Top Glamping near Sutter Creek, CA

Sutter Creek is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. Sutter Creek is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Discover great camping spots near Sutter Creek, reviewed by campers like you.

Best Glamping Sites Near Sutter Creek, CA (46)

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    1. Acorn Campground

    27 Reviews
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    160 Saves

    Overview

    Acorn Campground is a sunny campground in the brush-covered hills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The area is generally characterized by a warm, dry climate with summer temperatures regularly soaring above 90 degrees.With sites just a short walk from the shores of the popular New Hogan Lake, visitors will have no problem finding relief in the comfortable clear waters.

    Recreation

    Boating is a popular pastime, with boat ramps conveniently located around the lake. The large surface area allows for plenty of water skiing, wake boarding, jet skiing and more. Year-round fishing for stripers, bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish is perfect for experts and beginners alike. Some of the largest fish are found in less than 25 feet of water. The "River of Skulls" hiking trail is located below the dam at the Monte Vista Recreation Area. There is also a staging area for an eight mile equestrian trail on a scenic loop that winds along the lake and through the foothill chaparral. Trail guides are available at the park office. Bicycle trails suitable for the beginner as well as the advanced rider are found on the west side of the lake and next to the group camping area. An easy 3-mile trail connects the park office with Acorn Campground. Hunting with bow or shotgun during the open season is permitted in certain areas of the lake. Upland game such as turkey, quail and dove is available and waterfowl includes a variety of duck and geese.

    Natural Features

    The 4,400 surface-acre lake was created in 1964 with the completion of New Hogan Dam. When full, the lake has 50 miles of shoreline and extends nearly eight miles upstream to the confluence of the north and south forks of the Calaveras River. The dam was built to provide flood protection to the city of Stockton and water for irrigation, drinking and hydroelectric power, and it now offers recreation opportunities for thousands of visitors each year. The New Hogan area supports a wide variety of wildlife. The foothills location is home to grey fox, mule deer, coyote, turkey, mountain lion, bobcat and rattlesnakes. New Hogan is also a wintering home for bald eagles. The south shore of the lake has been designated as a wildlife viewing area.

    Nearby Attractions

    A number of historic sites are located nearby, including Carson Hill, the discovery site of the largest gold nugget ever found, and The Black Bart Inn, located in San Andreas, where the famous outlaw Black Bart was captured. Groceries, gas, camping supplies and more can be found in the nearby town of Valley Springs, California.

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    $20 / night

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    2. Lake Camanche

    18 Reviews
    53 Photos
    199 Saves
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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $50 / night

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    3. Lake Amador Campground

    11 Reviews
    20 Photos
    124 Saves

    Lake Amador Resort has been a family owned and operated business since 1972, and is located in the beautiful Oak studded foothills of the Sierras, making great camping near Sacramento and Stockton, and only two hours from anywhere in the Bay Area. At our 1300 acre facility we offer a heavily stocked 400 acre lake, with updated dual lane boat launch and a large fishing dock for shore anglers. We also feature a huge campground with hot showers, flush toilets and large shady oak trees as well as a full hookup RV Park. For activities you will find to enjoy TWO 18 hole DISC GOLF courses, cool off at the 1 acre sand beach Swim Pond with a big WATERSLIDE and even a playground for the kids. If you’re the outdoors type you will love our scenic landscape where hiking, biking and bird watching in the Fall through Spring is absolutely beautiful. Now you can’t forget the totally awesome Lake Amador Clubhouse where we offer food and fun out of the sun! There you can utilize the FREE WIFI, play pool, horse shoes, foosball, and watch TV. The Clubhouse features a Beer bar, as well as The Tackle Box Café, where you can get a delicious Breakfast and Lunch. Planning an event? The Clubhouse is a fully furnished building that would be perfect for weddings, reunions, family gatherings or whatever you have planned, just talk to the staff about scheduling your event. Lake Amador boasts a whopping 50,ooolb yearly trout planting program, from October through Memorial weekend (weather permitting). We plant more pounds of trout per acre of water than any other lake in California. The lake also hosts an abundance of other fish species including: Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Blue Gill, Brim, Carp, and shad minnows.

