Best RV Parks & Resorts near Rough and Ready, CA

Several RV parks near Rough and Ready accommodate various vehicle sizes and provide different levels of amenities. Thousand Trails Lake of the Springs in Oregon House features water and electric hookups with thirty-amp service, plus a sanitary dump station for RVs. The park operates year-round and welcomes pets. Lake Francis Resort in Dobbins provides full hookup sites with fifty-amp electrical service, sewer connections, and pull-through rv pads for larger rigs. Sycamore Ranch RV Park in Browns Valley offers water and electric hookups with designated RV sites and dump station access. Dutch Flat RV Resort includes big rig spots with thirty-amp service and sewer hookups. "Impressed with clean sites and tall pine trees. A very clean RV park and friendly staff. Several lower sites had concrete pads for the provided table."

Between Grass Valley and Auburn, most RV parks require reservations during summer months and holiday weekends. Mountain access roads to some parks involve navigating elevation changes, particularly those near Emigrant Gap and Gold Run. Cell service varies significantly throughout the region, with stronger signals available near larger towns and limited connectivity in more remote locations. According to one visitor, "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." Many parks offer on-site propane, firewood sales, and provide trash service. Overnight fees typically range from $35-65 for full hookup rv sites, with weekly and monthly discounts available at select locations. Most parks implement quiet hours from 10pm to 7am, and visitors should check individual park policies regarding generator usage hours.

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Best RV Sites Near Rough and Ready, California (202)

    1. South Yuba Campground

    3 Reviews
    Nevada City, CA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (916) 941-3101

    $15 / night

    "There's hiking access to the river, and almost never anybody at this campground. It's scenic privacy at it's best. Hike up or downstream for some really great swimming holes."

    "This river trail is the best in the state. Clear water, lovely pools. Expect nudity as it is Northern California. The river is beloved by kayakers and swimmers."

    2. Thousand Trails Lake of the Springs

    7 Reviews
    Oregon House, CA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "It’s definitely a place I’ll put on my list to camp at again, especially when they figure out their electrical issues."

    "Clean and Rustic. WiFi is very very limited- drive to top of hill or lodge( very sporadic) Great Lake for swimming, fishing and small boats. Store on site. Clean swimming pool. Ideal for Tent or RV."

    3. Lake Francis Resort

    3 Reviews
    Oregon House, CA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 692-1700

    $40 - $100 / night

    "We decided this time around to reserve one of their cabins. We stayed at the Diamond P cabin which has the best view of the lake within this group of cabins."

    "Nice quiet lake. Good campsites. Good general store and even a little restaurant and ice cream shack."

    4. Sycamore Ranch RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Smartsville, CA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 741-1190

    "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."

    5. Dutch Flat RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    Gold Run, CA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 389-8924

    "Our site had several old rugs and leveling Timbers left behind, for example. Most sites are neither flat nor level, but close enough to get level. The setting is magnificent."

    6. Loganville

    2 Reviews
    Sierra City, CA
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 478-6253

    $24 / night

    "It was not busy, there was on other occupied campsite not to close to where we were. It has water, bathrooms and a bear box. Beautiful trees and clean sites."

    "The campground itself is pretty standard, sites are decent size, and lots of shade.  There is a path down to the Yuba River, where you can get in the water or float on a tube. "

    7. River Reflections RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Oroville, CA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 533-1995

    "Cell service is spotty at best and unfortunately WIFI was not working properly although that is not needed for camping, working was almost impossible"

    "Location is great especially if you have a boat to launch or just enjoy being at the river.

    Campsites were nicely laid out. Being in the summer, busy as you might expect."

    8. Thousand Trails Snowflower

    6 Reviews
    Emigrant Gap, CA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "I am a member of Thousand Trails and that being said this is one of my favorite TT spots in California. Family friendly, great little Lake for swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding."

    "Great lake for swimming and water play. Too warm for trout and too small for kayaks/SUPs. But it does make a beautiful backdrop. 
    The park is rather spread out, so a bicycle/ebike is a plus."

    9. Thousand Trails Ponderosa

    9 Reviews
    Coloma, CA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "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!"

