Best Tent Camping near Orland, CA
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Best Tent Sites Near Orland, California (37)
1. Black Rock Campground (Lassen NF)
4 Reviews•14 Photos•202 SavesMill Creek, CaliforniaBlack Rock Campground is a dispersed campground situated in the Oak Woodlands along Mill Creek. 6 sites are available for primitive dispersed camping. Grills and tables are provided at each of the 6 sites. Black Rock Campground is open year round.Black Rock Campground is located on the Northeast corner of the Ishi Wilderness. Hiking in the Ishi and along Mill Creek is wonderful and the fishing in Deer and Mill Creeks can be very rewarding.__Black Rock Campground is accessible via Highway__36 east from Red Bluff to__Ponderosa Way. Ponderosa Way is a dirt road, not recommended for RVs, that leads to the Ishi Wilderness.
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2. Snow Mountain Wilderness
1 Review•5 Photos•13 SavesStonyford, CaliforniaThe Wilderness Act of 1984 established 23 new wilderness areas including the 60,000-acre Snow Mountain Wilderness in the Mendocino National Forest. The Snow Mountain Wilderness straddles the summit of the North Coast Range within Colusa, Glenn and Lake counties. The area is less than a four-hour drive from San Francisco, Santa Rosa, and Sacramento. The central feature of this wilderness is the large broad topped Snow Mountain, which drains water toward the Sacramento River on the east and the Eel River Basin on the west. The wilderness also has the largest known waterfall on the forest. Elevations range from 1,800 feet in the gorge of the Middle Fork of Stony Creek to 7,056 feet on the summit of East Snow Mountain Peak. The deep canyons skirting the Wilderness compress ecological life zones creating a unique biological sky-island. Forty miles of trail are located in the wilderness. This leaves a vast amount of acreage very remote and highly conducive to cross-country exploration. The moderate hike to the top of East Peak affords visitors a magnificent view of the Sacramento Valley and the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the east, Clear Lake to the southwest, the Coastal Mountains to the west, and the timbered mountains of the Mendocino National Forest to the North. Good drinking water is scarce in the Snow Mountain Wilderness during much of the summer. Plan ahead and refill canteens at every opportunity. Mountain streams may look inviting but they may not be safe for drinking. Treat all water for drinking and cooking by either processing through a portable water filter or by boiling over a portable cook stove.
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3. Almond Grove Mobile Home Park (Chico)
Be the first to review!Chico, California- Pets
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4. Sugarfoot Campground
1 Review•3 SavesPaskenta, CaliforniaSmall creek flows through camp early in the season (dry in late season). Camp is situated amidst oaks and ponderosa pines.
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5. Surveyor Campground
1 Review•1 Photo•7 SavesCovelo, CaliforniaDispersed camp site not as developed as the regular campgrounds. No traffic control such as paved loop road and parking spurs that you find in "developed" campgrounds, and no water system. Pack out garbage.
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6. Bear Creek Campground
1 Review•22 SavesMendocino National Forest, California- Pets
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7. Howard Meadows Campground
1 Review•6 SavesCovelo, CaliforniaHas 6 developed sites and 1 vault toilet. No water.
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8. Whitlock Campground
Be the first to review!•2 SavesPaskenta, CaliforniaSmall, quiet camp amidst large oaks and ponderosa pines.
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9. Kingsley Glade Campground
Be the first to review!•1 SavePaskenta, CaliforniaSituated in forest at the edge of a meadow. Thomes Creek is located about five road miles from the camp and is a popular fishing and swimming spot.
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10. Three Prong Campground
Be the first to review!Paskenta, CaliforniaSet amidst fir and pine trees along the edge of a large meadow.
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Recent Tent Reviews near Orland, California
181 Reviews of 37 Orland Campgrounds
- Les S.
GuideLive Oak Riverfront Park
Beautiful river side park
I tent camped and loved it. Very quiet and beautiful scenery. A water faucet and picnic table at every campsite .
- AAdam E.
Scout
Parkway RV Resort & Campground
Quiet spot off I5, clean restrooms
Tent camped here a few nights ago. A little spendy at $37 for a single night but it is super close to I5 and a few gas stations. Nice property with some grass to throw the tent on, none of the other residents were super loud. Restrooms and showers onsite and they were both clean. Didn't get to talk to any of the property managers in person due to COVID-19, but the woman on the phone who did the booking was super helpful. Seems like a better for RV camping as there are many more spots for that.
