Top Tent Camping near Orland, CA

Looking for the best options for tent camping near Orland? You can find tent campsites by type, including drive-in, walk-in, and even hike-in for a backpacking adventure. Would you prefer a quiet dispersed site or an established camgpround with amenities? Either way, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect place to pitch your tent.

Best Tent Sites Near Orland, CA (39)

    Camper-submitted photo from Limesaddle - Lake Oroville State Rec Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Limesaddle - Lake Oroville State Rec Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Limesaddle - Lake Oroville State Rec Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Rock Campground (Lassen NF)
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Rock Campground (Lassen NF)
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Rock Campground (Lassen NF)
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Rock Campground (Lassen NF)
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Rock Campground (Lassen NF)
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Rock Campground (Lassen NF)

    2. Black Rock Campground (Lassen NF)

    4 Reviews
    14 Photos
    202 Saves

    Black 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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    • Group
    • Equestrian
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Toilets
    • Alcohol
    Camper-submitted photo from Snow Mountain Wilderness
    Camper-submitted photo from Snow Mountain Wilderness
    Camper-submitted photo from Snow Mountain Wilderness
    Camper-submitted photo from Snow Mountain Wilderness
    Camper-submitted photo from Snow Mountain Wilderness

    3. Snow Mountain Wilderness

    1 Review
    5 Photos
    12 Saves

    The 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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        5. Sugarfoot Campground

        1 Review
        3 Saves

        Small creek flows through camp early in the season (dry in late season). Camp is situated amidst oaks and ponderosa pines.

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        • Fires
        • Tents
        • Picnic Table
        • Toilets
        • Alcohol
        Camper-submitted photo from Surveyor Campground

        6. Surveyor Campground

        1 Review
        1 Photo
        6 Saves

        Dispersed 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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        • Equestrian
        • Standard (Tent/RV)
        • Picnic Table
        • Firewood Available
        • Toilets
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          7. Bear Creek Campground

          1 Review
          22 Saves
          • Pets
          • Fires
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          • Picnic Table
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            8. Howard Meadows Campground

            1 Review
            6 Saves

            Has 6 developed sites and 1 vault toilet. No water.

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            • Standard (Tent/RV)
            • Toilets
            • Alcohol
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              9. Whitlock Campground

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              2 Saves

              Small, quiet camp amidst large oaks and ponderosa pines.

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              • Picnic Table
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                10. Grizzly Flat Dispersed Campground

                1 Review
                36 Saves

                Dispersed camping. Open May - December. Vault toilet, no other services. Has good hunting access.

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              Recent Tent Reviews In Orland

              184 Reviews of 39 Orland Campgrounds


              • Denise G.The Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from Parkway RV Resort & Campground
                Aug. 23, 2024

                Parkway RV Resort & Campground

                Stopover served its purpose well

                We stopped here on our way back from Oregon. Unfortunately, we arrived late and left early so we didn’t really get to enjoy the amenities. We were in site A10 which we found a little difficult to connect the sewer hose without two hoses. The family room was handicap accessible and included a shower, sink, changing table and a toilet. Even though we were far from the office the internet access was strong. Overall, the stopover served its purpose well, providing a restful break before the last leg of our trip home.

              • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from Orland Buttes
                Jul. 7, 2024

                Orland Buttes

                2nd review, by me!

                Heh, well, there's only one other review for this place, and it's from me from 2 years ago. So I won't repeat it all, because basically everything is the same except:

                • The showers were fine this time, not gross
                • There was no host on site
                • The water fill station at the dump station was functional and we filled our tanks no problem

                We arrived mid week with no reservations and the place was practically empty. It filled up on the weekend with loud partiers but overall it was a quiet and pleasant experience.

                Great place to camp! Read my last review for more details!

              • Stacy L.
                Camper-submitted photo from Butte Meadows Campground
                Jun. 15, 2024

                Butte Meadows Campground

                Great location near Chico

                This site is awesome, right on the river, close to the cal fire station and walking distance to the local Butte Meadows businesses. So many great hiking trails near by and it is about an hour from lake Almanor.

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                Camper-submitted photo from Buckhorn Recreation Area
                Jun. 1, 2024

                Buckhorn Recreation Area

                Spacious, Good views

                We just spent one night in sight 6 with our 24’ camper and we had a good experience. Didn’t really have neighbors too close and had a great view of the lake. It only took a couple minutes to get down to the water, however, there aren’t a lot of places to sit and relax for the day (i.e. not many beach spots) close by. The site itself was mostly level side to side but our back stabilizers were nearly fully extended (with blocks) and the front ones we barely had to put out. The water spigot is close-by but in an awkward spot where other folks were skirting the boundary of our campsite to get to. It’s close to the bathrooms/showers which we didn’t use much, they were mostly clean but were inundated with insects. Note: there were LOTS of bugs everywhere when in late May and early June.

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                Camper-submitted photo from Blue Oak Campground
                Jan. 31, 2024

                Blue Oak Campground

                Cool but extremely noisy.

