Best Glamping near Ukiah, CA

Narrows Lodge Resort and Mendocino Redwoods RV Resort house upscale outdoor accommodations near Clear Lake and Mendocino National Forest. Both locations feature glamping yurts with surprising spaciousness and comfort, offering electricity, comfortable beds, and private entrances. "We rented a camping yurt and we were so surprised how big it is! We received a key to our own bathroom and shower," noted one guest at Narrows Lodge. Premium sites at Mendocino Redwoods include private hot tubs adjacent to comfortable canvas accommodations, providing luxury camping experiences with hotel-like amenities. The glamping yurts at Narrows Lodge provide exceptional lake views with immediate water access, while accommodations at both resorts include picnic areas, fire pits, and proximity to natural attractions. These luxury outdoor stays balance comfort with authentic nature experiences without sacrificing essential amenities.

Activities at these glamping destinations center around water recreation and family entertainment. The Aurora RV Park & Marina provides free canoe and paddle boat rentals with life jackets included, creating accessible lake experiences for all guests. A visitor noted, "You can fish right from your camp spot if you get a spot right on the water." Mendocino Redwoods enhances the luxury camping experience with a swimming pool, splash pad, petting zoo, mini-golf course, and RC track that particularly appeals to families with children. Both locations offer outdoor cooking areas with BBQ facilities and proximity to local hiking trails. Manchester Beach/Mendocino Coast provides access to stunning coastal views with nearby beach access, while glamping sites around Ukiah connect travelers to wine country experiences and redwood forest exploration, creating comprehensive outdoor getaways with camping amenities.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Ukiah, California (23)

1. Narrows Lodge Resort
4 Reviews
Upper Lake, CA
10 miles
Website
+1 (707) 275-2718
"It’s a short walk from anywhere in the campground down to the lake. The water is crystal clear and there’s a little dock for jumping off of."

"We received a key to our own bathroom and shower! They had a sink to was dishes in and a place to clean our fish. We rented a motor boat for a few hours to explore the beautiful lake. Pet friendly."
2. Middle Creek Campground
4 Reviews
Upper Lake, CA
16 miles
Website
+1 (707) 275-2361
$8 / night
"Middle creek campground was as close as we could find to free camping in Upper Lake CA."

"Beautiful location, campground was easily accessible going up Elk Mountain Road. Camped in Site 11, pull through, no hook ups, nice picnic table, grill and fire pit. Vault toilets, no showers."

3. The Aurora RV Park & Marina
7 Reviews
Nice, CA
19 miles
Website
+1 (707) 274-5531
$22 - $75 / night
"She answered all our questions and showed us around. We feel in love with this place! 💕 You can fish right from your camp spot if you get a spot right on the water."

"This park has two parts: most is across the street from the lake but some spots are lakeside. The lakeside spots are very tight together-and require backing in."
4. Mendocino Redwoods RV Resort
9 Reviews
Willits, CA
21 miles
Website
+1 (707) 459-6179
"We were just a few steps from the pool, which was clean, but pretty cold. It didn’t seem like it was heated. If it is, it’s not heated well."

"The Mendocino redwoods RV resort just outside of Willits on CA-20 to Fort Bragg, California, was 3 years ago a KOA resort."

5. Manchester Beach / Mendocino Coast KOA
17 Reviews
Manchester, CA
28 miles
Website
+1 (707) 882-2375
"we enjoyed having a full kitchen available and the community entertainment like s’mores around the campfire. bocce ball courts definitely needed some TLC."

"The beach is about a mile hike, you can ride your bike though on the road outside the KOA or drive and the beach is closer. Point Arena lighthouse is a close drive away."
6. Fuller Grove Group Campground
4 Reviews
Potter Valley, CA
24 miles
Website
"Camp sites are spaced out, so you're not on top of one another like some of the other sites around the lake. Also has a nice beach and direct access to the lake."

"No better campsite for a long weekend of lake lounging and good camping good. The sites are BIG, and the ones that lead to the water give you best access to the lake."

7. Dunlap Campground
5 Reviews
Comptche, CA
23 miles
Website
"3 sites are currently closed due to COVID to encourage social distancing; sites fill up quickly on weekends; no on-site camp host, but Cal Fire does come through to write receipts and pick up trash."
8. Manchester State Park Campground
8 Reviews
Manchester, CA
29 miles
Website
+1 (707) 882-2463
$35 / night
"Bathrooms were not usable in my opinion but I have a bathroom tent with potty so it didn’t bother us."

"I would recommend the sites in the high 30's as they are more secluded."

9. Westport Beach RV Park and Campground
16 Reviews
Westport, CA
47 miles
Website
+1 (707) 964-2964
$55 - $155 / night
"Little store has anything you forgot, clean bathrooms, fire pits at each site,friendly staff. We were in 24’ class C RV"

"We stayed in our van in the tent area which was secluded, with a stream meandering through, and it was nearly deserted in April."
10. Jackson Demonstration Forest
3 Reviews
Caspar, CA
33 miles
Website
+1 (707) 964-5674
"Jackson State Demonstration forest is about 6 miles from fort Bragg on hwy.20 Campground is about 3 miles down a dirt road down into the forest from the highway. Beautiful, clean and peaceful."

"I’m bad about planning ahead and couldn’t reserve a campground at my usual spots also was trying to avoid the smoke in the valley from all the forest fires."

