Near Red Bluff, California, campers find Sacramento River access at numerous RV parks between elevations of 200-400 feet. Summer temperatures frequently exceed 100°F from June through September, making riverside camping particularly popular. Winter brings milder conditions with occasional rain and temperatures between 40-60°F.
What to do
**Riverside recreation: Access the Sacramento River at Woodson Bridge Mobile Home & RV Park, where campers can fish or enjoy water activities. "Green & leafy campground right on the Sacramento River! Full hookups (30 amp), with very clean bathhouse and a community lodge available during the day and also picnic and grill area. There's also a fish cleaning station and a seasonal fishing dock and water access to a small beach for dipping your toes in," notes Marie B.
**Wildlife viewing: Visit adjacent nature areas from certain campgrounds. "If you like to walk, there's access to the wildlife refuge and the county river park, both next door," reports a Woodson Bridge visitor. Bird watching opportunities are abundant along the Sacramento River corridor.
**Family entertainment: Durango RV Resort offers multiple recreational facilities. "The facilities were great. Clean bathrooms and showers, fire pit, pool, and a lot more. We only spent one night here, but a lot of families seemed to be here for much longer. It's a great place to keep the kids entertained and give adults some time to relax," says Jonathan G.
What campers like
**Clean facilities: Boulder Creek RV Redding maintains well-kept amenities. "Great campsite. Nicely laid out, lovely landscaping, great amenities (including a small gym with free weights), super clean and functional bathrooms. Staff very pleasant and helpful," writes priscilla M.
**Pet-friendly areas: Several campgrounds accommodate pets with dedicated spaces. "Each space has a nice grassy area and concrete patio. Sites are level. Great showers and laundry. Nice dog play area. Away from highway noise. Lots of shade trees," mentions Kelly H. about Red Bluff RV Park.
**Overnight convenience: The Parkway RV Resort & Campground serves travelers needing quick stops along I-5. "We needed a place to camp for the night, and Parkway was in the right location. 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," shares James W.
What you should know
**Service quality varies: Staff interactions significantly impact stays. "The management team here is excellent — very accommodating. I had Amazon packages delivered to the office with no issues, and when I needed a ladder for some quick RV maintenance, they let me borrow one without hesitation," reports Tijana & Andrew C. about Redding RV Park.
**Seasonality affects facilities: Pool availability changes with seasons. "Mid-July, 114 degrees and their pool is closed!!! At $90+ per night expect better. Staying elsewhere next time in Redding," cautions Lisa L. about Boulder Creek RV.
**Casino camping options: RV parks near gaming establishments offer different amenities. "Really nice campground with great facilities and friendly staff. Right beside a casino, so you can pay for your camping and then lose all your money next door. No wifi or cable, but networks are strong," notes Bill B. about Rolling Hills Casino Truck Lot.
Tips for camping with families
**Pool amenities: Find parks with swimming options during hot months. "We had our dogs and 5 year old with us. There was a fair amount of space between sites. We all enjoyed a meal at the steak house. After we let mama gamble as my daughter and I enjoyed the arcade, then we switched," shares Jason D. about Rolling Hills Casino Truck Lot.
**Long-term facilities: Some parks cater to extended stays with family-friendly features. "Bathrooms and showers onsite and they were both clean. Showers and restroom on site for use that are clean and tidy. The pool was not open the first week of October when we visited. That was my only disappointment. It's still 80 degrees during October a nice dip would be refreshing after being on the road traveling with children," notes Cassandra T.
**River access for kids: Riverside locations offer natural play areas. "If you go definitely pay the little extra for the river front very nice views. All in all nice time and grandkids already asking to go back," recommends ted T. about Woodson Bridge Mobile Home & RV Park.
Tips from RVers
**Level sites: Most RV camping near Red Bluff offers well-maintained parking areas. "We stayed one night in our 40' motorhome. Easy to make reservations. Easy check in and they even led us to our spot and guided us in. Nice big sites. Great place, we will stay there again," shares Burneall E. about Durango RV Resort.
**Self-check-in options: Late arrivals can benefit from after-hours processes. "Excellent after hour Service. Very clean rv park," notes Tami about Mountain Gate RV Park.
**Pull-through availability: Check site configurations before booking. "We enjoyed a pull thru full hookup spot. Only small complaint was we couldn't get the cable to work and don't count on a strong internet, couldn't get anything but just used phone as a hotspot so kids could watch a movie," reports ted T.
