Top Tent Camping near Lathrop, CA
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Best Tent Sites Near Lathrop, CA (20)
1. Lake Camanche
18 Reviews•53 Photos•199 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$50 / night
2. Rancho Seco Recreation Area
14 Reviews•21 Photos•129 SavesGet back to nature at Rancho Seco Recreational Area. A short 25-minute drive from downtown Sacramento, you’ll find the 400-acre park that makes up the Rancho Seco Recreational Area. Take a short vacation and enjoy bird watching, boating, camping, fishing, hiking and even a sanctuary for rescued exotic animals and wildlife. Camp in comfort with recreation and concession buildings, shade structures, laundry facility, boathouse, and newly renovated restrooms and showers. This Rancho Seco camping destination offers RV sites, tent camping sites, and group sites, some with gorgeous lake views.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
3. Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area
1 Review•2 Photos•7 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Showers
6. Cole Ranch
2 Reviews•50 Photos•43 Saves"I firmly believe that Nature brings solace in all troubles." -Anne Frank-
Pitch your tent under the shade of a majestic oak tree, right on the bank of the Tuolumne River, whose waters originate in Yosemite National Park. Keep an eye out for river otters, turtles, bald eagles, and beaver. Expect nighttime visitors like owls, foxes, and raccoons. Cole Ranch is a bit of an oasis surrounded by almond and walnut orchards. Pick a treat from the wild blackberry bushes, or from our family organic pomegranate orchard (mid-October thru mid-December). Warm yourself with your own personal fire pit in your camp, no extra charge (bring your own firewood, or purchase seasoned oak from Your Host). Outdoor kitchen available with a coffee bar, refrigeration, electricity, hot water, 3-burner stove, and BBQ’s.
**ADVISORY** (9/08/23) 8:05 AM
The river is back to normal flow, perfect for wading, swimming, fishing, kayaking, or any other river activities.
**ADVISORY** (8/10/23) 8:05 AM
The Tuolumne River unexpectedly rose about 2- 3' over night. The entire gravel shore us under water. Wading is relatively safe, but use extreme caution when boating or swimming.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
$60 - $90 / night
7. Joseph D Grant County Park - Horse Camp
4 Reviews•26 Photos•41 SavesHikers and equestrians have access to an extensive 51 mile trail system. Mountain bikes are permitted on over 75% of the park's trails as designated. The diverse trail system at the park makes this a popular place to stage large-scale organized trail events such as equestrian endurance rides, mountain bike events and foot races. Dogs are also allowed on the trails, picnic areas, and campgrounds as long as they are on a 6 ft. leash. Shaded picnic areas are available on a first-come first-served basis. Campers can choose from almost forty (40) reservable family campsites. Hot showers are available with paid campsite use. Group picnic and youth camping areas are available by reservation. One large lake and several smaller ponds are accessible for warm water fishing. Fires are permitted in designated fire rings only. Do not gather wood. Extinguish fires when unattended. When posted "NO FIRES", only campstoves or gas grills are permitted. For further questions please call the park office: (408) 274-6121.
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
$15 - $400 / night
8. Joseph D. Grant County Park
2 Reviews•7 Photos•52 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Group
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Recent Tent Reviews In Lathrop
364 Reviews of 20 Lathrop Campgrounds
Alana S.
Scout
Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay
Great for first time campers
The staff was amazing. Tent site was spacious. Not too crowded. Clean bathroom and shower. Several trails to walk. Close to town in case we forgot something.
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UT801
RangerCoyote Valley RV Resort
Buttoned up, formal atmosphere RV resort
High priced. Nice people at desk. Damon who helped us park was very friendly. Almost entirely high-priced big rigs, some of whom seem settled here but it's clean, 'orderly,' very quiet. Rigid rules keep the order; nice that no political flags/signs allowed. 2 dog parks and lots of grassy areas to take for a walk. Showers in locker-room/bldg, bathrooms nice and clean. Green grass. Also has laundry with 2.50 wash and.25 dry for 8 min. Skunk wandered by site in the night. Cool train sounds from nearby tracks at night. Was probably the most convenient to San Jose, otherwise we likely would've been in mtns. and too far away from town for our needs at the time. Would not be a regular choice for us.
Shari G.
Legend
Acorn Campground
Great Stop in the Sierras
We’ve stayed at this campground a couple of times on our way to/from Yosemite National Park, and it is a nice place to spend a couple of nights. Many campers come here to get on the lake in their powerboats, or fish from the shore, and there will be no shortage of anglers most weekends; but, during the week in the shoulder season, we pretty much had the place to ourselves.
The campground offers a range of pull-through and back-in campsites along the slopes of the rolling hills, but most of the individual sites were flat and could accommodate a wide variety of rig sizes. Some are close enough together to make a great group camping set-up, while others were off on their own with a view of the reservoir. While there were many trees around for shade, we still had enough open sky for good solar gain and Starlink.