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105 Reviews of 23 Ukiah Campgrounds

Donna M.
Traveler
Apr. 11, 2019
Middle Creek Campground
Oh heaven or peaceful tranquility
Middle creek campground was as close as we could find to free camping in Upper Lake CA. At the time of our visit 90% of the Mendocino National Forest was closed as a result of fires the past year as well as landslides due to rains.this is normally a ohv area but since all trails are closed it is quiet and peaceful.you can hear the creek running along the camp, as well as the wild turkeys . There must be over 15 different species of birds as well. Each campsite has a picnic table , fire pit as well as a bbq grill. They do have vault toilets and running water. It was $8.00 a nite but offered a discount with a America the beautiful pass
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Henry M.
Scout
Jul. 5, 2025
Johnson's Beach
Good location but mediocre camping
Just got back from a 2 night stay at Johnson's Beach campsite. We found the camp grounds to be so-so and not the most maintained. While we were there, we saw more than a few families come for a night and leave earlier than expected because of complaints of their sites.

If you are interested in Johnson's Beach, I'd rather do one of their glamping tents or bungalow instead.

Pros:

Good location to the beach; 2 minute walk from camp site to the beach.

Nice clean and well maintained bathrooms and showers.

5 minute walk to downtown / Safeway

Host (Chris) was nice and did his best.

Outlets at each site.

Well shaded by trees (although is also a con).

Cons:

Camp sites too cramped/small, especially from 20 - 25. Hardly any breathing room.

Camp sites are right behind a bar (?) and homes so we heard a lot of partying, singing, dog barking well into the night

Road next to the camp sites used by cars to reach the beach. Cars would stir up dust.

A lot of trees but frequented by crows. The crows can be very noisy and loved to poop all around the camp grounds.
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Danielle F.
Scout
Aug. 7, 2020
Jackson Demonstration Forest
Secluded and peaceful
Jackson State Demonstration forest is about 6 miles from fort Bragg on hwy.20 Campground is about 3 miles down a dirt road down into the forest from the highway.

Beautiful, clean and peaceful. Plenty of trails to explore and Noyo River meanders through the center. It was self pay upon arrival and the whole place was welcoming. Nice day use area with tables and creek for playing in. No water but fire pits and grills, and picnic tables in campsites. At the sites , Trash and pit toilet areas seemed cleaned regularly and cal fire was seen a few times through our stay so it’s out there but doesn’t feel far away.

There was a massive group site that would be gorgeous for a family gathering too!
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Linda Y.
Guide
Aug. 27, 2020
Dunlap Campground
Great FCFS sites close to coast
3 sites are currently closed due to COVID to encourage social distancing; sites fill up quickly on weekends; no on-site camp host, but Cal Fire does come through to write receipts and pick up trash. Not sure if there's water (we brought our own). Good option if needing first come first serve sites since all of the state parks are reservation-only currently. All sites have fire ring and picnic table, also some access to the creek/river bed below to explore. Really convenient to Fort Bragg (30 min away) or Willets (30 min away). No cell service. Only possible complaint would be that you can hear the road noise, but get used to it after awhile.
Cassidy Y.
Legend
Aug. 2, 2021
Jackson Demonstration Forest
Pretty good spot
I’m bad about planning ahead and couldn’t reserve a campground at my usual spots also was trying to avoid the smoke in the valley from all the forest fires. This area was recommended because they are all first come first serve. I drove up on a Friday in July and was able to get a spot at Dunlap campground. The campground filled up by 5:00 Friday night and stayed full the rest of the weekend. Each camp has a picnic table, fire pit and a bbq. Dump lap has 17 spots and a vaulted toilet. There was a small creek behind the campground which was nice. It was about a 30 minute drive to fort Bragg made for an easy day trip. The campground is maintained by cal fire $20 a night. No camp host on site, cal fire crew came in once a day to check the campground. Fellow campers weren’t too loud, the birds were worse in the morning. I’m
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Joseph C.
Traveler
Aug. 14, 2024
Mendocino Magic
Not Ready for the Public Camping But a Lot of Potential
On the positive side, the people that work there are very hospitable and friendly. We had reserved 2 days. But for $70 per day for 2 people (they charge by the person per day) there are not enough amenities and the grounds are not well kept. Check in is not until 4pm. First, there is no place to put garbage. You have to take it with you. Bathrooms are just blue porta-potties. There is a map of the property, but almost no signs on the property, so it's hard to know where you are in relation to the map. The campsites are numbered on the map, but not at the physical campsites. Although the property is in the mountains and there is a reservoir for swimming and boating, (a big plus), there are tools and equipment in various stages of disrepair at several places on the facility that are not screened from view of the camping areas. The RV hookup areas are too primitive compared to typical campsites. (again, the price is too much for what you get) There are canoes and kayaks available for use at the reservoir, (a very nice amenity) but various boating equipment litter the shores and spoil the views. I was told this facility caters mainly to group events, like weddings and there are nice glamping tents available. But it looked like they just didn't pick up after the last party. We left after one day.
Trudy P.
Scout
Sep. 28, 2018
North Fork Campground
Campground away from the Interstate
The North Fork campground is about 30 minutes off of Interstate 80 along a 1-2 lane paved road. The campground is next to the Truckee River but most sites do not have easy access to it.

There are only three pit toilets since one of them is permanently damaged and has been for quite some time. There is no running water or access to any electricity.

It is is a small to medium size campground which is a plus and it’s in the trees.
Michi P.
Guide
Apr. 24, 2025
Middle Creek Campground
Great place for dry camping
Beautiful location, campground was easily accessible going up Elk Mountain Road. Camped in Site 11, pull through, no hook ups, nice picnic table, grill and fire pit. Vault toilets, no showers. There is potable water close to the campsites. Very quiet during the week, it did get noisier on the weekends, but everyone settled down for the evening.
Mary L.
Traveler
Aug. 11, 2018
Manchester Beach / Mendocino Coast KOA
quick stop
we enjoyed having a full kitchen available and the community entertainment like s’mores around the campfire. bocce ball courts definitely needed some TLC.