    10. Quail Ridge RV Park

    1 Review
    Strawberry Valley, CA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 675-9313

    "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."

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596 Reviews of 202 Rough and Ready Campgrounds


  • A
    Aug. 30, 2019

    Clio's Rivers Edge RV Park

    Great RV Park

    Impressed with clean sites and tall pine trees. A very clean RV park and friendly staff. Call for reservations as its popular. Some lower sites had concrete pads for the provided table. Several seasonal private modular homes among the RVer. Secured large dog area with running creek within walking distance. A number of lower RV spaces within walking pathways to creek. Most were 30 amps and upper level had some 50 amps. Lots of back ends and pull throughs. Visitors must walk to the trash designated area fenced in with recycling bins. Only one bathroom building that housed laundry room. Shower stall in women’s area .50cent for 20 minutes and 2 toilet stalls that the door hits your knees a very weird old bathroom. We enjoyed the park and plan to return again.

  • Christina L.
    Aug. 13, 2020

    River Rest Resort

    Supe Nice and Easy

    This 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!

  • Bill
    Nov. 28, 2024

    Thousand Trails Lake Minden

    If I could give zero stars, I would.

    If 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.

  • S
    Jul. 13, 2021

    Cottonwood Campground

    Very friendly, convenient campground

    Located with convenient access from Highway 89, the campgrounds and all sites can be easily accessed by any road vehicle. Several motorcycle campers were here during my visit. The sites I saw were all pull in/back in… no pull through. Highway 89 is a two-lane highway, well paved, and plowed in the winter.

    A friendly camp host can set you up with a site recommendation and as much firewood as you'd like to buy (current price was $5 for about 10 pieces).

    Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring, and cooking fire enclosure (bricks covered by grate). They do not have bear lockers and the site suggests you store your food in your locked vehicle.

    Sites varied in size and proximity to other campers. In mid-summer mid-week, there were less than 10 campers in the whole campground. Every week is different, but most people appeared to have reservations starting on Wednesday, so Monday-Tuesday are very light. There are first-come-first-serve sites, but the ones taking reservations seemed to book up for the weekend.

    Sites near Highway 89 will hear road noise during the day and the occasional vehicle at night. Some of these are big logging trucks or diesels, so if you are a light sleeper or looking to get away from society, pick a site closer to the back. In the back, if there was the slightest breeze, I could only hear it blowing through the trees and no road noise. This was a big plus versus other sites in the area which tend to all be very close to the highway.

    The campground has towering trees and most sites are very well shaded. This is a big plus versus nearby campgrounds that may have pull-through spaces but also sparse coverage. 

    This site is close to civilization. About 2-3 miles North the forest ends and there is a ranger station. Another 2 miles beyond that is the town of Sierraville. The small gas station/grocery store says fuel is available 24/7, advertises propane available, has diesel, and has a modest selection of food and supplies. Definitely enough to help round out your inventory. The town has two cafes but I did not visit and can't confirm if they are still open (one said "for lease" in the Google photo). And of course, about 10-12 miles to the south is Truckee, a very full service town with restaurants, bars, large grocery stores, etc.

    For hiking, a very easy 1/2 mile round-trip botanical trail is located at the south end of the campground. It is level, following the creek. Various markers highlight botanical references, but no brochure was available, so download one before you go just in case. The trail goes out about 1/4 mile and then turns back to return on the other side of the creek. It is fully shaded.

    An offshoot from the trail takes you up 3/4 miles to the top of a hill overlook - very much worth the exercise and the view. You aren't 'on top of the world', but you have a good view of the valley and some nice breezes. The hike is moderately strenuous but there are plenty of opportunities to stop and catch your breath. It is very well shaded.

    If you are looking to burn off a few calories, a campground walk plus botanical trail plus lookout trail loop will get you to about 3 miles total including a good uphill portion to the lookout.

