Best Tent Camping near Mineral, CA

Recent Tent Reviews in Mineral

447 Reviews of 41 Mineral Campgrounds

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  Kelly S.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 28, 2024

  Marina RV Park

  Super Hosts

  Very basic sites, on the river. Hosts are super helpful and friendly, great for a short time.

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  Alex H.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 11, 2024

  Volcanic Country Camping & RV

  Shower Code

  Men’s shower code is 9271 as of 10/10/24 for all you stinky campers (myself included)

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  Stephanie I.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 5, 2024

  Big Pine Dispersed Camping

  Great Dispersed spots

  Plenty of dispersed camping along the creek just south of Big Pine Campground. We found a could spots that our 38ft fifth wheel could fit, and many spots for smaller rigs. Water, dump, and trash are available at Old Station Visitor Information Center just north (RV sewer dump closes mid October)

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  Marty P.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 2, 2024

  Merrill Campground

  Beautiful Forested Campground

  It's definitely a 5-star campground, but if you don't fish, kayak or do paddle boarding, there is nothing else to do within 20 miles. National forest camping with power and electric, Wow!!! The price with a National Forest pass was only $32.

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  Nikolaj A.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 26, 2024

  The Village at Highlands Ranch

  Perfect spot

  This was a perfect campsite. Came in late but everybody was eager and happy to help out. Met the hosts who took their time and explained about the park.

  Located only 10 minutes from Lassen and by the road and still an rv spot in the forest. Very nice.

  An upper class restaurant and a bar so something for everyone.

  Very recommandable

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  Patricia N.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 26, 2024

  Grizzly Creek Campground

  Nestled in the trees

  This campground is a very quiet spot after Labor Day, it is small, only 10 sites total and it is only open until September 30, which I don't understand since there is no snow here until November.

  When we were there only one other camper was staying here and he was a deer hunter.

  The water is shut off after Labor Day so come prepared. This campground has two sites that will take a 30' trailer and the remaining sites will take smaller trailers, tents or campers.

  One site has a new picnic table but all sites have tables, fire pits and plenty of room between sites. Pit toilets are near the entrance and only one was clean when we stayed here.

  Not to far from Bucks Lake if you want to camp and then drive to the lake.

  Fees have changed, they are $25 a night and $12.50 if you have the pass.

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  Patricia N.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 24, 2024

  Ponderosa Flat Campground

  PGE campground

  This campground and the one to the south, Cool Springs, are both run by Pacific Gas and Electric Utility company. 

  There are campground hosts at both campgrounds and late in September half of Ponderosa Flat closes. The entire campground closes at the end of September. 

  There was plenty of water in the Reservoir and it could be okay for a boat but you have to look out for all the snags in the water, and there are a lot of them.

  Campground is quiet but tight to get a large trailer in, ours is 26 feet and it was tight. The spaces in the closed portion of the campground were a bit more spacious. 

  Fire rings, tables and pit toilets. It was $30 a night with no power, power sites are more expensive. 

  If you have a cool campground host you can ride your ATV or Side by side out onto the dirt road and ride for miles. Just be mindful it is not really supposed to be a ride out campground.

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  Greg N.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 19, 2024

  Cave Campground

  Best of the USFS

  Flushing toilets, easy access, friendly host, gorgeous setting, level ground- can’t ask for any better at $8 a night (after interagency discount)!

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  Noel L.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 14, 2024

  Mountain Gate RV Park

  Nice campground

  Well maintained and clean park. Actually has grass, not all gravel. Sites level. Nice pool and laundry room. One night stay and arrived late so did self check in...no password for bathrooms were given, so asked a neighbor for a password. One of the restrooms was shut down for repairs. Too pricy.

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  Claire D.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 3, 2024

  31N17N - North Manzanita Dispersed Camping

  Convenient dispersed site near Lassen

  Same experience as the other reviews. Arrived late Friday night on Labor Day weekend and found a spot right at the beginning of the dirt road - coming from Redding direction, turned right off of 44 onto the dirt road then took the first right. The turnoff is on Google maps and was easy to find even in the dark. Nobody else around that we saw, even given the busy weekend! Agreed with others on the road noise but it was fine. Just a few minutes from Manzanita lake. Great find!

