Best RV Parks near Portola, CA
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Best RV Sites Near Portola, CA (189)
1. Loganville
2 Reviews•11 Photos•27 SavesOverview
Loganville Campground is located along the North Yuba River, off of Highway 49 about 1.5 miles west of Sierra City. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, hunting, fishing, biking, swimming__and gold panning.
Recreation
Nearby activities include fishing, hiking, white water boating, mountain bike and motorcycle trails, and seasonal hunting. The scenic and historic town of Sierra City is a short drive from the campground where a variety of lodging and dining options are available as well as a grocery store and some boutique stores.
Natural Features
The campground has two loops situated in a scenic, dense forest of oak, pine, and fir trees, which provide ample shade. One section of the campground meanders up a hillside, while the other lies on level ground.
Nearby Attractions
Gold Lakes Basin offers boating, fishing, biking, and hiking. Boating, fishing and swimming are available at nearby Sardine Lakes, about nine miles east of the campground. Sardine Lakes Resort offers boat rentals. Over 30 miles of maintained trails for hiking, mountain biking, and motorcycle singletrack branch out across the area and the Pacific Crest Trail can be accessed at a few spots east of Sierra City and in the Gold Lakes Basin area. The historic towns of Sierra City and Downieville offer historic and cultural attractions, restaurants, shops, churches, and vistor information. On the water, visitors enjoy boating and fishing. Anglers will find rainbow and brook trout in many of the lakes, streams, and rivers throughout the basin.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (530) 265-4531.
Charges & Cancellations
No Show Policy A no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date (or for day-use facilities, by check-in time the day of arrival). * No-show customers are only recorded at staffed facilities. At most remote facilities, all customers are noted as automatically checked-in on the date of arrival. * It is recommended that staffed facilities hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. * It is recommended that staffed facilities hold group day-use facilities until check-in time on the arrival date. There is no change fee if a customer extends or shortens a reservation if the change includes dates from the original reservation. If they choose to depart early, they may forfeit some or all of the recreation fees. There is no change fee if the customer changes campsites that are the same price and on the same reservation dates in the same campground. If the campsite the customer is changing to has a price difference, the customer will be responsible for any additional fees or be provided with a refund, based on the price difference. Where recorded, no-show customers are assessed a $20.00 no-show fee and forfeit the first night's recreation fee for a campsite or forfeit the entire day-use recreation fee for a day-use facility. We recommend customers contact the facility if they are en route to their reservation but cannot make it by the check-in date. In these cases, no refund will be issued, but the facility can ensure that a "no-show" fee is not assessed.
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
$24 / night
2. Sparks Marina RV Park
22 Reviews•23 Photos•51 SavesSparks Marina RV Park serves Reno and Sparks, Nevada with the highest rated RV amenities and facilities, and at very reasonable rates. This well designed and impeccably maintained big rig park will be a highlight of your visit.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
3. Clio's Rivers Edge RV Park
7 Reviews•9 Photos•65 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
4. Bordertown Casino RV Resort
8 Reviews•11 Photos•18 Saves- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
5. Movin' West RV Park
3 Reviews•11 Photos•4 Saves- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- RVs
- Tents
- Trash
- Picnic Table
6. Little Bear RV Park
5 Reviews•3 Photos•66 Saves- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
$27 - $40 / night
7. Gold Ranch Casino and RV Resort
10 Reviews•25 Photos•35 Saves- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
- Standard (Tent/RV)
8. Sierra Skies RV Park
3 Reviews•6 Photos•27 Saves- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
- Standard (Tent/RV)
9. Village Camp Truckee Tahoe
8 Reviews•9 Photos•1 SaveVillage Camp Truckee is a perfect spot for those looking to escape into nature and find adventure. The cabins are eco-friendly, modern getaways that provide everything you need in one place. Adventure awaits outside the door with hiking trails and plenty of places to jump on your bike or grab some watersports gear from our Outfitter! You’ll never have trouble exploring because this area offers endless opportunities like visiting farmer’s markets around town or enjoying delicious food at farm-to-table restaurants nearby.
- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Cabins
- Picnic Table
10. South Yuba Campground
3 Reviews•8 Photos•359 SavesIncludes sixteen (16) campsites for tents. Six (6) sites will accommodate small trailers/RV's. Fifteen (15) sites are ADA Accessible. RV maximum length is 22 feet. Trailer maximum length is 16 feet. All sites with tables, water, fire rings, pit toilets and trash pick-up. The South Yuba Wild & Scenic River is approximately one mile from the campground.
- Pets
- Fires
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
$5 / night
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Recent RV Reviews In Portola
526 Reviews of 189 Portola Campgrounds
ron R.
Ranger
BLM - Water Tank Road Dispersed
Not easily accessible
The two closest roads coming in from the West are blocked off and labeled no unauthorized vehicles. This is due to the construction of the new neighborhoods and they probably annexed the area. You could probably access it from the East but I have no idea how many miles it would be in from where you would come in.
- ron R.Ranger
Peavine Road Dispersed Camping
Complete trash dump
It's sad where we have this public land to camp on and people just dump tons and tons of trash and abandoned cars and demolished cars on the property would not recommend going. There's some more BLM land about 15 to 20 minutes north on Red Rock road.
- TTyler B.
Guide
Antelope Mountain Dispersed Camp
Basic primitive
Not a bad place to spend a night or two primitive camping
- Patricia N.Ranger
Grizzly Creek Campground
Nestled in the trees
This campground is a very quiet spot after Labor Day, it is small, only 10 sites total and it is only open until September 30, which I don't understand since there is no snow here until November.
When we were there only one other camper was staying here and he was a deer hunter.
The water is shut off after Labor Day so come prepared. This campground has two sites that will take a 30' trailer and the remaining sites will take smaller trailers, tents or campers.
One site has a new picnic table but all sites have tables, fire pits and plenty of room between sites. Pit toilets are near the entrance and only one was clean when we stayed here.
Not to far from Bucks Lake if you want to camp and then drive to the lake.
Fees have changed, they are $25 a night and $12.50 if you have the pass.
- Patricia N.Ranger
Plumas National Forest Sly Creek Campground
South Feather and Power water company campground
Sly Creek Reservoir is a beautiful mountain lake with several campsites along a small portion of the lake.
There is a boat ramp and ATV riding on the forest roads in the area.
The campground closed in 2024 for tree removal and cleanup but is expected to open in 2025.
Passes are honored.
- Patricia N.Ranger
Ponderosa Flat Campground
PGE campground
This campground and the one to the south, Cool Springs, are both run by Pacific Gas and Electric Utility company.
There are campground hosts at both campgrounds and late in September half of Ponderosa Flat closes. The entire campground closes at the end of September.
There was plenty of water in the Reservoir and it could be okay for a boat but you have to look out for all the snags in the water, and there are a lot of them.
Campground is quiet but tight to get a large trailer in, ours is 26 feet and it was tight. The spaces in the closed portion of the campground were a bit more spacious.
Fire rings, tables and pit toilets. It was $30 a night with no power, power sites are more expensive.
If you have a cool campground host you can ride your ATV or Side by side out onto the dirt road and ride for miles. Just be mindful it is not really supposed to be a ride out campground.
Michael B.
Scout
Running Deer Campground
Lake side
Great spaces next to lake. No cell service. Lots of places to enjoy on the shoreline.
Noel L.Guide
Days End RV Park
Awesome park
One night stay. Well maintained and clean. Great landscaping and keeps it watered. Laundry just $1.50 a load and nice laundromat. Almost level site. Awesome and friendly owner...since 2022. Nice bathrooms. Great views and quiet.
- aalan C.
TravelerAntelope Mountain Dispersed Camp
One good area
We only found one good area and it already had 2 people at it. It had level sites and nice tall trees. It also tucked in out of the wind. We some for other sites but they were windy, rough road to reach them, and not level so we moved on
- MMarty P.Guide
Logger Campground
Beautiful campground with lake views.
