Forest Ranch is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. There's so much to see and do, from exhilarating hikes or bike rides to exploring the local dining and shopping. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Forest Ranch, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.
"This site is awesome, right on the river, close to the cal fire station and walking distance to the local Butte Meadows businesses."
"We stopped here in the middle of a trip to Shasta and chose a campground farther away from the others and next to the river."
"We were in a site close to the road but recommend a site closer to the creek. Note: no easy access to creek from campground, so recommend going to the red bridge to access trails."
"The area is covered in greenery and it is next to Deer Creek with easy access for trout fishing."
"Great little lake. Good fishing. Rough road in."
"There are some nice places to fish that are just a short walk from the campsites and the campsites are nicely shaded to help cut the heat during the day. We saw some salmon, deer, quail, and frogs."
$14 / night
"But get to sleep right next to the creek. And wake up to it with beautiful forests. Bring tube and rope! You will thanks me. Dog MUST be on leashed."
$31 / night
"It would have been a two-hour drive to get to this place from where we were but with all the wildfires in recent years in this part of California, many campgrounds have closed."
"The only issue we had was there was no trashcans anywhere close to us and also our campground happened to be by the entrance and by the busy street, so instead of waking up to birds and nature it was loud"
$45 / night
"If you are looking for a small campground with full hookups, on the lake, close to Table Mountain and Feather Falls, this is for you."
"Really enjoyed this campground which is part of the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area. The staff where we checked in were helpful with all of our questions about the area."
$40 - $50 / night
"There's also a fish cleaning station and a seasonal fishing dock and water access to a small beach for dipping your toes in."
RangerI booked this campground to stay overnight heading south. Temp was 104 degrees so wanted electricity for air. For an overnight stay that’s cheap, then this would be your spot. It was $33 for a night with water and electricity. Sites were flat.
For the campground itself, it is not somewhere I’d want to spend the weekend. There are clearly lots of people that are there full time living in tents with lots of junk and trash piled up at their site. Several campsites had 4-6 dogs tied up to trees all day long. Also a good bit of people walking around with no leashes. Saw 2 dog fights in the 24 hours that I was there. I wasn’t even comfortable walking my dogs around the loop. Picnic table was disgusting. Besides taking my dogs potty we stayed in rv.
Cell service is ok, but starlink worked great. Never went into bath houses to scope out. There is a boat ramp/day use area for fisherman.
GuideWe spent the weekend here and camp host were great. Bathrooms were clean. Only downside was no dump or fresh water and it’s a 30+ minute drive to town. Biggest downfall of this area is the hour long drive with a trailer down the wash board road. Other than that everything was great. Fishing was good. Clean camp.
LegendWe enjoyed staying at Manzanita Campground when we made a last minute change of plans to have cooler weather. The elevation makes a big difference! We were in two different sites as we made same day and next day reservations. Yes, some of the spots are tight, but we were able to get two nice sites that felt more open. I loved being able to hike right by from the campground on multiple hikes. Sadly, due to staff shortages, the wonderfulv Loomis museum which chronicles the eruption is closed during the week days. Bathrooms in B loop nicer than in A loop. But A loop closer to lake. Be ready to level your camper.
GuideWe stayed here for one night and there were people up drinking and playing loud music until about 3am. Also, our fire pit was full of broken glass bottles, plastic bottles and empty beer cans from whoever had stayed the night before (embers were still burning when we arrived). There is no host here so I guess no one to really keep an eye on things. I wouldn’t count on getting a good nights sleep here, but the location is lovely.
LegendThis is a nice KOA with larger sites than some KOAs. It is super well-maintained with nice amenities including pool, small dog area, basketball court, horseshoe area, club house. Bathrooms are modern and well-maintained. Our site near the fountains was pull- or back-in. We pulled in for a nice view. Staff was welcoming. There is some road noise from highway 5 but since we are running the A/C it is not noticeable. Good through stop when heading north.
TravelerWasn’t too hard to find and site was well maintained. Lot of logging activities happening in the area but didn’t affect our stay.
GuideI was worried at 1stvas there was a situation that was happening when arrive. Police were there surveying which made me feel safe. It was quite through the night. Lil Dude took advantage of the dog park.
TravelerNice spot near the river. We stayed in a tent and just pitched it adjacent to the car park. The ranger came by in the morning just had a little look around and left. Didn’t bother anyone
ScoutMy family and I stayed at this camp ground for 14 days. the grounds and sites are nice the bathroom shower is a pay shower for 25 cents for 7 minutes. Other then that the 14 days there was awesome
Camping near Forest Ranch, California, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Forest Ranch, California, has something for everyone, whether you're in a tent or an RV. Enjoy the great outdoors and make some lasting memories!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Forest Ranch, CA offers a wide range of camping options, with 201 campgrounds and RV parks near Forest Ranch, CA and 15 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Forest Ranch, CA is Butte Meadows Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 5 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 15 free dispersed camping spots near Forest Ranch, CA.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 22 parks near Forest Ranch, CA that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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