Top Tent Camping near Rio Vista, CA
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Best Tent Sites Near Rio Vista, CA (23)
1. Rancho Seco Recreation Area
14 Reviews•21 Photos•129 SavesGet back to nature at Rancho Seco Recreational Area. A short 25-minute drive from downtown Sacramento, you’ll find the 400-acre park that makes up the Rancho Seco Recreational Area. Take a short vacation and enjoy bird watching, boating, camping, fishing, hiking and even a sanctuary for rescued exotic animals and wildlife. Camp in comfort with recreation and concession buildings, shade structures, laundry facility, boathouse, and newly renovated restrooms and showers. This Rancho Seco camping destination offers RV sites, tent camping sites, and group sites, some with gorgeous lake views.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
3. Lake Camanche
18 Reviews•53 Photos•199 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$50 / night
5. Steele Canyon (formerly Lupine Shores)
5 Reviews•4 Photos•133 SavesKnown by various names over the years (including Lupine Shores and Steele Park), Steele Canyon campground has always been known as the campground to vacation at if you're looking for some fun and relaxation. Along with tent and RV campsites, the campground features easy access to Lake Berryessa and a launch ramp.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
$5 - $37 / night
6. Sunrise - Angel Island State Park
9 Reviews•21 Photos•259 SavesIn the middle of San Francisco Bay sits Angel Island State Park, offering spectacular views of the San Francisco skyline, the Marin Headlands and Mount Tamalpais. The island is also alive with history. Three thousand years ago the island was a fishing and hunting site for Coastal Miwok Indians. It was later a haven for Spanish explorer Juan de Ayala, a cattle ranch, and a U.S. Army post. From 1910 to 1940, the island processed thousands of immigrants. During World War II, Japanese and German POWs were held on the island, which was also used as a jumping-off point for American soldiers returning from the Pacific. In the '50s and '60s, the island was home to a Nike missile base. Today, there are two active Coast Guard stations - at Point Blunt and Point Stuart - on the island. Angel Island became a State Park in 1958.
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
$30 / night
8. Tilden Regional Park
4 Reviews•10 Photos•60 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
9. Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve
1 Review•27 Photos•61 Saves- Pets
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Group
10. Redwood Regional Park
1 Review•2 Photos•79 Saves- Pets
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
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Recent Tent Reviews In Rio Vista
455 Reviews of 23 Rio Vista Campgrounds
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Guy
Traveler
Beals Point Campground
Great staff
I am not the easiest but the staff has a heart of gold and at every turn we’re really there to help.
Alana S.
Scout
Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay
Great for first time campers
The staff was amazing. Tent site was spacious. Not too crowded. Clean bathroom and shower. Several trails to walk. Close to town in case we forgot something.
Adrian J.Traveler
Lake Solano County Park
Great County Park
This is an excellent and straightforward country park. It feels like a state park.
They have hookups and also dry camping. The better spots are near the water.
Contrary to other posts, they take walkups. It is just on the website it requires 2 weeks out.
Cloey J.Scout
Skyline Wilderness Park
Beautiful location
Beautiful view we were in campsite 40. A beautiful view of vineyards and the sunset and people riding their horses. So calm and beautiful and so many activities here to do. Also there is showers, bathrooms, and hookups, we love this place. Only 8 mins from downtown Napa
Shari G.
Legend
Acorn Campground
Great Stop in the Sierras
We’ve stayed at this campground a couple of times on our way to/from Yosemite National Park, and it is a nice place to spend a couple of nights. Many campers come here to get on the lake in their powerboats, or fish from the shore, and there will be no shortage of anglers most weekends; but, during the week in the shoulder season, we pretty much had the place to ourselves.
The campground offers a range of pull-through and back-in campsites along the slopes of the rolling hills, but most of the individual sites were flat and could accommodate a wide variety of rig sizes. Some are close enough together to make a great group camping set-up, while others were off on their own with a view of the reservoir. While there were many trees around for shade, we still had enough open sky for good solar gain and Starlink.
The main bathroom building had clean flush toilets and showers, but there were a few extra vault toilets scattered around. Fresh water taps and recycling/ trash bins were plentiful.
Hiking, cycling, paddling and fishing are the name of the game here, and we got in our kayaks for an awesome day paddle around the many coves of this reservoir. Since the lake level fluctuates there aren’t many good beaches, but you can pull off to have a picnic lunch.
