Best Glamping near Paskenta, CA

Located along the Sacramento River corridor, Mendocino National Forest Lake Red Bluff Recreation Area hosts glamping cabins with electric hookups and modern amenities. Sites feature picnic tables, fire rings, and access to showers and toilets for a comfortable wilderness experience. One guest noted, "Beautiful old sycamore trees give this park lots of shade in the hotter months and provide a peaceful setting even in the winter months." While modest by luxury standards, these accommodations blend rustic charm with essential conveniences, situated just an hour from Lassen National Park where visitors can explore volcanic landscapes.

The Parkway RV Resort & Campground maintains several glamping options with full hookups in a well-maintained setting with grassy areas between sites. The property includes a refreshing swimming pool, wine tasting experiences, and a spacious dog park—all within minutes of Interstate 5. According to a camper, "We needed a place to camp for the night, and Parkway was in the right location. The sites were clean and orderly, and there was actually grass and level parking spots." The resort remains accessible year-round, with summer temperatures often requiring air conditioning. Reservations can be made through their website, with management maintaining communication through text messaging for a seamless check-in experience.

Best Glamping Sites Near Paskenta, California (8)

    1. Rolling Hills Casino Truck Lot

    11 Reviews
    Corning, CA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 528-3586

    $49 - $69 / night

    "Conveniently located just off I-5, far enough away from the noise. Casino, restaurants, doggy daycare and golf just next door. Sites are level 75 ft pull through sites. We will stay again."

    "Go right at the main entrance. We missed it by wandering around the casino trying to find it."

    2. The Parkway RV Resort & Campground

    13 Reviews
    Orland, CA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 865-9188

    "We needed a place to camp for the night, and Parkway was in the right location.  We booked through the Dyrt, but the campground's booking site was almost as easy.  "

    "We really appreciated the pool, the very friendly staff and clean restrooms."

    3. Mendocino National Forest Lake Red Bluff Recreation Area

    3 Reviews
    Red Bluff, CA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 527-2813

    "There are some sites with water and electric for $25 or $12.50 with pass. No sewer dump available. I did not use the showers or bathrooms. Quarters required for a hot shower."

    "This is a great spot close, but not too close to the highway. About 5-7 drive off the highway right next to the Sacramento River. There were about 20-25 sites that need to be booked online."

    4. Eel River Campground

    1 Review
    Covelo, CA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 983-6118

    5. Fuller Grove Group Campground

    4 Reviews
    Potter Valley, CA
    38 miles
    Website

    "Camp sites are spaced out, so you're not on top of one another like some of the other sites around the lake. Also has a nice beach and direct access to the lake."

    "No better campsite for a long weekend of lake lounging and good camping good. The sites are BIG, and the ones that lead to the water give you best access to the lake."

    6. North Fork Campground

    2 Reviews
    Stonyford, CA
    35 miles
    Website

    "The campground is next to the Truckee River but most sites do not have easy access to it. There are only three pit toilets since one of them is permanently damaged and has been for quite some time."

    "If you drive past all the OHV-filled camps, you’ll eventually get to this little gem."

    7. Middle Creek Campground

    4 Reviews
    Upper Lake, CA
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 275-2361

    $8 / night

    "Middle creek campground was as close as we could find to free camping in Upper Lake CA."

    "Beautiful location, campground was easily accessible going up Elk Mountain Road. Camped in Site 11, pull through, no hook ups, nice picnic table, grill and fire pit. Vault toilets, no showers."

