Best RV Parks & Resorts near Emigrant Gap, CA

Several RV parks provide access to the Sierra Nevada mountains around Emigrant Gap. Thousand Trails Snowflower RV Resort offers electric and water hookups with thirty-amp service year-round, accommodating big rigs on its sites. "With the popularity of RV camping, this campground can get busy in the summer months," notes a visitor, mentioning that only partial hookups are available. Dutch Flat RV Resort features year-round access with full hookups including thirty-amp electrical service, water, and sewer connections, though reviews indicate some sites are neither flat nor level. Sierra Skies RV Park in Sierra City operates seasonally from May through October with water, sewer, and thirty-amp electric hookups in a compact setting.

Mountain terrain affects RV park access throughout the region. Many parks require careful navigation on winding roads with elevation changes. While larger resorts like Thousand Trails maintain sanitary dump stations, waiting times can exceed 30 minutes during peak periods. Cell service varies significantly across the area, with some campgrounds offering WiFi to compensate for poor mobile reception. Pets are generally permitted at most facilities, though breed restrictions apply at some locations like Sierra Skies. One reviewer noted that "most sites are neither flat nor level, but close enough to get level" at Dutch Flat, suggesting leveling blocks are essential equipment. Winter closures affect several facilities, with only Dutch Flat and Thousand Trails Snowflower remaining accessible year-round.

Best RV Sites Near Emigrant Gap, California (261)

    1. Loganville

    2 Reviews
    Sierra City, CA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 478-6253

    $24 / night

    "It was not busy, there was on other occupied campsite not to close to where we were. It has water, bathrooms and a bear box. Beautiful trees and clean sites."

    "The campground itself is pretty standard, sites are decent size, and lots of shade.  There is a path down to the Yuba River, where you can get in the water or float on a tube. "

    2. South Yuba Campground

    4 Reviews
    Nevada City, CA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (916) 941-3101

    $15 / night

    "No cell signal here - speed test is from starlink. Note google & garmin routing from Nevada City takes a bridge with a 4 Ton weight restriction."

    "There's hiking access to the river, and almost never anybody at this campground. It's scenic privacy at it's best. Hike up or downstream for some really great swimming holes."

    3. Thousand Trails Snowflower

    6 Reviews
    Emigrant Gap, CA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "I am a member of Thousand Trails and that being said this is one of my favorite TT spots in California. Family friendly, great little Lake for swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding."

    "Great lake for swimming and water play. Too warm for trout and too small for kayaks/SUPs. But it does make a beautiful backdrop. 
    The park is rather spread out, so a bicycle/ebike is a plus."

    4. Tahoe Valley Campground

    28 Reviews
    South Lake Tahoe, CA
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "We had a great time at this winter paradise!! South Lake Tahoe had gotten 20 inches of snow in the 14 days prior to our arrival, then got four more inches while we were there."

    "he showed us where to drop our tow and even helped us…..He helped my husband back into our site and made sure our slide outs were out and everything before heading off."

    5. French Meadows

    9 Reviews
    Alpine Meadows, CA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 367-2224

    $24 / night

    "Great amenities(fire ring, table, bear box)."

    "We rolled in around midnight on a Thursday in September and there were still plenty of walk-in sites available. The camp sites were a little close together, but it wasn't too bad."

    6. Dutch Flat RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    Gold Run, CA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 389-8924

    "Our site had several old rugs and leveling Timbers left behind, for example. Most sites are neither flat nor level, but close enough to get level. The setting is magnificent."

    7. Coyote Group Campground

    1 Review
    Alpine Meadows, CA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 367-2224

    $82 - $143 / night

    "water spigots • 4 big picnic tables • Some shade • Uneven terrain around sites and lots of fallen trees • Lots of parking, including triller/RV parking. Parking is paved and flat."

    8. Sierra Skies RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Sierra City, CA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 862-1166

    "The lower level is completely gravel with some great trees. However, it can get quite hot. We were in sight 11 and from sunup till 5pm we were in total sun."

    9. Lewis Campground

    1 Review
    Alpine Meadows, CA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 367-2224

    $20 / night

    "Lewis at French Meadows is quite a remote campground, 40 miles of winding mountain road from the nearest (small) town. The drive is spectacular though."

    10. Ahart Campground

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    Alpine Meadows, CA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 367-2224

    $20 / night

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RV Park Reviews near Emigrant Gap, CA

1055 Reviews of 261 Emigrant Gap Campgrounds


  • A
    Aug. 30, 2019

    Clio's Rivers Edge RV Park

    Great RV Park

    Impressed with clean sites and tall pine trees. A very clean RV park and friendly staff. Call for reservations as its popular. Some lower sites had concrete pads for the provided table. Several seasonal private modular homes among the RVer. Secured large dog area with running creek within walking distance. A number of lower RV spaces within walking pathways to creek. Most were 30 amps and upper level had some 50 amps. Lots of back ends and pull throughs. Visitors must walk to the trash designated area fenced in with recycling bins. Only one bathroom building that housed laundry room. Shower stall in women’s area .50cent for 20 minutes and 2 toilet stalls that the door hits your knees a very weird old bathroom. We enjoyed the park and plan to return again.