Love our stay at Logger Campground, very clean vault toilets, and facility. Most of the spots are very tight, narrow spaces. Make some when you book, you get the right size spot. Pay dump just offsite.
Anna B.Guide
Moon Rocks Camp
Camping on Mars
(September 28th, 2023) Got here after dark and found an empty clearing to park in for the night. The moon and the stars were so bright, it felt like we were on another planet. Got to explore the area in the morning, such a cool spot! Very quiet when we were there.
- TTaylor A.Guide
Lodgepole Campground
Perfectly Situated in the Sequoias
I thought this campground was pretty decent for being NPS run and due to its large size. The campsite was close to other campers, but not right on top of them. The location is ideal. Bathrooms were the least favorite part, only one bathroom (with 4 stalls?) for one large loop of campsites. Check-in was a breeze. Nearby visitor center and camp store was convenient. There were hiking trails nearby. Be bear aware!
gardeniaScout
Gold Ranch Casino and RV Resort
good place
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Joey C.Scout
Antelope Lake Recreation Area
Beautiful
We had a great time up at Antelope Lake. It is a very pretty lake and would definitely recommend going. However, the camp host there was very rude and very unaccommodating. I booked 6 campsites for two nights, when I showed up on Friday, the campground was not full so I moved to my trailer to a different site because it was close to friends and family. The site I moved to was first come first serve. The camp host was hounding me - saying I must pay for the site I moved to even though the campground wasn't full. Originally, I paid close to $500 for all 6 sites and the camp host made me pay for the extra site that wasn't even taken/reserved. Be careful of this guy! I think this guy might be pocketing the money.
Kirsten G.Guide
Bordertown Casino RV Resort
Easy stop on the way thru
Easy stop going north - level site, free showers. Laundry was 4.00 for aload to wash/dry. Had a nice simple meal at casnio
- BBradley O.Traveler
Truckee River RV Park
Website states switched to permanent tenants
I have not stayed here but the website states switched to permanent residents. Likely hard to find a spot.
- aaddison G.Scout
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.
- DDarrin S.Traveler
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!
Sabrina D.Traveler
Davis Creek Regional Park
Nice spot for a few days
We actually camp here often because it's the closest place that feels like we're in the mountains. Not many campgrounds in Northern NV have forest like trees. The spaces are a good size but kinda close to one another. Rangers are friendly and often stop by just to see how things are going. Currently there's a fire ban but they do have fire pits. You can park right at your site. The rate has increased to 30.00 a night and they charge a pet fee of 1.00 per animal per night. The only thing that kind of detracts from the camping atmosphere is the freeway. You are close enough to hear it but it's more a white noise with the occasional truck breaking. You can't see it though so that's a plus.
- RRay B.Guide
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.
- RRay B.Guide
Lookout Campground
Fantastic Crystal Peak
This site is really close to Reno, except for the time it takes on the dirt road. We went in one way and out the other. Our way in was from 395 at Bordertown north of Reno on Long Valley Road. Once on the dirt the first couple of miles were bad washboard. Slow going. Then, the rest of the trip had some challenging driving with rocks and ruts. We went really slow and everything was fine. We left via Dog Valley Road and hit the pavement again in Verdi.
We visited for a night mid-week. Only one other campsite was occupied. The trail from the campground to Crystal Peak was great. It's more like Crystal knoll. The history of Cristal Peak is amazing, and the crystals are everywhere. Really nice views from atop the knoll too. Many people visit just for the day to collect crystals.
Jeff B.Guide
Movin' West RV Park
A great place to stay in Graeagle, CA
It was a great RV park to stay at in Graeagle, California. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is great. The town is only 1 mile from the RV park and you can easily walk there. I highly recommend the Graeagle Outpost for coffee, ice cream, and more.
It would be even better if there was more space between each RV spot. It feels like your neighbor is right there in your business all the time. They put up fences to give some semblance of privacy but it doesn't really help because they are only partial fences.