                If your going camping here for peace and quiet think again. Popular spot just 1 mile up the road where people go to drink and shoot their firearms. Also constant atv/dirt bike activity. Not any firewood available so bring some. Every site has a little fire pit and a bench. Pit toilet bathroom in the middle of the site. Other than the noise it’s a great little site! Only 6 spots. So first come first serve! 8 mile unpaved road no need for 4wd but would help.

              • lori E.The Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from Red Bluff RV Park
                Nov. 3, 2023

                Red Bluff RV Park

                No bad!

                We travel with 2 dogs in a 38’ class A with a tow. We did not make reservations just took a chance, success! The woman at the counter was very nice and cheerful they did have a spot that we would fit without unhitching. This is an older park so we were somewhat squished together but not bad. Very nice dog area (not fenced). Seemed to be mostly long term river’s here. Not bad for a one night stay. Those with longer rigs 40+ may want to think twice because of the tight turns and narrow lanes

              • AThe Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from Sycamore Grove (red Bluff) Campground
                Nov. 3, 2023

                Sycamore Grove (red Bluff) Campground

                Nice overnight stop on my way home

                It is a nice campground for a one night stop. Easy access right off hwy 5 and surprisingly quiet being so close. The camp hosts were nice, I would like to see the hosts do a little more maintenance around the CG. Clean up would be nice. Cigarette butts in the bbq, trash in the fire pit. Didn’t use the showers but the bathroom was average, needed a code to access which was emailed when we registered online. Not a more than one night place for me but nice enough.

              • Cecil  K.
                Camper-submitted photo from Old Mill Campground
                Sep. 24, 2023

                Old Mill Campground

                Great secluded camp with views

                Nice relaxing camp, 5 - 10 sites. No water, 1 pit toilet. Quiet and beautiful area. Follow the M5 route from M10 coming from Stonyford. Don't rely on Google maps or you'll spend hours trying to reroute after trying to drive up a ATV trail. Beautiful single lane dirt road up the mountain once on M5, steep drop offs. Dusty with mild bumps and some wash boarding. 2wd truck easily. Maybe if your adventurous in a civic. Must obtain a permit to have a fire, easily obtained online or through local forest service office.

              • Patrick J.The Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from River Reflections RV Park
                Aug. 23, 2023

                River Reflections RV Park

                Right on the Feather River

                Location is great especially if you have a boat to launch or just enjoy being at the river.

                Campsites were nicely laid out. Being in the summer, busy as you might expect. Walking around, it looked like several were  full time residence not necessarily camp hosts. Some had spider webs growing on them they were sitting so long, others were taking a part, repairing and painting their RV's. Sierra Nevada brewing was a 20 minute ride in the event you are looking to slake a thirst in the hot weather.  Staff member Chera was great with the reservations and information.

              • traci R.
                Camper-submitted photo from Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area
                Aug. 19, 2023

                Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area

                Lovely oaks, no river access

                Reservations.gov implied campground was full, we took a chance for the night and MANY SPOTS WERE AVAILABLE! But river access has been eroded in this last year so access is down the way at the county park (under the busy roadway, meh). But beautiful oaks, and a fine spot for the night. Friendly staff and campground hosts

              • Jena F.
                Camper-submitted photo from Sycamore Grove (red Bluff) Campground
                Jul. 31, 2023

                Sycamore Grove (red Bluff) Campground

                Red Bluff Hwy 5 Easy Access

                Can book same day online. However bathrooms require a code and I arrived too late to get the code. Otherwise was quiet, campsites were clean and spacious. Super easy access to and from the highway.

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                Camper-submitted photo from Bidwell Canyon Campground
                Jul. 11, 2023

                Bidwell Canyon Campground

                Good spot

                Showed up at 9pm on a Monday in mid July. Only 3 other sites with people.

                -Automated checkin for after hours that accepts cards. -Clean bathrooms.

                • spotty cell service.
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                Camper-submitted photo from Perry Riffle Trailhead
                Jun. 18, 2023

                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.

              • Ashton M.
                Camper-submitted photo from Letts Lake Campground
                Jun. 3, 2023

                Letts Lake Campground

                Love this Lake

                Great camping and fishing. Lots of smaller bass and trout. Nice remote lake with amenities. The M10 as down when we went up so we needed to take the M5 which requires a 4x4 high clearance vehicle.

              • Ray & Terri F.The Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from Sycamore Grove (red Bluff) Campground
                May. 23, 2023

                Sycamore Grove (red Bluff) Campground

                Nice, small, largely quiet CG

                We are full-timers in a 36 ft Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow. We were in site 11 for 4 days in mid May. The CG is clean, quiet(except for some I-5 road noise) and fairly well maintained, except for the low hanging branches that could use some trimming around the CG loop and on the drive in/out. The CG varied from half to 3/4 full over the weekend. The men’s shower had a sign that there was not hot water and my wife said she’d not use the women’s bathroom or shower as they were a little nasty. There are several nice walking trails around the recreation area. There is also a nice winery, Tuscan Ridge Estate, about 10 miles west of town. AT&T coverage was very fair, ranging from 1-2 bars of 5G, with speeds up to 3MB/s. Site 11 has one large tree at the back of the site that provided some welcome shade, especially in the afternoon when temps were pushing the mid 90s, but it didn’t block access the western DISH satellites. Starlink had speeds between 2 and 14 MB/s. We didn’t try any OTA channels with our fixed omni antenna.

