Top Tent Camping near Paradise, CA
Searching for a tent camping spot near Paradise? Finding a place to camp in California with your tent has never been easier. From remote to easy-to-reach, these Paradise campsites are perfect for tent campers.
Best Tent Sites Near Paradise, CA (40)
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Black Rock Campground (Lassen NF)
Mill Creek, California4 Reviews14 Photos201 SavesBlack 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.
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Toilets
- Alcohol
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Golden Trout Campground
Strawberry Valley, California1 Review9 SavesThe facility is located on the 22N24 Road spanning the South Fork Feather River. The facility will feature new campspurs, new toilets, picnic tables and fire rings. This camp is ideal for OHV enthusiasts. Water: Hand pump broken at this time. Access from Feather Falls side only at this time.
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- Fires
- Tents
- Group
- Cabins
- Standard (Tent/RV)
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Yellow Creek Campground
Belden, California1 Review11 Saves11 sites, tents and RV's, vault toilets, piped water, 6 persons per campsite
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
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Fiddle Creek
Camptonville, California2 Reviews16 Photos37 SavesOverview
Fiddle Creek Campground is located alongside the North Yuba River, just off Highway 49, about 12 miles from Downieville. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, hunting, fishing and mountain biking.__ This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.
Recreation
The North Yuba River offers swimming, wading and rainbow trout fishing. Seasonal rafting, kayaking and tubing are popular water activities. Hiking and hunting are available in the surrounding area.____ A network of trails crisscrosses the surrounding area. A footbridge accessing the North Yuba Trail is located__at nearby__ Rocky Rest Campground.
Facilities
The North Yuba River offers swimming, wading and rainbow trout fishing. Seasonal rafting, kayaking and tubing are popular water activities. Hiking and hunting are available in the surrounding area.____ A network of trails crisscrosses the surrounding area. A footbridge accessing the North Yuba Trail is located__at nearby__ Rocky Rest Campground.
Natural Features
The campground stretches along the north bank of the North Yuba River. Stands of oak, maple, locust and pine trees covers the area providing ample shade at this location.
contact_info
For facility specific information, please call (530) 265-4531.
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Trash
- Picnic Table
$24 / night
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Alder Creek Campground
Mill Creek, California1 Review6 SavesNestled adjacent to the beautiful Deer Creek, Alder Creek is a semi-developed campground with 6 designated sites. Space is limited.
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- Fires
- Tents
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
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Carlton Flat Campground
Camptonville, California1 Review16 Photos5 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Group
- Trash
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Bloomer Group — Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
Be the first to review!Berry Creek, CaliforniaLake Oroville was created by Oroville Dam, which the State Department of Water Resources completed in 1967 after 5 years of construction. Lake Oroville conserves water for distribution by the State Water Project to homes, farms, and industries in the San Francisco Bay area, the San Joaquin Valley and Southern California. The Oroville facilities of the project also serve to provide flood control and smog free generation of electric power in addition to recreation.
When the Lake is at its maximum elevation, it includes some 15,500 surface acres for recreation and 167 miles of shoreline. Recreation areas are spotted around the Lake and boaters can land at any point to explore the surrounding country.
The lake offers a wide variety of outdoor activities including camping, picnicking, horseback riding, hiking, sail and power boating, water-skiing, fishing, swimming, boat-in camping, floating campsites and horse camping.
Additional vehicles will be charged per night at the park. Although your site may hold 2 or more vehicles, your reservation only covers 1 vehicle (except for group or specialty sites). To book a group site you must have at least NINE occupants.
FLOATING CAMPSITE: Visitors will need to bring a padlock with them to secure property in the storage locker on the Floating campsites. Pets are prohibited on the floating campsites. Your specific location may be subject to change based upon changes in lake levels or other unforeseen issues. Contact the park at 530-538-2200 for current locations. Customers arriving on Friday or Saturday must reserve a minimum of 2 nights. On a holiday 2 night minimum is also required.