Marc A.Guide
Fuller Grove Group Campground
Fuller Grove Campground for Tents
Fuller grove was a nice little campground on Lake Pillsbury (our rented minivan just weathered the dirt road in from the 101). It’s a small loop with great options for multi-tent camping. Some of the sites far from the entrance and along the water are very nice with multiple pads and tables. The campground beach is beautiful, definitely recommend some late-night stargazing. There’s only outhouses in decent condition. We were there with only a few other campers, so it was a peaceful stay.
Annie C.
Legend
Sunset Point Campground
The name says it all
Super cool place to camp in Sequoia National Park. I drove in from the south and passed quite a few full campgrounds before I finally made it to Sunset and scored a spot that I thought was great- up high and dry, no neighbors, a nearby source of downed wood. It looks like the Park Service stays busy downing dead/dying trees, however there were lots of trees providing cover. The closest neighbors were even able to hammock (though I was not due to lack of trees). When noisy neighbors moved in at the adjoining site, I was able to move to a primo site the next day. The new site (52, I think) was right on the edge of the granite slope with an amazing view of the sunset (hence the name of the campground). All sites had the usual amenities of picnic table and fire ring (and the mandatory must use bear boxes), but you need to take a look around for a site that is level and has adequate space between the fire pit and the tent site (mine did not, so no fire for me). There is a visitor center across the road at Grant Grove Village with ranger station, grocery, post office, restaurant, gas station, and cabins. This is a good place to set up camp if you want to see big trees; the big sequoia tree General Grant is in a sequoia grove just up the road (you could easily hike there from the campground).
- ccScout
Perry Riffle Trailhead
Safe, simple amenities
Pitched 2 tents on asphalt. 3 other cars here. Picnic tables and an outhouse. Saw/heard great horned owl, fox, then cows in the morning.
- LLindsey F.
TravelerParkway RV Resort & Campground
Great Stop of I-5
Stayed here for a second time driving from Southern California to Oregon. The sites are spacious and there is a pool to cool down during the hot summers. There is wine tasting as well. Management kept in communication with us through text (my preferred method). Easy access to I-5, very close to a Pilot for larger rigs. Definitely somewhere I plan to stay on my journeys through California.
- Ann N.Guide
Potato Patch Campground
This place is awesome
I love the potato patch. Large spaces and great easy going people; primarily tent campers. Clean, clean creek...Deer Creek, Lassen Snow melt.
Fishing is made easy as the Creek is planted two times a month.
Joanna D.ScoutCherry Hill Campground
Nature Bed & Bath
RV, Camper, Tent, and hammocks within few yards from creek. But get to sleep right next to the creek. And wake up to it with beautiful forests. Bring tube and rope! You will thanks me. Dog MUST be on leashed.
Sean J.Traveler
Bidwell Canyon Campground — Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
Clean and quiet
Just got back yesterday from a weekend trip with the family. The campground is huge 137 sites in 3 groups, we were one of maybe 15 sites occupied while there. The sites/bathrooms were all very clean, didn't smell at all. Unfortunately the beach access/swimming area has turned into a meadow which was nice to see deer but there wasn't a place for the little ones to swim (but that's the drought out here for you). A lot of the sites are very uneven, ours was almost terraced, and the tent area was barely big enough for our 8 person tent. When I took a drive around it looked like many were similarly sloped/ terraced not a flat site. Unfortunately this weekend was 108 or so as highs, so it was a very hot weekend. The campground would likely be better in late September/October.
- Susan R.
Ranger
Buckhorn Recreation Area
Great Spot, very windy
Wonderful spot. Sites were kinda small, but we we able to fit 2. -6 person tents and a 4 person in a row. Wasn’t windy when we got there in the morning, but that night the wind started and almost blew everything away. STAKE down, no matter the weather. Water was super warm, but gets icky in the summer, so definitely need to go early in the season.
Kate A.GuideAlder Creek Campground
Off grid, but accessible
General tent spots available with picnic tables. The campground itself is tucked back in the trees with fewer spots than some of the more popular spots near by. Close to the creek. A little uneven on the ground front, but enough choices to make due. This site is mostly shaded, so can be colder than other setups around.