    8. Shell Gulch Campground

    3 Reviews
    Hayfork, CA
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 628-5227
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Glamping Reviews near Paskenta, CA

41 Reviews of 8 Paskenta Campgrounds


  • Donna M.
    Apr. 11, 2019

    Middle Creek Campground

    Oh heaven or peaceful tranquility

    Middle creek campground was as close as we could find to free camping in Upper Lake CA. At the time of our visit 90% of the Mendocino National Forest was closed as a result of fires the past year as well as landslides due to rains.this is normally a ohv area but since all trails are closed it is quiet and peaceful.you can hear the creek running along the camp, as well as the wild turkeys . There must be over 15 different species of birds as well. Each campsite has a picnic table , fire pit as well as a bbq grill. They do have vault toilets and running water. It was $8.00 a nite but offered a discount with a America the beautiful pass

  • Trudy P.
    Sep. 28, 2018

    North Fork Campground

    Campground away from the Interstate

    The North Fork campground is about 30 minutes off of Interstate 80 along a 1-2 lane paved road. The campground is next to the Truckee River but most sites do not have easy access to it.

    There are only three pit toilets since one of them is permanently damaged and has been for quite some time. There is no running water or access to any electricity.

    It is is a small to medium size campground which is a plus and it’s in the trees.

  • Michi P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 24, 2025

    Middle Creek Campground

    Great place for dry camping

    Beautiful location, campground was easily accessible going up Elk Mountain Road. Camped in Site 11, pull through, no hook ups, nice picnic table, grill and fire pit. Vault toilets, no showers. There is potable water close to the campsites. Very quiet during the week, it did get noisier on the weekends, but everyone settled down for the evening.

  • Stephanie P.
    Apr. 18, 2015

    Fuller Grove Group Campground

    Great memories

    I have been camping here for 20 years and have always had a great time. Camp sites are spaced out, so you're not on top of one another like some of the other sites around the lake. Also has a nice beach and direct access to the lake. Campground hosts change from year to year and have been good people. Since Lake Pillsbury is more secluded compared to Lake Mendocino, it tends to get a lot less traffic from campers (except around holidays). People who come are generally experienced campers or families on vacation and not 20-somethings looking to party. Noise normally isn't an issue, even when all the sites are full. Bring your own seat gaskets and toilet paper though. No seat gaskets are provided in the vault toilets, and the toilet paper is sometimes just 1-ply.

  • James W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 23, 2025

    The Parkway RV Resort & Campground

    Great Place to stop on I-5

    We needed a place to camp for the night, and Parkway was in the right location.  We booked through the Dyrt, but the campground's booking site was almost as easy.  We needed to move our reservation to one night earlier, and the camp staff graciously made it happen.  When we arrived, the sites were clean and orderly, and there was actually grass and level parking spots.  The full hookups worked great and it turned out to be just what we needed.  We also found a local panaderia for breakfast pastries that were delicious.  This was exactly what we needed.

  • Wessel K.
    Jul. 27, 2022

    The Parkway 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.

  • L
    Jun. 23, 2021

    The Parkway 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.

  • J
    Jul. 20, 2021

    The 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. 

  • Gary R.
    Oct. 27, 2021

    Rolling Hills Casino Truck Lot

    Easy access, clean facilities, level 75' pull through spots

    We enjoyed an overnight stay here. Clean facilities, well maintained grounds and friendly neighbors. Conveniently located just off I-5, far enough away from the noise. Casino, restaurants, doggy daycare and golf just next door. Sites are level 75 ft pull through sites. We will stay again. Lower numbered sites are closest to amenities.


Guide to Paskenta

The Mendocino National Forest surrounds Paskenta, California, a small community nestled in Tehama County at approximately 780 feet elevation. Summer temperatures often exceed 90°F between June and September, with cooler spring and fall seasons providing more comfortable camping conditions. The Sacramento River corridor offers water recreation opportunities with several campgrounds providing river access for fishing and kayaking.

What to do

River activities: The Sacramento River provides excellent fishing and water recreation near Mendocino National Forest Lake Red Bluff Recreation Area. One camper noted, "It is impossible to hear the traffic. Right on the Sacramento River and the skies are remarkably dark," making it ideal for stargazing after a day on the water.

Explore Lassen National Park: Located about an hour from Red Bluff campgrounds, Lassen features volcanic landscapes and hiking trails. A visitor mentioned, "It is only about an hour to Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center at Lassen NP," making it an excellent day trip from your camping base.