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
- Picnic Table
$135 / night
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Bloomer Point — Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
Be the first to review!Berry Creek, CaliforniaLake Oroville was created by Oroville Dam, which the State Department of Water Resources completed in 1967 after 5 years of construction. Lake Oroville conserves water for distribution by the State Water Project to homes, farms, and industries in the San Francisco Bay area, the San Joaquin Valley and Southern California. The Oroville facilities of the project also serve to provide flood control and smog free generation of electric power in addition to recreation.
When the Lake is at its maximum elevation, it includes some 15,500 surface acres for recreation and 167 miles of shoreline. Recreation areas are spotted around the Lake and boaters can land at any point to explore the surrounding country.
The lake offers a wide variety of outdoor activities including camping, picnicking, horseback riding, hiking, sail and power boating, water-skiing, fishing, swimming, boat-in camping, floating campsites and horse camping.
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Picnic Table
$45 / night
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Bloomer Knoll — Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
Be the first to review!Berry Creek, CaliforniaLake Oroville was created by Oroville Dam, which the State Department of Water Resources completed in 1967 after 5 years of construction. Lake Oroville conserves water for distribution by the State Water Project to homes, farms, and industries in the San Francisco Bay area, the San Joaquin Valley and Southern California. The Oroville facilities of the project also serve to provide flood control and smog free generation of electric power in addition to recreation.
When the Lake is at its maximum elevation, it includes some 15,500 surface acres for recreation and 167 miles of shoreline. Recreation areas are spotted around the Lake and boaters can land at any point to explore the surrounding country.
The lake offers a wide variety of outdoor activities including camping, picnicking, horseback riding, hiking, sail and power boating, water-skiing, fishing, swimming, boat-in camping, floating campsites and horse camping.
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Picnic Table
$45 / night
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Recent Tent Reviews In Paradise
307 Reviews of 40 Paradise Campgrounds
Running Deer Campground
Lake side
Great spaces next to lake. No cell service. Lots of places to enjoy on the shoreline.
North Shore Campground - Lake Almanor
Filthy, Dusty, Rude, One and Done
Booked this campground for 3 nights, in large part for the hot showers. The showers and bathroom facilities are frankly disgusting and not something we would us, nor would our friends who were there with us. The staff was rude and provided the typical"we don't provide refunds" when we told them respectfully we we're leaving after the first night. The campground was a wierd mix of what looked liked full-time campers but mostly no one was occupying the sites that there campers and belongings were left at. Post apocalyptic vibe, can you say ghost town. North Shore Campground is a dusty one and done for us. Caveat emptor.
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.
Nevada County Fairgrounds
Quiet camping
It’s $30 a night for dry camping and goes up from there depending on what hookups you need. Very peaceful and the fairgrounds are open during the day to walk around.
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.
Quail Ridge RV Park
Serene RV Trailer Park?
Place wasn’t too bad. Very nice people, very peaceful, and quiet, however, there were many people here who are permanent residents of the park, some of their areas are a little trashy looking for lack of a better word. Definitely not a bad spot if you’re on the way to another campground, but there are probably better ones to head to, especially if you have children with you. We were also looking for a place to camp with two days notice and this was all we could find. Cheap too!
Collins Lake Recreation Area
Lakeside
*pros: great little market, very nice staff, clean, great views *cons: rocky watch your step, especially at the beach and a long the shore. Recommend water shoes, although this may only help a little as the rocks are quite large and when can trip over them as much as step on them. they are not round river rocks, but pointy and painful to traverse. *my stay: I was only here for two nights and on the second morning some people pulled in and pitched a tent at 4:30 in the morning. They weren’t particularly loud, but they did curse and had their flashlight bright enough that it shone into my site and RV. Overall, it was still a very pleasant stay for the two nights.
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.
Christie Hill Basecamp
Dispersed camping
No water or outhouse. If you have a low clearance vehicles, pick your pins carefully.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Volcanic Country Camping & RV
I didn't stay, owner seemed curt
Phone call found staff unhelpful and $35 night 1 x person, small 22 ft rig
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.
Loveys Landing RV Park and Marina
Remote on river
Parking spot was good and level. Hosts were very nice and helpful. Bathrooms were horribly maintained. We ended up going to Truck Stop for a shower.
