Loved everything about this campground! Registration online was really easy as was the check-in process. We stayed in Valley View 1, site 106. There was really no road noise at our site, though a few sites further around the loop did have noise. This particular site has a trail leading directly to the vast network of hiking trails. Huge bonus for us and we were pleasantly surprised that not one person used our site as a cut through. On the subject of hiking, this is a county park that allows dogs on ALL the trails. It’s hard to find that sometimes so we greatly appreciated how dog friendly it was. We didn’t actually encounter anyone else as we hiked, so I can’t attest to whether folks follow the rule that dogs must be on a 6 ft lead on the trails, but they certainly did in the campground. There are quite a few trails that are currently closed due to storm damage, but crews were actively working on them.

While the sites are a little close to each other, those on the outside of the loop had a great deal of privacy. Inner loop sites have none, but would be great if you were camping with friends. We didn’t use the restrooms or showers, but peeked in them anyway. Like everything else in this campground, they were clean and well maintained.

The RV sites have both water and electric hookups which was great! There is a very convenient FREE dump station just inside the entrance to the park that we used as we departed.

Our friends stayed in one of the yurts and it was great, albeit a little cold for them at night. I believe there are 2 dog friendly yurts. 106RV

What a gem of a campground! We’ll definitely come back!

Important to note that you can actually get a cell signal if you walk to the dump station!

Since the reservation system does not allow same day reservations, we showed up hoping to grab one of the few available sights as first come, first served. There were 3 or 4 sites listed as available in the lower campground and we found one that was perfect for us. We had the choice between a full hook up site and a dry site and chose the latter as it was perfectly level and offered more privacy.

It’s interesting to note the different pricing levels from ‘popular’ to basic. Some sites were tightly packed and others were absolutely enormous with great views. Our site, 105, had a very tight neighboring spot on just one side (a no show which gave us a much roomier feeling) and an ample area with picnic table, fire pit, and enough room for two tents behind the pad. A short trail, albeit somewhat overgrown, at the back of our site lead right to the beach.

The campground, while quite full, was incredibly quiet. I’m sure things are different in the summer time with more families camping. The hosts and maintenance folks were all very friendly.

Perhaps my favorite part of this campground is the location with miles of beach to walk. I was surprised that with our frequent strolls on the beach with the pups, we only passed a small number of people.

The dump station worked as expected and had potable water available.

Pros: convenient stop right off 101, fairly private and level sites. Camping neighbors were quiet at night. Free, but you need a Discover Pass. Cons: Road noise, but did quiet at night. Copious amounts of toilet paper in the bushes.

We stayed in site #53 for two nights and nearly had the campground to ourselves. This is dry camping at it’s best. With almost no other campers here, the silence was amazing. Most all sites that were large enough for RVs seemed quite level. There is a great deal of privacy between sites and ample potable water spigots. The bathrooms are a bit spaced out so if you aren’t self contained, be prepared to walk.

There are great hiking opportunities right from camp which was great for getting the dogs some exercise.

This is a wonderful campground right on the river. Pads are paved and our site was impeccably groomed when we arrived. We had to do very minimal leveling. Ample shade throughout the day. The only downside to that was not being able to use our solar panels.

A huge bonus: free hot showers! The bath house was very clean and the showers were much appreciated.

I’m not sure if all sites that backed up to the river had a trail leading to the water but, our site (23) and others near us did.

There are trails to hike directly from the campground which is a bonus as we have 4 dogs with us. The fire in 2020 did a fair amount of damage in the area and we did come across two sections of trail that were closed as a result. We did walk down to the day use area and the Tioga Bridge. Lovely walk along the river. Across the street from the day use area is the trailhead to Susan Creek Falls. It’s a short and easy ‘hike’ to the falls and well worth it despite fire damage. It’s remarkable that the campground suffered very little damage from the fire.

Best sites are along the river: 22, 34, 24, 25.

The is minimal road noise during the day and almost none at night.

The only con that I have for this location is that we did have a couple of somewhat sketchy folks cruise through the campground repeatedly.

While not a destination campground, this is a great place to spend a night or two on your way to somewhere else.

