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Campgrounds near Davis, California are predominantly developed RV and tent camping facilities within a 30-mile radius of the city. Camping near Davis ranges from full-hookup RV parks to basic tent sites, with SacWest RV Park & Campground and Yolo County Fair RV Park among the most accessible options for visitors. The region features a mix of urban-adjacent parks and more natural settings near waterways, with accommodation types ranging from basic tent sites to full-hookup RV spots and occasional cabins or glamping options. Many campgrounds in this agricultural valley setting offer shade trees and seasonal water access, particularly along the Sacramento River corridor, making them popular camping destinations for both locals and travelers exploring Central California.
Road access to most camping areas near Davis remains consistent year-round on paved routes, with minimal seasonal closures due to the relatively flat terrain and moderate climate of California's Central Valley. The region experiences hot, dry summers with temperatures frequently exceeding 95°F, while winters bring cooler temperatures and occasional fog or rain. A camper noted, "Great little campsite with a 50s vibe right outside the city of Sacramento. The bathrooms and showers are clean, the staff are friendly and helpful." Facilities range from basic fairground camping areas with limited amenities to more developed campgrounds with full hookups, showers, and recreational facilities. Most locations require reservations, especially during peak travel seasons or special events in the area.
Campers report mixed experiences with noise levels at campgrounds throughout the Davis area. Several visitors mentioned proximity to highways and urban areas as considerations when selecting sites. The waterfront campgrounds along the Sacramento River receive higher ratings for their scenic value despite occasional traffic noise. One reviewer highlighted: "The most remarkable thing about SacWest RV park is how convenient it is to the major roads crossing Sacramento, yet you don't hear the freeway noise much at all." Wildlife viewing opportunities include water birds along the river corridors and seasonal migratory species. Dog-friendly facilities appear as a consistent theme in positive reviews, with several campgrounds offering designated pet areas and accommodating policies for campers traveling with animals.
Best Campgrounds near Davis (146)
1. SacWest RV Park & Campground
"Great little campsite with a 50s vibe right outside the city of Sacramento. The bathrooms and showers are clean the staff are friendly and helpful."
"We stayed at the side close to the highway so it was a bit noisy but not too bad. The people were friendly! It was a bit too pricey though."
from $58 - $100 / night
Check Availability2. Sherwood Harbor Marina & RV Park
"Tons of beautiful, shady spots overlooking or near the Sacramento river. Very Breezy and well maintained park with good prices for electrical and water hookup and a dump station."
"Everything you need to “get away” is here and big city amenities a short drive away."
3. Lake Solano County Park
"The only catch was that the road parallel to the lake is super loud and for me bothersome at night."
"I like to stay close to the bathroom, since I don’t have one. You can hear the freeway traffic."
4. Yolo County Fair RV Park
"This place is in a great location with easy access from I 5. Plenty of room and easy on-line registration. My only complaint is the non-existent WiFi."
5. Cal Expo RV Park
"Great Bike paths adjacent along the river into Downtown or up to Folsom. All Full hook up sites on gravel or asphalt, daily, weekly, monthly rates."
"then you want a good location for your home base. Cal Expo definitely has the centralized location for exploring Old Sac, Cal Expo, State Capitol, the rivers and beyond."
from $50 - $1000 / night
Check Availability6. Capitol West RV Park
7. Vineyard RV Park
"Felt tucked away but close to every store you could want."
"We walked in with no reservation and got a pull through spot with a bit of grass. Full hookups, no fire pits, but picnic tables at each spot. Pool, pet park, bathrooms, and free showers."
8. Sacramento Shade RV Park
"Also while setting up, every person that walked by said hi and welcome! We have never experienced that much friendliness in a campground."
9. Midway RV Park
10. Dixon May Fair
from $40 / night
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Drive Time
- 13 min from Sacramento, CA
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- 42 min from Napa, CA
- 46 min from Yuba City, CA
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Recent Reviews near Davis, CA
558 Reviews of 146 Davis Campgrounds
- MMelinda S.Scout
Sherman Island Regional Park
Kite Surfers Dream
This location is perfect for people who are looking for the wind. Everyone is pretty respectful of one another. First come first serve $45/night. Not well maintained the road was flooded and it hadn’t rained in weeks in the area. Not well maintained. Must have self contained camper: van, rv, trailer. Tight quarters, it’s like a parking lot of vehicles camping right next to one another. There is a boat launch.
