The Sacramento Valley offers RV campgrounds near Penryn, California with elevation ranges from 300-800 feet. Summer temperatures regularly reach 95-105°F from June through September, with mild winters rarely dropping below freezing. Most campgrounds remain open year-round, though water hookups at non-winterized sites may be disconnected during December-February.
What to do
Water activities: Yuba River access at Sycamore Ranch RV Park offers kayaking opportunities. "I took advantage of the water and after getting shuttled up to the bridge kayaked down the Yuba and up dry creek all the way to our campsite!" reports Chris.
Bird watching: Early morning trails around the Penryn area provide excellent viewing conditions. "My favorite thing about this campground is the birds! I use the Merlin app to identify the birds here and so far this place holds my record of around 18 birds not including the more silent ones we saw," notes a visitor at Sycamore Ranch.
Day trips: Historic exploration within 30 minutes of Penryn. "We were in Sacramento to visit with family. Spent 4 nights mid week at Cal expo RV park. The campground is very flat. Part is concrete part is gravel," explains Eric P. at Cal Expo RV Park.
What campers like
Riverside camping spots: Several parks feature water-adjacent sites for fishing. "The best thing about this campground is its location on the river. But the sites are packed in and many have little or no cover," explains Nicole G. at Thousand Trails Ponderosa.
Kids' amenities: Some parks offer extensive recreation options. "Mini train ride around park, great playground, mini golf, showed movie and a lot more awesomeness. Was not cheap but kept the kids entertained," shares Dan at Placerville RV Resort.
Green space: Parks with maintained lawns provide relief from summer heat. "We did camp one time and some folks were having a karaoke party late into the night. Usually everyone's respectful and its a great place to be," notes B. Douglas J. at Sycamore Ranch.
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Summer heat requires preparation. "It was incredibly hot when we were there so we spent most of our time lounging at the edge of the river. It really moved along and was fun to float down in a tube," mentions Nicole G. at Thousand Trails Ponderosa.
Membership requirements: Some parks operate on membership models. "This is a private campground, think RV timeshare. Overall it is very familiar friendly. Pools, kids rooms and hot showers with laundry," explains Emmanuel L. at Ghost Mountain RV Campground.
RV age restrictions: Many campgrounds have age limits for vehicles. "Couldn't even rent a space due to how old our RV was and had to keep looking," reports Mya C. at Mark J RV Park.
Tips for camping with families
Pool access: Several RV parks around Penryn feature swimming facilities. "It is clean and well maintained my daughter who is 5 loved writing her hoverboard around the entire park there are lots of kids to play with and the caretaker and his family were super welcoming and professional," shares Bearit W. at Sycamore Ranch.
Playground options: Parks with play equipment provide entertainment value. "Shaded grassy sites along the banks of Dry Creek just above its confluence with the Yuba River. We were tent camping, but each site had a nice, flat, paved parking pad and hookups," describes Chris at Sycamore Ranch.
Water safety: Fast-moving rivers require caution with children. "This is a well maintained RV and tent camping resort. It's great for kids that want to ride bikes around the sites- but be careful of the river, it's swift," advises Kate A. at Thousand Trails Ponderosa.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling challenges: Many RV parks near Penryn require leveling blocks. "Was very uneven, couldn't get the RV level. If you don't have the premium hookup spots, you got to pay 20$ 'Service Fee' for dumping," reports Sebastian M. at Auburn Gold Country RV Park.
Pull-through availability: Some parks offer easier access sites. "Lots of pull through spots. Hood showers. Loved the pool. Had pizza delivered right to the spot," notes Tanya B. at SacWest RV Park & Campground.
Tree clearance: Older parks may have limited overhead clearance. "We scratched our motorhome coming into the park," warns Joe & Isabel M. at Sycamore Ranch RV Park.
Shower facility quality: Bathroom conditions vary significantly between parks. "The showers/ restrooms are average but clean. Overall a good place to park for a few nights. Sites have full hookups if you want them," explains Eric P. at Cal Expo RV Park.