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    4. Sly Park Recreation Area

    13 Reviews
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    235 Saves

    Sly Park Recreation Area is a wonderful place to bring the whole family for an unforgettable camping experience. Sly Park camping features 10 campgrounds that contain a total of 191 individual sites, each with a picnic table, fire ring, and barbecue. Vault toilets and water faucets are conveniently located throughout the campgrounds.

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    5. Coloma Resort

    15 Reviews
    47 Photos
    224 Saves

    Coloma Resort takes pride in connecting guests with nature, adventure and history! Located on the South Fork of the American River, surrounded by the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, Coloma Resort is a destination vacation experience for everyone! Coloma Resort will accommodate your needs and exceed your expectations, whether you are looking for a family camping experience, educational facility, river-front wedding location or a place to host your next conference or group retreat. Our facilities include campsites, cabin rentals, swimming pool, event sites and more... Your adventure awaits in Coloma! Coloma Resort connects you with the activities that will make your stay one to remember. Experience Coloma through adventure based river trips, historic gold rush programs or on the climbing wall and zip line of our exciting ropes course!

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    Camper-submitted photo from Peninsula - Folsom Lake State Rec Area
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    6. Peninsula - Folsom Lake State Rec Area

    14 Reviews
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    150 Saves

    Located at the base of the Sierra foothills, Folsom Lake camping offers opportunities for hiking, biking, running, camping, picnicking, horseback riding, water-skiing and boating. Fishing offers trout, catfish, big and small mouth bass or perch. Visitors can also see the Folsom Powerhouse (once called "the greatest operative electrical plant on the American continent"), which from 1885 to 1952 produced 11,000 volts of electricity for Sacramento residents. For cyclists, there is a 32-mile long bicycle path that connects Folsom Lake with many Sacramento County parks before reaching Old Sacramento. The park also includes Lake Natoma, downstream from Folsom Lake, which is popular for crew races, sailing, kayaking and other aquatic sports.

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    $28 / night

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    7. Placerville KOA

    6 Reviews
    28 Photos
    42 Saves

    The Placerville KOA Campground is located in the foothills between the Sacramento Valley and the gorgeous Sierra Nevada Mountains of Lake Tahoe. It's a terrific launching pad for trips to California's Gold Country, the American River, Apple Hill, Old Town Sacramento, and Red Hawk Casino. Visit the area's wineries or plentiful apple orchards with handmade crafts, pies, and pastries. Relax in the refreshing pool (in-season) and hot tub, or take the free on-call shuttle to Red Hawk Casino for a delicious buffet. On Sunday mornings in the summer, this KOA serves a fabulous breakfast. Join in on movie nights with free popcorn and other goodies in support of KOA Care Camps (most Fri/Sat). Enjoy the new arcade, giant tent with free Ping-Pong and foosball and hand-dipped ice cream. Stop by to pamper the adorable miniature goats. Enjoy the new large dog park for your four-legged buddies! Pool: May 1 - September 30. Max pull thru: 121 feet

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    $68 - $73 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from American River Resort
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    8. American River Resort

    9 Reviews
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    88 Saves
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    Camper-submitted photo from Monument RV Park - Lake Camanche
    Camper-submitted photo from Monument RV Park - Lake Camanche

    9. Monument RV Park - Lake Camanche

    2 Reviews
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    11 Saves

    Monument RV Park has 99 spacious sites near four small fishing ponds and the lake. Recently renovated this park is located at South Shore featuring full hook-ups including 30 and 50 amp electrical service, picnic tables, and fire rings.

    Monument RV Park is less than a quarter-mile from the front gate down Camanche Drive on the left just before the trout pond

    Fish the stocked trout pond

    Lakeside sites for those campers with boats

    Short ride to marina and store

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    10. Camp Nauvoo

    3 Reviews
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    $65 - $300 / night

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Recent Glamping Reviews In Sutter Creek

255 Reviews of 46 Sutter Creek Campgrounds


  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Acorn Campground
    Oct. 11, 2024

    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.

  • Sebastian M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Auburn Gold Country RV Park
    Oct. 7, 2024

    Auburn Gold Country RV Park

    Okay

    Had a standard Hookup-RV-Spot. Was very uneven, couldn't get the RV level. If you don't have the premium hookup spots, you got to pay 20$ "Service Fee" for dumping. Idk why because you end up doing it all by yourself as usual anyway. Feels like a bit of a rip off to be honest. The rest is nice, quiet (except for the geese) and clean.

