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Best Glamping near Foresthill, CA

394 Reviews

Coloma Resort and American River Resort provide luxury canvas accommodations near Foresthill, California, each positioned along the scenic American River. These glamping destinations feature comfortable sites combining the convenience of resort amenities with natural surroundings. The accommodations include glamping-style yurts, safari-style tents, and other premium canvas structures designed for comfort while maintaining a connection to nature. "Beautiful campground along the American River in Coloma CA. The campground contains both on river and off river sites. You can literally backup to the rivers edge," notes one reviewer. Both resorts provide clean facilities with modern bathrooms, hot showers, and well-maintained grounds, making them popular destinations for those seeking upscale outdoor experiences without sacrificing comfort.

The South Fork of the American River creates a stunning backdrop for these luxury camping destinations, offering both scenic beauty and recreational opportunities. Visitors can enjoy river activities including whitewater rafting, kayaking, and fishing directly from these resorts. A short walk across the bridge from Coloma Resort leads to Marshall Gold Discovery State Park, home of Sutter's Mill and numerous historical exhibits from California's Gold Rush era. According to a camper, "This place is north east of Sacramento. You can pan for gold, relax, or bike, hike along the river, and kids can play along several playgrounds." Resort amenities extend beyond comfortable accommodations to include communal areas, picnic facilities, fire rings, and seasonal activities. Coloma Resort particularly stands out with its pool, playground, and proximity to the historic town of Coloma where guests can find dining options at establishments like the Argonaut.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Foresthill, California (54)

    1. Coloma Resort

    15 Reviews
    Coloma, CA
    14 miles
    Website

    "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!)"

    2. American River Resort

    10 Reviews
    Coloma, CA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 622-6700

    "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."

    3. Inn Town Campground

    12 Reviews
    Nevada City, CA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 265-9900

    "The common house has a fully stocked kitchen so you can camp without having to bring supplies! The campground is exceptionally clean and meticulously maintained."

    "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)."

    4. Ghost Mountain RV Campground

    12 Reviews
    Pollock Pines, CA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 644-5476

    "About 1.5hr from Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe. Built thick forest of the Sierra mountains. Nice size campsites. Water and Electricity only."

    "It reminded me of Lake Pillsbury north of Clear Lake Ca where we as a family had been camping since 1981. But with just over 2hr drive not 6hr with trailer. There is a pool, and kids pool."

    5. Auburn Gold Country RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Auburn, CA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 885-0990

    "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."

    6. Finnon Lake Recreation Area

    3 Reviews
    Placerville, CA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 409-5515

    $30 / night

    "The lake was warm and it can get a little breezy in the afternoon. Make sure to bring a kayak or SUP board to enjoy the lake."

    "Very nice area beautiful lake definitely reccomend bringing ear plugs as the nature in the morning is a very early alarm clock over all a great site that we will come back to"

    7. Peninsula Campground — Folsom Lake State Recreation Area

    15 Reviews
    Granite Bay, CA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (916) 988-0215

    $28 / night

    "The grounds are very well kept and the staff is available but keep their distance."

    "Folsom lake is a great place to take the boat, beals point has a snack bar, life guards and equipment rentals, there are plenty of places you can drive or boat to get away from the crowds if you prefer"

    8. Sly Park Recreation Area

    13 Reviews
    Pollock Pines, CA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 295-6810

    "The lake is GORGEOUS and amazingly cool during the summer, and we also love winter camping in the snow as well."

    "They are set into the mountains with trees behind you. The park rangers are very present to keep people in check and the camp host drives by multiple times to keep the bathrooms clean."

    9. OARS American River Outpost Campground (Rafting Guests Only)

    1 Review
    Coloma, CA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 626-5600

    $30 - $99 / night

    "The guides were knowledgeable and friendly, and we really enjoyed the BBQ on site."

    10. High Camp

    1 Review
    Grass Valley, CA
    17 miles
    +1 (530) 304-6524

    $33 - $222 / night

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  • Gina C.
    Jul. 26, 2019

    Lake Francis Resort

    Fun cabin rental

    Some of my family has camped here in the past at one of the tent sites. We decided this time around to reserve one of their cabins. We stayed at the Diamond P cabin which has the best view of the lake within this group of cabins. You can walk to the lake (it’s about 100 yards) from this location. Though it does fill up fast (by 11am it was pretty full). They have a large portable toilet there for use. We spent our time at the pool which is near the flushable toilets and the ice cream parlor, restaurant, and camp store. The pool goes from 3.5’ ft to 5’ back to 3.5’ ft.

    The cabin was great. Two bedrooms, each with twin bunk beds and a full bottom bunk and twin above. Small bathroom with shower, mini fridge, hot plates, microwave, and dishes. Dining table and futon in the living area. Nice wide front porch to sit on and enjoy the view, communal tables and bbq for all the cabins. This unit also had a swamp cooler to help manage the heat.

    Check in is 4pm and check out is 11am. There is also a small game room with a pool table, a baseball field, paddle boats, and kayaks to rent.

    The down side is how quickly the easiest access to the lake fills up. Everyone has to drive over from the tent RV site to access the water. There are other places you can drive and park to get to the water, but there it a drop off into the water from there vs a gradual walk in.

  • A
    Jun. 18, 2020

    Inn Town Campground

    Unlike Any Other!

    The Inn Town Campground is unlike any other campground I’ve ever been to. We have stayed in one of the glampinig tents, and have also brought our RV. The common house has a fully stocked kitchen so you can camp without having to bring supplies! The campground is exceptionally clean and meticulously maintained. We even had a heated mattress pad in our glamping tent to keep warm 😁 The owners, Dan and Erin Thiem, really have thought of everything. Staying with them is a must!

  • Travis S.
    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!