There is a nearby gas station with a few supplies, ice, and firewood. Sonora is the closest town with larger grocery stores and restaurants.
- Izzy H.Scout
Steele Canyon (formerly Lupine Shores)
Overnight stay
I got there after they closed (closes at 5pm.) But there's a number to call that was posted for after hours. A camper in front of me had already called and someone arrived within minutes. They were very helpful and friendly. I got a beautiful spot secluded from everyone. I loved it! Just me and nature. I played some music dance by myself as if nobody was watching.
Tyler S.
Guide
Morgan Territory Regional Preserve
Backcountry campsite.
Feels very off grid. Camp experience was smooth and the sun was shining.
Sean Z.Scout
Anthony Chabot Regional Park
Great time inconvenienced by yellow jackets
We love to camp here for barbecuing, mountain biking and hiking. We always do it during 7/4 holidays except for this year when the park canceled our reservation due to high heat. So we booked for the Labor Day weekend. Temperature was perfect and biking and hiking were enjoyable as usual. This year we had two new types of visitors to the the site. A couple of wild turkeys came to pick up the dropped food on the ground. We were able to take a closeup look at them and they were beautiful birds with big eyes spotting tiny bits of crumbs. They come and go from one site to the next quietly and gently. Very cute and we took pictures with their presence. Then came the aggressive yellow jackets. We never had yellow jackets in our previous 7/4 outings here. Oh boy, they fought for the meat relentlessly. At the end of the outing, both my finger and my wife’s were stung. We reported the experience to the attendant at the gate when leaving. She said the park is looking for a solution. In the meantime, she suggested contacting them early on so they might be able to provide another site. Hopefully, next year, we won’t encounter so many nasties.
- pphillip H.Scout
Acorn Campground
Extended stays
A good clean campground, popular in central California. Reasonably priced $20 per night. They do accept golden age passes which reduces your nightly expense to $10 per night maximum 15 days for the month. Geared mostly for small trailers and tents, however, they do have some sites for larger RVs drive-through 40 foot max and roadside, slide outs might cause a problem. Park managers are very professional, courteous and pleasant. Bathrooms are a problem for cleanliness dump station is available for RVs. If you have a portable black tank, it would work out better for you on extended stays when dumping your black tank. If you are self-contained, you won’t have any difficulties at all.
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Roxanne D.Scout
Lake Camanche
Fun Spot low cell service
We have been going to camanche Lake for years . Low cell service but very nice place to tent camp. Last year, they gave us our spot we set up, then was told they made a mistake and made us move spots, but the new spot was closer to the water and that made the kids happy. Kinda a hassle, but it worked out. We love it at this lake.
Tatiana I.Guide
SacWest RV Park & Campground
Great Rv parking
It is the only RV parking in Sacramento that will allow you to stay for one night. Great campground! Hospitality and professionalism- that how you can describe this place! Lots of things to do for kids: great playgrounds, swimming pool, more than 100 ducks going around! Beautiful place! Thank you!
Steve M.
RangerAcorn Campground
Decent but concretized camping area
Not expensive and has bathrooms, garbage, fire pits and picnic tables but no privacy and unfriendly camping ground covered with gravel and few level places to comfortably pitch a tent. Many families here but some partiers till midnight and an idiot who ran his generator all night during quiet hours
- Steve M.Ranger
Sherwood Harbor Marina & RV Park
Outstanding location, Right on the river with a swimming beach and free fishing with no license required
Tons of beautiful, shady spots overlooking or near the Sacramento river. Very Breezy and well maintained park with good prices for electrical and water hookup and a dump station. Clean bathrooms and showers at no cost and the laundry room with free detergent . Decent prices in the store and overlooks the Marina and the river at includes free fishing and swimming and is a beautiful spot! was only going to stay one night and ended up staying two.
Jim L.Scout
The Hirst Horse Ranch
Great Place for Travelling!!
Thank you for sharing your experience at Hirst Horse Ranch! It sounds like a perfect getaway with its peaceful 10-acre property, shaded by trees and dotted with delightful horse pastures. The children’s playground, with its sandbox, treehouse, and impressive 17-foot swing, promises endless fun for the young and the young at heart. The opportunity to interact with horses and enjoy breathtaking sunsets makes it truly special. For more captivating moments and updates, make sure to follow them on Instagram. Download the Instagram app through this link and stay connected with Hirst Ranch!
