Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Sierraville, CA

Webber Lake Campground accommodates tent camping, RVs, and cabins with pets allowed throughout the grounds. Cottonwood Campground and Cold Creek provide additional pet-friendly options near Sierraville, all featuring picnic tables, fire rings, and drinking water sources. Dogs must be leashed in camping areas and hiking trails. Most sites are well spaced apart with enough distance between neighbors to prevent pet conflicts. The campground hosts are known to be friendly and accommodating to campers with pets. Lake of the Woods campground offers more remote pet-friendly camping with walk-in, boat-in, and drive-in access options.

Hiking trails accessible from Cottonwood Campground include a half-mile botanical path along the creek and a more strenuous three-quarter mile trail to a hilltop overlook, both suitable for leashed dogs. The shallow waters at Webber Lake provide excellent opportunities for dogs to swim, with a gravel bottom in many areas making water access comfortable. Dogs particularly enjoy the calm shorelines where owners can throw tennis balls for water retrieval. Lake of the Woods offers similar swimming opportunities for pets. Wildlife encounters are possible, so keeping pets secured at night is recommended. Firewood is available for purchase at several campgrounds, with Cottonwood offering bundles for $5. During summer months, especially June and July, mosquitoes can be problematic for both humans and pets, so appropriate repellents are advised.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Sierraville, California (277)

    1. Cottonwood Campground

    7 Reviews
    Sierraville, CA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 994-3401

    $20 / night

    "Water play and fishing can be found at many of the lakes and streams near by, great ones within 30min drive. (Gold Lake was great!) Firewood onsite was $5 for a modest bundle."

    "Sites near Highway 89 will hear road noise during the day and the occasional vehicle at night."

    2. Logger Campground

    13 Reviews
    Floriston, CA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 587-3558

    $23 - $75 / night

    "It was late and we couldn't find the owner so we ended up staying outside the park on the road. The manager got things worked out in the morning and refunded our money for the night before."

    "Right next to the water, and close to town. Cell phone reception. is spotty ."

    3. Webber Lake Campground

    5 Reviews
    Sierraville, CA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 587-2267

    $31 / night

    "I have been here several times and enjoy the proximity to the peaceful lake.  I try to locate a site away from the others to totally enjoy the serenity this area can offer."

    "Sites were large & easy walk to lake. Dogs (and their humans) loved it. Sites are  large, you don’t feel like you’re on top of anyone."

    4. East Meadow Campground

    7 Reviews
    Sierra City, CA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 265-8861

    $24 - $48 / night

    "Bugs were minimal, a far cry from about 3 weeks ago at a nearby site. We were in Site 16, which has the ‘camp’ side opposite of our camper door - only reason we gave 4 stars & not 5."

    "So remote and private but everything you need at the campground with water access within walking distance. Sites are great with picnic tables and bathrooms near by."

    5. Upper Little Truckee

    6 Reviews
    Sierraville, CA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 994-3401

    $20 - $66 / night

    "Right near bike trails and not to far from Town"

    6. Lake of the Woods

    4 Reviews
    Sierraville, CA
    5 miles

    "Small lake perfect for kayak fishing."

    "Nice campground at great lake. Nice water for swimming. Fire rings and benches for each site. A dirt road to get to the campsite, but doable for experienced drivers or high clearance cars."

    7. Sardine Lake

    9 Reviews
    Sierra City, CA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 478-6253

    $24 - $48 / night

    "We had great time at sardine lake campground. Great place for active families. Gorgeous view of sardine lake and sand pond in walking distance and lots of other lakes around the area."

    "Campground was situated nicely with perfect trees for our hammocks and bathrooms were tidy."

    8. Cold Creek

    3 Reviews
    Sierraville, CA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 994-3401

    $16 / night

    "The sites were roomy and not too close to your neighbors. The bathrooms have flush toilets and running water. They are kept very clean. Great location!"

    9. Boca Rest Campground

    12 Reviews
    Floriston, CA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 587-3558

    $20 / night

    "Lake is calm, but it was too windy to set up the tent. Overnight temps in the 30's for Memorial weekend. Few trees, little shade. Lots of off road vehicles and RVs, but not a lot of noise from them."