DJ Jazzy W.
GuideWillow Campground — Brannan Island State Recreation Area
Can not wait to come back. p.s. Hot showers.
Popped in and only a few campers there. A bridge away from towns. Hot showers. Squirrels galore. Ill be back.
Lee D.
LegendBeals Point Campground — Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
Lake fun near Sacramento
General: Beals Point is one of two locations on Folsom Lake for camping. Large campground with a mix of electric and non-electric campsites plus some group sites.
Site Quality: Drives are paved and mostly level. We camped in a little “cul-de-sac” with just four sites. While these sites back up to the American River Bike Trail (aka Jedediah Smith Recreation Trail), it was overgrown, and I did not see direct access to the trail as we did the last time we were here.
Bath/Shower: Typical CA state park layout– all-gender units with toilet and sink (but no soap, towels, or dryers) and showers. Unlike other CA state parks, these take quarters instead of tokens. The units could use a little TLC, but what was most disheartening was how other campers had trashed them– toilet paper (and worse) scattered all over the insides. Obviously not the fault of the campground.
Activities/Amenities: Folsom Lake is the draw, and people were fishing, kayaking, and swimming. The 32-mile paved multi-use American River Bike Trail is easily accessible. There is a snack bar/concession stand for beach rentals, but it was not open when we were there.
Our stay here this time was over a weekend; it was completely full, and it reminded us once again that we prefer to camp during the week and shoulder seasons when campgrounds are less crowded!
- CCarley C.
Travelersmittle creek
Definitely not a spot
Tons of signs that say no camping no parking no trespassing. There was a fence and it was locked. Definitely don’t come here
- MMaria Luiza P.Scout
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Tower Park
I’m so sad
We had been looking forward to this camping trip, but unfortunately our experience at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Lodi was very disappointing. Before our trip, I paid the Lock Fee($40) specifically to guarantee the campsite we had selected. However, when we arrived, we were assigned to a completely different site. After setting up our trailer, we went back to the office to ask about it. Instead of correcting the mistake, another employee told us that we didn’t even have a reservation and that we needed to leave the campground. We had to search through our emails, show our reservation confirmation, and even provide proof of payment from our bank before they finally found our reservation. Only then were we moved to the campsite we had originally reserved and paid extra to secure. Unfortunately, the worst part happened on our last night. We were camping with friends, and between us we had two electric bikes—one worth nearly$5,000 and another worth over$1,000. We went to bed around 2:30 a.m., and everything was still there. When we came out of our trailers around 8:30 a.m., both bikes had been stolen. We immediately called the police. The responding officer told us that just two weeks earlier, another camper had all of the sound equipment stolen from their vehicle at the same campground. What disappointed us most is that the campground doesn’t appear to have adequate security measures, such as surveillance cameras, and there was no warning at check-in that thefts had recently occurred. Had we known there was an increased risk, we would have taken additional precautions with our valuables. When families choose a campground like this, they expect a safe, relaxing environment where they can enjoy nature without worrying that expensive belongings will disappear overnight. The campground has great amenities and is a fun place for families, but our experience with the reservation issues and the lack of security left us extremely disappointed. I hope management takes these concerns seriously, improves security, and is more transparent with guests so other families don’t have the same experience we did.
- MMajid H.Scout
Delta Shores Resort and Marina
Overall
Ok, but you guys need to improve lots stuff. Pool was out of order, stuff were not that friendly, I would suggest if you can concrete sites, hard for in and out
- gg B.Scout
Hidden Knoll Farm Glamping
Pet friendly glamping near Harbin Hot Springs
We love to visit Harbin Hot Springs near Middletown after wine tasting in Napa Valley, but Harbin doesn’t allow dogs. We discovered this great campground on private land. They have a very steep road up, but we made it up with our 24 foot Sprinter. They have a farm atmosphere with friendly chickens. Be aware that they do have a dog but she was friendly. You need to leash your dog around the chickens but they can go off leash around the property and they have a dog friendly hike with a great view. Harbin is less than 15 minutes, easy drive with no traffic.
