Camping near Roseville, CA

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    Camping near Roseville, California spans from developed state recreation areas to RV parks with full hookups, primarily within a 30-mile radius of the city. Folsom Lake State Recreation Area offers both tent and RV camping at Beals Point and Peninsula campgrounds, providing direct access to trails, beaches, and water recreation. SacWest RV Park & Campground includes cabin options, while several private campgrounds like Loomis RV Park and Cal Expo RV Park cater specifically to RVs with hookup amenities. The area features a mix of state-managed and privately-operated camping facilities, with varying levels of development and amenities.

    Many campgrounds in the region experience seasonal impacts with reduced water levels during California's dry seasons. A recent review noted, "The lake has receded quite a bit that one of the docks is about 100 yards from the actual lake now (California drought)." Folsom Lake and other water-adjacent camping areas can have significant water level fluctuations, affecting shoreline access throughout the year. Summer months typically bring higher temperatures and increased campground occupancy, particularly at sites near water. Most established campgrounds require reservations, especially during peak summer weekends and holidays. Several facilities close portions of their campgrounds seasonally, with Peninsula Campground and some others maintaining limited operations during winter months.

    Campers consistently highlight water access as a primary attraction for campgrounds near Roseville. One visitor commented, "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." Sites with proximity to Folsom Lake, the American River, and Lake Camanche receive positive reviews for recreation opportunities. Many campgrounds maintain clean facilities with showers and flush toilets, though water restrictions may affect amenities during drought conditions. Noise levels vary significantly between locations, with highway-adjacent sites experiencing more ambient noise than more remote options. Wildlife sightings, including deer and occasionally bears in outlying areas, are common at locations farther from urban centers.

    Best Campgrounds near Roseville (225)

      1. Beals Point Campground — Folsom Lake State Recreation Area

      4.2(34)7mi from Roseville49 sitesRVs, Tents

      "As 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."

      "As with most of California everything is dry. The lake is very low and a half mile walk from park to get to. The sites are surrounded by dry tall grass and spaced out nicely."

      from $33 - $58 / night

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      2. Peninsula Campground — Folsom Lake State Recreation Area

      4.5(16)10mi from Roseville80 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Very quite camping spot very clean.coin operated showers😭 lake is very close by."

      "I wanted to find a spot somewhat close by and came across this one."

      from $33 / night

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      3. Loomis RV Park

      4.0(3)3mi from Roseville1 siteRVs, Tents

      "This is an older park in a location close to shopping. However, the train is near by and can be heard in the park. It comes by about twice in a 24 hr period. Office staff very nice and helpful."

      "There is a little store within walking distance.  Overall a very nice park!"

      from $65 / night

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      4. Cal Expo RV Park

      3.1(10)14mi from RosevilleRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "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."

      "then you want a good location for your home base. Cal Expo definitely has the centralized location for exploring Old Sac, Cal Expo, State Capitol, the rivers and beyond."

      from $50 - $1000 / night

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      5. SacWest RV Park & Campground

      4.1(18)20mi from RosevilleRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Great little campsite with a 50s vibe right outside the city of Sacramento. The bathrooms and showers are clean the staff are friendly and helpful."

      "We stayed at the side close to the highway so it was a bit noisy but not too bad. The people were friendly! It was a bit too pricey though."

      from $58 - $100 / night

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      6. Sacramento Shade RV Park

      4.3(4)12mi from RosevilleRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Also while setting up, every person that walked by said hi and welcome! We have never experienced that much friendliness in a campground."

      7. Ascension Ranch

      4.7(3)11mi from Roseville4 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "WELCOME TO ASCENSION RANCH Ascension Ranch is an off-grid paradise tucked away in an oak savanna along Folsom Lake with a unique and ever growing list of features and activities."

      "Super relaxing and has a lake that is at the end of the trail. Super convenient. It was cool to experience the animals that were in the pastures as well. I'd definitely come back."

      from $59 - $115 / night

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      8. Coloma Resort

      4.7(15)22mi from RosevilleRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Beautiful fall surroundings right adjacent to the South Fork of the American River. Easy walk or car ride to numerous hiking trails."

      "If you ever want to experience the thrill of gold panning, and California history go here!"