We spent two nights in Loop F in site F26. We did not have reservations, but there were plenty of sites available. No leveling needed, ample shade, and water/electric hookups. The sites don’t offer much in the way of privacy, but they make up for that in size and spacing.

The campground is right by I-5 so there is a fair amount of road noise during the day, but even as a light sleeper, I didn’t notice it at night.

Big bonus for us were the paved and dirt trails along the river to walk the dogs.

This is a nice little campground along the Sacramento River. The sites are well spaced and, depending on your preferences, plenty of options in terms of full sun or shade. The campground was empty when we pulled in mid afternoon on a Thursday. In the morning there were two other sites that were occupied by tent campers.

Most sites would easily fit our 24’ RV. We chose site #4 as it offered ample shade in these over 100° temps. No leveling was required. Site # 17 was also nicely shaded and offered even more privacy.

There are several bathrooms, but cant attest to their condition. The one at the far end of the campsite looks relatively new.

There is a nice little paved walk around the campground with signs giving the history of the conservation core camp that was located here at one time. The path takes you along the river, but access is a little challenging if you want to get in to cool off. There is also a several mile out and back ‘hike’ along a forest road that begins near the entrance of the campground

The only cons for this campground would be the trains that pass by on the opposite site of the river. There were several during the night with whistles, rumbles, and screeching wheels. There is also some road noise. Other con would be the little gnat-like bugs that are determined to embed themselves in your tear ducts. The campground host sports mosquito net head wear so be warned!

Overall, a great little one or two night enroute stay campground.

Can’t say enough about this park! The couple who run it are incredibly nice. Check in was a breeze and they give you tokens for free ice cream at registration. We were quickly escorted to our site. Sites are pull through and we did require a little bit of leveling. All hook-ups worked great.

Most sites have a patch of lush green grass and a tree for shade as well as a picnic table.

The laundry room has 3 sets of washers/dryers and if I remember correctly, it was $2.25 per machine. There was also a vending machine for detergent.

The bathrooms and showers were the largest we’ve seen and spotless.

A HUGE bonus was the additional 600 (?) acres to explore. Dogs are allowed off leash once through the gate and up the hill. The views are amazing from up there and it was the perfect spot to let the dogs run while we enjoyed the sunset.

The park was wonderfully quiet both day and night. There is a small play area and some horse shoe pits available.

Another added bonus was the freezer stocked with homemade pies! We picked up an apple pie to share with our friends on our next stop in Wyoming.

This is a little gem for a FCFS free campground.

Some sites are more level than others, but it was nearly empty when we rolled in so we had no problem finding a site that worked for our class C. We were impressed with the space between sites. It offered a lot of privacy.

More campers rolled in by early evening but the campground was far from full and remained wonderfully quiet. Any road noise heard during the day was gone by nightfall.

Bonus for having a geocache near the entrance if you are into geocaching.

Perfect for a one night stay. I called when we were about an hour away and was told they had several spots available. The gentleman on the phone was really helpful and explained the self check-in process and the best location for utilizing the dog ‘park’.

Self check-in was both easy and convenient. They take cash, checks, and credit cards (additional fee for credit).

There are both pull-through ($40) and back in ($35) sites. The sites are gravel and offer plenty of space between neighbors. We did have to level our rig just a bit. All hook ups worked great.

The dog ‘park’ is actually a huge fenced in lot and was very handy giving our 3 Aussies room to stretch their legs.

There was a bit of road noise at night but it wasn’t enough to disturb sleep.

$35 for full hookups in a very clean RV park? Definitely worth it!

This campground has an interesting set up. The sites large enough for our 24 ft Class C were gravel pullouts along the main road and one small loop. There is a separate loop for tents only.

The campground is FCFS, but didn’t seem to fill completely in mid September.

There are water spigots throughout the campground, but the one closest to us wasn’t working.

It was one of the quietest campgrounds we’ve stayed at and is in a great location to explore the area.

We rolled into the campground, which is FCFS, rather late in the afternoon and grabbed the second site we found. By dark, it appeared that the campground was full. Most sites are pull through and there is ample space between them. No generator usage between 8 PM and 8 AM which made for a very quiet nights sleep.