Debbie L.ScoutLake Amador Resort
RV camping among the residence.
Stayed two nights and had our 8 year old grandson with us. We got what we were told was the best full hook up RV site. I can see a little bit of the lake which is very nice. There is a lot of permanent residence mobile trailer homes. Not at all what I expected. It is dirt, rocks and trees that don’t really provide shade. There were cigarette buts all over our camp site. There is a small fire pit but no bbq. For a good five hours today there was some shooting off a gun. Our dog happens to be afraid of that sound so she spent most of the day inside the trailer. When we arrived we had no picnic table and nobody would answer the phone. My husband and I ended taking one from the empty site next to us. Then this morning I called trying to get the Wi-Fi password. They gave me the wrong one, I called back, they never answered. I left a message, they never called back. My grandson and I walked down a small boat ramp to the lake. The area was full of trash and there was sludge at least a foot off the shore. From there you can see many of the small boat ramps off the backs of the permanent trailers and they were in complete disrepair. I get the feeling no one cares.
I can’t speak to any other area in this resort. Only where we are physically. My Husband did say there was a nice pond with picnic tables and shade, but the dog was not allowed to be there so that wasn’t something that we could enjoy.
Guide to Davis
Camping near Davis, California offers year-round accessibility with seasonal considerations affecting comfort rather than access. Most campgrounds in the area sit below 100 feet elevation in the flat Sacramento Valley region, where summer temperatures regularly reach triple digits between June and September. Water levels in nearby creeks and the Sacramento River fluctuate seasonally, impacting swimming and paddling opportunities at riverfront campgrounds.
What to do
Kayaking and canoeing: Lake Solano County Park provides water recreation opportunities with canoe and paddle boat rentals available. As one camper notes, "The creek is very cold but on a hot day with a raft you can cool off. You can also rent canoes and paddle boats to get around on the water!"
Bike trail access: Cal Expo RV Park connects directly to regional bike trails. According to a reviewer, "There is direct access to the bike path which goes for miles and miles and connects to other trails which made our stay really great."
Wildlife viewing: Sherwood Harbor Marina & RV Park offers excellent bird watching opportunities. One visitor mentioned, "Having Canadian snow geese in our site upon waking up was a real treat."
Fishing access: Riverside camping areas provide fishing opportunities. A camper at Sherwood Harbor Marina noted, "Tons of beautiful, shady spots overlooking or near the Sacramento river... includes free fishing and swimming and is a beautiful spot!"
What campers like
Clean facilities: SacWest RV Park & Campground maintains well-kept amenities. A reviewer highlighted, "Camp site is clean. You can order food and they will deliver. Wonderful ada bathroom/showers with a fold down bench."
Pet-friendly areas: Multiple campgrounds accommodate dogs with designated areas. One visitor to SacWest RV Park mentioned it had a "wonderful dog park" and that they "extended our stay" because of the amenities.
Convenient locations: Cal Expo RV Park offers urban-adjacent camping with easy access to attractions. A camper noted, "Cal Expo definitely has the centralized location for exploring Old Sac, Cal Expo, State Capitol, the rivers and beyond."
Swimming options: Some riverside locations provide swimming access during warmer months. At Sherwood Harbor Marina, a reviewer appreciated that the park includes "free fishing and swimming."
What you should know
Varied pricing: Campground costs range widely in the area. At Lake Solano County Park, "Normal sites are $30 per night, sites along the water are $40."
Road noise considerations: Traffic sounds can affect riverside sites. A Lake Solano camper mentioned, "The only catch was that the road parallel to the lake is super loud and for me bothersome at night... I recommend bringing ear plugs if you are sensitive to noise."
Reservation requirements: Some campgrounds have strict booking policies. A visitor to Lake Solano noted, "An empty campground, tired family and the host can't let us take a space because we don't have a reservation two weeks prior."
