Best Glamping near Sutter Creek, CA

Lake Amador Resort and Lake Camanche present boutique camping experiences with elevated accommodations including safari tents, yurts, and glamping-style cabins near Sutter Creek. Lake Amador features lakeside glamping sites with picnic tables, drinking water, and shower facilities, while Lake Camanche offers more secluded glamping accommodations with water views. Both locations maintain clean facilities with hot water and provide easy lake access for guests seeking comfort in nature. Monument RV Park at Lake Camanche supplements its glamping options with full hookups and well-maintained grounds. A visitor noted, "We enjoyed our first visit and will definitely come back! The park is very clean and quiet with beautiful lake views."

The lakeside setting creates perfect conditions for water recreation at these glamping destinations. Visitors enjoy fishing for trout, bass, and catfish directly from their accommodations, with Lake Amador regularly stocking fish for guests. Swimming areas include a water hole with a slide at Lake Amador, while both locations offer boating opportunities with convenient launch access. Wildlife viewing adds to the experience, with deer and wild turkeys frequently spotted near glamping sites. According to a camper, "The water was murky so we didn't bother going in but lots of fishermen and we could see fish in the water." Reservations are recommended during summer months when the glamping sites fill quickly, though spring visits offer the benefit of cooler temperatures and higher water levels at both resorts.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Sutter Creek, California (48)

1. Acorn Campground
28 Reviews
Valley Springs, CA
14 miles
Website
+1 (209) 772-1343
$20 / night
"The lake has receded quite a but that one of the docks is about 100 yards from the actual lake now (California drought). The campsite was well maintained."

"There was no formal check-in system to the campground, and finding the location of campgrounds 120-130+ was confusing because of the signage. Otherwise, a very serene lake and good site."
2. Lake Amador Resort
12 Reviews
Ione, CA
7 miles
Website
+1 (209) 274-4739
$25 - $45 / night
"Fabulous lakeside camping.... We’ve been in March, May, July and September..... July, just too hot but we love being able to just get up and fish... The lake is stocked with Trout, Bass and Catfish."

"Our site was awkwardly slanted (so I thought we would trip and fall into the lake) but on the lake so that was nice. 4 wheel drive recommended since I saw people struggling to get in and out of sites."

3. Lake Camanche
18 Reviews
Wallace, CA
13 miles
Website
+1 (209) 763-5121
$50 / night
"Easy access to the lake. Campground is well maintained. Bathrooms are always clean and with hot water. No shower at this site. But there’s one close by at the Riverview, walking distance."

"Wicked August heat, BUT there’s the lake!

5 Stars — were it not for the SLOBS who preceded us!!"
4. Miner's Camp RV Park
2 Reviews
Wallace, CA
13 miles
Website
+1 (866) 763-5121
"spots they have spots for family reunions have showers store boat ramp nice place to camp North Shore is not for RVs it's for tent camping the South Shore has hookups 30 50 amp service full hookups all around"

5. Monument RV Park - Lake Camanche
2 Reviews
Wallace, CA
13 miles
Website
+1 (866) 763-5121
"There is no shower and only a couple outhouses so it’s definitely only if you want to use your camper/rv bathroom."

"Great location and full hook ups. Open year round, planning on coming back during the Winter!"
6. COE New Hogan Lake Coyote Point Campground
2 Reviews
Valley Springs, CA
14 miles
Website
+1 (209) 772-1343
"We did a lot of kayak fishing and relaxing by the lake. We were able to walk the kayaks down with no problem."

7. Camanche Lake Blue Oaks Campground North Shore
1 Review
Wallace, CA
13 miles
Website
+1 (866) 763-5121
$25 - $66 / night
"Lake view. $25 for standard campsite with check out of 2pm and full use of the day area all day after. Not bad for the price!!"
8. Sly Park Recreation Area
13 Reviews
Pollock Pines, CA
27 miles
Website
+1 (530) 295-6810
"The lake is GORGEOUS and amazingly cool during the summer, and we also love winter camping in the snow as well."

"They are set into the mountains with trees behind you. The park rangers are very present to keep people in check and the camp host drives by multiple times to keep the bathrooms clean."

9. Placerville RV Resort & Campground
6 Reviews
Rescue, CA
21 miles
Website
+1 (530) 676-2267
$75 - $107 / night
"I like the place pros would be doing just water and electric hook up so your away from the croud,clean and quiet, great wifi, cons next to freeway, expensive,no firepit but have a communal fire pit,but"

"In this place, I can join many activities such as playing geometry dash lite .The staff was very welcoming and the grounds are organized and clean."
10. Camp Nauvoo
3 Reviews
Diamond Springs, CA
20 miles
Website
+1 (916) 207-9441
$65 - $300 / night

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Hayley K.
Scout
Sep. 27, 2023
Diamond Gulch
Cozy little spot
We stayed here for the night prior to a Hetch Hetchy backpacking trip. We arrived in the dark. We had reserved a site with a small two person tent already set up for us. It was a bit hard to find in the dark, but the camping area is fenced in under an oak grove so eventually we found the stump with our name on it next to the tent. In the future, I think I’ll just bring my own tent and deal with the small hassle of setting it up—the tent provided was fine, but definitely would not have been a good choice if there had been rain. And you could tell it is essentially set up 24/7—some tiny insects living inside etc. The campsites themselves were sufficiently spacious and the host has nice fire pits with fire wood provided for each site, plus picnic tables. Basic portapotties plus some running water for bathrooms. Fellow campers were an interesting mix of folks from all over, though I wish the owner had quiet hours posted and communicated—our immediate tent neighbors sat out chatting and laughing until nearly 1am which was annoying. The coyotes and owls at night were lovely.
Steve M.
Legend
Jul. 26, 2024
Acorn 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
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Billy
Traveler
Oct. 15, 2021
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Tower Park
Just what I was looking for!
I wanted somewhere not too far to go and stay when my 5-6 year-old had 5 days off from school. This was perfect in so many ways.

