RV camping near Fairfield, California provides convenient access to the Sacramento River Delta and northern Bay Area destinations. Most local campgrounds sit at elevations between 10-300 feet, creating mild winter conditions with occasional fog and summer temperatures that regularly exceed 95°F. Cell service varies significantly across the region, with speeds dropping below 1 Mbps in more remote waterfront locations.
What to do
Water activities on the Delta: At Sugar Barge RV Resort & Marina, visitors can rent kayaks directly from the resort. "They rent kyacks and have a restaurant that looks right over the water," notes camper Cynthia H. The marina also offers boat ramp access and trailer parking for personal watercraft.
Explore wine country: Several campgrounds serve as convenient bases for visiting nearby vineyards. "Good for one night as you're traveling through though," mentions Rhonda S. about staying near wine country. Some RV parks even sell local wines in their camp stores, allowing guests to sample regional varieties without driving.
Urban exploration: Campers use Marin RV Park as a base for San Francisco day trips. "Drive in, park and then walk to all the sights you want to see in San Francisco. A short 10 minute walk from the RV park is the ferry that will drop you off downtown San Francisco," explains Jeff T. Public transportation connects to major attractions without needing to navigate city traffic.
What campers like
River views: Waterfront locations offer peaceful settings despite proximity to urban areas. "Very nice large sites with large grass areas pet friendly, amazing helpful and friendly staff," reports Kelly N. about her stay at Rio Viento RV Park. These riverside locations provide natural separation between campsites.
Pet amenities: Dedicated dog areas rank highly among RV campers. "Squeaky clean and organized. Nice pool and hot tub, nice laundry facilities (more than one!), moderately sized paved and level sites, nice store with a few local wines, AND HUGE fenced area to walk your dog OFF LEASH," writes Mary F. about her Flag City experience.
Clean facilities: Bathroom quality varies significantly between parks. "The bathrooms have been recently remodeled and are very nice," mentions one Sugar Barge reviewer. Multiple campers cite cleanliness as a deciding factor when choosing where to stay, especially during longer visits or summer heat.
What you should know
Site spacing concerns: Most RV parks in the area feature close quarters. "This is probably the most critical review of a CG that we've posted in the 2 years we've be full-timing and for $76/night (with discount), I would expect much, much more from a CG," notes one reviewer. Expect limited privacy at most locations.
Road conditions: Some access roads require careful driving. "Road to get into the park is rough but take your time, it's worth the drive," advises Kelly N. about Rio Viento. Approach roads to Delta locations often narrow significantly after leaving highways.
Urban proximity: Campgrounds like SacWest RV Park & Campground offer urban conveniences but with corresponding noise. "Camp site is clean. You can order food and they will deliver. Wonderful ada bathroom/showers with a fold down bench. Friendly staff. Near freeway (lots of traffic noise)," reports Leah L.
Tips for camping with families
Pool access: Many parks maintain swimming pools for summer relief. "Pool, game room, wifi, SHOWERS!" exclaims Christy L. about SacWest amenities. Family-friendly parks often restrict pool hours and require adult supervision for children under 14.
Wildlife viewing: Delta campgrounds offer unique wildlife opportunities. "Lots of things to do for kids: great playgrounds, swimming pool, more than 100 ducks going around! Beautiful place!" shares Tatiana I. from SacWest. Morning hours typically provide the best wildlife viewing conditions.
Playground facilities: Some parks maintain dedicated play areas. "Lots of pull through spots. Hood showers. Loved the pool. Had pizza delivered right to the spot," mentions Tanya B. about her family's experience at SacWest, highlighting how convenience features benefit those traveling with children.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: Flag City RV Resort maintains 180 sites with varying quality. "The cement pad was plenty long enough for our 40' fifth wheel and unhooked F450. The utilities are on the back quarter of the pad. We needed 15' of sewer hose," reports MickandKarla W. Request outer perimeter sites for additional space and fewer neighbors.
Connectivity considerations: WiFi quality varies dramatically between parks. "AT&T coverage was just ok, with 2 bars of LTE and speeds up to 0.8 MB/s. The CG WiFi through TengoInternet.com is bit wanky, only allowing 3 connected devices and requiring a Browser to connect," notes one reviewer. Several parks charge additional fees for streaming-quality internet.
Power management: Summer heat demands efficient power use. "We relaxed in the trailer with a/c until it cooled off to the low 90's which was at about 8pm," explains one camper about coping with 102°F temperatures. Many parks implement electrical surcharges during peak summer months due to heavy air conditioning use.
