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Several RV parks near Penryn, California offer full hookup sites with varying amenities. Loomis RV Park features 79 sites with electric, water, and sewer hookups plus a swimming pool, though the terrain can present leveling challenges. "Our spot was not that great for our 40ft bus due to the tree limbs and the ground was very uneven, which made it difficult to level," noted one visitor. Auburn Gold Country RV Park provides big-rig friendly spaces with 50-amp electrical service approximately 10 miles north of Penryn, while SacWest RV Park & Campground in West Sacramento includes full hookups with firewood available on-site. Most parks accommodate larger motorhomes, though site dimensions vary considerably between locations.
Road noise affects some RV parks in the region, particularly those situated near highways or railroad tracks. The Loomis area experiences train activity approximately twice daily according to visitor feedback. Many parks require reservations, especially during summer months when temperatures frequently exceed 100°F. Dump stations are available at most facilities, though Auburn Gold Country charges a $20 service fee for non-premium sites. Park policies vary regarding RV age restrictions—some establishments refuse older models regardless of condition. Pets are generally permitted throughout the area's RV parks, with most providing at least basic amenities such as picnic tables, trash service, and toilets. Cell service remains reliable throughout the region's developed RV campgrounds.
"I like the place pros would be doing just water and electric hook up so your away from the croud,clean and quiet, great wifi, cons next to freeway, expensive,no firepit but have a communal fire pit,but"
"Mini train ride around park, great playground, mini golf, showed movie and a lot more awesomeness. Was not cheap but kept the kids entertained. Will be going back."
from $75 - $107 / night
Check Availability"It’s great for kids that want to ride bikes around the sites- but be careful of the river, it’s swift."
"Once I figured out the sites I had people move their cars so we could back in…. Lucky us we get next to a resident that lives there and is so rude!"
"Thousand Trails Lake Minden Tiny Park, Giant Heart
We spent three weeks at Lake Minden and, to be honest, judged it too quickly."
"This is a Thousand trails camp ground. Its has a small (very small) lake. Good fishing for fun."
"I love camping where you are at a place where you can get shower and electric"
"We have everything we need here; FHU, laundry, clean showers and bathrooms, great dog park, friendly staff. They pick up trash. Sites are pull- through, gravel and fairly **level. **"
"The amenities are pretty great, lovely pool, petting zoo and my favorite the fenced dog park. Oh and they have a dog wash with leash clip!!!"
from $58 - $100 / night
Check Availability"When we got there we could not find the black water hookup. He came out and helped us get all connected. Most lots are used by permanent residents. I did not see any children."
"New fences between back in sites, which was nice. Saved a couple bucks because we didn't need sewer. The office was super nice and let us have guests, no problem."
"Great Bike paths adjacent along the river into Downtown or up to Folsom. All Full hook up sites on gravel or asphalt, daily, weekly, monthly rates."
"Came here for a convention at Cal Expo, very convenient. While here there were incidents of someone (homeless?)"
from $50 - $1000 / night
Check Availability"We had just bought our trailer and went there with check it our with our daughter and son-in-law as a day trip to mountains."
"About 1.5hr from Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe. Built thick forest of the Sierra mountains. Nice size campsites. Water and Electricity only."
"Lots of trees for shade and a nice swimming pool to cool yourself. The sites are a nice size. This is an older park in a location close to shopping."
"Quiet park and clean. There is a train track across the way but not a bother with the horn twice a day. If it was closer it would be "My Cousin Vinny"."
from $65 / night
Check Availability"Shaded grassy sites along the banks of Dry Creek (which was full of water when we visited) just above its confluence with the Yuba River."
"We are here in the off season, so there weren't many other campers here. I think in high season it would feel cramped. The trees are amazing and there are about 2 miles of walking trails."
ScoutWe have everything we need here; FHU, laundry, clean showers and bathrooms, great dog park, friendly staff. They pick up trash. Sites are pull- through, gravel and fairly level. Sites are close, but it wasn’t too crowded while we were here.
GuideThis is a great campsite, with lots of amenities. Super family friendly. Lots of kids at this site.
I came here in early August, 2020! It gets warm during the day and many spots have trees, which provide partial shade at some point in the day. I do recommend bringing a pop up structure for the moments when shade is not available.
We stayed at campsite 24, which is right on the river and next to the main river pool access. Lots of people coming by but everyone is respectful and there is some privacy from small trees planted along the path.
At the other end of the site is a river access that’s smaller and allows dogs (the main one does not). Since I do not have kids but do have a dog, I will probably try for the sites closer to the dog access next time.
The main river pool gets busy, lots of kids, families etc. but in the early evening and morning it is pretty empty and was a great time to relax. The dog access river pool was a lot less crowded. You can also float from the dog access pool down river to the main pool site which was a lot of fun.
The property has great bathrooms with showers. They take quarters for the showers, $.25 for 2 minutes. They have a small store onsite for the last minute essentials. They have a air pump to fill up rafts to float in the river. They also have wood delivery to your site if you order by 7pm. Each site has a picnic table and small fire pit with a grate if you want to cook on that! They also have a larger communal areas with BBQ and sink for those wanted to have a group meal. Each campsite has water, electricity and full RV hookups. So lots of RV’s at this location.
Very dog friendly and kid friendly.
Staff was super helpful and always present. They made rounds emptying trash cans, cleaning the bathrooms and just monitoring the area so that’s is super well maintained. You can tell they really love the place and want to keep it clean. They also were super nice when enforcing the rules, not mean but were not afraid to remind people to follow the camp rules (which were super reasonable).
