1 campground with availability this weekend
Coloma Resort and American River Resort provide upscale glamping options with diverse accommodations along the American River near Fair Oaks, California. The glamping tents and luxury yurts at Coloma Resort feature comfortable beds with linens, electricity, and private decks overlooking the river, while Ascension Ranch offers eco-friendly yurts with modern conveniences including electricity and showers. Both locations provide glamping guests with picnic tables, shower facilities, and trash service, plus easy access to nearby attractions. Most sites include drinking water and allow pets, creating a hassle-free outdoor experience without sacrificing comfort. One guest noted, "Folsom lake is a beautiful location with plenty of miles of lakeside to explore, making it perfect for a glamping getaway."
Visitors to these glamping destinations enjoy direct access to water recreation on the American River and Folsom Lake, with opportunities for kayaking, paddleboarding, and swimming. The safari-style accommodations at Coloma Resort and the canvas yurts at American River Resort serve as ideal basecamps for exploring the historic Gold Country region, including the nearby Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Hiking trails wind through oak woodlands surrounding these glamping sites, offering opportunities for wildlife viewing and nature photography. According to a camper, "The grass is green, and the leaves are out on all the oak trees which makes it more beautiful. We picked a site away from everyone else with a stunning view over the lake." Most glamping accommodations remain available year-round, though spring visits offer the most vibrant natural surroundings with wildflowers and active wildlife.
"I wanted to find a spot somewhat close by and came across this one."
"The grounds are very well kept and the staff is available but keep their distance."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $28 / night
"I then locked up the bay doors for sanitary and electrical and didn’t have any problems after that. I notified camp security, friendly."
"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
"The amenities are pretty great, lovely pool, petting zoo and my favorite the fenced dog park. Oh and they have a dog wash with leash clip!!!"
"We have everything we need here; FHU, laundry, clean showers and bathrooms, great dog park, friendly staff. They pick up trash. Sites are pull- through, gravel and fairly level."
from $58 - $100 / night
"The sites are a little tight but not bad at all and each one has a privacy fence and small concrete pad. Will absolutely stay here again."
"Loud city noise"
"WELCOME TO ASCENSION RANCH Ascension Ranch is an off-grid paradise tucked away in an oak savanna along Folsom Lake with a unique and ever growing list of features and activities."
"Super relaxing and has a lake that is at the end of the trail. Super convenient. It was cool to experience the animals that were in the pastures as well. I'd definitely come back."
Available this weekend
from $59 - $115 / night
"Group sites we were near played loud music. Quiet hours weren’t enforced as people played music or loudly chatted until 1am the first night we were there."
"Steve at check in was very helpful, the little store is cool, and the campground is walking distance from the historic town of Coloma and the Argonaut for breakfast and lunch (and Gelato!)"
"Nice campground - close to river. .5 mile walk to town for shopping/eating. All sites have fire pit and picnic table. Bathrooms clean and private showers."
"This park is located very close to Sutter’s Mill where good was discovered. It also has a white water rafting business on site.
The terrain is steep with mostly smaller sites."
"I like the place pros would be doing just water and electric hook up so your away from the croud,clean and quiet, great wifi, cons next to freeway, expensive,no firepit but have a communal fire pit,but"
"Mini train ride around park, great playground, mini golf, showed movie and a lot more awesomeness. Was not cheap but kept the kids entertained. Will be going back."
from $75 - $107 / night
"Bathroom s still need updating. New fences between back in sites, which was nice. Saved a couple bucks because we didn't need sewer. The office was super nice and let us have guests, no problem."
"Very clean and was very pet friendly. All of the folks were very friendly and most had their own dogs."
RangerVery nice 1970 style park most spots only has water and electricity. Section X is full hook ups and close to all amenities. Lots of deers and gray squirrels playing about the park. Nice beach area with rental boats. Restrooms and laundry areas in good shape. This is a nice area to camp.
TravelerThe campsite is set along one side of the middle fork of the Cosumnes River and is quite lovely. It is a popular campground on weekends so reservations are recommended. There are outhouses and fresh water available. Cell service is very spotty (we have Verizon) but drive up the road a half mile and you'll get a signal. There are places to fish and swim in the river, with several day use areas in the campground.
GuideWe enjoyed our stay here while visiting Napa. Extended our stay. Peacocks on the property and rogue goats. Boat launch was not operable on our side of the park.
ScoutShowers are clean, lots of play area, for kids.boating
ScoutWe 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.
ScoutOk, 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
ScoutStayed 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.
GuideVery popular in the summer!! Amazing lake front campsites with incredible views. Also kind of pricey. There’s onsite security and a big store with delicious icecream. Totally incredible fishing opportunities.
