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Thousand Trails Turtle Beach campground in Manteca maintains large grassy sites next to the water for campers with dogs. Pet-friendly campsites near Manteca range from full hookup RV sites to tent camping areas, with plenty of room for animals to roam. The French Camp RV Park and Golf Course and Riverpoint Landing Marina Resort also allow pets, featuring designated pet walking areas and easy access to nearby trails. Dos Reis County Park permits pets at all 20+ campsites, though some visitors note weekend noise issues can disturb animals. Most campgrounds require pets to be leashed at all times, properly supervised, and waste properly disposed of. Windmill Cove RV Park accommodates pets but lacks designated pet amenities beyond basic walking areas. The grounds are kept up with every site having a fire ring with picnic tables at Thousand Trails.
Delta waterways provide numerous opportunities for dogs to swim and cool off during hot summer months. Woodward Reservoir permits pets throughout its camping areas with water access points suitable for dogs who enjoy swimming. Local rules generally limit pets to three per site, though specific breed restrictions vary by campground. Nearby Louis Park in Stockton offers a dedicated dog park approximately 15 minutes from most Manteca area campgrounds. Extreme summer heat requires extra water provisions and shade consideration when camping with pets. Morning walks provide cooler temperatures for exercising dogs at Tiki Lagoon Resort & Marina and other waterfront locations. Several dog-friendly campgrounds near Manteca feature waterfront sites where pets can safely access the water under supervision. Travelers note the Stockton Deep Water Channel locations provide interesting ship-watching opportunities for both humans and curious dogs.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Manteca (111)
1. Dos Reis County Park
"Not a lot to do in the surrounding area, no obvious hiking trails, for example, although some fishing seems to have been possible. A small loop of 20+ sites, all (it appeared) with full-hookups. "
"Trails to hike and bike"
from $30 - $40 / night
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"Stayed on large grass site next to the water. Very nice. Few amenities and staff was scarce but more than adequate. Lots of room to roam for people & pets."
"Showers and clubhouse activities are still limited, but the nearby delta offers its own attraction. Day use, tents, and every class of RV are easily accommodated."
3. French Camp RV Park and Golf Course
"It is very well-maintained, nicely landscaped, and they have some great dog parks."
"Was passing thru from south California. Very clean. Staff was pleasant to work with at check in. Plenty of room to leave RV hooked up to truck."
4. French Camp Recreational Vehicle Park
5. Woodward Reservoir
"Water feels good when it's 100+ degrees outside. Good prices. And you can bring your dogs."
"Out in Central valley is Woodward Lake. Great for a day trip if you live in the Bay area and want to get away. They have boat access to the lake."
6. Riverpoint Landing Marina Resort
"Dog friendly with a nice park just outside of the resort. Shopping and restaurants nearby."
"This is a unique rv park right on the Stockton deep water channel where you can sit next to your rv and watch huge oceangoing ships come into port. We loved it."
from $69 - $89 / night
Check Availability7. Camptown Tracy CA
"The location is close to the freeway and passes by for 7 years. Often it has a foul odor due to farmers, waste facility plants or Warehouses ."
8. Flag City RV Resort
"There are a lot of feral cats in this CG. They have a huge fenced dog area in the drainage bowl behind the office that also has solar panels on the outskirts."
"moderately sized paved and level sites, nice store with a few local wines, AND HUGE fenced area to walk your dog OFF LEASH. Close to several amenities and just off I5."
from $95 - $990 / night
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10. Del Valle Campground — East Bay Regional Park District
"Campsite amenities were great, easy access to water and bathrooms. Bathrooms were spotless the whole weekend, even though it was a holiday weekend and every site was booked."
"After time spent here at this oasis in the middle of Eastbay, California, you’ll very much feel like part of this place with its endless trails, fantastically well-kept camping grounds and the warm hospitality"
from $15 - $200 / night
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Manteca, CA
518 Reviews of 111 Manteca Campgrounds
Laura K.ScoutCalifornia Delta's Snug Harbor
This campground needs a lot of work including docks, boat births and sites need pads and less weeds, stickers, burs.
T T.
GuideDumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay
Great safe place in sourh east bay
Great location with spaces in safe SE bay area location and reasonable prices New development small young trees limited natural shade
Kylee R.
RangerCaswell Memorial State Park Campground
Caswell Memorial State Park
Lots of sites with privacy! Bathrooms are clean and they have coin operated showers. Dumpsters and water in various spots. Right on the river, a small beach access. Saw some cats. Bear box, picnic table, and fire pit at each spot.
Tom T.ScoutDumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay
Open sky great starlink users.
Very quiet campground at night. See stars clearly. Use the fire pit after 730pm when the wind has calmed down.