      9. Imperial Manor Mhc And RV Park

      3.0(2)6mi from RosevilleRVs, Tents

      10. Thousand Trails Lake Minden

      3.1(10)18mi from RosevilleRVs, Cabins

      "If you are okay with that they have a lot of sites right next to the water. The sites away from the water are quieter."

      "Thousand Trails Lake Minden Tiny Park, Giant Heart

      We spent three weeks at Lake Minden and, to be honest, judged it too quickly."

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    Recent Reviews near Roseville, CA

    676 Reviews of 225 Roseville Campgrounds

    • RThe Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 1, 2026

      Jones Fork Campground

      Quiet on the weekdays, loud on the weekends

      All sites are First Come First Serve.  Arrived on a Thursday with only 1 other camper at the grounds.  By Saturday morning it was full and loud.  All sites are close enough to the lake, that your priority should just be what ever fits your set up.  Traveling in a 25ft Class C felt like I didn't belong and space was tight.  Almost no sky for solar or starlink, and AT&T service gave me a single bar.  

      I'd return if I had a small towable or in a tent.  Overall very scenic and peaceful during the week days.  

      As of August 2026 price was $10 a night.

    • A
      Aug. 25, 2026

      Beals Point Campground — Folsom Lake State Recreation Area

      Easy Access Camping

      Easy to find campsite, we arrived after hours on a Monday so drove around to find a spot and then paid using the collection box and envelopes, we couldn't get the QR code to work. Phone reception here is good. There is a constant hum of traffic but it is not loud and it is quiet around camp. Toilets and showers are clean and well stocked with toilet paper. We didn't stay long but saw some wildlife, coyote and squirrels mostly. A little bit of rubbish around from campers but overall very tidy. The sites are flat pull-in or reverse-in style, there are also some campsites marked with wheel chair access.

    • mThe Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 15, 2026

      Greenhorn Capground at Rollins Lake

      Expensive but decent

      We got a pretty secluded site at Cabana 12 but the rest of the sites are kinda stacked on top of each other or out in the open right next to each other. If you want some more privacy then do C12. Being near the lake was great and having a camp store and bathrooms. Showers cost 50¢ for 5 min which isn’t bad but since the campsite is so expensive it would have been nice for them to be free.

    • MThe Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 14, 2026

      Jackson Rancheria RV Park

      Wonderful Location

      This place is awesome. Super clean, spaces are big and neighbors are not too close. The facilities are super clean and modern. We enjoyed the pool, spa and shower facilities. There’s a shuttle that shows up about every 40 minutes to the casino. The office staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about the different spaces and location of the afternoon sun.

    • Brook L.The Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 12, 2026

      Rancho Seco Recreation Area

      Rancho Stinko

      This park is completely understaffed, and the staff they do have are short and rude when talked to. Leaches in the water, goose poop all on beach area along with trash and dirty diapers. Management is never to be seen and the store they have is never open. Restrooms had poop on walls, birds in the bathroom, toilet paper everywhere. They constantly have water problems. They have an abundance of wasps also.

    • Harry L.The Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 8, 2026

      Yuba Sutter Fairgrounds

      Very nice, Shade very where

      All grass with plenty of shade tress. A lot of spaces to choose from, they have a camp host who patrols the area. Gates are locked at night so some what secure. There is a dump station that you can use if you rent a space. Very nice !

    • DThe Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 31, 2026

      Pipi Campground

      Wooded, set along a small river with a boardwalk along the entire length

      The campsite is set along one side of the middle fork of the Cosumnes River and is quite lovely. It is a popular campground on weekends so reservations are recommended. There are outhouses and fresh water available. Cell service is very spotty (we have Verizon) but drive up the road a half mile and you'll get a signal. There are places to fish and swim in the river, with several day use areas in the campground.

    • PThe Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 30, 2026

      Lake Solano County Park

      Friendly staff, nice sites

      We enjoyed our stay here while visiting Napa. Extended our stay. Peacocks on the property and rogue goats. Boat launch was not operable on our side of the park.