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Lori L.Guide
Snug Harbor RV Park & Marina
Loved it
My husband and I stayed for two nights. It is difficult to get to when in an RV towing Two skis (still haven’t found out if the ferry can take vehicles that are towing) , but it was worth the drive. It is an older park, but the bathroom was clean (and free) , there is a fantastic beach, the managers were super friendly, and best of all….. our RV window looked out over our very own doc!
Moonlit_starrynightsTraveler
Lake Amador Campground
Great camping for families!!
Amador is a laid back camping spot that never disappoints. Great for families. Not a party destination but you can still have a great time! They have a water hole with a fun slide, which is all kept nice and clean with tables you can sit at. I would recommend a pop up tent for shade if you go to the water hole. There is also a old school playground for the kids. The staff is super friendly and always there to help. I take my kids at least 3-4 times a year and enjoy any of the seasons. There is Frisbee golf as well.
Julia F.ScoutAcorn Campground
Relaxed
Horrible place to go to they commence in homosexual activities and aid in sex trafficking
Alma L.Ranger
Del Valle Regional Park
Distance from home was the highlight
I had a very different take on this place than the others. The RV spot was a fair distance from the neighboring spots, it was low-density, quite, all good qualities, but there was very little see or do near the loop. There were no hikes suitable for young kids as far as I could tell. There was a little store for ice cream and camping supplies and dump station on the loop. HOWEVER, WARNING: the road around the campground looks wide but there are boulders every 10 feet or so making it insanely hard to back into our spot - and we had only a 22ft trailer! I can't see myself coming back here. The maps do accurately depict the relatively narrow space you have for back in spots. Once we were in, it was fine. The pedestal and sewer set-up was just fine. No issues there. It's just not worth the hassle.
As for the park/water part of the park, well, it was covered in garbage from the day-trippers. It was packed and only accessible by driving to it. Truly not a place I wanted to BBQ or picnic at. Cars, people, dogs, loud music, and garbage. A gross diaper on the shore. We took a very nice hike starting at the dog run. That was beautiful, but not worth the trip.
I didn't bother to photograph our site. There were all adequate, just avoid back in site here. There are so many better places to visit. I checked this off the list, no reason to return. I don't believe there was reception either from the campsite.
Last thing, we peaked in on the cabins in our loop. They looks very nice and maintained.
- NNOra M.Scout
Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area
1 Night
We stayed 1 night and it was perfect. The staff was very nice and the place was clean and quiet. There are toilets and showers on the campground and it only cost 10$!
the campsite is perfect for traveling through and getting a night's sleep.
- RR. Daniel I.Scout
Delta Shores Resort and Marina
Clean, friendly — plenty of shade
Membership park will accept outsiders — on the delta with marina for boaters and fishing
- DDennis W.Scout
Lake Amador Campground
Beautiful in the Spring
We 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!
- BBoberto R.Traveler
Spanish Flat - Lake Berryessa
Pretty good but pricey for what it is
Overall good experience. A little on the high end for dry camping. The charge for the campsite, every person over 2 campers, and a 25$ surcharge for reserving a specific site. The dump station and boat ramp are also additional but that’s pretty typical. I will say that the staff was very friendly the sites that we stayed in are huge. Double the size of most campgrounds.
Joseph G.Guide
Kirby Cove Campground — Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Great Location with AMAZING Views
My family and I spent two nights at campsite #5. We had a really great experience here!
We visited Kirby in March 2024 and the weather was not as bad as I thought it would be. The temperature was in the 50's for the most part. There was decent amount of wind but not enough to make a stink about. I was comfortable in pants and a sweatshirt the whole time, never had to break out my jacket. During the day, it was warm enough to wear a t-shirt. It rained a little bit overnight both nights we were there but we were equipped to deal with the conditions.
Each site has three square shaped wood-framed plots to pitch your tent on. Two of them are covered in a bed of rocks and one of them was raised about two feet off the ground. The third plot on our site did not have rocks. I would recommend bringing a tent footprint to prevent the rocks from damaging the bottom of your tent. Our site's fire ring was equipped with a thick steel BBQ grate that swivels laterally over the fire ring. Our fire ring's grate covered a good portion of the fire ring so it was useful for cooking. I'd like to note that not all campsites are equipped with the same style of fire ring as our site had. Campsite #5 also had three picnic tables (two of them were bolted to the ground, one of them was not) and a bearproof storage container.