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Del Valle Campground — East Bay Regional Park District
East Bay Parks - IYKYK
Like most/all east bay parks, this is well appointed for the masses. It’s also surrounded by rolling hills and close to suburbia. For many, these are positives. As an east bay resident they are for me as well. Del Valle is a bit more removed than many east bay parks. From my location in Fremont, it’s a one hour drive. A pleasant drive for the most part. I camp to get away for a bit and almost always to mountain bike. As such, I seek parks that have trails. Del Valle has a map of many trails. They also appear on many of the mapping services used by mountain bikers. Review those and digest them if this is also your intention - these are east bay parka style trails. In other words, mostly steep and loose fire roads, with many “social trails” sprinkled between. If you are compelled to stay legit/legal trails, bring an ebike. Now on to the camping. I picked a spot as far removed from any booked spot on the map. I triple checked this up until the day before I arrived. I want solitude! When I arrived Thursday afternoon, I was surprised to see the sites just 3 spaces away, on both sides, occupied. This is a fairly compact area. And while I’m sure they’re lovely folks, this isn’t what I expected on a Thursday. Saturday? Sure. Anyway… be aware that these reservation services aren’t completely reliable in that regard. The bathrooms and showers are amazing! Clean, smell good, cared for. Noteworthy is the hot showers in the camp grounds are free and your one push of the button provides water for two minutes I'd guess. Very nice! The space, 135 for me, is okay. A couple trees for shade, a nice table and fire pit. It’s now dark and the noise is minimal - mostly from the group campsite just down the hill. I’ll update this with more details in the coming days since it’s a 4 day visit.
Update 1: it’s my first morning here. Using starlink as there is no cell signal to be found. What I noticed last night was that this park is directly below the flight path to the local airports. Every couple minutes last night, a plane would fly overhead. According to flight aware, they’re at about 10,000 feet. If this will ruin your getaway, you’ve been warned.
Update 2: On Friday night, the majority of the spots were filled. Many large groups of people with varying degrees of consideration, but to their credit almost all (except the barking German Shepard) were quiet by 10PM. It was a bit more crowded come Saturday morning. Some friends came to visit for a mountain bike ride, and we set off at about noon. I had been complimentary of the facilities and bragged that I'd be taking a nice shower after our ride. Unfortunately, upon our return, there was no hot water and no lighting in the showers. And, sadly, someone decided to remove the tags and hangers from their TJ Maxx haul and leave them all over the floor of two of the showers.
Verdict: I'd only come back here in the springtime when it's likely to be green and have some water in the arroyo and only during the week. The density and composition of the people here was akin to being at Costco on a Saturday, and I only did that once.
- DDon E.
TravelerSherman Island Regional Park
Sherman island is about the wind and the beach and the launch
This is a fun place for you and the fam either to camp or for the day.
The tide comes in and out here as it’s a low level island and the approach to access sometimes will be under water from the tide. It is just like that, not poorly maintained, just one short section that can get 6inches deep and is not an issue for anybody.
I stayed in a tent camper fold-out. I hugged the hedge next to a teardrop. Everyone was nice and it was a relaxing stay. Can launch boat/kayak or do all the wind surfing type sports they talk about.
K.S. P.Scout49er RV Ranch
Comfortable, Clean, Accommodating
This is a cute and quiet park. They help you park because it's small park with tight roads but the spaces are big enough. They have propane, a small shop, and clean laundry. Its a beautiful environment with lots of birds and wildlife, and big trees for shade. Pads are dirt and gravel. They charge a reasonable rate for monthly stays and have mail service available.
Stuart K.
LegendLas Trampas Regional Wilderness
Come for the Solitude & Stay for Those Ridgeline Views
Las Trampas is one of those wonderfully odd camping experiences that almost feels like you’ve discovered something you weren’t supposed to know about. Despite sitting on the doorstep of Danville and San Ramon, this 6,050-acre preserve quickly trades suburbia for steep ridges, oak woodland, grasslands and some terrific views across the East Bay. And camping here is decidedly primitive: the Corral Area is a single reservable group campsite for 17–50 people, rather than a conventional campground with individual sites. That means lots of privacy, lots of space and very little resembling a traditional developed campground.
While my earlier review goes into considerably more detail, I thought I’d revisit this campground with a quick topline of HIGHLIGHTS and LOWLIGHTS - along with a fresh batch of photos.
HIGHLIGHTS: (1) Remarkable feeling of seclusion considering you’re only minutes from the suburban East Bay, with Oakland lying just beyond; (2) Having essentially one primitive group camping area makes this feel more like your own private campground than a conventional campsite; (3) Picnic tables, BBQs, food-storage box and a drinking-water spigot provide just enough infrastructure without spoiling the primitive experience; (4) Direct access to a huge trail network with Rocky Ridge reaching 2,024 feet and panoramic views toward Mt. Diablo and the surrounding valleys; and (5) Abundant wildlife, seasonal wildflowers, grazing cattle and those beautiful rolling East Bay hills make the setting the real amenity here.
LOWLIGHTS: (1) This is group camping only, with a 17-person minimum, so it simply doesn’t work for a couple or small family looking for an ordinary campsite; (2) No hookups, showers or flush toilets - here, primitive means primitive; (3) Water at the campsite should be considered unreliable, so bring your own rather than betting the weekend on the spigot; and (4) Many of the best trails are steep, exposed and short on shade, which can make hot-weather hiking considerably more strenuous than the beautiful scenery initially suggests.