The main bathroom building had clean flush toilets and showers, but there were a few extra vault toilets scattered around. Fresh water taps and recycling/ trash bins were plentiful.
Hiking, cycling, paddling and fishing are the name of the game here, and we got in our kayaks for an awesome day paddle around the many coves of this reservoir. Since the lake level fluctuates there aren’t many good beaches, but you can pull off to have a picnic lunch.
There is a nearby gas station with a few supplies, ice, and firewood. Sonora is the closest town with larger grocery stores and restaurants.
Tyler S.
Guide
Morgan Territory Regional Preserve
Backcountry campsite.
Feels very off grid. Camp experience was smooth and the sun was shining.
- JJason R.Guide
Joseph D Grant County Park - Horse Camp
Gate closes 8:15pm
Nice bathrooms no tokens needed, hot water, clean sink for dishes. Lotsa shaded oak spaces. Good trails.
Sean Z.Scout
Anthony Chabot Regional Park
Great time inconvenienced by yellow jackets
We love to camp here for barbecuing, mountain biking and hiking. We always do it during 7/4 holidays except for this year when the park canceled our reservation due to high heat. So we booked for the Labor Day weekend. Temperature was perfect and biking and hiking were enjoyable as usual. This year we had two new types of visitors to the the site. A couple of wild turkeys came to pick up the dropped food on the ground. We were able to take a closeup look at them and they were beautiful birds with big eyes spotting tiny bits of crumbs. They come and go from one site to the next quietly and gently. Very cute and we took pictures with their presence. Then came the aggressive yellow jackets. We never had yellow jackets in our previous 7/4 outings here. Oh boy, they fought for the meat relentlessly. At the end of the outing, both my finger and my wife’s were stung. We reported the experience to the attendant at the gate when leaving. She said the park is looking for a solution. In the meantime, she suggested contacting them early on so they might be able to provide another site. Hopefully, next year, we won’t encounter so many nasties.
- pphillip H.Scout
Acorn Campground
Extended stays
A good clean campground, popular in central California. Reasonably priced $20 per night. They do accept golden age passes which reduces your nightly expense to $10 per night maximum 15 days for the month. Geared mostly for small trailers and tents, however, they do have some sites for larger RVs drive-through 40 foot max and roadside, slide outs might cause a problem. Park managers are very professional, courteous and pleasant. Bathrooms are a problem for cleanliness dump station is available for RVs. If you have a portable black tank, it would work out better for you on extended stays when dumping your black tank. If you are self-contained, you won’t have any difficulties at all.
Handy H.Scout
Travis AFB FamCamp
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Clara T.Guide
Lake Tulloch RV Campground and Marina
Great time in this campground!
We spent one night right in front of the water, amazing view for the sunset. It’s true that bathroom / toilets / showers aren’t clean, they are quite old.
But we didn’t care, the view worth it. We went swimming in the lake : what a pleasure. We saw some squirrels and dears, they didn’t bothered us.
It was super calm. The crew was nice with us and let us spend only one night here for 50$ (the minimum should be 2 nights)
I recommend this place!
(Also, it’s right halfway between Yosemite and San Francisco: which was perfect for us)
Roxanne D.Scout
Lake Camanche
Fun Spot low cell service
We have been going to camanche Lake for years . Low cell service but very nice place to tent camp. Last year, they gave us our spot we set up, then was told they made a mistake and made us move spots, but the new spot was closer to the water and that made the kids happy. Kinda a hassle, but it worked out. We love it at this lake.
Steve M.RangerAcorn Campground
Decent but concretized camping area
Not expensive and has bathrooms, garbage, fire pits and picnic tables but no privacy and unfriendly camping ground covered with gravel and few level places to comfortably pitch a tent. Many families here but some partiers till midnight and an idiot who ran his generator all night during quiet hours
Jim L.Scout
The Hirst Horse Ranch
Great Place for Travelling!!
Thank you for sharing your experience at Hirst Horse Ranch! It sounds like a perfect getaway with its peaceful 10-acre property, shaded by trees and dotted with delightful horse pastures. The children’s playground, with its sandbox, treehouse, and impressive 17-foot swing, promises endless fun for the young and the young at heart. The opportunity to interact with horses and enjoy breathtaking sunsets makes it truly special. For more captivating moments and updates, make sure to follow them on Instagram. Download the Instagram app through this link and stay connected with Hirst Ranch!
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Lori L.Guide
Snug Harbor RV Park & Marina
Loved it
My husband and I stayed for two nights. It is difficult to get to when in an RV towing Two skis (still haven’t found out if the ferry can take vehicles that are towing) , but it was worth the drive. It is an older park, but the bathroom was clean (and free) , there is a fantastic beach, the managers were super friendly, and best of all….. our RV window looked out over our very own doc!