    "the lake is a great swimming temp in june, the views are gorgeous, and there’s plenty of trees and shade. i was lucky to have the spot i was in because there was plenty of foliage to keep my site fairly"

    10. Chapman

    4 Reviews
    Sattley, CA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 478-6253

    $24 / night

    "Some hikes access from the campground and some are short drives from the campground. A little expensive for no service but we are in California."

    "Pick a site in the outside/larger loop and you'll get more privacy. There are a lot of mature trees so there's a lot of nice shade. Bathrooms are fine, clean vaults."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Sierraville, CA

1153 Reviews of 277 Sierraville Campgrounds


  • Les W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2021

    Sparks Marina RV Park

    Great spot

    This campground is in town but still is a great place to stop. Has nice dog park, great hookups. Close to the Sparks marina if you want to walk, but we were here for the Nugget rib cook-off. Just not sure on the all the rules as it seems some are followed some you can ignore.

  • Jaci B.
    Nov. 17, 2020

    Village Camp Truckee

    Loved the scenery

    Gorgeous spot. Park undergoing renovations and roads a little tight but all in all a beautiful park. Great dog park

  • David B.
    May. 29, 2021

    Tahoe Valley Campground

    Nice but crowded

    The area is nice, it is not near the lake but the lake is only a small drive away. The place is crowded and they pack you in here, but our site (113) was a nice place in the corner. There are much better sites with more room near the dog park if you are looking for more space.

  • Lesley R.
    Sep. 6, 2021

    Village Camp Truckee

    Fun park

    This was where we went for our first outing with the travel trailer. The staff was very helpful. The dog park is AMAZING HUGE AND FENCED.

  • Sarah R.
    Sep. 4, 2020

    Tahoe Valley Campground

    Easy and Central

    We came into south lake to visit family. This campground is right in town but there’s enough space and trees to give it a natural setting. Bathrooms are great and it’s pretty quiet considering it’s popular. Looks great for families and there’s a dog park, pool and trails.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 27, 2022

    Sparks Marina RV Park

    Helpful and nice

    We broke a jack and the maintenance workers were incredibly helpful in getting a tool we needed to fix it. The park is clean and has multiple very clean dog parks. We will stop again.

  • Kathryn R.
    May. 13, 2023

    Tahoe Valley Campground

    Tahoe Valley

    It’s a nice park with a store and lots of things to do (pool, tennis court, etc) but we preferred a campground down the road for cheaper for the views of the lake. It’s dirt here so be prepared for everything to get dirty or muddy! We paid for the 5.2gb wifi since ours is having trouble connecting. I’d stay here again but wasn’t my favorite, I liked the general store a lot, cute gifts and things! They do have a really big dog park which we loved too, the dogs also seemed to love it!

  • j
    Jun. 5, 2021

    Silver City RV Resort

    Convenient location with great amenities

    Great location if you want to be near Costco and the capital city.  Great views of the Sierras and the Carson valley.  Sites are narrow, about twice the width of your RV, and separated by chain link fencing.  But all sites are perfectly flat, paved pull-throughs; easy in, easy out parking.  Also electric, water, sewer hookup, cable and strong wifi and cell service.  Sites are gravel, but the campground has nice grassy dog parks, clean bathrooms and laundry, and well-stocked store with propane refill.  Pool and fishing pond were closed but looked great.  We were there in early April 2021; with our binoculars we could see skiers at the top of Heavenly Mountain ski area!

  • David & Sue C.
    Feb. 13, 2021

    Tahoe Valley Campground

    Winter Wonderland !!

    We had a great time at this winter paradise!! South Lake Tahoe had gotten 20 inches of snow in the 14 days prior to our arrival, then got four more inches while we were there. Practice your backing up, the plowed snow made some of the pull through sites back in only!! The huge, beautiful trees made for some additional obstacles. The best part of our stay was the assistance we received from TERRY in changing sites and getting set up. The campground is close enough to all the activities in South Lake Tahoe. The plowed snow and ice made walking through the campground very difficult, but there wasn’t anyplace else you could put it. The dog park was great!! When you’re traveling with a Great Dane and Australian Shepard, that’s a big deal!! We’ll stay here again...maybe in the summer!!