The campgrounds itself is relatively small (only 5 overnight sites). You will receive a gate code emailed to you upon reservation which you will need to unlock a gate that leads you down a long dirt road to the bottom of a valley where the campgrounds are located. The parking lot is sort of small but finding a spot wasn't an issue. The parking lot is sitting on top of a hill, overlooking the entire campgrounds. The sites themselves aren't too far away from the parking lot, but hauling your gear back uphill to your vehicle after camping a couple nights can be tiresome. There are a few pit toilets scattered throughout the campgrounds that were relatively clean. There is no running water at Kirby, so make sure you bring enough water! The old military ruins (I believe from the late 1800's) were also cool to explore. The views of the Golden Gate and the city are breathtaking. We got to watch between 10-12 large shipping vessels float in and out of the bay, very cool!
All in all, we loved our stay at Kirby and will definitely be camping there again during the warmer months!
- DDan C.Scout
Del Valle Regional Park
Close to home but like a different world
Great lake and fishy, clean sites, bathrooms are great. All around awesome camping
Marie G.ScoutCapitol West RV Park
We stay going camping in Sac😎👽✨🏕️🔥
My family and I have some of the most fun when we visit the capital camp grounds we always do. I've been going to this place for a long time now with my parents now I love bringing my children.
Guide to Rio Vista
Camping near Rio Vista, California, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or an adventure-filled weekend, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
What to do:
Fishing and Boating: Many campers enjoy fishing and boating in the area. At Brannan Island State Recreation Area, one visitor said, "Lots of fishing and boating activities. Campsites are spaced out. Easy access to the water." This makes it a great spot for water lovers.
Hiking and Exploring: If you love hiking, check out Mount Diablo State Park. A reviewer mentioned, "Tons of hiking trails, summit trail was nearby our spot in Juniper." The trails offer stunning views and a chance to connect with nature.
Family Activities: For families, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Tower Park has a water park and various activities. One family shared, "Lots of activities for the kids all day besides the water park." It’s a fun place for kids to play and explore.
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate clean restrooms and showers. A visitor at SacWest RV Park & Campground noted, "Nice showers, too!" Clean facilities make for a more enjoyable stay.
- Friendly Staff: Many campers mention the helpfulness of the staff. At Skyline Wilderness Park, one reviewer said, "Staff was super friendly." Friendly staff can make a big difference in your camping experience.
- Spacious Campsites: Campers enjoy having enough space to spread out. A review for Rancho Seco Recreation Area mentioned, "The campsites are spacious and you don't feel overcrowded." This is especially important for families or larger groups.
What you should know:
- Reservation Policies: Some campgrounds require reservations well in advance. A frustrated camper at Lake Solano County Park said, "An empty campground, tired family and the host can't let us take a space because we don't have a reservation." Always check the reservation rules before you go.
- Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. A visitor at Cal Expo RV Park described it as "just a parking lot with no frills." Be prepared for basic facilities at some locations.
- Curfews and Rules: Some parks have strict rules. A camper at Brannan Island State Recreation Area mentioned, "You will be put on a curfew like a teenager." Make sure to understand the rules before you arrive.
Tips for camping with families:
- Plan Activities: Make sure to check what activities are available for kids. At Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Tower Park, one parent said, "The water park is open 11 to 7 but Lazy river closes at 5." Knowing the schedule helps keep everyone entertained.
- Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having snacks on hand can keep kids happy. A family at Rancho Seco Recreation Area enjoyed the convenience of a nearby store, saying, "The store was recently redone and they offer a wide variety of items."
- Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds that cater to families. A reviewer at Skyline Wilderness Park mentioned, "They had a great little fenced in dog park which was great for our dog." Family-friendly features can enhance your camping experience.
Tips from RVers:
- Check Hookups: Make sure your campground has the necessary hookups. A visitor at SacWest RV Park & Campground said, "We have everything we need here; FHU, laundry, clean showers and bathrooms." This is crucial for a comfortable stay.
- Be Mindful of Space: Some RV sites can be close together. A reviewer at Flag City RV Resort noted, "Sites are close, but it wasn’t too crowded while we were here." Knowing this can help you choose the right spot.
- Plan for Noise: Some campgrounds can be noisy due to traffic or other campers. A visitor at Cal Expo RV Park mentioned, "It is quite noisy at night with traffic, sirens and other noise." If you're sensitive to noise, consider this when selecting your campground.
Camping near Rio Vista, California, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With a little planning, you can enjoy a fantastic outdoor experience!
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Rio Vista, CA is Rancho Seco Recreation Area with a 4.3-star rating from 14 reviews.
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