Moonlit_starrynights
Traveler
Lake Amador Campground
Great camping for families!!
Amador is a laid back camping spot that never disappoints. Great for families. Not a party destination but you can still have a great time! They have a water hole with a fun slide, which is all kept nice and clean with tables you can sit at. I would recommend a pop up tent for shade if you go to the water hole. There is also a old school playground for the kids. The staff is super friendly and always there to help. I take my kids at least 3-4 times a year and enjoy any of the seasons. There is Frisbee golf as well.
Maria M.ScoutLake Tulloch RV Campground and Marina
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Wow, let's say we had a nightmare ishhorrible experience. We rented a tent camp site for 2 nights. We were given an RV Slab camping site. It had the tiniest barbecue grill available. The water that was coming out of all the faucets, was red and brown. People weren't allowed to shower that night. Once night fall came, the camp's site was infested with roaches Everywhere, they went in all our grocery bags and under them. Went into and under all our boxes that we had. The roaches hid under our tents also. There also seemed to be a termite infestation. We had to cut our camping trip short after spending over a thousand dollars on supplies, food, the Camping site and parking fees The workers that drove by, especially Travis, were nice and Welcoming. Dogs have to be on a leash at all times. If you want to go into the lake with your dog, You have to walk very far away if you didn't rent one of the tent sites at the lake front area. Had to fumigate my vehicle when I got home with all my stuff in it. I pray none of the bugs will be in my stuff at home. I heard many other guests screeching and shouting, omg theres cockroaches every where. Good to know, we weren't the only ones disappointed. The owner Jake refused to refund me, or my two guests that wasted their 50 dollars in parking fees, although the trip was cut short due to the conditions. Jake offered for us to stay another night. Will never be back. Beware.
Julia F.ScoutAcorn Campground
Relaxed
Horrible place to go to they commence in homosexual activities and aid in sex trafficking
Alma L.Ranger
Del Valle Regional Park
Distance from home was the highlight
I had a very different take on this place than the others. The RV spot was a fair distance from the neighboring spots, it was low-density, quite, all good qualities, but there was very little see or do near the loop. There were no hikes suitable for young kids as far as I could tell. There was a little store for ice cream and camping supplies and dump station on the loop. HOWEVER, WARNING: the road around the campground looks wide but there are boulders every 10 feet or so making it insanely hard to back into our spot - and we had only a 22ft trailer! I can't see myself coming back here. The maps do accurately depict the relatively narrow space you have for back in spots. Once we were in, it was fine. The pedestal and sewer set-up was just fine. No issues there. It's just not worth the hassle.
As for the park/water part of the park, well, it was covered in garbage from the day-trippers. It was packed and only accessible by driving to it. Truly not a place I wanted to BBQ or picnic at. Cars, people, dogs, loud music, and garbage. A gross diaper on the shore. We took a very nice hike starting at the dog run. That was beautiful, but not worth the trip.
I didn't bother to photograph our site. There were all adequate, just avoid back in site here. There are so many better places to visit. I checked this off the list, no reason to return. I don't believe there was reception either from the campsite.
Last thing, we peaked in on the cabins in our loop. They looks very nice and maintained.
- NNOra M.Scout
Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area
1 Night
We stayed 1 night and it was perfect. The staff was very nice and the place was clean and quiet. There are toilets and showers on the campground and it only cost 10$!
the campsite is perfect for traveling through and getting a night's sleep.
- RR. Daniel I.Scout
Delta Shores Resort and Marina
Clean, friendly — plenty of shade
Membership park will accept outsiders — on the delta with marina for boaters and fishing
New D.Guide
La Grange Off-Road Park Campground
Great Place - except on event days!
We love La Grange. It’s been a huge part of our lives over the years where we have taught many how to ride various off-road vehicles and direct bikes over the years. It’s mainly a go to place for our annual trips to let our grandkids break free after a long school year. Lots of family memories there.
But our last few visits have been worrisome to say the least. Trust we get that being our hear comes with some risks and dangers, we’ve been doing this long enough to know part of having fun - means breaking lose and sometimes getting hurt (see pics), but…there’s definitely a difference between fun and obnoxiously reckless.
More careless groups are frequently visiting, driving intoxicated, and allowing their teenagers to whip through wildly and speeding through campsites where small children are playing. There’s even been teenagers double-riding with tiny toddlers hanging on the back, racing, jumping. Spinning donuts in the children’s track area.
Our last visit just over a month or so ago, on a stickfest event day, a young girl came flying up a two -way hill (where the top is a blind spot), and slammed straight into the front of another teenagers truck!!!