  • Christina L.
    Aug. 13, 2020

    River Rest Resort

    Supe Nice and Easy

    This is a great campsite, with lots of amenities. Super family friendly. Lots of kids at this site.

    I came here in early August, 2020! It gets warm during the day and many spots have trees, which provide partial shade at some point in the day. I do recommend bringing a pop up structure for the moments when shade is not available.

    We stayed at campsite 24, which is right on the river and next to the main river pool access. Lots of people coming by but everyone is respectful and there is some privacy from small trees planted along the path.

    At the other end of the site is a river access that’s smaller and allows dogs (the main one does not). Since I do not have kids but do have a dog, I will probably try for the sites closer to the dog access next time.

    The main river pool gets busy, lots of kids, families etc. but in the early evening and morning it is pretty empty and was a great time to relax. The dog access river pool was a lot less crowded. You can also float from the dog access pool down river to the main pool site which was a lot of fun.

    The property has great bathrooms with showers. They take quarters for the showers, $.25 for 2 minutes. They have a small store onsite for the last minute essentials. They have a air pump to fill up rafts to float in the river. They also have wood delivery to your site if you order by 7pm. Each site has a picnic table and small fire pit with a grate if you want to cook on that! They also have a larger communal areas with BBQ and sink for those wanted to have a group meal. Each campsite has water, electricity and full RV hookups. So lots of RV’s at this location.

    Very dog friendly and kid friendly.

    Staff was super helpful and always present. They made rounds emptying trash cans, cleaning the bathrooms and just monitoring the area so that’s is super well maintained. You can tell they really love the place and want to keep it clean. They also were super nice when enforcing the rules, not mean but were not afraid to remind people to follow the camp rules (which were super reasonable).

    No cell service, which was great. But you can drive up the hill 10 minutes to park at the vista and get a signal.

    All in all we had a great time and will be back!

  • Mike C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 17, 2020

    Zephyr Cove Resort

    Family fun for all ages

    Excellent spot for the whole family. Beware, if you are pulling a trailer brush up on your backing up skills. Very tight and narrow. Best time to get in the park is during the day. Not much difference between back in sites versus pull through sites. Very clean facilities. Close to everything. Everyone is nice and friendly. #162 is a good level site for RV.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 23, 2022

    Washoe Lake State Park Campground

    Great stop over

    Spent the night here on a road trip. 30$ for non Nevada resident but includes full hookups except water was shut off for the season. Flat, wide spaces with mostly pull throughs, clean bathrooms and shower. Convenient credit card pay system. Also a dump station.

  • Ray & Terri F.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 18, 2023

    Bordertown Casino RV Resort

    Well maintained, clean CG, friendly helpful staff

    We are full-timers and have a 36 ft Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow. Since we had been boondocking for a while, we stayed for 3 nights in site 41 in mid May as a waypoint and an opportunity to dump, fill, do laundry, etc., as well as visit the casino. The CG is medium size, with a narrow strip of nice grass and a table(no chairs) between the sites, which are quite close- slides out, about 8-10. The CG is quiet, except for some road noise on US 365. The internal roads are a little narrow, although not too bad, but some of the turns are rather tight. All but a couple of sites are pull-throughs. AT&T service was fair with 2-3 bars of 5G and speeds up to about 20 MB/s. The CG WiFi was just ok, depending on your needs, with speeds up to 0.5 MB/s. Starlink had speeds up to 20 MB/s. We had DISH coverage on all of the western satellites. We didn’t try any OTA channels with our fixed omni antenna. As mentioned by others in their reviews, the sewer connections are slightly recessed, centered in concrete bowls; it was a challenge to get a good connection with a right-angle connector.

  • E
    May. 3, 2024

    Bordertown Casino RV Resort

    Horrible - NOT KID FRIENDLY! Not for families.

    A rude cranky old lady will yell at your kids for playing on the grass. They won’t let you stay to long if have kids. This is NOT a family friendly rv park. It’s meant for long term elderly. Which would be nice if they were nice. I also called ahead to make a reservation and they said they had plenty of room and just come in. When we should up they were packed and we just paid to dumb and leave. As a family unit this is not for you. If you’re retired and just looking for a stay or long term stay it’s good to go. Just don’t bring your kids. At least the gentleman in the office was super nice. He was the only good thing I can speak of. Of course the cranky lady went and complained to him. All because our kids were playing on the grass. Pffff.

  • j
    May. 30, 2024

    Keystone RV Park

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    Keystone RV Park is a top choice for travelers, offering clean facilities, spacious sites, and friendly staff in a peaceful setting near local attractions.  old age homes Nelspruit provide  essential care for the elderly, including comfortable accommodations, medical support, and social activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment with compassionate staff.

