The Aurora RV Park & Marina, near Nice, California, is a cozy campground that offers a mix of relaxation and outdoor fun right by the water. With options for RVs, tents, and even glamping, it caters to a variety of camping styles, making it a popular choice for families and friends looking to unwind.

This campground boasts lovely lakeside spots where you can fish right from your campsite. Visitors have raved about the clean facilities, including bathrooms and a clubhouse with games and a kitchen, which add to the overall comfort of your stay. One happy camper noted, “We fell in love with this place!” highlighting the friendly camp host who’s always ready to help.

For those who enjoy a bit of adventure, the park offers free canoe and paddle boat rentals, perfect for exploring the scenic waters. The BBQ area, complete with a gazebo draped in grapes, provides a great spot for gatherings, especially after a day of outdoor activities. Just be mindful of the close quarters in some sites, as they can feel a bit snug, especially during busy times.

Whether you're here to soak up the sun, enjoy a campfire under the stars, or take in the beautiful views, The Aurora RV Park & Marina has plenty to offer for a memorable getaway.

Park Amenities

    Waterfront RV sites available
    Beach Access
    Kayak/Canoe Rentals
    Fast Wifi
    Plenty of Shade
    Boat Launch
    Brand New Club House!

The Aurora RV Park & Marina

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The Best Camping Near Nice, California

The Aurora RV Park &amp; Marina is a work in progress. I can see what they want to make this campground into, but the reality of what it’s currently status is makes it difficult to stay there. I did get to try a couple of the different blends of [Nature’s Coffee Kettle](https://www.naturescoffeekettle.com) while I was there. Unfortunately I did have to cut my trip short as there was a mandatory evacuation order put into place due to wild fires.

**Campground Review**

First off this park is designed for RV use, but the owners have converted a few spaces for tent camping. During my visit I stayed in a tent. I booked the site through booking.com and paid $22.00 a night.

The Good

Each site has its own water sipget and two electrical outlets that work well. There was plenty of space at the site to setup two 4-person tents. The site is at the North end of Clearlake and you have some pretty spectacular views all day long. There is a beautiful public BBQ sitting area right next to the private beach. You can use the canoes, kayaks, or paddle boat all free of charge and they provide life jackets. There park does provide WiFi at no additional cost and it worked reasonably well. The mangers there are very friendly and approachable. They checked on me multiple times to make sure everything was okay.

The Bad

At the time of my visit the campground was undergoing renovations. The office area where the bathrooms/showers, laundry room, and community lounge were all at some stage of construction. THe bathrooms were clean, but only one shower and toilet worked. There was no mirror in the bathroom during my stay. I could not for the life of me get the shower to spray warm water at all so I had a week of cold showers, which wasn’t too bad given how hot it was. I did report this to the mangers, but the issue never got resolved. For tent camping the site were too close together and no picnic table was provided at the space I was at. If I had booked through AirB&amp;B I would have been in a different area that had a picnic table.

**Product Review**

As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get to test products in the field. At The Aurora RV Park &amp; Marina, I tested two different blends of [Nature’s Coffee Kettle](https://www.naturescoffeekettle.com). I tried the Colombian and Sumatra blend. Overall I would give this product a 4 out a 5 stars.

What I liked about camping with the Nature’s Coffee Kettle:

*   Portable and easy to pack. It takes almost no space at all as it is completely flat when empty.
*   Easy to make. Boil water and pour into the kettle and wait. That’s it!
*   Easy to clean. Once you’ve had your coffee take out the coffee pod and dispose of it. Rinse out the kettle and your done.
*   The kettle is reusable! You can re-order new pods and keep using the kettle
*   Many different things you can brew. Currently they have variety of coffee blends and tea blends. They also have Hot Chocolate, but that comes in its own kettle.
*   Some of the best coffee I have had while camping. The coffee was really good! Way batter than my normal percolated stuff.

THings to be aware of

*   You have to be really careful when pouting the boiling water into the kettle. It is easy to still some of that water on yourself (I did this).
*   The pouch is not insulated so if you want to drink hot/warm coffee you got to drink quickly.

Ranger Review: Nature’s Coffee Kettle at The Aurora RV Park & Marina

Very  nice and cozy place. I will definitely recommend. 

Nice!

Nice little rv park. They offer FREE canoe/paddle boating. Bathrooms are kept clean and mike, the owner is amazing. Real nice guy and very helpful. Only thing is the road along side of park. People speed way too fast on the corner

Beautiful lake view

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. If your neighbor has a slider you are wall to wall.  Nice outdoor table overlooking the lake, nice outdoor patio and they have kayaks you can borrow.

Tight squeeze

Decided to splurge and opted for a lakeside spot. Had neighbor on one side and grass on the other. Enjoyed a fire in the pit even though it was quite chilly out. Very pretty at night. In the morning, vehicles came in and parked right by us and used the picnic tables as though it was a public park. Not sure if that is the norm or just a fluke. 

The womens shower was so-so clean but there was hair left in the drains and on the walls (ick). One shower in the mens bathroom had no hot water. Laundry room was clean and the machines worked well but the dryers cost .25 for three minutes! Maybe that's the norm around here. Could not get onto the Wi-Fi with the password provided.

Gave it three stars because the issues above but the view is very nice if you're on the water side. Just be aware that you are very close to your neighbors.

Close to the lake

This place is clean. We were greeted by the camp host with a smile! Very friendly!  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. Clean bathrooms, club house with games and a kitchen. Fire pits and BBQ's. Green grass in the BBQ area with a beautiful gazebo that has grapes growing on it! Felt very nice and cool since it was very hot in Aug. I highly recommend this place! 😉😎 

On the Lake

Aurora has two sites that are across the road from each other.  One is on the water with back up sites.  It’s very nice, certainly beautiful and worth the extra 10 dollars.  A picnic bench behind the RVs and looking out to the water. Large group cooking and gathering areas.  The other side is a standard RV park.    It’s a medium size park.  There are no walking trails, but the walk along the road way is very beautiful.  Although it is along town building, the water side is a low water estuary or sorts - lots of tall grasses and duckweed type plants.  Many birds.  I even saw an egret.  The RV park has a few boats to rent.  Fishing allowed but may require a permit (did not research this).   To get to clear lake from the west the road is very windy and only allows 34 feet and I think that is pushing it.  For me, this is the perfect place to just stop and breath.  

Great one or two night stay

It’s a cute little campground, conveniently located right on the lake. There are a few sites directly at Lake side and Moore across the street. Generally well kept looks a little older. Has showers and washrooms.

Photos of The Aurora RV Park & Marina

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