  • Nathaniel S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 10, 2021

    Little Bear RV Park

    Great Spot for Exploring Plumas Eureka

    If the first place you think of when you hear “the Sierra Nevada mountains” is Tahoe or Yosemite, I would strongly encourage you to explore points north of Truckee/Tahoe in the Plumas National Forest. And, a great place to stay while exploring the area is Little Bear RV park. This clean, quiet, and very family friendly campground offers a mixture of full and partial hookup sites, plus cabins. It’s right on the Feather river, with a refreshing swimming hole walking distance from the campground. Plumas Eureka state park offers a number of hikes that even little ones can manage. It also has great picnic areas on the creeks that run through the park. Within a 30 minute drive are a number of gorgeous alpine lakes. Gold Lake is especially beautiful and peaceful. I spent 5 nights here and while I love the more “famous” Sierra attractions, I have to say: I didn’t miss the crowds. Plumas is what Tahoe was like in the 1950’s. Highly recommended.

  • ProfG999
    May. 21, 2021

    Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest

    Wonderful woods

    This 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.

  • m
    Aug. 13, 2018

    Thousand Trails Snowflower

    SUP and kayak friendly

    we 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.

  • G
    Jul. 25, 2019

    Loomis RV Park

    Loomis RV Park Ca.

    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. 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 are laundry facilities (pay). And many long term “campers”. All in all,it’s a sweet set up, with easy access.

  • Julia M.
    Nov. 17, 2021

    Beals Point Campground — Folsom Lake State Recreation Area

    We loved our stay!

    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. 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.


Guide to Rough and Ready

Camping near Rough and Ready, California ranges across elevational zones from 2,000 to 5,000 feet, with seasonal temperature variations that affect camping conditions year-round. The area sits within the Sierra Nevada foothills with access to the Yuba River watershed and several small lakes. Many campgrounds limit generator usage hours and implement seasonal fire restrictions during high fire danger periods.

What to do

River access activities: South Yuba Campground provides direct river access with clear water pools ideal for swimming. "This river trail is the best in the state. Clear water, lovely pools. Expect nudity as it is Northern California. The river is beloved by kayakers and swimmers. Perfect snow melt means August is the prime time," notes Anna R. The campground offers hiking trails that connect to additional swimming holes.

Lake activities: Thousand Trails Lake of the Springs has a lake that maintains comfortable swimming temperatures throughout summer. Nicole G. reports, "We spent practically the whole wknd in the lake. It was the perfect temperature to sit in for hours. No motorized water craft kept it quiet." The lake permits paddle crafts and small non-motorized boats.

Hiking options: Walking trails ranging from 2-3 miles surround many campgrounds in the region. Sycamore Ranch RV Park offers about 2 miles of walking paths with wildlife viewing opportunities. According to Suzanne S., "The trees are amazing and there are about 2 miles of walking trails. The campground is along Dry Creek... We saw a river otter playing in the creek, so there is life in it."

What campers like

Wildlife encounters: Deer sightings are common at several campgrounds. At Thousand Trails Lake of the Springs, campers report close encounters with deer. Nicole G. shares, "Each day a family of deer came thru our site and were so tame they ate fruit right out of the kids' hands. So cool!" The wildlife provides natural entertainment for families.

Fishing opportunities: Multiple small lakes and streams offer fishing within 30 minutes of Rough and Ready. Lake Francis Resort provides lakeside fishing access. "Nice quiet lake. Good campsites. Good general store and even a little restaurant and ice cream shack," notes Michael M. The lake stocks trout during cooler months.

Star viewing conditions: Several campgrounds feature minimal light pollution for astronomy. Sycamore Ranch RV Park offers particularly dark skies. Julie M. confirms, "This place is dark at night so really good for star watching." The campground's location away from major highways contributes to night sky clarity.

What you should know

Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies significantly between campgrounds. The River Reflections RV Park near Oroville has spotty service. Michael S. mentions, "Cell service is spotty at best and unfortunately WIFI was not working properly although that is not needed for camping, working was almost impossible." Most campgrounds offer better reception near their entrance areas.

Reservation requirements: Most RV sites require advance booking during summer weekends. Lake Francis Resort operates a reservation system but assigns specific sites upon arrival. Gina C. explains, "Check in is 4pm and check out is 11am... The down side is how quickly the easiest access to the lake fills up. Everyone has to drive over from the tent RV site to access the water."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Rough and Ready, CA is South Yuba Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 3 reviews.

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