RV camping near Winters, California sits in Yolo County's agricultural landscape, where summer temperatures often exceed 90°F from June through September. Winter overnight temperatures typically range from 38-45°F with occasional fog along the Sacramento River corridor. Most campgrounds in this region maintain level sites on concrete or gravel surfaces to accommodate larger motorhomes and travel trailers.
What to do
Riverfront activities: At Sherwood Harbor Marina & RV Park, the Sacramento River offers fishing without a license requirement. "Tons of beautiful, shady spots overlooking or near the Sacramento river. Very Breezy and well maintained park with good prices for electrical and water hookup and a dump station. Clean bathrooms and showers at no cost and the laundry room with free detergent."
Family recreation areas: SacWest RV Park & Campground features multiple playgrounds and water features. "Great playgrounds, swimming pool, more than 100 ducks going around! Beautiful place!" The campground maintains a dog park area for pet owners and recreational zones suitable for children of various ages.
Delta exploration: While visiting parks near Rio Vista, campers can explore the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta waterways. Many sites provide direct water access for fishing or wildlife viewing. "It was very clean and quiet. The owners are nice and so are most neighbors." Seasonal waterfowl migrations create birdwatching opportunities throughout winter and early spring months.
What campers like
Pool facilities: Summer heat makes swimming options essential, with SacWest RV Park & Campground offering well-maintained aquatic areas. "Loved the pool. Had pizza delivered right to the spot." Most parks with pools maintain seasonal operations from late spring through early fall.
Pet-friendly amenities: Designated dog exercise areas provide convenience for traveling pet owners. "This was truly a gem to find after leaving Lake Tahoe early to avoid the incoming storm. We'd planned to only stopover one night but extended our stay. It was clean, had friendly staff, and a wonderful dog park."
Easy highway access: Vineyard RV Park provides convenient freeway proximity without excessive noise disruption. "Felt tucked away but close to every store you could want. I needed to recharge my camper van and relax from a couple weeks of city vanlife." Most nearby campgrounds maintain 24-hour access with automated gate systems.
What you should know
Reservation requirements: During peak travel seasons from May through September, advance booking becomes essential. Many parks fill completely on summer weekends and holidays.
Varying site dimensions: RV parks differ significantly in spacing between sites. "The sites are fairly short and very close. Bigger rig tow vehicles either extend into or are parked partially on the roads through the CG, although the roads are fairly wide throughout."
Weather considerations: Summer heat impacts camping comfort substantially. "We relaxed in the trailer with a/c until it cooled off to the low 90's which was at about 8pm." Hot weather typically continues through September with minimal rainfall.
Facility maintenance variations: Older facilities may show signs of wear. At Thousand Trails Lake Minden, "The roads are riddled with potholes, none of which are paved. It's clear the maintenance of this property has been ignored for years."
Tips for camping with families
Off-season visits: Campgrounds operate with reduced capacity during winter months, offering more space and quieter conditions. "It was a nice place to stay in between a lot of trees. We stayed at the side close to the highway so it was a bit noisy but not too bad."
Playground accessibility: Family-focused parks maintain play structures suitable for various age groups. "My toddler had a blast. Even the dog park, while nothing fancy (just a weed-sprouting rectangle), gave our Silky terriers a space to run a few laps."
Activity schedules: Flag City RV Resort maintains seasonal recreation programming. "The Easter egg hunt was packed with families and even staff with their kids. Prizes for the winners, candy in the eggs for the rest of us." Weekly events typically occur on weekends with reduced programming Monday-Thursday.
Tips from RVers
Leveling considerations: Several parks feature concrete pads with variable levelness. "The cement pad was plenty long enough for our 40' fifth wheel and unhooked F450. The utilities are on the back quarter of the pad. We needed 15' of sewer hose."
Electrical service variations: Rio Viento RV Park offers reliable power connections but access roads present challenges. "Beautiful, quiet clean dog friendly park with very nice helpful staff. Large brick sites. Road to get into the park is rough but take your time, it's worth the drive."
Connectivity capabilities: Internet access varies significantly between properties. "AT&T coverage was just ok, with 2 bars of LTE and speeds up to 0.8 MB/s. The CG WiFi through TengoInternet.com is bit wanky, only allowing 3 connected devices and requiring a Browser to connect."
Size restrictions: Some facilities maintain age limits on RVs. "We arrived in our 34 foot motor home only for someone to tell us they only accepted RVs 10 years and newer which is obviously not the case."