Variable Wi-Fi quality: Internet access is inconsistent across campgrounds. At Yolo County Fair RV Park, a camper mentioned, "My only complaint is the non-existent WiFi. The password was easy to obtain, but did me no good."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Sacramento Shade RV Park offers family-friendly amenities in an urban setting. Visitors appreciate the communal atmosphere, with one noting, "While setting up, every person that walked by said hi and welcome! We have never experienced that much friendliness in a campground."
Kid-friendly wildlife viewing: Several campgrounds feature resident wildlife that children enjoy. At SacWest RV Park, a visitor highlighted "more than 100 ducks going around! Beautiful place!"
Swimming considerations: Water access varies by season and location. A Lake Solano visitor noted, "When I was growing up they had swimming holes across the street from the campground at the day use area but they don't anymore and I find that takes away a big part of the fun."
Park community: Some campgrounds offer a more social atmosphere. A visitor to Sacramento Shade RV Park simply stated, "Great place to camp! Go ahead and prove me wrong."
Tips from RVers
Site size variations: Yolo County Fair RV Park provides spacious sites. A camper noted, "We pulled in with a travel trailer and an SUV with small cargo trailer. They made us rent 2 spots even tho we could have fit in one as the sites are HUGE."
Hookup specifications: Campgrounds offer varying levels of services. At Cal Expo, a visitor explained, "FHU and pretty level. Easy pull thru site. Would stay again, but for a shorter time."
Noise considerations: Traffic sounds vary by site location. A SacWest camper reported, "We did end up by the Maverick Truck Stop side of the park, but the noise was not too bad."
Delivery options: Some RV parks allow food delivery services. A SacWest visitor mentioned, "You can order food and they will deliver," while another noted they "Had pizza delivered right to the spot."
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the best campgrounds near Davis, CA?
Where are the best campgrounds near Davis, CA?
Within a short drive from Davis, you'll find several excellent campgrounds. Beals Point Campground — Folsom Lake State Recreation Area offers clean facilities, easy access to lake swimming, and a great family-friendly atmosphere despite being near urban areas. The sites are nicely spaced with plenty of trees. Another popular option is Lake Solano County Park near Winters, just a short drive from Davis, featuring boat access, reservable sites, and facilities for both tent and RV camping. Both locations provide a perfect balance of natural surroundings while remaining conveniently close to town amenities.
What dispersed camping options are available around Davis, CA?
What dispersed camping options are available around Davis, CA?
Dispersed camping options near Davis are limited since much of the surrounding area consists of private land or managed recreation areas. Your best opportunities for dispersed camping require driving to national forests like Tahoe or Mendocino, about 2-3 hours from Davis. For a closer alternative with a more primitive feel, consider Skyline Wilderness Park near Napa, which offers a separate tent section away from RVs. While not true dispersed camping, Lake Camanche offers more spacious sites with varying proximity to the water, providing a somewhat more natural experience compared to developed campgrounds closer to Davis.
Are there any free camping areas near Davis, CA?
Are there any free camping areas near Davis, CA?
Free camping near Davis is extremely limited due to the predominantly private land and managed recreation areas in the Central Valley. For budget-friendly options, consider Yolo County Fair RV Park in nearby Woodland, which offers basic amenities at more affordable rates than resort-style campgrounds. Another economical option is SacWest RV Park & Campground, which occasionally offers specials for longer stays. For true free camping, you'll need to travel 2-3 hours to national forest lands in the Sierra Nevada mountains or coastal ranges, where dispersed camping is permitted outside of developed sites.
What outdoor activities can I enjoy while camping near Davis?
What outdoor activities can I enjoy while camping near Davis?
The Davis area offers diverse outdoor recreation opportunities for campers. At Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground, you can access numerous hiking trails with beautiful views, perfect for families. Water enthusiasts will enjoy Coloma Resort along the South Fork of the American River, which provides excellent access to whitewater rafting in summer and hiking trails year-round. Throughout the region, activities include swimming, fishing, boating, birdwatching, mountain biking, and stargazing. Many campgrounds near Davis also serve as great baseplaces for day trips to nearby wineries, historic sites, and nature preserves within the Sacramento Valley and surrounding areas.
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