The views of Devils Tower are wonderful. There is a trail up to the tower leads straight from the campground or it’s a quick drive to the visitors center if you’d rather not walk.

Very positive vibe in the campground. Would definitely stay again.

We rolled in without reservations over Labor Day weekend and, while they didn’t have a FHU site available for us that first night, they had us stay one night in their dry camping area.

We spent the next two nights in site 13 with FHU and loved our stay.

The grounds are well groomed with ample space between sites. Plenty of shade and great views of the mountains. The horses grazing in the open areas just added to the ambiance.

The staff is wonderfully accommodating. The laundry room has 2 washers and dryers and the showers are free for campers.

It was 95 degrees out and we needed a full hook up for the night.

The office staff was really friendly and very efficient. Gravel site required minimal leveling. There are some shade trees. Not much to look at aesthetically, but had what we needed for a one night stay.

Good news is electrical and water all worked the way it is supposed to!

The perfect spot after a long day on the road. Nancy and Steve are wonderful hosts and the experience was such a positive one from the first phone call through our stay. Steve met us at the entrance and escorted us to our site. The grounds are very well groomed and there is ample room to relax in the shade or walk by the creek. Try the cute ladybug scavenger hunt if you have little ones….or even if you don’t have kids. It’s a great way to experience the property,

We’re likely to stay here again on our return trip.

There are four campgrounds in very close proximity to each other in the Medicine Lake Recreation Area. We drive through the first two (Hemlock and A H Hogue) and didn’t see a site that suited us. The third campground is Medicine Campground and it seemed a little more spacious, so we chose a site there. A majority of the sites in the four campgrounds are first come/first served and we had plenty to choose from on a Tuesday night. The lake front sites (the lake is rather low like most in the state) were almost all occupied, but any site has easy access to the shoreline. We spent two nights in site #29. The lake is crystal clear and shallow along the shoreline making it great for kids. The camp sites have the usual amenities (fire pit and picnic tables), but the one drawback was the lack of potable water. It was being tested while we were there and was expected to be available by the weekend (end of June).

We spent one night a Cattle Camp and enjoyed the stopover. The campground was empty compared to Fowler’s just down the road. Lots of space between sites, plenty of shade, and rather level. You can access the McCloud River trail from Camp which gave us the chance to stretch our legs and wear out the dogs. A quick jaunt down the road to access the McCloud River Falls Trail which was definitely worth the early morning visit. Can’t beat $7.50 (Senior pass) for a night in a clean, quiet campground.

We didn’t spend the night here, but were tempted. We pulled in to see if we could just pay to fill our fresh water tank. The owner wasn’t there, but the gentleman filling in for him was incredibly hospitable. He not only let us fill up, but offered to let us dump if we needed to (we didn’t).

The campground is in a meadow-line setting at the end of a quiet road. You’ll pass another called Hawks Nest first. Keep going! Sites are pull through on grass and have full hookups, though you pay a nominal additional fee for the actual amount of electricity you use.

Great proximity to Lava Beds National Monument.

Will definitely put this on our list if we pass through again.

We were able to grab a first come/first serve site on a Thursday afternoon. Ample shade and no leveling needed at site #17. Fire pit and picnic table are below the paved parking pad so if you’re staying a while, you’ll get a bit of a workout going back and forth. Joanne, the camp host, is such an upbeat helpful human. Other than a couple of continuously barking dogs on opposite ends of the campground, it was fairly quiet during the day. Loved seeing a small herd of deer grazing their way through camp. With our senior pass, we paid $17 for the night. We had no cell reception with T-Mobile.

We stayed here for 4 nights and loved it. The lake is appropriately named as we saw bald eagles daily. We opted for the loop with water/electric hookups knowing there was easy access to a dump station across from the entrance to the campground. While we loved our site, it was probably the least shaded of any site there. With no campers in the dry sites closest to the water, we had the perfect unobstructed view of the lake. The campground is very well maintained and the sites are exceptionally large. As it was the last week before trout season opened on the lake, our side of the campground was nearly empty. Not sure that will be the case now. We enjoyed walking the paved Eagle Lake Recreation Trail to both Christie Campground and the marina. Each direction is about a 4 mile out and back.