Stephani H.GuideBuckhorn Recreation Area
Pretty hills and nice lake
This was a short one night stop on a camping roadtrip but it was nice. The park was beautiful and on the way in we passed a bison conservation area nearby which was cool. Falling asleep to the shrieks of distant coyotes was cool too. Heard lots of critters in the night, owls, deer, rabbits. In the morning was woken up by woodpeckers. Site 22 was huge and had plenty of space for our two tents and more. Our loop was full of RVs full of people having a great time. Weather was perfect and couldn’t ask for a better night in the middle of nowhere.
- Christine T.Scout
Sunset Point Campground
Relaxing campsite near the Grove village in Sequoia
Nice sites, trees for hammocks, bathrooms (no showers) w running water and toilets. Close to neighboring campsites but not too bad. Grove village is really close where they have firewood, grocery store, restaurant, shops, post office. Bugs in summer so don’t forget your bug spray! It’s bear country, so bear bins provided! Campsite is in the middle between King’s canyon and Sequoia National Park. Our site had a spot for 1 car, 2 tents and a hammock. Space looked shared with adjacent site.
Heather A.Traveler
South Fork Campground Mendocino National Forest — Mendocino National Forest
Spectacular off the grid weekend
A pretty primitive place only 10 or so sites to camp. Tent only as the road to get here at the end you need high clearance vehicle. Although there was a Tesla and other cars that made it up remarkably!! The river is flowing real good. There are 2 trailheads in the area. It rained some while we were there so we didn’t venture too far out. There is a primitive toilet that was pleasing to see. A small building with a hole in the ground but better than nothing. I wished I had brought a rod and reel and license to fish. Next time!!
- JJeff M.Guide
Parkway RV Resort & Campground
Nice quiet RV park
I have stayed here several times as a waypoint on my travels between California to Washington.  It is a nice safe quiet park that has many pull through spaces for RVs spending the night.  I have used their website to reserve a space and then pick up the paperwork outside the door of their office.  so far I haven’t met any of the owners or staff but all the hook ups work and I believe they have Wi-Fi as well. 
Kelsey B.Scout
East Park Reservoir
Unfamiliar Treasure
This is a great reservoir to camp, boat, jet ski, fish, etc. It is a pretty good size that has plenty of space for small parties or large party campsites. It is not too far out from the town of Stonyford but still has enough privacy. Not too many people are familiar with East Park Reservoir which is nice in the sense that it usually isn't over crowded on holiday weekends and especially not during regular seasons. The pricing is pretty inexpensive but the only downfall is that here isn't a whole of tree coverage for shade(hence why I only gave it 4 stars instead of 5) so make sure to bring a pop up tent/canopy for shade. Otherwise, this is an overall great reservoir to camp at and a friendly one.
Julie D.RangerEast Park Reservoir
Great for last minute reservation
I've been to this campground twice now, and had very different experiences.
The first time was memorial day in 2019, and we had a great spot right on the water. We took our canoe and were able to launch from our site. So ideal. It was relatively quiet, and nobody immediately near us. Amazing sunsets.
The second time we went was June 2020. This time we stayed on the other side of the lake. The water was super low, so our view was completely dried up. Also, it was pretty noisy with sites cramming several tents onto their sites.
Either way, on both occasions we the site relatively last minute, maybe a week or two in advance. Any Californian will know it isnt always easy to book last minute campsites, so I appreciate that! There are 100+ campsites there, so it seems like always something available. Plus, not too far from the bay area.
- AAndrea W.Scout
Plaskett Meadows Campground
You feel farther away than you are.
This is a great campground in Mendocino NF. It's about an hour away from Willows, CA on I-5 but you feel like you're hours away from civilization. Campsites have pull-through's for trailers and back-in's for tent campers. The pit toilets are very clean, trash service is twice a week, and right now there is no water as there is a leak in the pipes they haven't been able to find. There are 2 ponds for fishing trout and the upper pond is usually stocked each year. The campsite #12 has a beautiful meadow behind it with deer that pass through. The downside for us is there isn't much nearby to do. A great place to spend a night or day or a great place if you're looking for quiet in nature. No reservations and I haven't ever seen this campground full. It does get busier around deer season with hunters.
Lee D.Legend
Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area
Would have been fine but...
