Best Glamping near Goodyears Bar, CA

Sardine Lake and East Meadow campgrounds house premium glamping accommodations in the Sierra Nevada mountains near Goodyears Bar. These sites combine wilderness immersion with comfort, offering unique glamping experiences throughout their May to October season. Both campgrounds provide glamping structures with picnic tables, drinking water, and trash service while maintaining a natural setting. Collins Lake Recreation Area and Little Bear RV Park enhance the region's glamping options with cabin accommodations featuring comfortable beds, electricity, and modern amenities not found in traditional camping. "Beautiful campgrounds with access to sandy beaches from your tenting spots, access to the Pacific crest trail and many other hiking routes," notes one satisfied East Meadow visitor.

The pristine natural setting of these glamping destinations provides immediate access to outdoor adventures with minimal sacrifices in comfort. Sardine Lake glamping puts visitors within walking distance of fishing opportunities and scenic hiking trails to the Sierra Buttes. Collins Lake accommodations provide direct access to boat-in sites and water recreation, while maintaining proximity to modern comforts. The Jackson Meadows Reservoir area, accessible from East Meadow glamping sites, offers paddleboarding and kayaking opportunities with gravelly beaches perfect for water entry. According to a camper at Little Bear, "This clean, quiet, and very family friendly campground offers a mixture of full and partial hookup sites, plus cabins. It's right on the Feather river, with a refreshing swimming hole walking distance from the campground." Most locations require reservations, particularly during peak summer months.

Best Glamping Sites Near Goodyears Bar, California (32)

    1. Sardine Lake

    9 Reviews
    Sierra City, CA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 478-6253

    $24 - $48 / night

    "The typical Sierra granite spires around the lake make for the scenery. There's a bar/shack on the water at the resort which is so cute and fun too."

    "We had great time at sardine lake campground. Great place for active families. Gorgeous view of sardine lake and sand pond in walking distance and lots of other lakes around the area."

    2. Inn Town Campground

    12 Reviews
    Nevada City, CA
    22 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)."

    3. East Meadow Campground

    7 Reviews
    Sierra City, CA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 265-8861

    $24 - $48 / night

    "So remote and private but everything you need at the campground with water access within walking distance. Sites are great with picnic tables and bathrooms near by."

    "Bugs were minimal, a far cry from about 3 weeks ago at a nearby site. We were in Site 16, which has the ‘camp’ side opposite of our camper door - only reason we gave 4 stars & not 5."

    4. Black Rock Campground

    4 Reviews
    Yucca Valley, CA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 534-6500

    "Very pretty views of the valley from the campground, and having hiking trails start from the campground was really nice. Only complaints are very close neighbors and little shade."

    5. Collins Lake Recreation Area

    22 Reviews
    Oregon House, CA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 692-1600

    "*pros: great little market, very nice staff, clean, great views *cons: rocky watch your step, especially at the beach and a long the shore."

    "We’ve been to Collins Lake a few times and we love it! Lots of different camping spots and the lake is stocked with fish. Ice cream at the store is a must."

    6. Golden Trout Campground

    1 Review
    Strawberry Valley, CA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 283-2050

    "This campground had riding trails that could bring you to Sly Creek and secret camping sites that a quad or 4 wheel drive could find. It's closed until 2023 due to the fires."

    7. Little Bear RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Blairsden-Graeagle, CA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 836-2774

    $39 - $47 / night

    "Surprised how well maintained and friendly staff assisting with set up. Nice dog large area without enclosed fencing. All short term campers are located in the center very cozy."

    "The staff was friendly. The bathroom/shower was closed and I wish there had been easier access to the river but other than that it was a great place to stay."

    8. Thousand Trails Snowflower

    6 Reviews
    Emigrant Gap, CA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Great lake for swimming and water play. Too warm for trout and too small for kayaks/SUPs. But it does make a beautiful backdrop. 
    The park is rather spread out, so a bicycle/ebike is a plus."

    "I am a member of Thousand Trails and that being said this is one of my favorite TT spots in California. Family friendly, great little Lake for swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding."

    9. Thousand Trails Lake of the Springs

    7 Reviews
    Oregon House, CA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "It’s definitely a place I’ll put on my list to camp at again, especially when they figure out their electrical issues."

    "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."

    10. Lodgepole Campground

    5 Reviews
    Emigrant Gap, CA
    23 miles
    Website

    $32 / night

    "The campsite was close to other campers, but not right on top of them. The location is ideal. Bathrooms were the least favorite part, only one bathroom (with 4 stalls?)"

    "There are plenty of places to fill up potable water, recycle and dump trash. "

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Glamping Reviews near Goodyears Bar, CA

153 Reviews of 32 Goodyears Bar Campgrounds


  • 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!

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Eric S.
    Aug. 30, 2020

    William Kent Campground

    What a great spot in Sunnyside/Tahoe City.

    What a great spot in Sunnyside/Tahoe City. This is the cleanest campground we’ve ever stayed in. When we arrived the camp hosts were very welcoming and informative with local suggestions (we’re up here at least 8-10 times a year if only on a day drip or long and I learned some insights) they also warned about momma bear and her cubs. Unfortunately we never caught a glimpse but a good warning to be careful with where you leave food. The bathrooms were cleaned several times a day and even had soap. Our site was freshly raked and the fire pit was freshly cleaned out as well. The campers were respectful and not a party crowd like you can get on the South Shore. We will definitely be back.