No cell service, which was great. But you can drive up the hill 10 minutes to park at the vista and get a signal.
All in all we had a great time and will be back!
ScoutNice place quiet lots of places for big RVs pull through spots and back in spots they have spots for family reunions have showers store boat ramp nice place to camp North Shore is not for RVs it's for tent camping the South Shore has hookups 30 50 amp service full hookups all around a good place good people quiet time is 9:00 p.m. till 7:00 a.m. I believe doesn't mean you can't be up just no loud music no carrying on to disturb the other people lake is almost full
TravelerIf I could give zero stars, I would. Thousand Trails Lake Minden is very rundown. Immediately upon arrival at this so-called "resort," you can see the neglect from the outset. Their main sign is faded and sunburned, looking like it’s from 1970. The roads are riddled with potholes, none of which are paved. It’s clear the maintenance of this property has been ignored for years.
The "resort" advertises full hookups, but the reality is they have about 20 full hookup sites that can’t accommodate RVs over 35 feet. My 40-foot RV doesn’t fit, so I’m forced to drive around the lake to the non-hookup section, which only has water and power. To dump your tanks, you have to make trips to the dump station—hardly convenient for a place claiming to be a resort.
I paid $10,000 for a lifetime membership that allows me to stay at Thousand Trails properties for 21 days at a time. My mistake was not visiting any of their locations before making this purchase. I strongly urge anyone considering a Thousand Trails membership to visit several of their properties first—it will likely change your mind. Lake Minden is no better than other Thousand Trails locations, and in fact, I’d rank it among the worst.
As a full-time RVer, I’m stuck here for the 21-day maximum, and once that’s up, I’m forced to relocate two hours away to their next nearest property, Ponderosa. I’ll review that location when I arrive, but I don’t have high expectations.
What’s most frustrating is the blatant contradiction between their claims and reality. They require age-appropriate RVs for members, yet I’m parked next to a 20-year-old RV with a blue tarp on the roof. The facility is so poorly maintained it’s a stretch to even call it a campground, let alone a resort.
My regret for buying a Thousand Trails lifetime membership is astronomical. If I knew then what I know now, I would never have spent a dime. Thousand Trails should be ashamed to call themselves a resort. Lake Minden, like many of their properties, is nothing more than a run-down trailer park.
ScoutWe enjoyed our first visit and will definitely come back! The park is a mix of old RV’s that folks have long term stays and open spots for visitors. Some nice spots and some tight spots. We stayed in site 62 with 41 foot MH. There was no room for a tow vehicle and we did not put our awnings out. We enjoyed fishing from the bank and had some good luck with power bait. The resort is very clean and quiet!
TravelerPerfect for what it is which is a basic parking lot RV park. The amenities are pretty great, lovely pool, petting zoo and my favorite the fenced dog park. Oh and they have a dog wash with leash clip!!! So many parks miss the opportunity for dog friendly features. They have the cleanest bathrooms i have ever experienced at an RV park.
My only disappointment was the wifi connection specifically in communal spaces close to the office where it makes sense to have strong connection. Their rec room would be a perfect place to hey some work done if only the wifi was powerful enough. Since i was working on the road I was specifically in need of this amenity. I heard certain RV spots had great reception but unfortunately not ours.
GuideThis has been my favorite spot after traveling all across US. I wanted to hide in the forest. Nothing but trees and the wind blowing through them. It was an adventurous drive on a curvy mountain road to get here, but we'll worth it. There are 48 sites (no hookups) and it's just me and one other person pretty far away. Very clean. With a pass, I only paid $4 per day. Nice clean vault toliets. Water available. Picnic tables and fire rings at each site. Corrals for horses. Wood to burn laying around everywhere. Rangers were very friendly and helpful when I came in. I'm staying 4 days this time. I'll be back. I used my WeBoost and was able to teach online and even stream some TV. The dog has loved the nice forest floor to run on and lay on. I drove into Georgetown (6 miles) one day and had the best time exploring the shops and talking to the locals. Gas station has propane. Back in or pull through sites. You can call and reserve or just show up and find an open spot. I was there in May 2021.
Guidewe found there to be a lot of rules at this campground such as no fires, however there is a community fire pit. No driving over 5 MPH, no charcoal grills or smokers, only electric and propane grills. They are also very serious about the 11pm quiet time.
Aside from all the rules this was a very clean, family and pet friendly campground. Very clean bathrooms with showers!! There are a few lakes that are very nice for fishing and kayaking. Nice calm water for a leisurely SUP experience.
GuideAs full timers- we thought we hit the jackpot for the area in order to be near the towns we wanted to explore and also have service for good wifi. We had enough AT&T service for one person to work fine on the wifi. There are also plenty of coffeeshops about 5 mins away for stronger wifi.
You feel like you're remote and you have direct access to trails and bike path from your site, but very close to downtown Folsom which is a cute little town. Site BP60 was FHU and spacious kind of tucked in a corner. Trash and recycle right at your site and picnic table and space from neighbors. Almost perfectly level site.
No laundry at campground- but Laundry Paradise in Roseville was a great find for us- very clean facilities and new washers. Worth the drive compared to Laundryland in Folsom. I'm only giving it a 4 because it would be a 5 if there was better service or if they offered wifi. It was decent, but could've been better. We will definitely be back.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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