Wine tasting: Several campgrounds offer wine experiences nearby. At The Parkway RV Resort & Campground, campers can enjoy "wine tasting as well" according to a reviewer who appreciated this amenity during their stay.

Swimming opportunities: Lake Pillsbury at Fuller Grove Group Campground provides swimming options during hot summer months. A camper shared, "The campground beach is beautiful, definitely recommend some late-night stargazing," combining water activities with nighttime sky viewing.

What campers like

Quiet atmosphere: Many campgrounds offer peaceful settings away from highway noise. At Eel River Campground, visitors appreciate the "5 min walk to swimming hole under overpass on main road, across from country corner store with food, beer and supplies," providing both tranquility and convenience.

Spacious sites: Fuller Grove Group Campground offers generous camping areas. A reviewer mentioned, "Camp sites are spaced out, so you're not on top of one another like some of the other sites around the lake. Also has a nice beach and direct access to the lake."

Clean facilities: The Rolling Hills Casino Truck Lot receives praise for maintenance. One camper noted, "The park is CLEAN, Quiet, the sites level, The Park staff are helpful. The park is on the campus of a casino with multiple eating establishments."

Shade coverage: Many campgrounds offer tree coverage for summer heat relief. A visitor to North Fork Campground said, "The campground is next to the Truckee River but most sites do not have easy access to it. It is in the trees," providing natural cooling during hot months.

What you should know

Seasonal closures: Portions of Mendocino National Forest sometimes close due to fire conditions or maintenance. At Middle Creek Campground, a visitor reported, "At the time of our visit 90% of the Mendocino National Forest was closed as a result of fires the past year as well as landslides due to rains."

Limited amenities: Many campgrounds offer basic facilities without full hookups. Shell Gulch Campground offers minimal amenities, with one camper describing it as "Not too much here, couple of sites and a big turnaround. There is a nice creek though and a fish ladder!"

Road conditions: Access to some campgrounds requires navigating unpaved roads. One Fuller Grove camper shared, "Long, windy dirt road to get to the campground but not too difficult to traverse in any car."

Reservation requirements: Most established campgrounds require advance booking, especially during peak seasons. For yurt camping near Paskenta, California, confirm availability several weeks ahead during summer months.

Tips for camping with families

Entertainment options: Some campgrounds offer additional activities for children. At Rolling Hills, a visitor shared, "We enjoyed a pull thru full hookup spot. We had our dogs and 5 year old with us... my daughter and I enjoyed the arcade, then we switched."

Swimming access: Look for campgrounds with safe water access for children. Fuller Grove Group Campground received this review: "No better campsite for a long weekend of lake lounging and good camping. The sites are BIG, and the ones that lead to the water give you best access to the lake."

Wildlife viewing: Many campgrounds offer bird watching and wildlife spotting opportunities. Middle Creek visitors noted, "You can hear the creek running along the camp, as well as the wild turkeys. There must be over 15 different species of birds as well."

Bathroom facilities: For yurt camping in Paskenta, California area with children, check bathroom quality. One camper at The Parkway RV Resort advised, "The family room was handicap accessible and included a shower, sink, changing table and a toilet."

Tips from RVers

Hookup access: Several campgrounds offer full or partial hookups. The Parkway RV Resort received this note: "We were in site A10 which we found a little difficult to connect the sewer hose without two hoses," suggesting extra hose length may be needed.

Temperature management: Summer heat requires planning. One visitor to Rolling Hills noted, "Great overnight stop. Surprisingly quiet! Level pull-thru sites, full hook-ups. $40, well worth the price when temps are 90+ and need your a/c."

Internet access: Connectivity varies by location. A Parkway RV Resort camper mentioned, "Even though we were far from the office the internet access was strong," which is helpful for those needing to stay connected.

Water availability: Many campgrounds have limited water access. At Middle Creek Campground, a visitor observed, "There's no other water anywhere else, no showers, no sinks or anything like that so prepare to come fully dry."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Paskenta, CA is Rolling Hills Casino Truck Lot with a 4.4-star rating from 11 reviews.

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