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  addison G.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 6, 2024

  Haskins Valley Campground

  Nice, easy access to lake

  It's along a cove in the lake. Super nice hosts and nice campers. The bathrooms are kind of gross but that's expected. Always camp here when we go to the lake.

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  jojo B.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 26, 2024

  Hirz Bay Campground

  beautiful bear playground

  oh wow what a fantastic and gorgeous location. really well maintained when it comes to their bathrooms (flushing & sinks) and trash cans… but holy bear. around 4am a black bear (maybe 500lbs?) came through our site and pulled on the bear box and kept it moving to check neighboring sites (which were vacant) only to come back shortly later for a few sniffs. this would’ve been less scary had we been in an RV buuuut tent camping + bear is not the vibe guys. it definitely smelled us and knew exactly where we were & we’re incredibly fortunate but of course we were terrified. i’d definitely come back with different equipment and plenty of mace and really wish there were more signs about the likelihood of bears in this area at this time. there were a handful of signs but so small and easy to get lost amid all the other super valuable information.

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  tom P.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 23, 2024

  Rocky Point Dispersed Camping

  Suitable but barren

  There's signs acknowledging it's free camping. Large barren area with a toilet near the lake. Not great for a tent but can make it work. Good distance away from roads and houses. Lake view.

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  mark F.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 18, 2024

  Merrill Campground

  Nice lakeside camp

  Large state lakeside camp, well laid out. Clean toilets but no showers. Ca, so expensive. Great bike/hiking paved path In The pines. Lake entry about 200 yards from Lowest campsites which are unpowered sites. Water and electric available on the two upper levels. We did not have reservations, 4 powered sites and many unpowered were available. We chose the basic site, closer to the lake side.

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  Ray B.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 17, 2024

  Cool Springs Campground

  Secret Place Near Lake Almanor

  Just try to get a last minute camp spot on Memorial Day weekend most places.  We were fortunate to discover Butt Lake near Lake Almanor.  Only one small burn area far from the campgrounds.  Friday was opening day for Cool Springs campground.  A PG&E operated facility, it was in great shape and ready for the season.  We did three nights, departing on Monday.  On Friday night we were one of only a few guests.  Saturday and Sunday were full, but the feeling was vary spacious.  The lake is a reservoir with no actual inlet.  Rather it is fed by a pipe from Lake Almanor with a hydroelectric plant just prior to the water entering Butt Lake.  Oddly for a PG&E lake there is not hydroelectric plant at the outlet dam.  Did some bike riding to check out the dam, Ponderosa Flat campground, Pioneer cemetery, and east shore of the lake.

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  Julie G.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 14, 2024

  Merrill Campground

  Rare USDA camp with power and water

  Stayed one night and loved Eagle Lake. Rare USDA campground with power and water. Lovely forest area shades the camp. Lots of families with bikes and dogs all on leashes. Great bike paths to ride or walk right next to the lake.

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  Robert N.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 13, 2024

  Summit Lake South — Lassen Volcanic National Park

  Reserve first Check level if you camp in van or rv

  Beautiful lake. Great campsites. Cannot pay at site.

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  Robert N.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 13, 2024

  Christie Hill Basecamp

  Dispersed camping

  No water or outhouse. If you have a low clearance vehicles, pick your pins carefully.

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  Jill P.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 30, 2024

  Mountain Gate RV Park

  Super Clean & quiet

  We loved our stay. We felt safe and it’s probably one of the most cleanest campground and facilities I’ve ever been to. Clean bathrooms, showers, zero trash around. All around a great visit. Perfect spot if you are traveling with a pet. Highly recommend.

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  danielle W.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 25, 2024

  Dusty Campground

  best place i’ve ever been

  I’ve been coming here since i was a newborn every year and i am now 18 years old and it’s stayed my favorite place in the whole world. anyone who knows me knows this campsite is my entire personality and my biggest obsession. every day i wake up i am solely motivated by the mere thought of coming to this place for the single week out of the year. the lake is maybe 20 feet from the site which is perfect for boat access and the lake britton is my favorite i’ve ever been to. i’ve camped by tent and by trailer and both were so great. the summer heat makes swimming perfect but as night falls it cools beautifully enough to be able to bundle up by the fire. friends of mine have fantasized of one day being able to join me on my trip as it’s all i talk about. the only bugs are mosquitos which is inevitable while camping. campsite is super private and calm and is super spacious. BEST PLACE ON EARTH.

