Best Tent Camping near Downieville, CA

Recent Tent Reviews near Downieville, California

716 Reviews of 87 Downieville Campgrounds

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  Kristin P.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 9, 2020

  Union Flat

  Great Midweek

  We stayed here for three nights. Two of those nights were during the week. Friday night had a completely different vibe- lots of parties and loud music. Note on the map that site 7 looks like it is on the river. It is not, but 7A is. We stayed at 7A which had zero shade, but did have access to the swimming hole. Our kids loved this campground. The swimming hole was awesome. This campsite is about 15 minutes from Downieville.

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  Jim B.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 8, 2023

  Nevada County Fairgrounds

  No tent camping here

  Says right on the web home page, no tent camping ( no car camping either).

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  Les S.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 24, 2019

  Live Oak Riverfront Park

  Beautiful river side park

  I tent camped and loved it. Very quiet and beautiful scenery. A water faucet and picnic table at every campsite .

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  K. O.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 17, 2018

  Ruck-A-Chucky Campground — Auburn State Recreation Area

  Very Peaceful

  Went here a few years ago. Perfect for tent camping. Right along the river. Very quiet and gorgeous. Good spot for families.

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  Alisen O.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 20, 2019

  Grasshopper Flat

  Almost perfect

  Absolutely delightful campground with flush toilets and potable water. Super close access to the water. Would be a perfect spot for tent camping if there weren’t so many trailers everywhere.

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  Allison M.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 5, 2020

  Ruck-A-Chucky Campground — Auburn State Recreation Area

  The Dyrt has this one wrong

  Mostly used by the river rafters and rafting companies that use this stop on the river for their shuttles.  Many sites are in direct sun.  All 5 sites are tent camping only.

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  Joe M.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 10, 2019

  Logger Campground

  Recreation Heaven

  Great camp ground with spacious spaces. Accomadates large groups and tent camping. Friendly host and very clean. Stones throw from the boat ramp and Stampede Lake. Only down is the place is a little noisey.

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  julie B.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 29, 2018

  East Meadow Campground

  A hidden gem

  This is a small hidden little gem of a campground. They have flush toilets and bear boxes which makes it nice for those of us that tent camp. Close to the water and sites have plenty of space.

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  Ross H.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 14, 2023

  Plumas-Eureka State Park Campground

  Great motorcycle campspot

  Campground was full but very quiet. Stayed at a great site for tent camping with my motorcycle. Bathrooms were clean, weather good, and bugs weren’t too bad. Also a trailhead for hiking to a few secluded lakes. And the best..no cell phone coverage!!

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  Travis S.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 25, 2019

  Inn Town Campground

  In a word, excellent!

  This campground has it all. It’s clean, has great amenities (pool, showers, kitchen, bathrooms), and it’s a nice walk away from town. It has a spot for everyone - RVs, glamping tents, and the standard tent sites (my style).

  Highly recommend!

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  Marcie B.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 1, 2020

  Boca Rest Campground

  Boca Rest Campground

  Nice campsite. They are a little  close to other campers but still nice. Lake was right down the hill. Bathrooms are close if you are tent camping. Very limited cell service. Camp host wad very nice and accessible. Would camp there again 😊

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  Shane M.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 11, 2019

  Lodgepole Campground

  Good times

  Great place to stay. 1 hours drive from Reno. Lake with in 5 minutes of the campground. Spots for RVs, travel trailers and/or just tent camping. Restrooms spread around the area with access to fresh water. Good size creek flowing through the campground from the lake above.

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  Seathrough H.

  Guide

  

  Dec. 11, 2020

  Antelope Lake Recreation Area

  Mountain Lake Beauty

  So beautiful! The lake is nestled in the mountains. The scenery, fishing and water sports are superb! There are ample campgrounds with spots from tent camping to RV camping. They also have group camping right on the water! If you love mountain lakes, don’t miss this one... and book early!

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  Hani S.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 1, 2021

  Inn Town Campground

  Great getaway!

  We spent two nights doing a family and friends reunion. We loved our rv spot, the rest of the group had great tent site and glamping tents. Facilities were super clean and nice. Pool was small but the pool area was really nice. Great location for swimming in the Yuba river!

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  Jacquelynn W.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 16, 2019

  Lake Cove Resort & Marina

  Lake Cove

  Lake cove is always a good choice. Clean bathrooms and laundry facility on site. There are tent sites, even sites with and without hookups, cabins, and a trailer to rent. They also have a volleyball court, horse shoes, and arcade available.

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  Mama J.

  Guide

  

  Jan. 1, 2024

  Honey Lake Campground

  Saving Grace

  I drove way to long and when this campground showed up I was so relieved I would have stopped no matter what but to find out it’s charming clean and the manager a dear showers laundry and lots of space. The rv spaces look out over the lake tent camping in the back but you still have lake views

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  Ron G.

  Guide

  

  Feb. 18, 2021

  Grasshopper Flat

  Pretty Good Small Lake Campground

  Had a great time here - terrific proximity to lake & decent sized camping sites. Nearby Portola, & easy drive from the Reno area.

  Lots of generators in use during the day (the only reason I can’t give it 5 stars, since we were tent camping) , but all seemed to abide by hours posted for operation.

  Already have reservations for this summer!

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  Anna W.

  Guide

  

  Feb. 21, 2021

  Scotts Flat Lake

  Foothills fun

  Scott’s Flat is just five miles outside of Nevada City. It is run by the Nevada Irrigation District. One of the many man made lakes in the region. There are bath houses, tent sites and no hookup RV sites. It is clean but can become loud with rowdy camping neighbors. A beautiful lake to boat, fish and swim.

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  Haper B.