Positives

- Amenities! I love how everything was themed, from the street names to the signs. Two nice playgrounds, ball courts, pool and hot tub. Watching your kids play red light/green light on the jumping pillow put a smile on every parent's face.

- Seasonal programming (weekends only). For October, we did an outdoor movie, magic pumpkins, costume contest, trick or treating, hay ride, and haunted house. My daughter loved everything except the haunted house, which she said was "too scary!"

- Clean, comfortable facilities. Lots of ways to stay. We car camped and found the hook ups really easy to use. Water, drain, 3 types of electricity, picnic table and firepit at every site. We used their bathrooms and showers and was impressed by how clean they were. Most of the time we had them completely to ourselves and they were even climate controlled.

- Restaurant. I cooked breakfast and lunch most days at the campsite, but for dinner we splashed out at the kid-friendly Waterfront Grille. Friendly staff, good food (lobster and prime rib, yum!), amazing views of the sunset.

Negatives

- Water park was closed. Call ahead to see if it is open when you want to go. I heard that it is never open because of some issue with permits or drought. If so, the promotional video is misleading and I almost deducted a star for this.

- Expensive. For camping, it is expensive, but think of it more as a theme park/resort, than true camping. We saved on the cabin and RV, and spent on the optional activities and the fancy meals.

Bottom line, I would totally go back and stay as long as I could. I hear it is super crowded in the summer, but it would be worth it if the water park is open.
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David M.
Scout
Aug. 11, 2025
Diamond Gulch
Great campground
Great campground accessible for most campers but large RVs might struggle. Has water, portable toilets and heated showers. Campsite has Some shade from the sun. Also has a couple glamping tents aswell.
Amanda V.
Guide
Oct. 3, 2021
Angels Camp Campground and RV
Relaxing weekend away
First time up and it's so nice and peaceful. Stayed in the cabin that sleeps 6. Super nice, close to the bathrooms. There's a community outdoors kitchen with stove and sink. Small hiking trail that had some horse nearby that cam and said hi to us. Will definitely be coming back. Love that this place is open all year long
Filipino Jack T.
Guide
Apr. 14, 2021
Placerville RV Resort & Campground
Nice getaway
I like the place pros would be doing just water and electric hook up so your away from the croud,clean and quiet, great wifi, cons next to freeway, expensive,no firepit but have a communal fire pit,but if that's dosent bother you it would be a 5star
Weston W.
Traveler
Mar. 21, 2022
Pipi Campground
Busy in summer - Great for kids
Overall a great place to camp. Good access to the river from many of the sites and in general the river is kid-friendly (during summer). Spots vary in size wildly so larger RV's might not be a good idea. On average I'd say 30' is a max. Pit toilets are serviceable but not the best. The OHV crowd can kind of make a mess of this campground in summer (Loud music after quiet hours, riding ATV's into and out of campground despite rules against it... etc) If I had to pick a best time of year I'd say fall or spring (Open-June 1st)

Best place for groceries near by is Pioneer, CA and if you're looking for someone to cook you breakfast try Cook's Station. Cell reception is ok on AT&T
Katie K.
Traveler
Aug. 16, 2020
Lake Tulloch RV Campground and Marina
Loved it!
These were quite decent campgrounds, kind of close together but decent sized sites. We were lucky to have a spot at the dead center of the top of the mountain looking out at the lake (site 13) with a big shade tree. Since we got there on a Saturday night, we were surprised to see that the campsite directly to our left and directly to our right were empty. By Sunday night, every campsite within sight was vacated so we had a lot of freedom to do what we wanted without having to worry about disturbing other people. Deer are fearless & majestic, several “packs” walked through our campsite all throughout Sunday night when everyone else was gone. They walked up to us to smell our campfire & our food (we were making s’mores). There’s a campfire spot, a water source, a picnic table, & a grill set up at each site (for the most part), with trashes nearby.

The Lake was nice! We went swimming in the swimming area and there were a surprising amount of people there via Covid. We went in the little shop briefly but from what I could tell they had a lot of useful things campers may need varying from firewood, ice, snacks. fast food, alcohol, & camping/fishing supplies. You can have 2 cars at your campsite but we only had one, the second would be an additional charge. You can bring pets but also for a charge. If you have campsites like 1-20 you’ll have to walk clear across the campgrounds to get to the water or make a quick drive down with your party. We just drove which was better for us after having swam.

Only complaint is the porta-potties. We went from Saturday to Monday & by the end of Sunday there was no more toilet paper, high-piled waste, & when I called to try to inform them to restock the toilet paper no one answered. I brought my own toilet paper so that wasn’t the worst situation but definitely bring some just in case! Master that sumo squat to hover over that thing!
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Michael
Traveler
Oct. 11, 2021
American River Resort
Family of 4 roof top tent camping
Nice campground - close to river. .5 mile walk to town for shopping/eating. All sites have fire pit and picnic table. Bathrooms clean and private showers. A little pricey for a tent site - 45.00 and 5.00 for the dog but it’s California.