- JJustice B.Scout
Tahoe State Recreation Area
Horrible customer service
Couldn’t even get to the point of making a reservation or getting there cause they didn’t pick up the phone despite being on hold for 10 minutes
Rich R.Scout
Lakeside (truckee)
Nice big quiet lake
Clean and easy to get to with 27ft class a. Some sites weren't as flat as others. First come first served worked well.
VanHowlingTraveler
Granite Flat
Nice enough if you’re passing through
Pulled in late and it was easy enough to navigate in the dark. Bathrooms were mediocre. Site was level. Campground was quiet.
Kurt T.Traveler
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.
Deb H.Ranger
Donner Memorial state park
Nice Campground
We spent 2 nights midweek here in early June. Nice and quiet. The campground is pretty with big Jeffrey Pines and large boulders. Clean bathrooms. The showers were nice but a couple of them didn’t have hot water. The memorial and the museum were very interesting. Most of the sites are nicely spaced apart but you can still see other campers.
Guide to Portola
Camping near Portola, California, offers a fantastic escape into nature with beautiful scenery and plenty of outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, this area has something for everyone.
What to do
- Hiking: Explore the trails around D.L. Bliss State Park Campground. "The park is gorgeous and so close to the Lake," one camper noted, highlighting the stunning views and accessibility to hiking paths.
- Swimming: Enjoy a refreshing dip in Lake Tahoe. Campers at Sparks Marina RV Park mentioned, "The pool and hot tub are great," making it a perfect spot for families looking to cool off.
- Fishing: Cast a line at Collins Lake Recreation Area. A visitor shared, "The lake is stocked with fish," making it a great spot for anglers.
What campers like
- Scenic views: Campers rave about the beautiful surroundings. One reviewer at Washoe Lake State Park Campground said, "Beautiful campground! Flush toilets and showers," emphasizing the well-maintained facilities amidst stunning landscapes.
- Friendly staff: Many visitors appreciate the helpfulness of campground staff. A camper at Sparks Marina RV Park mentioned, "The security guard helped my husband get pulled in and was as friendly as could be!"
- Privacy: Campers enjoy the spacious sites at Merrill Campground. One visitor noted, "Quiet starry nights. Recreational lake. Friendly peeps," highlighting the peaceful atmosphere.
What you should know
- Bear precautions: Campers need to be cautious about wildlife. A reviewer at D.L. Bliss State Park Campground warned, "Be sure to use your bear box," as bears can be a concern in the area.
- Busy seasons: Expect crowds during peak times. A visitor at Collins Lake Recreation Area mentioned, "It gets very busy, even with limited access during COVID," suggesting that weekdays might be quieter.
- Limited amenities: Some campgrounds may lack certain facilities. A camper at Granite Flat pointed out, "The vault toilets here are absolutely disgusting and filled with flies," indicating that cleanliness can vary.
Tips for camping with families
- Choose family-friendly sites: Look for campgrounds with amenities like playgrounds and swimming areas. Campers at Sparks Marina RV Park appreciated the "clean dog parks" and family-friendly atmosphere.
- Plan for activities: Bring bikes for easy exploration. A visitor at Collins Lake Recreation Area suggested, "Bring your bikes if you have them because the ride to the dam is nice."
- Pack snacks and drinks: Having food on hand can make family outings smoother. A camper at Merrill Campground mentioned, "We did not have reservations and just showed up," indicating the need for flexibility.
Tips from RVers
- Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Davis Creek Regional Park noted, "The spot wasn’t a ‘pull through,’ and it was very difficult to park our trailer."
- Look for full hookups: Campgrounds like Washoe Lake State Park Campground offer full hookups, which can make your stay more comfortable. A camper shared, "We had a 35ft 5th wheel w/dually."
- Be prepared for weather changes: The area can have unpredictable weather. A visitor at Granite Flat mentioned, "The campground was first-come-first-served," suggesting that flexibility is key.
Camping near Portola, California, provides a mix of adventure and relaxation, making it a great destination for families and RVers alike.
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