  • Filipino Jack T.
    Apr. 14, 2021

    Placerville RV Resort & Campground

    Nice getaway

    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 if that's dosent bother you it would be a 5star

  • H
    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!

  • T
    Jul. 9, 2021

    Coyote Group Campground

    Coyote Group Camp

    • Large croup camp site with lots of flat places to pitch a tent. • Clean pit toilets. • 3x Bear food and 4x trash/recycling bins. • 2 (or 3?) 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.

    • Walking distance to the river • Big fire pit

    We enjoyed this site! Excellent for a big group. I think we had 18 people. There could an additional bear bin to support as much food/scented items as a group of 25 would need. We ended up using the extra bear-proof trash bins as overflow scented item/food storage. Worked well.

  • m
    Aug. 13, 2018

    Thousand Trails Snowflower

    SUP and kayak friendly

    we found there to be a lot of rules at this campground such as no fires, however there is a community fire pit. No driving over 5 MPH, no charcoal grills or smokers, only electric and propane grills. They are also very serious about the 11pm quiet time.

    Aside from all the rules this was a very clean, family and pet friendly campground. Very clean bathrooms with showers!! There are a few lakes that are very nice for fishing and kayaking. Nice calm water for a leisurely SUP experience.

  • Bernardo B.
    Aug. 7, 2020

    Tahoe Valley Campground

    Overall an ok experience

    I’ll start by saying this campsite is huge , there’s like 400 sites so you got to keep that in mind when booking . We got a couple of the sites with electricity which were nice . No fire pits included because those are rented additional , lucky we had one from home . Firewood is $10 a bundle at the store so keep that in mind . The campground advertises WiFi but it’s ran from an separate company and service is extremely poor and slow so your better of using your cellphone data . This is a very active bear area with no bear boxes so keep in mind . We saw bears every single night roaming around and eating from the picnic tables . Some small , medium and extra large size . I recommend the tent sites better than the RV sites because they have a nice location and more private . The RV sites are just packed like sardines , some barely fit or stick out a few inches . Restrooms are clean and showers too . Funny detail the shower head is positioned for ADA handicap specs so you got to kneel down or seat to shower . The campground is located on the Main Street so it’s walking distance to stores or restaurants , I would go back but choose a better site on an outside loop more secluded instead of being in the middle of hundreds of rv’s

  • Weston W.
    Mar. 21, 2022

    Pipi Campground

    Busy in summer - Great for kids

    Overall a great place to camp. Good access to the river from many of the sites and in general the river is kid-friendly (during summer). Spots vary in size wildly so larger RV's might not be a good idea. On average I'd say 30' is a max. Pit toilets are serviceable but not the best. The OHV crowd can kind of make a mess of this campground in summer (Loud music after quiet hours, riding ATV's into and out of campground despite rules against it... etc) If I had to pick a best time of year I'd say fall or spring (Open-June 1st)

    Best place for groceries near by is Pioneer, CA and if you're looking for someone to cook you breakfast try Cook's Station. Cell reception is ok on AT&T

Guide to Foresthill

The Sierra foothills surrounding Foresthill, California sit at elevations between 1,500-3,000 feet, creating a transition zone between valley and alpine ecosystems. This area experiences warm, dry summers with temperatures often reaching the 90s, while winter brings cooler weather with occasional snow at higher elevations. Camping options include established campgrounds with amenities, dispersed sites on National Forest land, and luxury glamping facilities along waterways.

What to Do

Gold panning opportunities: Visit Coloma Resort where the 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," notes reviewer Jill F.

Kayaking and paddleboarding: Explore Jenkinson Lake at Sly Park Recreation Area for water activities. "Jenkinson lake is beautiful to kayak or paddleboard on and you can also rent for $20/hr + $10/hr after that. This is a nice campground to stay in and paddling around the lake is wonderful," shares Bea I.

Whitewater rafting: Experience class III rapids directly from camp at American River Resort. "Campground was clean and well taken care of. It is right in the American River and next to a class 3 rapid called Trouble Maker. It was awesome watching rafters and kayakers go through it," reports Chris U.

What Campers Like

Private waterfront sites: Some campgrounds offer secluded spots with river or lake access. "We had a standard RV-Spot. It was very uneven, couldn't get the RV level. The rest is nice, quiet (except for the geese) and clean," mentions a visitor to Auburn Gold Country RV Park.

Community amenities: Many glamping resorts near Foresthill provide shared facilities. "The common house has a fully stocked kitchen so you can camp without having to bring supplies! The campground is exceptionally clean and meticulously maintained. We even had a heated mattress pad in our glamping tent to keep warm," describes Amanda M. about Inn Town Campground.

Quiet weekday options: For a more peaceful glamping experience near Foresthill, timing matters. "We spent two nights doing a family and friends reunion. Very nice and beautiful campground but can be expensive. The sites are very close to each other but they are spacious. It's nice to wake up to the sound of the river and birds singing," shares Maria O.

What You Should Know

Reservation requirements: Most popular sites book quickly, especially in summer. "This is a nice retreat. The spaces are a bit small but clean. The bathrooms are spotless and they offer a lot of amenities for families. At 10:00pm it did get very quiet. So, it's a great place for families," notes Susan S. about Coloma Resort.

Fire restrictions: Some campgrounds limit or prohibit wood fires during summer and fall. "Inn Town Campground is unlike any other campground I've ever been to. We have stayed in one of the glamping tents, and have also brought our RV. The campground is exceptionally clean and meticulically maintained," explains a camper.

Road access challenges: Some campgrounds have difficult access roads. "Be very cautious about coming here with a larger RV. Ours is 30' bumper to bumper. I think 32 would be ok. Be aware that Garmin nav might take you the wrong way. Apple Maps had it correct though," warns David C.

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