees.  No hookups although drinking water is offered as well as restrooms.  Campgrounds are well maintained with bear lockers and rv sites ample.  Road into the park as well as rv sites can accommodate big rigs.  Generator hours are a bit odd although the only time we needed it was briefly in the morning to fix meals.  Clouds drifted in about 2:00 p.m. each day with some sprinkles for about 1/2 hour keeping temps cool.  Wonderful stay!  Definitely would come back - picked out our preferred site already!

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 25, 2023

    Manzanita Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park

    Campground - Meh; Lassen - Gorgeous!

    General: Four loops plus a cabin loop, however, after September 5 at noon, the only loops open are A, B, and cabins. 

    Site Quality: Some pull-throughs and some back-in. The back-in sites were, for the most part, better suited for tent camping as the camper pads were quite short and many were not level. We lucked out in that our camper pad was only slightly unlevel and we could make it work with our camper van. Some sites were close together with minimal separation while others had more trees separating them. 

    Bath/Shower house: There were several toilet options ranging from vault toilets to basic bathrooms with flush toilets, to larger restrooms with dishwashing sinks. Although there was a soap dispenser in the two closest to our site, there was no soap. The very cold water was oh-so refreshing on a cold September morning! The dishwashing sink in the A loop was locked but we did see campers using the one in the B Loop.

    Activities/Amenities: There is a camper store with food, showers, gas, and laundry available. You can access both Manzanita and Reflection Lakes (1.5 and.5 miles respectively) from the campground. The Chaos Crags trailhead is approximately a half mile from the A Loop. There are kayak, cataraft, and SUP rentals available for Manzanita Lake but it was a bit chilly when we were there. There is zero cell service in the campground but it is noted there is a milepost where you can grab a signal. On our Chaos Crags hike, however, we got a strong signal on Verizon!

    The campground was okay but worth it as a base camp for exploring the northwest part of the park. Happy this one has not been outsourced to a vendor and the price is still reasonable ($26 or$13 with the senior pass).


Guide to Cottonwood

Northern California's I-5 corridor through Cottonwood sits at approximately 420 feet elevation in the Sacramento Valley. Summer temperatures frequently reach triple digits, while winter brings mild temperatures with occasional fog and rain. RV parks near Cottonwood often serve as convenient bases for exploring nearby attractions including Lassen Volcanic National Park, Whiskeytown Lake, and Mount Shasta.

What to do

River access: Sacramento River RV Park provides convenient access to fishing opportunities. "There's a small boat ramp nearby to Sac River for fishing access," notes one visitor, though they caution about undercurrents making it unsuitable for kayaking and paddleboarding.

Casino gaming: Rolling Hills Casino Truck Lot offers entertainment beyond camping. "We enjoyed a pull thru full hookup spot... After we let mama gamble as my daughter and I enjoyed the arcade, then we switched," reports a camper. Comedy shows are available on the first Saturday of each month.

Refreshing swimming: Red Bluff KOA Journey maintains a pool for cooling off. "It's a super well-maintained [park] with nice amenities including pool, small dog area, basketball court, horseshoe area, club house," states one reviewer. During hot summer days, the pool provides welcome relief from valley heat.

What campers like

Clean facilities: Durango RV Resort receives consistent praise for cleanliness. "The bathroom facilities were very clean, the laundry room was spotless, and the pool looked freshly refinished," reports one camper. Another notes, "Bathrooms are modern and well-maintained."

Shaded sites: Sacramento River RV Park offers natural shade coverings. "Many spaces are spacious and ours backed up into a wooded area... grounds are green and colorful with flowers," describes a long-term resident. These shade trees provide crucial relief during summer when temperatures regularly exceed 95°F.

Riverfront views: JGW RV Park offers premium spots along the water. "We like this place in Redding. We have a 24' motorhome and get spots on the river. It's very nice to sit and look at river," shares one visitor. The park includes "a big grassy area to walk dog and enjoy river under shade."

What you should know

Highway noise levels: Several parks sit close to Interstate 5, with varying noise impacts. At Sacramento River RV Park, "The freeway is close by and it is therefore a little noisy," according to one visitor. However, at Trail In RV Park & Campground, despite being "actually next to the I-5, [there's] no traffic noise because of the thick buffer of trees."

Seasonal weather considerations: Summer heat requires planning. One Boulder Creek RV visitor noted, "Mid-July, 114 degrees and their pool is closed!!! At $90+ per night expect better." Extreme temperatures affect camping comfort significantly from June through September.

Water quality issues: Some parks experience water quality problems. At JGW RV Park, "Water does seem cloudy so be sure to run it before you hook up. I have had to clear out my faucet filter twice," cautions a camper.

Tips for camping with families

Playground amenities: Mountain Gate RV Park offers family-friendly facilities. "Clean bathrooms, showers, zero trash around. All around a great visit. Perfect spot if you are traveling with a pet," reports a satisfied visitor. The park maintains "a newly built sunshaded playground for the kids."

Entertainment options: Durango RV Resort provides multiple recreation options. "After a 3 week long roadtrip hauling a trailer, Durango Resort was a nice change from our usual wooded or beach campsites. We chose it for its convenient location on our route, and for its sparkling pool and hot tub, which was a huge win for our kids," shares one family.

Pet accommodations: Red Bluff KOA Journey offers designated pet areas. "They have back in and pull thru spots. All the spots have a nice green grass area with a picnic table... Two dog run areas which are not much more than a small enclosed area for your dog. But they have real dog wash they we used," notes a camper.

Tips from RVers

Site selection strategy: Red Bluff RV Park accommodates various rig sizes with some limitations. "We travel with 2 dogs in a 38' class A with a tow. We did not make reservations just took a chance, success!... Those with longer rigs 40+ may want to think twice because of the tight turns and narrow lanes," advises an experienced RVer.

Dump station access: RV parks in the area have varying dump policies. At Rolling Hills Casino Truck Lot, "Dump station: $10- only from 9am- 5 pm, although each site has sewer hookups," notes one visitor. Planning dump station use around these hours prevents unexpected issues.

Leveling conditions: JGW RV Park provides favorable parking conditions. "We stayed overnight on our way home. Nice river spot, full hookup... Level site not crowded space. Will stay again," reports one RV traveler, highlighting the importance of level sites for comfortable overnight stays.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular RV campsite near Cottonwood, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Cottonwood, CA is Red Bluff KOA Journey with a 4.5-star rating from 11 reviews.

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