    Guide to Roseville

    Dispersed camping near Roseville, California typically requires traveling 30-45 minutes from the city center. The Sacramento Valley experiences hot, dry summers with temperatures often exceeding 90°F from June through September, while spring brings moderate temperatures and blooming wildflowers. Campsites near Roseville range from lake-adjacent spots with varying water levels to foothill locations that offer cooler temperatures and oak woodland settings.

    What to do

    Fishing opportunities: Lake Minden offers productive waters for casual anglers. "Last trip we caught 3 bass and 12 bluegills. This trip we caught a personal record size bass. Great place for fishing all day," notes Jon F. about Thousand Trails Lake Minden.

    Gold panning experiences: The Coloma area provides accessible gold panning for beginners. "If you ever want to experience the thrill of gold panning, and California history go here! You will not strike it rich, but with a couple hours of effort you can get a nice little bottle of gold flakes to take home with you," explains Jill F. about Coloma Resort.

    Biking trails: Cal Expo RV Park provides direct trail access to extensive bike paths. "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," shares Paul N., highlighting the connectivity to regional trail systems.

    What campers like

    Easy trail access: Peninsula Campground offers nature trails within the property. "A shorter accessible trail (Oaks Nature Trail) is entirely contained within the campground and takes you through some great examples and educational signs regarding the riparian ecosystem," explains R.D. about Peninsula Campground.

    Wildlife viewing: Campsites at Peninsula Campground provide frequent wildlife encounters. "Wildlife is off the chain here. As others have said, if you don't love being surrounded by wild animals, this will probably be a bit much for you. Bears have been seen on occasion, cougars, Bobcats, and coyotes all stop by from time to time," R.D. continues.

    Clean facilities: Beals Point Campground maintains well-kept restrooms. "The showers are very big its actually quite peaceful and nice. The shower rooms have very high ceilings with thicker glass windows way up high as well. Almost like a spa experience if you ask me," shares Abigail S. about Beals Point Campground.

    What you should know

    Cell service: Many campgrounds near Roseville offer reliable connectivity. "Really nice camp hosts and attendants. Nice services; clean bathrooms and coin op showers. Very green early in the season, lake extremely low, warm evenings already. GREAT cell service for working remotely. 5G with 5 bars," notes Brian A. about Beals Point.

    Shower facilities: Coin-operated showers are common at campgrounds in the region. "Dyrt says that it has wifi but couldn't find one and the showers needs QUARTERS and we were out of coins. So remember to take quarters with you if you want to shower," advises Emmi O.

    Noise considerations: Highway-adjacent sites can experience traffic noise. "It can be a little noisy with the close proximity to the road. But park is clean with lots of trees," reports Melissa S. about her stay at Beals Point Campground.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Are there any lake camping sites near Roseville?

    Lake Camanche offers family-friendly lakeside camping with well-maintained grounds and easy water access. The South Shore area features clean bathrooms with hot water, though some sites don't have showers (available at nearby Riverview within walking distance). The Oaks Campground section is designated alcohol-free. Another excellent lake option is Peninsula Campground — Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, providing water access with reservable sites, though water levels may vary seasonally due to California drought conditions. Both locations offer the perfect combination of lake recreation and camping amenities within reasonable driving distance from Roseville.

    What are the best tent camping options near Roseville?

    For tent campers near Roseville, American River Resort offers excellent riverside sites with fire pits and picnic tables at each location. The campground features clean bathrooms with private showers and is just a half-mile walk to town for shopping and dining. Another great option is Acorn Campground, which is specifically designed for small trailers and tents. Priced reasonably at $20 per night (with discounts available for Golden Age passes), this clean, well-maintained campground offers easy access to restrooms throughout the camping areas. Both locations provide the authentic outdoor experience tent campers seek while maintaining important amenities.

    Where can I find camping near Roseville, CA?

    Several excellent camping options exist within easy driving distance of Roseville. Beals Point Campground — Folsom Lake State Recreation Area provides a convenient location with clean facilities, beach access, and proximity to stores while still feeling removed from urban areas. For those seeking a quick mountain escape, Tahoe National Forest Onion Valley Campground offers easy and fast access from Roseville with beautiful wildflower fields and stargazing opportunities. Other nearby options include Mineral Bar in Auburn State Recreation Area and several RV parks like SacWest and Loomis RV Park for those needing full hookups.