Best Tent Camping near Glenn, CA

Recent Tent Reviews near Glenn, California

237 Reviews of 31 Glenn Campgrounds

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  Les S.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 24, 2019

  Live Oak Riverfront Park

  Beautiful river side park

  I tent camped and loved it. Very quiet and beautiful scenery. A water faucet and picnic table at every campsite .

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  Adam E.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 2, 2020

  Parkway RV Resort & Campground

  Quiet spot off I5, clean restrooms

  Tent camped here a few nights ago. A little spendy at $37 for a single night but it is super close to I5 and a few gas stations. Nice property with some grass to throw the tent on, none of the other residents were super loud. Restrooms and showers onsite and they were both clean. Didn't get to talk to any of the  property managers in person due to COVID-19, but the woman on the phone who did the booking was super helpful. Seems like a better for RV camping as there are many more spots for that.

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  Carina B.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 29, 2020

  Collins Lake Recreation Area

  Great camping near lake with safe swim area

  We have been to this camping spot a few times. It is big with a nice store. Music on the weekends on the deck. Some sites on waterside are nice. Nice beach. Can get crowded but we liked it. No issues. RV or Tent sites. Roads are steep in spots but no problems getting into site. You can boat and fish here but we didn't do either. Might be nice in the winter when nobody is around?

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  Eric P.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 23, 2020

  Thousand Trails Lake of the Springs

  Glad to get out in 2020

  We were just happy to get out and camping. It’s definitely a place I’ll put on my list to camp at again, especially when they figure out their electrical issues. From what I could tell when driving around the majority of the sites were level; we had 4 spots and all were easy to back in.

  Some Pros - the market was well stocked; majority of the staff were very helpful; campsites on the outer rings had shrubbery for site separation and inner rings are great for groups; showers were close and they had hot water; kids loved fishing from the shore; quiet at night; deer had no problem hanging out with us as we had our meals.

  Some Cons - I’m not really a fan of “first come first serve”, it makes it hard when group camping; there wasn’t a single day when some campsite didn’t have electrical issues, in fact they turned a lot of their RV sites into Tent Sites because of electrical issues; no wood fires, propane is okay; at no fault to the site/staff, and all due to Covid precautions, there was no playground, boat rentals, etcetera.

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  Gina C.

  Traveler

  

  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.

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  Annie C.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 1, 2018

  Sunset Point Campground

  The name says it all

  Super cool place to camp in Sequoia National Park. I drove in from the south and passed quite a few full campgrounds before I finally made it to Sunset and scored a spot that I thought was great- up high and dry, no neighbors, a nearby source of downed wood. It looks like the Park Service stays busy downing dead/dying trees, however there were lots of trees providing cover. The closest neighbors were even able to hammock (though I was not due to lack of trees). When noisy neighbors moved in at the adjoining site, I was able to move to a primo site the next day. The new site (52, I think) was right on the edge of the granite slope with an amazing view of the sunset (hence the name of the campground). All sites had the usual amenities of picnic table and fire ring (and the mandatory must use bear boxes), but you need to take a look around for a site that is level and has adequate space between the fire pit and the tent site (mine did not, so no fire for me).  There is a visitor center across the road at Grant Grove Village with ranger station, grocery, post office, restaurant, gas station, and cabins. This is a good place to set up camp if you want to see big trees; the big sequoia tree General Grant is in a sequoia grove just up the road (you could easily hike there from the campground).

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  Lindsey F.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 23, 2021

  Parkway RV Resort & Campground

  Great Stop of I-5

  Stayed here for a second time driving from Southern California to Oregon. The sites are spacious and there is a pool to cool down during the hot summers. There is wine tasting as well. Management kept in communication with us through text (my preferred method). Easy access to I-5, very close to a Pilot for larger rigs. Definitely somewhere I plan to stay on my journeys through California.

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  Sean J.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 28, 2017

  Bidwell Canyon Campground — Lake Oroville State Recreation Area

  Clean and quiet

  Just got back yesterday from a weekend trip with the family. The campground is huge 137 sites in 3 groups, we were one of maybe 15 sites occupied while there. The sites/bathrooms were all very clean, didn't smell at all. Unfortunately the beach access/swimming area has turned into a meadow which was nice to see deer but there wasn't a place for the little ones to swim (but that's the drought out here for you). A lot of the sites are very uneven, ours was almost terraced, and the tent area was barely big enough for our 8 person tent. When I took a drive around it looked like many were similarly sloped/ terraced not a flat site. Unfortunately this weekend was 108 or so as highs, so it was a very hot weekend. The campground would likely be better in late September/October.