TravelerOur family loved it here. Great staff. The poo was clean and heated. They had volleyball, karaoke, clean bathrooms and open showers.
There is even a cute pond to fish out of.
Theirs an old town that has two stores open. One is ice cream and the other is breakfast and lunch.
Everything is affordable.
Peninsula Campground at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area offers camping spots on the less developed side of the lake, accessed via a narrow, winding road about 45 minutes from Folsom. The campground sits among oak woodlands with sites that vary in elevation, providing different views of the lake. Spring visitors can expect green grass and blooming wildflowers, while summer brings drier conditions with temperatures frequently reaching 90°F or higher.
Water recreation on American River: Peninsula Campground provides access to miles of shoreline for kayaking and swimming. "We bring our kayaks and paddle all day there are plenty of miles of lakeside to explore," notes Francisco N. about Peninsula Campground.
Gold panning experiences: Try your hand at historic gold panning at Coloma, where the 1848 California Gold Rush began. "If you ever want to experience the thrill of gold panning, and California history go here! You will not strike it rich, but with a couple hours of effort you can get a nice little bottle of gold flakes to take home with you," shares Jill F. about Coloma Resort.
Hiking trails for all levels: Take advantage of several hiking paths around the lake and through oak woodlands. "There is an 8 mile hiking trail (Darrington) that ends at the campground. Darrington is mountain bike accessible but nowhere near road bike accessible. A shorter accessible trail (Oaks Nature Trail) is entirely contained within the campground," according to R.D. at Peninsula Campground.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: The area supports diverse wildlife throughout the seasons. "Wildlife is off the chain here. As others have said, if you don't love being surrounded by wild animals, this will probably be a bit much for you. Bears have been seen on occasion, cougars, Bobcats, and coyotes all stop by from time to time," explains R.D. about Peninsula Campground.
Spring camping conditions: Early spring offers milder temperatures and greener surroundings. "Weather in the Sierra foothills in early March is perfect for a couple day getaway from the colder temperatures and snow in the higher elevations. In the early spring it is quite, especially here, with green grass and wild turkeys," notes Ray B. about Peninsula Campground.
Ranch activities and animals: Some sites offer unique farm experiences alongside camping. "This was my first time going and I got to say, I enjoyed it! Super relaxing and has a lake that is at the end of the trail. Super convenient. It was cool to experience the animals that were in the pastures as well," shares Ashlynn L. about Ascension Ranch, which offers yurt camping near Fair Oaks.
Access challenges: Some campgrounds require careful driving on narrow roads. "You have to drive down a long windy narrow road to get here, which is the worst part, so it's best to come prepared to stay put for as long as possible once you're here," advises R.D. about Peninsula Campground.
Seasonal differences: Conditions vary significantly between seasons. "In the summer months the lake is very busy and the hills are brown with dried grass. But in the early spring it is quite, especially here, with green grass and wild turkeys," explains Ray B. about Peninsula Campground.
Site selection matters: Campsite layouts and privacy levels vary widely. "Nearly all of the tent sites are tiny and crowded very closely together with no privacy breaks at all between them. To make it even more claustrophobic, many of the near-river sites are terraced into the hillside so you stand at the bottom and look up into a wall of tents stacked 3 high on top of each other," warns April N. about American River Resort.
Family-oriented amenities: Look for sites with dedicated children's areas. "This campground is ideal for families and small kids," notes Maria O. about Coloma Resort. "Pool, playground, basketball and soccer - will definitely be back with the kids soon," adds Dustin C.
Water safety considerations: Monitor children closely near rivers, especially during higher water levels. "The water was beautiful & perfect for swimming," mentions Dawn C. about Peninsula Campground, though conditions can change seasonally.
Educational opportunities: Use the historic sites as learning experiences. "Oaks Nature Trail is entirely contained within the campground and takes you through some great examples and educational signs regarding the riparian ecosystem," explains R.D. about Peninsula Campground.
Site levelness varies: Check site conditions before setting up. "Had a standard Hookup-RV-Spot. Was very uneven, couldn't get the RV level," reports Sebastian M. about Auburn Gold Country RV Park.
Size restrictions apply: Larger RVs may not fit at all locations. "I would be very cautious about coming here with a larger RV. Ours is 30' bumper to bumper. I think 32 would be ok," advises David C. about American River Resort.
Hookup availability: Confirm exact hookup types before booking. "I asked if I would have 120 V access and told I would but there was only 30 amp 240 v. Totally useless for me," warns Mary S. about American River Resort's yurt camping near Fair Oaks, California.
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