  • Be L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Diamond Gulch
    Sep. 27, 2024

    Diamond Gulch

    perfect

    Was a wonderful experience! The host was super helpful even at night when we didn’t find our designated spot (even though it had super obvious signs - our fault) Super lovely host and a beautiful ranch. A lot of fireplaces with wood. Can only recommend lighting up a little campfire and stargazing at night! Bring some marshmallows with you !

  • OThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Sep. 4, 2024

    Silver Fork Campground

    Peaceful getaway

    Beautiful river area, friendly people, hills to hike around! There’s a fire pit and bbq set up at each site and bathrooms and drinking water around the campgrounds. Seems like an amazing spot for a family camping trip! I believe it was $28 a night for a single spot or $14 with a discount. Cons for a nomad is there’s 0 service out there even hiking to the top of the mountain. It’s also about an hour of winding roads from the nearest town to get there. IMO not worth it when there’s plentyyyy of free camping pull offs you pass on the way there.

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    Aug. 27, 2024

    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.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Diamond Gulch
    Aug. 20, 2024

    Diamond Gulch

    Excellent base for exploring Yosemite

    We used Diamond Gulch as our base while exploring Yosemite for 5 days.  Overall, it was a great experience with a great host!  We visited in mid to late July, so it was very hot, and this means the campground was a little dusty, but manageable.  As others have stated, there is free firewood at your site, but we were a little scared to light a wood fire given how everything was so dry.  Also, as others have mentioned the showers were great, but we did have issues with getting them to heat up.  

    One thing to keep in mind is that while Groveland is only ~30 minutes from Yosemite, the drive within the park can take up 45-60 minutes.  So, plan accordingly and be prepared.  Our experience was that if we left camp around 7:30 we'd be through the gate with no line at 8am, and be at a parking lot around 9am.  This always worked for us to get a parking spot without any hassle.  After a long day of hiking and exploring the drive back to the campground felt a little long.

    Something we did not expect was how little there is in Groveland itself.  We tried to spend a couple of hours there one afternoon, and ended up just grabbing coffee and going back to camp.  There just isn't much to do in town.  This isn't to discourage anyone, but keep that in mind.

    The good:

    * Good host

    * Beautiful scenery from camp

    * Clean, well serviced bathrooms (porta potties)

    * Water available in camp

    * Excellent showers (especially when you can get them to heat up)

    * Very relaxed atmosphere

    The okay:

    * The sites have wood chips spread to keep down dust, but those get tracked everywhere.

    * A bit of a drive from the sights in Yosemite

    * On busy weekends it can get a bit crowded

  • Clara T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Tulloch RV Campground and Marina
    Aug. 15, 2024

    Lake Tulloch RV Campground and Marina

    Great time in this campground!

    We spent one night right in front of the water, amazing view for the sunset. It’s true that bathroom / toilets / showers aren’t clean, they are quite old.

    But we didn’t care, the view worth it. We went swimming in the lake : what a pleasure. We saw some squirrels and dears, they didn’t bothered us.

    It was super calm. The crew was nice with us and let us spend only one night here for 50$ (the minimum should be 2 nights)

    I recommend this place!

    (Also, it’s right halfway between Yosemite and San Francisco: which was perfect for us)

  • Roxanne D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Camanche
    Aug. 8, 2024

    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.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Jul. 27, 2024

    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.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Acorn Campground
    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

  • C
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    Jun. 12, 2024

    Placerville KOA

    Great place

    We had a great experience at the Placerville KOA. 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. The only thing I would suggest is to put in a few more bathrooms around the site. The main building are the only bathrooms. I would suggest a visit. They also have a pool area and hot tub Our friends stayed in the cabins. They were clean and comfortable

  • Moonlit_starrynights
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Amador Campground
    Jun. 11, 2024

    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.