Insider’s Tip: Bring more water than you think you’ll need and make time for a ridge hike. Las Trampas is one of those places where climbing a few hundred feet completely changes your perspective especially when the suburban Bay Area seemingly disappears beneath you, which is precisely what makes camping here so unexpectedly special.
Happy Camping!
Guide to Manteca
Manteca camping areas sit at elevations around 40 feet above sea level in California's San Joaquin Valley. The region experiences hot, dry summers with temperatures frequently exceeding 90°F from June through September. Campgrounds here provide access to both the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta system and nearby Sierra Nevada foothills.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: At Riverpoint Landing Marina Resort, you can fish directly from your campsite on the Stockton Deep Water Channel. "Clean facilities, level gravel pads for the rv. Can fish the delta directly from the campsite," notes Miranda C. The marina provides direct water access for both bank and boat fishing.
Water sports access: The Delta waterways offer boating, kayaking and swimming opportunities at Turner Cut Resort. "Nice helpful staff, clean bathrooms, well kept campground and beautiful views of river and mt Diablo. Bar and boat ramp, taco Tuesday, a place to check out for sure!" reports Mose A. The resort features a boat launch ramp with proximity to prime Delta fishing spots.
Hiking trails: Del Valle Campground provides extensive hiking networks through the hills around Livermore, approximately 30 miles west of Manteca. "Del Valle is one of the most beautiful lakes in the east bay. The water is perfect temperature. Great hikes, paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming and beginner windsurfing," explains Rosina A. Trails range from easy lakeside paths to challenging hill climbs with significant elevation gain.
What campers like
Spacious sites: Thousand Trails Turtle Beach offers generous camping areas along the waterfront. David B. shares, "Stayed on large grass site next to the water. Very nice. Few amenities and staff was scarce but more than adequate. Lots of room to roam for people & pets." The campground accommodates various RV sizes on level sites.
Ship watching: Riverpoint Landing Marina Resort provides unique opportunities to observe large ships. John L. comments, "Our site was right along the Deep Water Channel. We saw ships coming in and out of the channel. Was lucky to see a sailboat race also." The deep water channel allows close viewing of commercial vessel traffic.
Pet amenities: French Camp RV Park and Golf Course provides dedicated spaces for dogs. Kim W. notes, "Quiet, clean and great dog parks! It is very well-maintained, nicely landscaped, and they have some great dog parks." The park features multiple enclosed dog exercise areas where pets can run off-leash.
What you should know
Seasonal heat considerations: Summer temperatures frequently reach triple digits, requiring preparation for heat safety. At Woodward Reservoir, Jamie H. advises bringing "extra blankets and fire wood. It tends to get chilly and windy occasionally. Make sure to bring sunblock!" Temperature swings between day and night can be significant.
Site variability: Dos Reis County Park offers basic amenities but site layouts vary considerably. Patrick M. explains, "A small loop of 20+ sites, all (it appeared) with full-hookups. We had a back-in site with no trouble for a 17' trailer. Small oddities (a site or two with what looked like permanent residents, showers with limited hours in the morning and evening, unclear signage on how and where to register)."
Weekend crowds: Dog friendly campgrounds near Manteca become significantly busier Friday through Sunday. Kenji F. reports from Dos Reis County Park: "A couple of campers didn't respect the quiet time rules and it ruined my whole experience at the site." Weekday visits typically offer quieter conditions.
Tips for camping with families
Water recreation options: Woodward Reservoir provides family-friendly water activities. Bonnie S. explains, "Woodward is our family go to place to camp in the summer heat. Lots of campsites with room for tents or RVs. Fire pits and picnic tables at each site. Plenty of bathrooms, some with showers. Water feels good when it's 100+ degrees outside."
Child-focused amenities: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park offers extensive activities for younger campers. Katie B. details, "We go with several families with kids 5-13 and they all have a blast. Nice playground, basketball court, volleyball, bouncy pillow, outdoor movies, pool, lazy river, water park, bumper boats, laser tag, boat rentals on the delta, restaurants and quick bites."
Safety considerations: Pet-friendly camping areas require vigilance with children and animals together. At Turner Cut Resort, Mariela H. notes the environment is "Very comfortable. It was a relaxing stay." Designated swimming areas provide safer alternatives to open Delta water for families with children and pets.
Tips from RVers
Overnight options: French Camp RV Park serves well for brief stays. Lawrence P. shares, "Nice place to stay. Was passing thru from south California. Very clean. Staff was pleasant to work with at check in. Plenty of room to leave RV hooked up to truck." The park provides easy access from Highway 5 with pull-through sites.
Site selection strategies: When using Windmill Cove RV Park, arrive early for better site placement. Tabatha M. warns, "Although we did have a water view space, the actual spot was very tight and small. There aren't any actual lines delineating the camping spots - cones are used. We arrived later in the afternoon to find that our cones were moved which made our spot even smaller."
Utility limitations: Check available hookups before booking at pet-friendly campgrounds. At Thousand Trails Turtle Beach, Roxanna L. cautions, "This application says it's 50 amp with septic. No septic and only 30 amp service. Clean place- just seems to be portapots."
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