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Best Glamping near Graeagle, CA

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Little Bear RV Park in Blairsden houses upscale glamping accommodations with full modern amenities in the picturesque Plumas National Forest region. Glampers can stay in furnished canvas tents and luxury cabins equipped with electricity, heating, and comfortable beds. The resort offers picnic tables, showers, and toilets within walking distance of accommodations. All units are situated on well-maintained grass areas with shade trees. Additional amenities include an on-site market, trash removal, and drinking water. The property maintains special areas for pets with a large dog area. "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," noted one guest.

Sardine Lake Campground provides access to stunning alpine lakes and natural attractions that enhance the glamping experience. Located at the base of the Sierra Buttes, this luxury outdoor destination allows visitors to explore Upper and Lower Sardine Lakes, with boating and fishing opportunities available at each location. Hiking trails connect directly to the campground, including paths to Sand Pond for swimming and the challenging Sierra Buttes trail for panoramic mountain views. The area features drinking water stations, clean restroom facilities, and picnic areas positioned to maximize scenic vistas. According to a camper, "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." Reservations are recommended for the May to October season, especially for weekend stays.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Graeagle, California (34)

    1. Sardine Lake

    9 Reviews
    Sierra City, CA
    9 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. Little Bear RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Blairsden-Graeagle, CA
    3 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."

    "Staff has been great. Very clean. Close to Graeagle, Ca. Lakes and fishing nearby."

    3. Grasshopper Flat

    8 Reviews
    Portola, CA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 836-2575

    $34 - $100 / night

    "There was tons of shade, common area bathrooms and no fees for adding a second vehicle to a site. We were able to share a site which helps with cost."

    "Had a great time here - terrific proximity to lake & decent sized camping sites. Nearby Portola, & easy drive from the Reno area."

    4. East Meadow Campground

    7 Reviews
    Sierra City, CA
    18 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."

    5. Lake Davis Dump Station

    1 Review
    Portola, CA
    13 miles

    6. Lake of the Woods

    4 Reviews
    Sierraville, CA
    22 miles

    "Small lake perfect for kayak fishing."

    "Nice campground at great lake. Nice water for swimming. Fire rings and benches for each site. A dirt road to get to the campsite, but doable for experienced drivers or high clearance cars."

    7. Black Rock Campground

    3 Reviews
    Yucca Valley, CA
    20 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."

    8. Upper Little Truckee

    6 Reviews
    Sierraville, CA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 994-3401

    $20 - $66 / night

    "There was plenty of parking space, picnic tables, and a large fire pit at the group site. The river is beautiful."

    "Agree with other reviews regarding road noise though. Noisy during the day, but much quieter at night."

    9. Thousand Trails Snowflower

    6 Reviews
    Emigrant Gap, CA
    30 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."

    10. Lodgepole Campground

    5 Reviews
    Emigrant Gap, CA
    31 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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166 Reviews of 34 Graeagle 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!

  • 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.

  • 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 Graeagle

Dispersed camping near Graeagle, California offers multiple options in the Plumas National Forest, where elevations range between 4,500 and 6,500 feet. The area experiences warm summer days with temperatures typically in the 70-80°F range, with cool nights dropping into the 40-50°F range. Camping season generally runs from late May through mid-October when mountain snow has melted.

What to do

Fishing at alpine lakes: Jackson Meadows Reservoir at East Meadow Campground provides excellent fishing opportunities with easy shore access. "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," notes Aliona C. Some campers even moor their boats just offshore for convenience.

Hiking to Sierra Buttes: The challenging Sierra Buttes trail near Grasshopper Flat Campground rewards hikers with panoramic views. "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," explains Angela G. Most hikers allocate 3-4 hours for the round-trip journey.

Kayaking and paddleboarding: Lake of the Woods offers calm waters ideal for paddling. "Nice campground at great lake. Nice water for swimming. Fire rings and benches for each site," reports Robert. The lake features shallow areas with white sand bottoms, making it perfect for beginners.

What campers like

Natural swimming areas: The Feather River provides swimming opportunities near Little Bear RV Park. "Very clean and well maintained! A quiet and relaxing place to stay. The staff was friendly," shares Lisa T. Sand Pond near several campgrounds offers another popular swimming spot with warmer water than the surrounding alpine lakes.

Wildlife viewing: Birdwatching opportunities abound at Grasshopper Flat, where visitors report seeing bald eagles, pelicans, woodpeckers, and ravens. "Great, large sites that are well maintained. Sites are roughly 100 yards from the lake...Saw a Bald Eagle dive and grab a fish," recalls Dan S. Early mornings provide the best wildlife viewing opportunities.

Clean facilities: Campgrounds throughout the area maintain high cleanliness standards. "Campground was situated nicely with perfect trees for our hammocks and bathrooms were tidy. Beautiful hiking within minutes of the campground with gorgeous views of the lake and boulders - and even waterfalls," describes Danielle B. Most established campgrounds offer pit or flush toilets.

What you should know

Road conditions: Access roads to more remote camping areas can be challenging. "A dirt road to get to the campsite, but doable for experienced drivers or high clearance cars," advises Robert about Lake of the Woods. Some higher elevation sites remain snow-covered until late June in heavy snow years.

Cell service limitations: Most campgrounds in the area have no cellular coverage. "No cell service and no services at the campsite so pick up firewood from the one motel/cafe/gas/market on the way in," warns Danielle B. The town of Graeagle offers limited service for most carriers.

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