  • Maria M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Tulloch RV Campground and Marina
    Jun. 2, 2024

    Lake Tulloch RV Campground and Marina

    ick

    Wow, let's say we had a nightmare ishhorrible experience. We rented a tent camp site for 2 nights. We were given an RV Slab camping site. It had the tiniest barbecue grill available. The water that was coming out of all the faucets,  was red and brown. People weren't allowed to shower that night. Once night fall came, the camp's site was infested with roaches Everywhere, they went in all our grocery bags and under them. Went into and under all our boxes that we had. The roaches hid under our tents also. There also seemed to be a termite infestation. We had to cut our camping trip short after spending over a thousand dollars on supplies, food, the Camping site and parking fees The workers that drove by, especially Travis, were nice and Welcoming. Dogs have to be on a leash at all times. If you want to go into the lake with your dog, You have to walk very far away if you didn't rent one of the tent sites at the lake front area. Had to fumigate my vehicle when I got home with all my stuff in it. I pray none of the bugs will be in my stuff at home. I heard many other guests screeching and shouting, omg theres cockroaches every where. Good to know, we weren't the only ones disappointed. The owner Jake refused to refund me, or my two guests that wasted their 50 dollars in parking fees, although the trip was cut short due to the conditions. Jake offered for us to stay another night. Will never be back. Beware.

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from Diamond Gulch
    May. 29, 2024

    Diamond Gulch

    Disappointed

    Booked a reservation through The Dyrt app for this place. Reservation says I booked for a “tent”, meaning a tent will be ready already and should have a bed inside. We wanted a place to sleep before heading to Yosemite the next day, without having to unpack our stuff.After booking on 5/18, I emailed the owner of the campground to make sure my reservation went through and I mentioned that I booked it through the dyrt app and it was a reservation for a tent. The owner replied with “it did”. Upon getting to the site, the owner was not there and we didn’t know where we needed to go. Some of his family members were camping there as well and helped us get a hold of him. When we finally spoke with the owner, he said that the dyrt app is not supposed to do reservation for the tent. We were put in an empty campsite because all the tents were occupied. This was around 9 pm, we don’t have time to set up tent so we took everything out of the back the car and slept in the back of the car. I emailed the dyrt app to get a refund, I paid for the tent but got a camp site instead so I should be refunded for the difference plus not to mention the inconvenience. It was not my fault the reservation was incorrect, I also did my due diligence to make sure the booking was done correctly. It is not my fault the owner did not read my email properly when I asked. The dyrt app will not issue a refund because the owner said he will not issue a refund. Although the amount is not a lot, I would rather only pay for what I got. The owner was nice and his family was nice but we are really disappointed with our experience.

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from Diamond Gulch
    May. 27, 2024

    Diamond Gulch

    Amazing!

    Spots are unlevel, but not horribly. Firewood already at the site for your use. Wonderful outdoor showers! The scenery is beautiful! Wish we had more time to stay here longer. Favorite site of our trip so far

  • T L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Peninsula - Folsom Lake State Rec Area
    May. 4, 2024

    Peninsula - Folsom Lake State Rec Area

    Great Staff Beautiful Views

    The grounds are very well kept and the staff is available but keep their distance. Thanks to Lisa for the mattress pump and a shout out to groundskeeper Genoa who recently retired and shared great knowledge about the area. Try not to forget anything because it is eleven twisty, narrow, miles back to the city of Cool, where you can buy the essentials- The weekends get crowded during peak season but if you visit mid-week you will have the place almost to yourself. Reserve a site online but when you get there tell the attendant that you would like to see what sites are available. Take a tour as the online pics do no justice, and with almost 100 sites, you will find the perfect site that will suit your specifics- Best, Tommy

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Amador Campground
    Apr. 7, 2024

    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!

  • Dustin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Coloma Resort
    Mar. 31, 2024

    Coloma Resort

    Great place!

    We spent the weekend for my wife’s birthday. It rained most of Friday and into Saturday but we had a great time. Steve at check in was very helpful, the little store is cool, and the campground is walking distance from the historic town of Coloma and the Argonaut for breakfast and lunch (and Gelato!) Pool, playground, basketball and soccer - will definitely be back with the kids soon.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Peninsula - Folsom Lake State Rec Area
    Mar. 7, 2024

    Peninsula - Folsom Lake State Rec Area

    Great Pre Spring Get Away

    Another mid-week quick adventure two weeks before spring.  Weather in the Sierra foothills in early March is perfect for a couple day getaway from the colder temperatures and snow in the higher elevations where we live.  Peninsula campground on Folsom Lake is in the rolling hills and oak trees, remote from the more popular side of the lake.  In the summer months the lake is very busy and the hills are brown with dried grass.  But in the early spring it is quite, especially here, with green grass and wild turkeys.  With only us and two other folks in the entire campground we enjoyed privacy and seclusion.  Good bike riding too.

