Best Campgrounds near Guinda, CA

The Cache Creek region near Guinda, California encompasses several camping areas ranging from established county parks to dispersed BLM sites. Cache Creek Regional Park Campground offers developed camping with toilets, showers, and picnic tables for both tent and RV campers, while Cowboy Camp provides free dispersed camping on BLM land approximately 8 miles north. Most campgrounds in this area remain open year-round, though seasonal closures can occur. The surrounding landscape features creek access, rolling hills, and open terrain with limited shade in many areas.

Camping regulations vary significantly between sites, with Cache Creek Regional Park charging $35 per vehicle while nearby Cowboy Camp offers free 14-day camping on public land. "BLM land, can camp anywhere >500 feet from the parking lot. The site is in a valley between a small creek that runs right next to the roadway and a small mountain range on the opposing side," noted one camper about the dispersed options. Vault toilets are available at most sites, though drinking water is limited primarily to developed campgrounds. Summer temperatures can be extremely hot, with evenings cooling considerably. Visitors should prepare for dusty conditions, limited cellular service, and potential fire restrictions during dry seasons.

Campers frequently mention the contrast between developed and primitive camping experiences in the region. At Cowboy Camp, visitors appreciate the spaciousness and quiet setting. "It's open, grassy, level and quiet. Next to a stream and surrounded by hills," reported one visitor, though others note challenges with flies and limited shade. Cache Creek Regional Park receives positive reviews for its riverside location and wildlife viewing opportunities, with several campers mentioning elk sightings in early mornings. Due to seasonal conditions, campground closures have been reported without prior notice online, making it advisable to have backup plans when visiting during shoulder seasons. The proximity to water features represents the primary draw for most campers, though accessibility across streams can present challenges for hikers.

Best Camping Sites Near Guinda, California (139)

    1. Cache Creek Regional Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    Rumsey, CA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 406-4880

    $35 / night

    "There are plenty spots so we had our privacy, toilets were clean and it’s next to a road but there isn’t much traffic. Really calm and nice!"

    "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."

    2. Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

    27 Reviews
    Deer Park, CA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 942-4575

    $43 / night

    "We just stayed here for 2 nights, great location very close to Calistoga and not to far from Saint Helena! Next time i would love to try out a cabin or yurt."

    "Good access to wineries close by.  Only real downside was that because of the dry conditions we could not have a campfire."

    3. Cowboy Camp

    6 Reviews
    Rumsey, CA
    15 miles

    "Next to a stream and surrounded by hills. The only tough part is getting across the stream to some of the hikes."

    4. Lower Hunting Creek Campground

    1 Review
    Rumsey, CA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 468-4000

    5. Putah Canyon - Lake Berryessa USBR

    2 Reviews
    Witter Springs, CA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 966-9051

    "Loads of space, security driving around, noise limit is 10pm. Toilets are clean and trash cans are provided. They sell ice and propane on-site ."

    "Lake Berryessa is a large lake that has many turnouts to fish or even stop for a quick stretching of the legs , even saw a few turnouts with picnic tables and clean bathrooms."

    6. Happy Time RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Guinda, CA
    13 miles
    +1 (530) 724-3336

    $38 / night

    7. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground

    31 Reviews
    Kenwood, CA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 833-5712

    $35 - $45 / night

    "Easy access to a lot of trails. The view from the campground is nice and relaxing. Some sites are very tight and close to each other. Some are spacious enough."

    "There are certainly some that are better situated than others regarding size, shade, and other amenities--but the entire campground is nice."

    8. Putah Canyon Campground

    2 Reviews
    Witter Springs, CA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 966-9051

    9. Manzanita Canyon - Lake Berryessa - USBR

    2 Reviews
    Witter Springs, CA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 966-9088

    $5 - $37 / night

    "There’s a pretty awesome cliff jump nearby as well. Dogs are allowed. The lake is a very popular day use area as well. Does get very hot make sure you bring your bathing suit."

    10. Steele Canyon (formerly Lupine Shores)

    6 Reviews
    Yountville, CA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 966-9192

    $5 - $55 / night

    "Our favorite spot to take the kids to the lake. If your looking for something calm this is the spot at Lake Berryessa."

    "Lake water level is pretty low. Overall nice experience."

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Recent Reviews near Guinda, CA

469 Reviews of 139 Guinda Campgrounds


  • R. J.
    Oct. 26, 2025

    Lower Bayview Campground — Clear Lake State Park

    Not completely worth it

    Great campground, not so great in the summer. There is barely any airflow. Once in a while a breeze will manage to pass through, but when its 100ºF outside...you'd wish it were breezy all day.