We didn’t want to chance it! We tried but were unable to make same-day online reservations and no one answered the phone at 4 pm. It would have been a two-hour drive to get to this place from where we were but with all the wildfires in recent years in this part of California, many campgrounds have closed. The most recent review on The Dyrt was a year ago and we could not find any information on the web regarding the state of this campground. After securing alternate arrangements, we visited to see what it looked like. The grass was already dry (but had recently been mowed), and the bathroom/shower was a little dated, but otherwise, it looked like a very nice place to camp. All sites were paved and looked flat, although several were closed. Each site had a picnic table but no hookups. We rarely see propane canister recycling so this was a bonus!
Hopefully, this updated review will help other campers (at least before the 2022 fire season) if they are looking for a place to camp.
Wessel K.TravelerParkway RV Resort & Campground
Great place for stopover
We found this site via the Dyrt app. We stayed one night, in an very hot week. We really appreciated the pool, the very friendly staff and clean restrooms. Note that the pull through sites have some shade, but the gravel is a small heat island, so it takes long to cool down in a camper van without AC.
BigIslandBound G.TravelerParkway RV Resort & Campground
Great stop!!
Great place to stop along I5. Well cared for with nice pull through sites, the best grassy, clean dog run and a refreshing pool to cool off in after a long day of driving.
- MMike A.Guide
Parkway RV Resort & Campground
RV Park with lots of last-minute spaces
We were able to get a last-minute spot on July 4th weekend. We called around 5pm, made a reservation and rolled in about 8:30pm. There were nice sized trees on the grass patches between each site and lots of open sites so it didn’t feel crowded at all. Showers were coin op - we didn’t use them.
- Mindi P.Scout
Parkway RV Resort & Campground
Awesome!
Friendly staff. Super clean and well kept property from the grounds to the toilets.
Pull through and full hook up. 
Victoria C.GuideParkway RV Resort & Campground
Great spot for an overnight stay
This place was a very nice spot for any overnight stay on the way up to Oregon. The woman at the front desk was friendly and helpful. There is great shade in our site (A6) and a nice table. Kudos for the large dog park, now if I can only solve for the a*holes who can't be bothered to pick up after their dogs at every dog park I've ever visited. Don't expect a ton of privacy here and the sites are all gravel and/or dirt except for strips of grass in between neighbors. With all that said we will definitely use this as an overnight stop again.
- KKim S.Guide
Parkway RV Resort & Campground
Lovely stopover
We use this park as a stopover on our trips from Central Oregon to the CA Central Coast. Quiet and clean. The owners are fabulous
- RRob F.Traveler
Parkway RV Resort & Campground
Nice overnight spot
Like others have stated, this is a nice quiet spot for a stop over. We stayed one night on our way from southern Oregon to Fort Bragg, CA. It’s clean and convenient.
franki A.GuideParkway RV Resort & Campground
Lovely place
Beautiful sites and friendly staff. For $60 a night, I was a little annoyed that the showers were coin-operated.
Guide to Orland
Tent camping near Orland, California offers a variety of scenic spots where nature enthusiasts can unwind and enjoy the great outdoors. With numerous campgrounds featuring essential amenities, there's something for everyone looking to pitch a tent.
Tips for tent camping near Orland
- Almond Grove Mobile Home Park provides essential amenities like drinking water and showers, making it a convenient choice for families and first-time campers.
- For a more rustic experience, Black Rock Campground (Lassen NF) offers a free camping option, though be prepared for limited facilities and a drive that requires a high-clearance vehicle.
- Surveyor Campground is ideal for those seeking a remote getaway, with access to firewood and picnic tables for a comfortable stay.
Tent campers like these nearby activities
- At Whitlock Campground, enjoy hiking and exploring the beautiful Mendocino National Forest, especially during the warmer months from May to November.
- Sugarfoot Campground is perfect for fishing enthusiasts, with nearby spots to cast a line and enjoy the tranquility of nature.
- For a unique experience, visit Snow Mountain Wilderness, where you can hike into campsites along Cache Creek and witness stunning wildflowers in the spring.
Campground features that enhance your stay
- Kingsley Glade Campground allows pets, making it a great option for those who want to bring their furry friends along for the adventure.
- Wells Cabin Campground features picnic tables and toilets, ensuring a comfortable camping experience while being surrounded by nature.
- At Philbrook Campground, you can enjoy the freedom of campfires and the beauty of the outdoors, perfect for a cozy evening under the stars.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Orland, CA is Black Rock Campground (Lassen NF) with a 4.5-star rating from 4 reviews.
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