  • Alex P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 12, 2020

    Laufman Campground

    Very secluded

    It appeared that this campground hadn’t seen much traffic recently, some of the sites were very overgrown. There were pit toilets that seemed like they hadn’t been maintained but they were there nonetheless. It’s a one way drive thru so you have to drive up past the sign to the upper part of the drive thru. Picnic tables and fire rings, but you’ll need your own water and trash must be packed out. Free site, very lovely.

  • A
    Aug. 20, 2019

    Little Bear RV Park

    Gem in the words

    Surprised how well maintained and friendly staff assisting with set up. Nice dog large area without enclosed fencing. All short term campers are located in the center very cozy. Lots of families and kids and noisy. We were able to ride bike in the park and on the road that was safe with little to no traffic. Several grass areas for guest minus pets. The perimeter areas are for permanent residence with several for sale. So no chance of getting some nice sites. A number of tiny cottages to rent. The railroad tracks along side of park and loud in early hours you got use to it. Will return but off season when kids are back in school. Also no access to creek from park. Recommend very clean park


Guide to Goodyears Bar

Glamping in Goodyears Bar, California sits at the intersection of the Tahoe and Plumas National Forests, typically with summer temperatures ranging from 75-85°F daytime and 45-55°F at night. The region's campgrounds span elevations from 2,500 to 7,000 feet, creating distinct microclimates that affect seasonal availability. Most camping areas close between mid-October and late May due to snow conditions at higher elevations.

What to do

Hiking the Sierra Buttes: From Sardine Lake Campground, take the trail to the Sierra Buttes for panoramic views. "The typical Sierra granite spires around the lake make for the scenery. There's a bar/shack on the water at the resort which is so cute and fun too," notes Nikki R. about Sardine Lake.

Fishing at multiple lakes: Collins Lake Recreation Area offers stocked fishing opportunities for families. "The lake is beautiful and Sand Pond is great for swimming. There is plenty of hiking and fishing around and it is such a peaceful place to relax and read a book," shares Hannah O. about the Collins Lake Recreation Area.

Swimming in natural water features: Pack water shoes for the rocky shores at Jackson Meadows Reservoir. "Super place, hosts are friendly & helpful! Some spots are tricky to back in, but easy walk to the reservoir for beach/water time. Some campers moored their boats/jet skis just off the campground. Gravelly shore and bottom, excellent paddleboarding & kayaking," explains Ron G.

What campers like

Clean facilities: East Meadow Campground maintains flush toilets and accessible amenities. "This is a small hidden little gem of a campground. They have flush toilets and bear boxes which makes it nice for those of us that tent camp. Close to the water and sites have plenty of space," mentions Julie B. about East Meadow Campground.

Private camping spots: Several campgrounds offer sites with natural barriers. "So remote and private but everything you need at the campground with water access within walking distance. Sites are great with picnic tables and bathrooms near by," reports Aliona C.

Amenities for extended stays: Thousand Trails Lake of the Springs offers additional comforts for longer visits. "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," says Tamara P. about Thousand Trails Lake of the Springs.

What you should know

Seasonal considerations: Many campgrounds in the area operate from May to October only. "Our site was great, but didn't have very much shade. It was nice to be able to hike up to volcano lake from our campsite as well as sardine lake and upper sardine lake," advises Erika B.

Water access varies: Sites near water may require walking. "Back again for the first time since the Sierra winter. Reservoir is pretty high, and not too busy this weekend with boaters. Bugs were minimal, a far cry from about 3 weeks ago at a nearby site," reports Ron G. about East Meadow.

Reservations recommended: Book well in advance for summer weekends at Inn Town Campground. "The 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 common house has a fully stocked kitchen so you can camp without having to bring supplies!" explains Amanda M.

Tips for camping with families

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Bring binoculars for deer spotting. "We had such a fun time at this campground. Our site was in Section A on a dry creek bed. Dry in August at least. Each day a family of deer came thru our site and were so tame they ate fruit right out of the kids' hands," recalls Nicole G.

Child-friendly water areas: Sand Pond near Sardine Lake offers gentle swimming. "Great place for active families. Gorgeous view of sardine lake and sand pond in walking distance and lots of other lakes around the area," says Jekaterina M.

Pack for mosquitoes: Bring repellent, especially for evening hours at Little Bear RV Park. "If the first place you think of when you hear 'the Sierra Nevada mountains' is Tahoe or Yosemite, I would strongly encourage you to explore points north of Truckee/Tahoe in the Plumas National Forest. And, a great place to stay while exploring the area is Little Bear RV park," recommends Nathaniel S.

Tips from RVers

Site selection guidance: Check campground maps before booking. "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," mentions Eric P.

Limited hookup availability: Many sites offer partial services only. "We camped here TWICE in 2019. First time in mid April and 2nd time on the first weekend of November. Both times were AWESOME!!! Both campsites, #66 and #116 had power, water and sewage. They were both lake front campsites," shares Ed E.

Consider alternative locations: Nearby options provide better amenities. "Very well maintained! A quiet and relaxing place to stay. The staff was friendly. The bathroom/shower was closed and I wish there had been easier access to the river but other than that it was a great place to stay," notes Lisa T. about Little Bear RV Park.

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