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  Kurt T.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 24, 2024

  Almanor

  North is open, South is closed for Summer 2024

  North is open, South is closed for Summer 2024.

  It took some digging on this information as the USFS website is wrong.  

  I camp here on the South campground at least once every year.  For the 2024 season, they CLOSED it at the last second.  

  The North campground is OPEN, but you cannot reserve it.  First Come First Served (FCFS).

  Boat ramp is at the North campground, but if you just have a paddleboard or kayak, you can just walk to the water by just waking down the road and launch at the edge of the lake.  

  There is a General Store within walking distance and restaurant/bar right on the lake too.  I highly advise reservations for dinner on the deck.

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  Elaine S.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 20, 2024

  31N17N - North Manzanita Dispersed Camping

  Exactly what we needed

  About one mile south of the northwest entrance, so it’s convenient. Follow the instructions from other campers as they’re spot on. We camped to the right of the road, as we saw another camp site that was filled to the right. Tent campers will have no issues finding a spot. We didn’t venture too far down the road due to having a lower car, but we had plenty of options.

  Although you feel secluded, the highway isn’t too far, so you’ll have some road noise (nothing crazy). We did hear coyotes off in the distance, which is so cool and spooky at the same time. Bear activity was reported in the area before we arrived, so keep that in mind. Make sure to bring your buh spray!

  Will definitely stay here again if we visit the park again. Arrived June 19, left June 20.

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  Brian and Janet S.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 20, 2024

  Volcanic Country Camping & RV

  Close to Lassen NP - time capsule!

  This place is cool - the Mineral Lodge and Restaurant is where we checked in for campground. We needed a place to stay before heading into Lassen Volcanic NP. The Mineral Lodge and campground next door are family owned and have a community feel. No frill campground, does have hookups.

  $35 per night plus $2 pet fee

  Sites very close together. Bathroom old but works. Poor T Mobile service. No wifi.

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  Michael B.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 19, 2024

  Dusty Campground

  Among the worst I've been to

  Mosquitos. Vast clouds of them, attacking you through the fabric of your tent. In the early morning, when you step outside, you often see a haze, a fog, on the water. It's not fog, it's mosquitos by the millions.

  The campground is called Dusty Camp for a reason - it's built on a deposit of diatomaceous earth. This is the shells of tiny sea life from millions of years ago. It's incredibly abrasive and clings to clothes - better to discard them. The good news is that there are no ants here - the DE gets into the exoskeleton joints of the ants, immobilizing and starving them to death. It's actually sold in garden stores to control household crawling insects.  DE is not toxic but unbelievably abrasive. It's very lightweight and when dry gets into EVERYTHING - it even has a static charge. When dry it reeks of rotten fish.

  This is a good place to run from, which is ironic, as "the train on the bridge" scene to "Stand By Me" was filmed on a trestle just down the road. (The kids are trapped on a railroad bridge with an oncoming steam locomotive, and help each other flee for their lives

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  Deb H.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 19, 2024

  Honn Creek Campground

  Great for an overnight stop

  We were looking for a nice Forest Service campground somewhere between Susanville and Weed, CA to stop for the night on our way home and came across this little gem situated on Hat Creek. There are 5 sites. Three are on the creek. One of the other sites has a big lava formation near it. The sites all have fire rings and tables. No water, there are two very clean vault toilets, and although there is road noise from Hwy 89, after dark it dies down and it was very quiet. We stayed there on a Thursday night and no one else was in the campground.

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  Deb H.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 16, 2024

  McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park Campground

  Meh

  The campground is fairly nice. No functional bear lockers (camp host said there haven’t been bears here in over 9 years). The bathrooms (flush toilets) were clean. Weirdly, most of the campsites were vacant, but the online reservations showed that most of the sites were booked. We had a large noisy group next to us the first night. Otherwise it was quiet. The trail to the falls (Falls Loop Trail) was closed for repairs, which we knew when we booked. Not the nicest place we’ve been but not the worst. Probably won’t stay there again.

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  Stacy L.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 15, 2024

  Manzanita Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park

  Busy campground!

  This campground is huge and busy, but I was able to get a first come, first serve camp site last minute on a weekday. The lake is incredible and Lassen national park is a really special place so it’s a great spot to check out the rest of the park! The hiking is incredible and there is a trail that goes around the lake.