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  Coleen C.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 12, 2018

  Collins Lake Recreation Area

  Lovely lake

  Had a great site big enough for a couple of tents. Nice clean site near lake. Hubby enjoyed fishing. Kids loved canoeing out onto the lake. Amazed to watch a bald eagle grab a fish and fly away.

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  Tamara P.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 6, 2019

  Thousand Trails Lake of the Springs

  Rustic. Huge. Nice

  Clean and Rustic. WiFi is very very limited- drive to top of hill or lodge( very sporadic) Great Lake for swimming, fishing and small boats. Store on site. Clean swimming pool. Ideal for Tent or RV.

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  Debbie R.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 1, 2018

  Collins Lake Recreation Area

  Collins Lake in June Beautiful campground and Lake. Fishing there was wonderful lakeside and great hikes. Registration area and cafe has ice cream available and souvenir store.

  This campground is above Marysville California.

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  Joanna D.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 6, 2021

  Cherry Hill Campground

  Nature Bed & Bath

  RV, Camper, Tent, and hammocks within few yards from creek. 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.

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  Jake C.

  Legend

  

  May. 31, 2023

  Laughing Buddha RV/Tent Camp

  Private spot with a deck

  Jake from the Dyrt here!  The Buddha Trailer spot welcomes vanlifers, RVs and tents!  This spot comes with a nice deck and chairs so you can show up ready to relax on the homestead!  Check them out and make sure to leave a review on the Dyrt!

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  Susan R.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 9, 2021

  Buckhorn Recreation Area

  Great Spot, very windy

  Wonderful spot. Sites were kinda small, but we we able to fit 2. -6 person tents and a 4 person in a row. Wasn’t windy when we got there in the morning, but that night the wind started and almost blew everything away. STAKE down, no matter the weather. Water was super warm, but gets icky in the summer, so definitely need to go early in the season.

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  Kailey L.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 7, 2022

  Schoolhouse Campground (CA)

  Busy!

  We’ve stayed at both Dark Day and Schoolhouse. Schoolhouse is definitely busier and louder. It’s mixed RV and tent with no RV power so the generators are loud and you’ll be surrounded by them. The parking spots are large enough to fit your boat and tow vehicle so getting to and from the lake isn’t awful. Prefer Dark Day to schoolhouse but we will stay at either.

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  Olivia W.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 23, 2022

  Cache Creek Regional Park Campground

  Free, beautiful, not too busy

  BLM land, can camp anywhere >500 feet from the parking lot. The site in in a valley between a small creek (that runs right next to the roadway) and a small mountain “range” on the opposing side. We were the only tent campers there on Friday and one additional camper came Sat. Bring lots of bug spray and watch for ticks but super worth it especially if you’re local

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  Lev E.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 13, 2023

  Manzanita Rock Meadow

  Wilflowers at the Yuba River a must see

  Manzanita Rock Meadow was perfect for us. We have a campervan and the spot was level and very clean, affordable, and with great views and even a composting toilet inside a privacy tent. We got to meet Galen when she brought us firewood and she told us about some great trails on the Yuba River to catch some amazing sunsets. We’ll definitely be back next time we are in the area!

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  Steven E.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 7, 2023

  Laughing Buddha RV/Tent Camp

  Gorgeous, Well-Kept, and Well-Managed Campground

  This was a very nice, private spot, with a large deck for my tent and water and electricity if needed (I didn't but it was nice to know it was there).  The space was unsurpassed for quiet and privacy, with plenty of trees but not choked with underbrush. 

  There was much to explore in the area, and I was able to get my questions answered quickly.  I'm happy I picked it, and would go again!

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  Renee A.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 27, 2023

  Sly Creek Campground

  This is an absolutely lovely campsite

  With pristine wilderness surrounding your tent, you can camp alongside the beautiful reservoir.

  Wildlife is all around you and you can see some of the most beautiful scenery you'll ever see in your life.

  We enjoyed our camping trip immensely and enjoyed getting into our kayaks and on to the water.

  We took some video footage as well.

  There was a great fishing but we didn't catch anything.

  It was very quiet and peaceful.