    Campsite #99 is literally right next to the restroom, as well as a few other campsites at the Lower Bay View campsite(93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 100, & 110) with a bit more walking. The other campsites are a bit of a walk the further you get away.

    If you are expecting it to be quiet during the evening nearby the restrooms, these sites will not help. Not everyone is respectful of their camping neighbors and will either stand there and chitchat...for some odd reason...but also, you can really hear the toilet flush as it was amplified.

    I do highly recommend to bring a rake and rake out where you are going to put your tent. Soo many twigs and rocks on the ground, ain't fun. Also, be sure to bring a canopy with a mosquito screen...tons of flies, yellow jackets, moths, gnats, just all around flying bugs. Remember when I mentioned the breeze coming once in a while...yeah, this is another reason why.

    Thankfully no trash pandas(racoons) were seen the entire trip. But we have seen tons of lizards, crows, and bluejay's. I did see however on our last night at the camp, a California Kingsnake. I was going to the restroom before going to bed and 3 women were by the men's side of the bathrooms. Once I was done, I came out and saw the snake with my headlamp. I stepped aside and told the women to be careful, there is a snake.

    They told me its just lizards...apparently a few ran across their feet. I told them "No, its a snake...look". They looked down where my light was spotted and saw the snake. 2 of the 3 women ran while the 3rd stood by me til it moved away. The 3rd ran once the snake continued to where it was going. I went to my tent and zipped it up tightly and went to bed. While laying down, I can hear the ladies talking to the men at their campsite about the snake and couldn't help but laugh a bit silently.

    The swimming lagoon was not worth even trying to get in. The water level is low, boat launch nearby was closed due to waterline being low. There is soo much algae, the water stinks if you break the surface. Wasn't even worth trying to swim.

    Oh and one last thing, call before you arrive the day you plan on visiting. No Charcoal Grills, No Campfires, Only gas or propane grills. Due to an extreme risk of fire, there has been a ban. I asked the ranger about using the fire pit rings at the campsite, and seeing on the website reservation system that we are allowed to use it. That is not true and whoever is responsible on maintaining the system hasn't updated it to reflect the fire ban according to what the ranger at the station stated.

  • Jan P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 26, 2025

    Lake Solano County Park

    Friendly staff, nice location

    The river is beautiful, though you can hear the road when you are near the river. Great location. T-Mobile only works at certain sites, no Wi-Fi. Peacocks are a fun addition!

  • VThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 26, 2025

    Sonoma County Fairgrounds RV Park

    Santa Rosa Fair grounds review

    We love this park, we are full timers with a severely autistic son and this park has plenty of spots so we usually dont have neighbors. They have an amazing Laundry room that gets cleaned practically everyday and a little dog park that is the only dog park my Mufasa can go to. The park itself is like a little slice of heaven and surrounded by the town so nothing is that far away. It is 5 min away from the Planet fitness and it is quiet and has a night security guard too.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 20, 2025

    Cowboy Camp

    Served its Purpose

    This site served its purpose; spot to sleep after a long day of driving. The disbursed camping area was down a gravel road to the left next to the day use vault toilet through a cattle gate.

    There were several campers already there but plenty of room for more. There were also several vault toilets on the property as well.

  • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 15, 2025

    Cache Creek Regional Park Campground

    Nature solace

    I pulled in here for the night and found I was completely alone. Except I kept hearing splashing in the creek. I wasn't alone - there was a herd of Elk. Super cool. This is a great spot for a short stay. No real 'sites' but a pleasant spot in the middle of the Cache Creek Natural Area.

  • VThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 9, 2025

    Thousand Trails Russian River

    A little piece of paradise

    This is a rustic park with no sewer hookups, so you need to bring a sewer caddy, and also, they have laundry onsite. They are remodeling and repairing and it is coming along very nicely.

  • Sarah S.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Oct. 8, 2025

    East Park Reservoir

    We had the entire campground to ourselves

    We stayed here on a weekday in early October and we were the only ones in the entire campground. We picked a spot right on the water and got to enjoy the amazing views and sounds from the geese. The views were incredible no matter which way we looked, especially at sunset.

    Porta potties and pit toilets throughout the campground. The road to the campground was a bit bumpy.

    Campground fee can be paid via a QR code.

  • Fighter J.
    Oct. 3, 2025

    Thousand Trails Russian River

    Russian River

    Place is quiet at night, but seems run down. They are going to assign sights which is what I don’t like in most camp grounds. I like the A section and it not being a choice anymore is my last time here.


