Best Glamping near Upper Lake, CA

Narrows Lodge Resort houses some of the Lake County region's premium glamping accommodations near Upper Lake, with impressive yurts that provide a spacious alternative to traditional camping. Located on Blue Lakes Road, this year-round glamping destination features comfortable yurt accommodations complete with private bathroom and shower access—a considerable upgrade from standard campgrounds. The resort combines lakeside living with modern comfort, positioning glamping units within a short walk to the water's edge. Canvas accommodations and various glamping options provide visitors with alternatives to standard tent or RV camping, while maintaining proximity to Blue Lake's crystal clear waters. Resort-style camping amenities include on-site snack and coffee bars with limited operating hours, plus direct lake access via a small beach area enhanced with imported sand. A recent visitor mentioned, "We rented a camping yurt and we were so surprised how big it is! We received a key to our own bathroom and shower!"

The Narrows Lodge's lakeside setting creates an exceptional backdrop for water-based activities, with a small dock for swimming and relaxation. Guests enjoy complimentary canoe and paddle boat use, with life jackets provided for safety. The resort maintains a private beach area that connects directly to the campground, allowing glamping guests easy water access throughout their stay. For more adventurous visitors, motorboat rentals are available to explore the surrounding waterways. While campfires are restricted to propane units only, the serene lake views and comfortable accommodations more than compensate for this limitation. The resort's location, though accessed via a challenging narrow road, rewards visitors with spectacular views and natural tranquility. According to a camper, "The views are absolutely amazing! We stayed in the Lakeview spot and had the entire place to ourselves during the week. It's definitely more of a summer stay but we enjoyed it in the fall just as much."

Best Glamping Sites Near Upper Lake, California (23)

    1. The Aurora RV Park & Marina

    7 Reviews
    Nice, CA
    4 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."

    2. Narrows Lodge Resort

    4 Reviews
    Upper Lake, CA
    6 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."

    3. Middle Creek Campground

    4 Reviews
    Upper Lake, CA
    7 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."

    4. Fuller Grove Group Campground

    4 Reviews
    Potter Valley, CA
    19 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."

    5. Clear Lake Campground

    6 Reviews
    Lower Lake, CA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 994-2236

    $55 - $999 / night

    6. North Fork Campground

    2 Reviews
    Stonyford, CA
    20 miles
    Website

    "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."

    "If you drive past all the OHV-filled camps, you’ll eventually get to this little gem."

    7. Mendocino Redwoods RV Resort

    9 Reviews
    Willits, CA
    31 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."

    8. Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

    26 Reviews
    Deer Park, CA
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 942-4575

    $43 / night

    "Then, after a day of riding and wine tasting, we retired back to our campsites for an evening of grilling and drinking of local wines (of which there are many, many excellent choices)."

    "WE just stayed two nights camping and had a great time, site was good, bathrooms and showers were clean.   Good access to wineries close by. "

    9. Manchester Beach / Mendocino Coast KOA

    17 Reviews
    Manchester, CA
    44 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."

    10. Huttopia Wine Country

    1 Review
    Lower Lake, CA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 461-0740

    $236 - $364 / night

    "You can't ask for a more picturesque place to glamping, surrounded by the fields of the ranch & winery, while also within driving distance of San Francisco, this is a spot to check out!"

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Glamping Reviews near Upper Lake, CA

116 Reviews of 23 Upper Lake Campgrounds


  • Donna M.
    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

  • H
    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.
  • D
    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!

  • L
    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.
    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

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    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.
    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.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • Stephanie P.
    Apr. 18, 2015

    Fuller Grove Group Campground

    Great memories

    I have been camping here for 20 years and have always had a great time. 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. Campground hosts change from year to year and have been good people. Since Lake Pillsbury is more secluded compared to Lake Mendocino, it tends to get a lot less traffic from campers (except around holidays). People who come are generally experienced campers or families on vacation and not 20-somethings looking to party. Noise normally isn't an issue, even when all the sites are full. Bring your own seat gaskets and toilet paper though. No seat gaskets are provided in the vault toilets, and the toilet paper is sometimes just 1-ply.


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