At night, wheneveveryone left two guys came pulling into our campsite at 1 am in he morning with an empty trailer right nectvyo our bikes with their lights off. Luckily I scared em off turning on the RV exterior lights.
Sadly, it’s not been like a place for family camping and enjoyment much and more. People are getting wind that it’s a “do-as-you-please,” off-roading area. Nobody overseeing. Not safe- especially for small children.
We're taking a break for awhile. We've moved to another spot last week. It's a two hour drive, but wow! It was like off-roading utopia!
We will miss you La Grange. Thank you for many great memories.
- DDennis W.Scout
Lake Amador Campground
Beautiful in the Spring
We enjoyed our first visit and will definitely come back! The park is a mix of old RV’s that folks have long term stays and open spots for visitors. Some nice spots and some tight spots. We stayed in site 62 with 41 foot MH. There was no room for a tow vehicle and we did not put our awnings out. We enjoyed fishing from the bank and had some good luck with power bait. The resort is very clean and quiet!
- DDan C.Scout
Del Valle Regional Park
Close to home but like a different world
Great lake and fishy, clean sites, bathrooms are great. All around awesome camping
- CClark G.Scout
East Bay Regional Park District Del Valle Family Campground
Great weekend
Stayed at one of the hookup sites with my son for a night in our 21ft trailer. We had a great time. With much of the campground closed we had lots of places to hike right near our site. Sites were well spaced apart and even though our loop was full it did not feel crowded. Would go back.
Robert G.GuideTravis AFB FamCamp
Convenient
Commissary and PX within walking distance. Plenty of available sites, both h/u and dry.
- ssean W.Scout
Anthony Chabot Regional Park
Love it
Me and my family went there and had a ball everything was perfect
- Lexi L.Traveler
Ko-Ket Resort
RV spot with private dock+deck!
This place is awesome! Has a cute restaurant on the water too. Very clean facilities, it’s right on the water- the California delta river. They have paddle boards you can rent and go out on the water in the morning. They have cute little cottages people can rent too. Very peaceful and fun atmosphere. They had live music on the Saturday we were there. Highly recommend!
Guide to Lathrop
Camping near Lathrop, California, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From serene lakes to lush parks, there’s something for everyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life.
What to do:
- Hiking: Explore the trails at Mount Madonna County Park. One visitor mentioned, "There was really no road noise at our site, though a few sites further around the loop did have noise," making it a peaceful spot for hiking.
- Fishing: At Lake Camanche, you can enjoy fishing with family. A reviewer said, "We love it at this lake," highlighting its appeal for anglers.
- Wildlife Watching: Rancho Seco Recreation Area is great for spotting deer and rabbits. One camper noted, "Saw some deer, rabbits, and hummingbirds," making it a fun spot for nature lovers.
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at Anthony Chabot Regional Park. A visitor remarked, "Bathrooms were pretty clean with nice hot water."
- Dog-Friendly: Many parks, like Mount Madonna County Park, allow pets on trails. One reviewer said, "We greatly appreciated how dog friendly it was."
- Spacious Sites: Campers enjoy the spaciousness at Woodward Reservoir. A family shared, "The RV camp sites are well spaced," which adds to the comfort of their stay.
What you should know:
- Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds, including Lake Camanche, have low cell service. A camper mentioned, "Low cell service but very nice place to tent camp," so be prepared to disconnect.
- Road Conditions: Some campgrounds, like Sanborn County Park, have narrow roads. A visitor advised, "To get to Sanborn you will have to drive up a narrow road."
- Weather Variability: At Mt. Diablo State Park, temperatures can drop at night. One camper warned, "Nights were bearable in the high 50s," so pack accordingly.
Tips for camping with families:
- Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with amenities like swimming and fishing. One family at Rancho Seco Recreation Area said, "The lake side area seems like a great place for families."
- Safety First: Always bring bug repellent, especially in areas with wildlife. A camper at Sanborn County Park suggested, "Bring bug repellent and enjoy nature."
- Plan for Meals: Make sure to pack easy-to-cook meals. A visitor at Acorn Campground noted, "Bathrooms are a problem for cleanliness," so be prepared for that.
Tips from RVers:
- Check Hookups: Ensure your campground has the necessary hookups. A reviewer at California Skyline Wilderness County Park mentioned, "The RV area has ~20 sites. They all have water and 30 amps hookups."
- Be Mindful of Space: Some RV sites can be close together. A camper at Del Valle Regional Park said, "The RV spot was a fair distance from the neighboring spots," which can be a plus for privacy.
- Dump Station Availability: Look for campgrounds with dump stations for convenience. One camper at Mount Madonna County Park appreciated, "There is a very convenient FREE dump station just inside the entrance to the park."
Camping around Lathrop, CA, has its perks and quirks. Whether you're in an RV or tent, there's a spot waiting for you!
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