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  Ryan L.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 8, 2021

  Thousand Trails Lake of the Springs

  Easy in and out

  This was my first camp out spot ever. I called ahead and made sure they would be okay with me sleeping in my Outback. They said it would be okay as long as I had the gear to sleep outside in a tent as well. The place was quiet and we had no issues. I just suggest getting there early enough so you don't have to drive in the dark through the country roads to get there like I did : /

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  Stephani H.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 28, 2022

  Buckhorn Recreation Area

  Pretty hills and nice lake

  This was a short one night stop on a camping roadtrip but it was nice. The park was beautiful and on the way in we passed a bison conservation area nearby which was cool. Falling asleep to the shrieks of distant coyotes was cool too. Heard lots of critters in the night, owls, deer, rabbits. In the morning was woken up by woodpeckers. Site 22 was huge and had plenty of space for our two tents and more. Our loop was full of RVs full of people having a great time. Weather was perfect and couldn’t ask for a better night in the middle of nowhere.

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  Christine T.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 3, 2018

  Sunset Point Campground

  Relaxing campsite near the Grove village in Sequoia

  Nice sites, trees for hammocks, bathrooms (no showers) w running water and toilets. Close to neighboring campsites but not too bad. Grove village is really close where they have firewood, grocery store, restaurant, shops, post office. Bugs in summer so don’t forget your bug spray! It’s bear country, so bear bins provided! Campsite is in the middle between King’s canyon and Sequoia National Park. Our site had a spot for 1 car, 2 tents and a hammock. Space looked shared with adjacent site.

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  Heather A.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 20, 2022

  South Fork Campground Mendocino National Forest — Mendocino National Forest

  Spectacular off the grid weekend

  A pretty primitive place only 10 or so sites to camp. Tent only as the road to get here at the end you need high clearance vehicle. Although there was a Tesla and other cars that made it up remarkably!! The river is flowing real good. There are 2 trailheads in the area. It rained some while we were there so we didn’t venture too far out. There is a primitive toilet that was pleasing to see. A small building with a hole in the ground but better than nothing. I wished I had brought a rod and reel and license to fish. Next time!!

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  Jeff M.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 20, 2021

  Parkway RV Resort & Campground

  Nice quiet RV park

  I have stayed here several times as a waypoint on my travels between California to Washington.  It is a nice safe quiet park that has many pull through spaces for RVs spending the night.  I have used their website to reserve a space and then pick up the paperwork outside the door of their office.  so far I haven’t met any of the owners or staff but all the hook ups work and I believe they have Wi-Fi as well. 

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  Kelsey B.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 29, 2017

  East Park Reservoir

  Unfamiliar Treasure

  This is a great reservoir to camp, boat, jet ski, fish, etc. It is a pretty good size that has plenty of space for small parties or large party campsites. It is not too far out from the town of Stonyford but still has enough privacy. Not too many people are familiar with East Park Reservoir which is nice in the sense that it usually isn't over crowded on holiday weekends and especially not during regular seasons. The pricing is pretty inexpensive but the only downfall is that here isn't a whole of tree coverage for shade(hence why I only gave it 4 stars instead of 5) so make sure to bring a pop up tent/canopy for shade. Otherwise, this is an overall great reservoir to camp at and a friendly one.

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  Sharon B.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 17, 2024

  Collins Lake Recreation Area

  Lakeside

  *pros: great little market, very nice staff, clean, great views *cons: rocky watch your step, especially at the beach and a long the shore. Recommend water shoes, although this may only help a little as the rocks are quite large and when can trip over them as much as step on them. they are not round river rocks, but pointy and painful to traverse. *my stay: I was only here for two nights and on the second morning some people pulled in and pitched a tent at 4:30 in the morning. They weren’t particularly loud, but they did curse and had their flashlight bright enough that it shone into my site and RV. Overall, it was still a very pleasant stay for the two nights.

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  Julie D.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 27, 2020

  East Park Reservoir

  Great for last minute reservation

  I've been to this campground twice now, and had very different experiences.  

  The first time was memorial day in 2019, and we had a great spot right on the water.  We took our canoe and were able to launch from our site.  So ideal.  It was relatively quiet, and nobody immediately near us.  Amazing sunsets.

  The second time we went was June 2020.  This time we stayed on the other side of the lake.  The water was super low, so our view was completely dried up.  Also, it was pretty noisy with sites cramming several tents onto their sites.

  Either way, on both occasions we the site relatively last minute, maybe a week or two in advance.  Any Californian will know it isnt always easy to book last minute campsites, so I appreciate that!  There are 100+ campsites there, so it seems like always something available.  Plus, not too far from the bay area.