  • Lexi L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Ko-Ket Resort
    Dec. 4, 2023

    Ko-Ket Resort

    RV spot with private dock+deck!

    This place is awesome! Has a cute restaurant on the water too. Very clean facilities, it’s right on the water- the California delta river. They have paddle boards you can rent and go out on the water in the morning. They have cute little cottages people can rent too. Very peaceful and fun atmosphere. They had live music on the Saturday we were there. Highly recommend!

  • H
    Camper-submitted photo from Tuttletown Recreation Area
    Oct. 10, 2023

    Tuttletown Recreation Area

    Nice Area When Empty

    Sites are packed in tight. Def geared for tent camping although I was lucky enough to be here when it was dead empty and picked a good site for my 27’ toy hauler. Fire pits and picnic tables at every site. No idea where the water is at but didn’t really look. There is a nice dump station ($8 fee recommended.. pay station is at park entrance). Lots of deer and raccoons. Gas station with firewood not too far away (Lakeridge Inn Gas), and they have diesel. Boat launch and day use area only a short drive away. Just would not want to be here if it was busy.

  • H
    Camper-submitted photo from Diamond Gulch
    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.



Guide to Sutter Creek

Camping near Sutter Creek, California, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a peaceful retreat, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the stunning trails in the area. Many campers enjoy the nearby hiking options, with one reviewer mentioning, "The sites are large and the scenery beautiful" at Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes.
  • Water Activities: Enjoy swimming, kayaking, or fishing at local lakes. A camper at Fallen Leaf Campground said, "The lake is a 5 min walk away not to mention near the start of many hiking trails."
  • Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for local wildlife. One visitor at Yosemite Pines RV Resort noted, "Hooting owls in the trees" added to their experience.

What campers like:

  • Spacious Sites: Campers appreciate the roomy sites. A review for Acorn Campground mentioned, "A good clean campground, popular in central California."
  • Clean Facilities: Many campers value cleanliness. One visitor at Grover Hot Springs State Park said, "Toilets were well maintained and didn’t have an awful smell like most others."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight helpful staff. A reviewer at D.L. Bliss State Park Campground stated, "Everyone was so nice and very helpful."

What you should know:

  • Bear Safety: Be cautious about food storage. A camper at Eagle Point Campground warned, "We had a bear visit our campsite, so it’s crucial to store your food in the provided bear boxes."
  • Road Noise: Some campgrounds may have noise from nearby roads. A visitor at North Grove Campground mentioned, "Some road noise from Hwy 4, trucks going by were sometimes pretty noticeable."
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. A reviewer at Beals Point Campground noted, "The building closest to us had three toilet/sink combos... No soap, paper towels, or air dryers in any of the toilet rooms."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with family-friendly activities. One camper at Tahoe Valley Campground said, "This is a great spot if you have kids. Lots of stuff to do just at the resort."
  • Space for Tents: Choose campgrounds with spacious sites. A reviewer at Fallen Leaf Campground mentioned, "Camping spots are spaced out enough that you are not right on top of your neighbor."
  • Plan for Wildlife: Teach kids about local wildlife safety. A camper at Yosemite Pines RV Resort shared, "We had to relocate to a hotel every 28 days due to the max 28-day rules in CA."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Hookups: Ensure your site has the necessary hookups. A visitor at Beals Point Campground noted, "The sites are clean, but bathrooms however were not."
  • Plan for Dust: Be prepared for dirt and dust at some campgrounds. A reviewer at Tahoe Valley Campground mentioned, "The biggest issue with this campground is the dirt. It’s this ash dirt that gets everywhere."
  • Book Early: Popular spots fill up fast. A camper at D.L. Bliss State Park Campground advised, "Definitely book six months in advance."

Camping near Sutter Creek, California, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

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