Guide to Guinda

Camping near Guinda, California ranges from designated campgrounds to remote public lands across Yolo County's oak-studded foothills. The Cache Creek watershed sits at elevations between 300-1,500 feet with summer temperatures frequently exceeding 100°F during daytime hours. Winter camping sees temperatures dropping into the 30s with occasional rain that can make creek crossings challenging.

What to do

Hiking across varied terrain: At Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground, trails range from easy meadow walks to challenging summit routes. "From the campground you can easily hike 20 miles around the park. There are a handful of great loop options and a few great out and backs too," explains one visitor who appreciated the trail network despite previous fire damage.

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Early mornings offer prime wildlife spotting at Putah Canyon Campground. "Lake was warm and clear," notes a camper, though they caution about infrastructure conditions, adding "not a lot of upkeep, so there were some real janky stairs and stuff that I wouldn't walk on." Most sites are just a short walk from the water.

Star gazing and astronomy: Sugarloaf Ridge offers stargazing programs through their observatory. "We went on a night hike for a star gazing tour and had a great time!" reports a camper who enjoyed the educational night program offered by park staff.

What campers like

Creek access for cooling off: The waterways near Guinda provide welcome relief during hot months. At Steele Canyon, visitors appreciate the water quality: "Nice crystal clear water. There's a pretty awesome cliff jump nearby as well," mentions one reviewer, noting the lake's popularity for both camping and day use.

Privacy between campsites: Many campers value finding secluded spots within the region. "I got a beautiful spot secluded from everyone. I loved it! Just me and nature," describes a visitor to Steele Canyon, highlighting the peaceful atmosphere at certain sites.

Open landscapes with valley views: Cowboy Camp offers expansive scenery with minimal development. "It's open, grassy level and quiet. Next to a stream and surrounded by hills," reports one frequent visitor, mentioning they've stayed multiple times for the spacious setting.

What you should know

Seasonal closures without notice: Several campgrounds in the area close temporarily without online updates. At Cowboy Camp, a camper reported: "The camp area is closed, as of 2/9/2024. No indication of that on the BLM website." Another visitor noted in November 2024: "Found the gates locked, no entry. Seasonal? No signage to tell."

Insect management: Flies can be problematic at certain times, particularly at streamside locations. "No trees just dry open land inhabited by an unusual amount of flies. It was crazy how thick they were," warns one camper about Cowboy Camp, adding they "had a car full of flies that went to the coast with us."

Fire restrictions vary: Fire rules change frequently based on conditions. At Manzanita Canyon, a camper noted: "Fire ban in effect, porta potties were clean and didn't stink. Staff was super nice." Always check current fire regulations before arrival.

Tips for camping with families

Observatory programs for kids: Ritchey Creek Campground offers educational opportunities nearby. "Traditional campground, yurts and a seasonal pool make this a fun place to go with the kids," notes a visitor who recommends taking walks to see the Pioneer Cemetery and nearby mill.

Portable toilets at many sites: Bathroom facilities vary widely across the region. At Steele Canyon, a visitor observed: "My spot did not have running water, but it did have Porta potties that were extremely clean." Another camper at Manzanita Canyon similarly noted clean portable toilets that "didn't stink."

Weather preparation essential: Temperature fluctuations require extra planning. "It got really cold at night (32 degrees), but my fault for not checking the weather," admits a camper at Steele Canyon, emphasizing the need for appropriate gear despite warm days.

Tips from RVers

Limited hookup availability: Most camping near Guinda offers primitive camping without services. A visitor to Sugarloaf Ridge explains: "$35.00/night. Had a great time. Wish I got more hiking done on our first day since it rained the rest of our trip." The campground offers fireplaces and picnic tables at each site but minimal hookups.

Site selection for privacy: RV campers recommend researching specific site numbers for better experiences. At Steele Canyon, a visitor advises: "Look in the 50's & 80's for the more secluded campsites. Can get windy, and it's dry camping at this time (no fires, no water, no hookups, etc.)."

Leveling challenges on uneven terrain: Many campsites require leveling equipment. At Cowboy Camp, an RV owner shares: "We always manage to level out in our 23" Winnebago View. There is lots of open space so no crowding."

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Guinda, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Guinda, CA offers a wide range of camping options, with 139 campgrounds and RV parks near Guinda, CA and 10 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Guinda, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Guinda, CA is Cache Creek Regional Park Campground with a 3.6-star rating from 14 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Guinda, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 free dispersed camping spots near Guinda, CA.