Heritage RV Park
Great place very quiet
Quiet great people everything g bear buy. Walked to bakery and the Olive Pit store and Restaurant
Bidwell Canyon Campground — Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
Lovley camp grounds
Super clean camp grounds, with an amazing view when near the water
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
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.
Volcanic Country Camping & RV
Showers close to lassen
We’ve been on a road trip through California living in a van so after hiking lassen all day we were on the lookout for a shower . This place had a hot shower and toilet ! Community firepit was nice to share stories around with fellow travelers. Very nice folks running the place .
Collins Lake Recreation Area
Hot
Overall Collins Lake was a nice camping resort. They have a lot of sites and the facilities are clean. We went towards the end of July and it was 107 degrees. Dogs aren’t allowed on the beaches so we didn’t go down to the lake, which would have been nice to cool off.
It was a good trip despite the heat. It would definitely be better if we had a boat or water “toys”. I would go back, but not in the summer.
Nevada County Fairgrounds
No tent camping here
Says right on the web home page, no tent camping ( no car camping either).
Lower Bucks Campground
One of our favorite sites!
One of our favorite places to camp. It is FCFS so we always head up on Thursday afternoon to get a spot! The pups love it here. Site 6 is great because it has its own water access which our dogs loved!!
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.
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
Christie Hill Basecamp
Quiet camping 4 miles outside Lassen NP
Just off the main highway. Gravel road in. We had a Ford van that had no problem driving over the dirt and gravel road. There are sites with fire rings and relatively flat ground. Great location for dispersed camping just minutes from the southern lassen entrance.
Guide to Paradise
Camping near Paradise, CA, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.
What to do:
- Hiking: Explore the stunning trails around Lassen Volcanic National Park. One camper mentioned, “The hiking is incredible and there is a trail that goes around the lake” at Manzanita Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park.
- Fishing: Try your luck at catching fish in the nearby lakes. A visitor at Collins Lake Recreation Area said, “We’ve been to Collins Lake a few times and we love it! Lots of different camping spots and the lake is stocked with fish.”
- Kayaking and Paddleboarding: Rent equipment at Manzanita Lake Campground for a fun day on the water. One review noted, “There are kayak, cataraft, and SUP rentals available for Manzanita Lake.”
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A reviewer at Inn Town Campground stated, “Facilities were super clean and nice.”
- Quiet Atmosphere: Many enjoy the peaceful environment. A visitor at Butte Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park mentioned, “This was a very peaceful campground, given it was in a popular National Park.”
- Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of campground staff. A review for Mt. Lassen-Shingletown KOA noted, “Great amenities. Very well maintained.”
What you should know:
- Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Butte Lake Campground, do not have showers or electric hookups. A camper pointed out, “There are toilets but I didn't see any showers.”
- Crowded During Peak Season: Popular spots can fill up quickly. A visitor at Manzanita Lake Campground said, “This campground is huge and busy.”
- Access Roads: Some campgrounds are accessed via gravel roads, which may be bumpy. A reviewer for Giant Gap warned, “Google maps will suggest driving up Iowa Hill. DO NOT.”
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with amenities like playgrounds and swimming areas. A camper at Collins Lake Recreation Area mentioned, “Bring your bikes if you have them because the ride to the dam is nice.”
- Plan Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities to keep everyone entertained. A visitor at Bidwell Canyon Campground — Lake Oroville State Recreation Area said, “The views are nice. Rangers were friendly as well!”
- Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having food on hand can make outings easier. A reviewer at Rolling Hills Casino Truck Lot noted, “Great front desk staff! They also have routine patrol security.”
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Levels: Some sites may not be level, so check before setting up. A camper at Manzanita Lake Campground mentioned, “Some pull-throughs and some back-in. The back-in sites were, for the most part, better suited for tent camping.”
- Use Reservations: Many campgrounds fill up fast, especially on weekends. A visitor at Parkway RV Resort & Campground said, “We were able to get a last-minute spot on July 4th weekend.”
- Bring Extra Hoses: If your RV site has sewer hookups, you might need additional hoses. A reviewer at Rolling Hills Casino Truck Lot noted, “We found a little difficult to connect the sewer hose without two hoses.”
Camping near Paradise, CA, has something for everyone, whether you’re in a tent or an RV. Enjoy the great outdoors!
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