Guide to Sierraville

Sierraville sits at approximately 5,000 feet elevation in the Sierra Nevada mountains, where summer temperatures typically range from 45-85°F. The region's high-altitude forests provide substantial shade at most campgrounds, with pine-scented air characteristic of the Sierra Nevada. Camping season generally runs from late May through mid-October, with some locations closing earlier depending on weather conditions.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: 3-4 miles from Webber Lake Campground. The shallow waters of Webber Lake Campground provide excellent fishing conditions with a gravel bottom in many areas. "The fishing was awesome. Before the lake opened up to the public, it was a private lake that was used by fishing groups. We are kayak anglers, and we had a blast here," notes Ed E.

Hiking trails: Botanical path and overlook. From Cottonwood Campground, access two notable trails suitable for day hikes. "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... 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," reports S K.

Water activities: Kayaking and swimming at Jackson Meadows Reservoir. The East Meadow Campground provides direct access to the water. "Gravelly shore and bottom, excellent paddleboarding & kayaking, but be aware this is a water sports lake - so expect powerboats & jet skis," mentions Ron G. Many campers bring inflatable rafts for paddling in shallow areas.

What campers like

Spacious campsites: Room between neighbors. Campers appreciate the well-designed layout at many campgrounds. "Sites were well maintained, picnic tables, fire rings and bear boxes... Bathrooms were clean and well stocked, the camp host walked around to check the sites and be sure everyone had paid," reports Heather P. about Cottonwood Campground.

Lake proximity: Direct water access. At Logger Campground, the lake is steps away from camping spots. "Sights are right on the lake and in the shade of the trees most of the day so it doesn't get too hot," says Beverly C. This makes loading and unloading water equipment particularly convenient.

Quiet weekday camping: Best Sunday-Wednesday. For those seeking solitude, midweek visits offer the best experience. "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," explains S K. about camping at Cottonwood Creek.

What you should know

Road noise concerns: Highway-adjacent campgrounds. Some campgrounds sit close to main roads, affecting the wilderness experience. At Upper Little Truckee, "You're about 30 feet from highway 89. Traffic nonstop... No cell service and you'll definitely have road noise during the day. However, it quieted substantially for nighttime sleeping hours so we slept fine," explains Char P.

Limited cell service: Download maps beforehand. Most campgrounds have minimal or no cell coverage. "There is no dump station or hookups. There is no cell service either although if you have 4 wheel drive you could drive up to one of the local mountain tops and get service there," advises B. Douglas J. about Webber Lake.

Bear country precautions: Food storage requirements. Bears are active throughout the region. "They do not have bear lockers and the site suggests you store your food in your locked vehicle," notes one camper at Cottonwood Campground. Other locations provide bear boxes at individual sites.

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly swimming areas: Shallow water access. Sardine Lake offers excellent options for families with children. "Great place for active families. Gorgeous view of sardine lake and sand pond in walking distance and lots of other lakes around the area," shares Jekaterina M. Sand Pond is particularly noted for swimming.

Campgrounds with amenities: Clean facilities for children. When camping with families, basic comforts matter. "The campground hosts were absolutely wonderful and kept the place immaculate," says Clancy H. about Cottonwood Campground, which features vault toilets and potable water spigots within walking distance of each site.

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Morning animal sightings. Early risers have the best chances to spot wildlife. "I saw a deer," reports maricarmen P. about Logger Campground. Fall camping often provides more wildlife viewing as fewer people are present at the campgrounds.

Tips from RVers

Site access limitations: RV size restrictions. Large rigs face challenges at several campgrounds. "Large rigs will not fit in this campground. We reserved a spot that said it would fit a 30' camper but we could not get our 29' 5th wheel into the space because of the angle and posts along the loop," warns Clancy H. about Cottonwood Creek. Only sites 10, 20, and 44 had suitable angles for larger vehicles.

RV-friendly campgrounds: Best options for larger vehicles. For easier access, consider Boca Rest Campground which accommodates bigger rigs. "The sites were dirt/gravel and pretty level and big," notes Laura M. The campground is marked as big-rig friendly with sites that provide sufficient turning radius for larger vehicles.

Water fill locations: Limited on-site options. RVers should arrive with full tanks. "They are not allowing RV's to fill up with water anymore. I personally think this stinks. So there's a USFS campground about 10 miles away on highway 89 (Upper Little Truckee Campground) with hose bibs and the camp host is very nice," advises B. Douglas J. about Webber Lake.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Sierraville, CA is Cottonwood Campground with a 3.9-star rating from 7 reviews.

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