              • Cool W.
                Camper-submitted photo from Woodson Bridge Mobile Home & RV Park
                Feb. 10, 2023

                Woodson Bridge Mobile Home & RV Park

                Ghetto

                The owner of the park is a spineless bastard fired the best manager they had because he couldn't handle the truth the park is going downhill now they got a drunk running the damn place the manager Pam they're so called on site manager doesn't know what he is doing and it's going to end up burning the place down if code enforcement would come through and inspect that Park they would shut it down I would not go here unless you like to deal with druggies are people that call you Liars like the owners who don't know what the hell they're doing . People that are giving this place a good review only stayed here maybe 2 days but it is more of a full-time Park so they really don't know what they're talking about. And don't even get me started on all the cameras they have all over that Park including watching the bathrooms now where the cameras are at and what they're watching God only knows place is lit up like a prison but then it has to be because they have nothing but child molesters and drug dealers living there

              • DMN D.
                Camper-submitted photo from Mendocino National Forest Lake Red Bluff Recreation Area
                Feb. 3, 2023

                Mendocino National Forest Lake Red Bluff Recreation Area

                Good for passing through

                I stay here a lot as I pass through. Every single time there has been a methhead staying who is a ranting and raving lunatic dropping f-bombs this and m-fer that for the whole campground to hear. If they stopped taking cash it would fix a lot of problems separating vagrants from true nomads.

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                Camper-submitted photo from Woodson Bridge Mobile Home & RV Park
                Dec. 9, 2022

                Woodson Bridge Mobile Home & RV Park

                Kids had fun

                We went in late October but weather was nice and the grandkids had fun, spaces a little close but had fairly level concrete pad. Store is small but right down the street is a well stocked general store with a great little deli, had numerous people tell us the double burgers were to die for. Only small complaint was we couldn't get the cable to work and don't count on a strong internet, couldn't get anything but just used phone as a hotspot so kids could watch a movie. If you go definitely pay the little extra for the river front very nice views. All in all nice time and grandkids already asking to go back.

              • Stephani H.
                Camper-submitted photo from Buckhorn Recreation Area
                Nov. 28, 2022

                Buckhorn 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.



              Guide to Orland

              Camping near Orland, California, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From serene lakes to well-equipped RV parks, there's something for everyone looking to escape into nature.

              What to do

              What campers like

              • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at Parkway RV Resort & Campground. A visitor remarked, "Super clean and well-kept property from the grounds to the toilets."
              • Friendly staff: Many reviews highlight the helpfulness of the staff at Mt. Lassen-Shingletown KOA. One guest said, "Amazing, friendly staff. Great amenities. Very well maintained."
              • Scenic views: Campers love the beautiful surroundings at Letts Lake Campground. A long-time visitor shared, "Great campground, very pretty, great lake access."

              What you should know

              • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds, like Kelsey Creek Campground, lack certain amenities. A reviewer mentioned, "Dogs aren’t allowed on the beaches, so we didn’t go down to the lake."
              • Road conditions: If you're heading to Letts Lake Campground, be prepared for rough roads. One camper warned, "The M10 was down when we went up, so we needed to take the M5 which requires a 4x4 high clearance vehicle."
              • Crowded during peak season: Popular spots like Durango RV Resort can get busy. A visitor noted, "I could see it being super packed during the season."

              Tips for camping with families

              • Choose family-friendly sites: Look for campgrounds like Red Bluff KOA Journey, which offers amenities for kids. One parent said, "The staff is very friendly and helpful."
              • Plan activities: Bring bikes or water toys for the kids. A reviewer at Collins Lake Recreation Area suggested, "Bring your bikes if you have them because the ride to the dam is nice."
              • Pack snacks: Having snacks on hand can make a big difference. A camper at Kelsey Creek Campground mentioned, "Ice cream at the store is a must."

              Tips from RVers

              • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the campground. A reviewer at Parkway RV Resort & Campground noted, "Pull through and full hookup."
              • Be prepared for heat: If camping in summer, be ready for high temperatures. One visitor at Kelsey Creek Campground mentioned, "It was 107 degrees."
              • Use the amenities: Take advantage of facilities like showers and laundry. A camper at Durango RV Resort said, "The park is CLEAN, Quiet, the sites level."

              Camping near Orland, California, has a lot to offer, whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure.

              Frequently Asked Questions

              • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Orland, CA?

                According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Orland, CA is Limesaddle - Lake Oroville State Rec Area with a 5-star rating from 3 reviews.

              • What is the best site to find tent camping near Orland, CA?

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