  • S
    Jul. 13, 2021

    Cottonwood Campground

    Very friendly, convenient campground

    Located with convenient access from Highway 89, the campgrounds and all sites can be easily accessed by any road vehicle. Several motorcycle campers were here during my visit. The sites I saw were all pull in/back in… no pull through. Highway 89 is a two-lane highway, well paved, and plowed in the winter.

    A friendly camp host can set you up with a site recommendation and as much firewood as you'd like to buy (current price was $5 for about 10 pieces).

    Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring, and cooking fire enclosure (bricks covered by grate). They do not have bear lockers and the site suggests you store your food in your locked vehicle.

    Sites varied in size and proximity to other campers. In mid-summer mid-week, there were less than 10 campers in the whole campground. Every week is different, but most people appeared to have reservations starting on Wednesday, so Monday-Tuesday are very light. There are first-come-first-serve sites, but the ones taking reservations seemed to book up for the weekend.

    Sites near Highway 89 will hear road noise during the day and the occasional vehicle at night. Some of these are big logging trucks or diesels, so if you are a light sleeper or looking to get away from society, pick a site closer to the back. In the back, if there was the slightest breeze, I could only hear it blowing through the trees and no road noise. This was a big plus versus other sites in the area which tend to all be very close to the highway.

    The campground has towering trees and most sites are very well shaded. This is a big plus versus nearby campgrounds that may have pull-through spaces but also sparse coverage. 

    This site is close to civilization. About 2-3 miles North the forest ends and there is a ranger station. Another 2 miles beyond that is the town of Sierraville. The small gas station/grocery store says fuel is available 24/7, advertises propane available, has diesel, and has a modest selection of food and supplies. Definitely enough to help round out your inventory. The town has two cafes but I did not visit and can't confirm if they are still open (one said "for lease" in the Google photo). And of course, about 10-12 miles to the south is Truckee, a very full service town with restaurants, bars, large grocery stores, etc.

    For hiking, a very easy 1/2 mile round-trip botanical trail is located at the south end of the campground. It is level, following the creek. Various markers highlight botanical references, but no brochure was available, so download one before you go just in case. The trail goes out about 1/4 mile and then turns back to return on the other side of the creek. It is fully shaded.

    An offshoot from the trail takes you up 3/4 miles to the top of a hill overlook - very much worth the exercise and the view. You aren't 'on top of the world', but you have a good view of the valley and some nice breezes. The hike is moderately strenuous but there are plenty of opportunities to stop and catch your breath. It is very well shaded.

    If you are looking to burn off a few calories, a campground walk plus botanical trail plus lookout trail loop will get you to about 3 miles total including a good uphill portion to the lookout.

  • Genevieve R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 28, 2023

    Chilcoot Family Campground

    Love it. Clean. Easy access.

    We live about 35 minutes away in Reno. We decided to practice camping with our new travel trailer at this campground. We have never camped even in a tent. The sites are paved. They are all back in sites. There's good room between sites. I think there's good privacy even though you can see that there are other campers around. There are tables, fire pits, flush toilets, and bear boxes. There's a shallow stream and access to it for the campsites along one side of the campground. There's a camp host by the entrance. It's hard to see the entrance to this campground because the sign is not close to the street. If you get to Frenchman Lake about 10 minutes away, you've gone too far. We've never had any cell signal with ATT at this campground. It's a very easy drive from Reno. We go there all spring and summer for quick getaways.


Guide to Emigrant Gap

Emigrant Gap, California, offers a variety of RV camping options that cater to outdoor enthusiasts looking for adventure and relaxation in the Sierra Nevada.

RVers appreciate amenities like electrical and sewer hookups

  • At Thousand Trails Snowflower, RV sites come with partial hookups, making it convenient for those who want to enjoy the comforts of home while surrounded by nature.
  • River Rest Resort provides full RV hookups, ensuring a hassle-free stay for families and groups.
  • Sierra Skies RV Park features electric hookups and a friendly atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing getaway.

RVers like these nearby activities

  • Enjoy swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding at the small lake located at Thousand Trails Snowflower, ideal for family fun.
  • River Rest Resort offers great river access for floating and tubing, making it a lively spot on weekends.
  • Explore mountain biking trails near Sierra Skies RV Park, which are perfect for those looking to hit the trails.

Some parks have great communal features

  • River Rest Resort includes a small store for essentials and communal areas with BBQ facilities, enhancing the camping experience.
  • At Thousand Trails Snowflower, visitors can enjoy picnic tables and fire pits at their sites, perfect for evening gatherings.
  • Sierra Skies RV Park offers free WiFi and well-maintained bathrooms with showers, ensuring comfort during your stay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular RV campsite near Emigrant Gap, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Emigrant Gap, CA is Loganville with a 4.5-star rating from 2 reviews.

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