  Scout

  

  Dec. 4, 2023

  Everstoke - Camping & Glamping MTB park... by a brewery in the amazing Lost Sierra!

  Camping

  I went to Everstoke a week ago. Based on my camping experience here, I would suggest to those who intend to come here to experience some camping styles. Traditional campers can choose from spacious tent sites where they can pitch their own tent, 2 player games and enjoy a rustic camping experience. For those looking for a touch of luxury, there are luxury accommodations, offering comfortable and stylish tents equipped with amenities like cozy beds, private bathrooms and even fire pits.

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  Shawn A.

  Ranger

  

  Mar. 8, 2021

  Inntown Campground

  Lots of rules...

  I get the impression this is a family park. There are cabins & tent sites and a handful of RV spots. Good for a shower & dump. The list of park rule are too long to list. Nice bathrooms. Cell & WiFi are poor for AT&T users. I only stayed here because it was all that was open in the area in March and I needed a shower!

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  Carina B.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 29, 2020

  Collins Lake Recreation Area

  Great camping near lake with safe swim area

  We have been to this camping spot a few times. It is big with a nice store. Music on the weekends on the deck. Some sites on waterside are nice. Nice beach. Can get crowded but we liked it. No issues. RV or Tent sites. Roads are steep in spots but no problems getting into site. You can boat and fish here but we didn't do either. Might be nice in the winter when nobody is around?

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  Teresa J.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 9, 2018

  Donner Memorial State Park Campground

  Beauty and quiet just minutes from the hustle and bustle

  This campground offered everything I needed and nothing I did not. My tent site was perfect. The lake was absolutely stunning. I rented a kayak and took a lovely paddle enjoying the serenity and beauty of the High Sierras. Around my campfire, I could here birds singing and wind blowing through the trees. The funny thing is that just down the road is the thriving tourism of Truckee, CA. When I wanted to be social, I went there and had an amazing time too.

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  Lee D.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 26, 2023

  Orchard Springs Campground

  Eerily quiet in the off-season

  This review is based on an off-season visit. During the summer months, this campground would likely have a much different vibe. In fact, our family camped at Rollins Lake 20+ years ago and had a great time (although it was at a different RL campground). This is one of two Rollins Lake campgrounds open in the off-season; it is open for camping, boating, swimming, and picnicking year-round. Although we saw several boat trailers in the day-use area, there was only one occupied campsite on a Tuesday in late October. The camp store was closed for the season. 

  There is a mix of FHU, electric, and tent sites. The sites have gravel camper pads, and many were not clearly defined and, in fact, seemed to be laid out in a hodgepodge fashion, making it difficult to see where the sites were separated. If the campground was full, there would be little to no privacy/separation between sites. 

  I thought the fees were a bit high for this campground - $51 for a tent site, $56 for electric, and $65 for FHU. The website does not provide much information on camping, so I called. It took more than a month for my call to be returned. We felt a little like Goldilocks but after eating our lunch, we decided to head further down the road in search of a more affordable campground.

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  Karissa R.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 21, 2020

  Taylorsville County Park

  Beautiful campground .

  This is a great spot for camping. There are very nice and large spots for both Camper and Tent camping. The bathrooms and showers are clean and exactly what you would expect from a county park. There are lots of tall trees for shade during the day, and the trees separated the spots enough that groups can be separate or together. The road isn’t too close, and there isn’t much traffic after 9:00 or so anyways.

  There is also a water access to go easing and a few deep spots for swimming.

  There are also 3 Poké stops and a gym for Pokémon Go players.

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  David B.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 16, 2021

  Alpine Meadow Campground

  Super detailed and clean

  We camped in site #20 and did not need to level the trailer! There are logs lining the roads and the campsites. There are stones circling small plants. There are bear boxes at each campsite and also bear poles for hanging food. There are fire rings and also bbqs at each campsite. The whole area was tidy! The bathrooms were very clean. It was quiet - only a few other campers. I believe there are 24 sites, including the tent sites. I would imagine this campground fills up pretty fast in the summer. It was May when we camped here and lightly snowing. There is an airport nearby and heard one small jet engine aircraft take off in the morning.

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  Kelly S.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 26, 2017

  Plumas-Eureka State Park Campground

  A Gem

  My all Time favorite spot maybe because I grew up in the area and there are lots of wonderful hikes lakes and waterfalls. This park is nice well taken care of lots of redwood trees. A creek runs through it. You can access some hikes to lakes right from the park. Seen a few tarantulas. A mtn lion lives near by saw him once at dusk while walking my dog along the trail toward the mine he was drinking water and we surprised him. He surprised us too! Rare to see them. Bears are in the area but never have I seen one in 25 years but there are bear boxes and bear proof trash cans so don't leave your ice chests out! Roomy site. Pay close attention when making a reservation some sites can only accommodate 1 tent. Sites are a bit pricey $$$ but there are showers and flush toilets and it's a fairly quiet place.

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  Patricia O.

  Guide

  

  May. 23, 2018

  Granite Flat

  You might need earplugs

  This is not a destination campground, nor a great site for tent camping. That said – it can be really hard to get a spot in Tahoe. This site saved our trip, and was conveniently located. It was fine for a weekend, or just passing through. We did not explore along the river too much, and that might have made it better. Okay place, but not what you think of when you say you are going to Tahoe to camp. Not much shade, rocky, small sites. The hosts were quite nice though. Picnic table, campfire ring and grill. Vault toilets.

  The biggest downside is that it is right on a busy highway. There was always road noise which was quite loud at times. Also you’ll hear your neighbors – every word. You might not notice this so much in if RV camping? A lot of bear activity in the area so follow the rules keep your food locked up.

  There is a grocery, pharmacy, fast food nearby which was handy too.