We stayed at North Pines for 4 nights after winning the new lottery they did this year. It was so amazing! The site was actually really large. We didn't set up tents but it would've fit several. The site had its own small beach right on the river. Unfortunately the water was too swift to swim while we were there but I think most times it would probably be good. It says it fits a 24 ft trailer. We have about a 25 foot trailer, more like 28 with the hitch, and my husband's F250 hooked up still pretty much fit in the spot. That does include a few feet of overhang over the back curve. We also had my sons CRV and when we unhooked we were able to fit both cars on the pad no problem. We have verizon and cell service pretty much sucked but it's yosemite so you get over it. We could get some calls/texts, def no internet except at Yosemite Village. There are enough trees for a hammock and we had one up. Bathrooms were flushable but the nearest shower is in Curry Village. My parents stayed in site 303. It's small and right next to the bathroom. Their 29 ft RV fit perfectly though. Plus their site obviously floods in the winter/spring cause there was mud everywhere.

We just got back from staying at Findley Campground at Jackson Meadows Reservoir. We've been to other campgrounds there but this was our first time at Findley. We had site 6, which is a pull thru site and is at the far end of the campground. It's incredibly quiet being at that end which is great. But the pull thru is not structured great as it dips down and back up so it was a difficult spot to get level. Plus, the site itself is down some stairs so it's not right at your trailer entrance if you have one. There is a great flat spot for a tent though. The in-laws were at site 8, which is a back in site, and it was much more level and a better spot IMO. Findley is also a ways from the water. We did walk down and back but the walk back up is a little rough and wouldn't recommend for someone with mobility issues. But the reservoir was beautiful as always, choppy, but great for boating and paddleboarding. And as usual, there were tons of people on dirt bikes, side by sides, if you're an OHV fan Jackson Meadows is the place for you, but if not, beware that it does create a lot of noise so know where you're going beforehand! Dump station is at the beginning of the main entrances and it's $20 to dump which seemed extreme to me.

We just got back from New Brighton, stayed in site 108. Love this State Beach! Our site was large enough for our big truck and 26 ft trailer, plus a 2nd small SUV. There was plenty of flat area for my sons tent as well. Not a ton of trees, so this particular spot didnt get a lot of natural shade, bring pop ups! The site next door, 110, had many more trees and shade. The sites are far enough apart to feel secluded. At night you can still hear the ocean even though we werent in a premium spot. You can walk a short ways to see the ocean and there are several trails down, but the one with real stairs is closed so you better be sure-footed if you're taking the other trail. We opted for the short drive to the beach lot. There are bathrooms with flush toilets and showers close by and a dump station on the way out. Plus New Brighton is just a few mins from downtown Capitola, and not much further from Santa Cruz so there are SO many things to explore when you're there. Definitely a new favorite place!

We stayed here in Aug after canceling a Tahoe trip due to smoke. We were not disappointed! Such an amazing location! We stayed in the Meadow View sites cause most of them were available but after walking through the campground that's where I would go back. The sites are quite large which was really surprising. They fit our trailer, our large truck and my minivan no problem and we still had a huge area where we had chairs and the fire ring set up. The trek up the dunes to get to the beach is a little rough, especially when it's hot. But the beach is amazing and it's so worth the walk! This is a very dog friendly location, so if you dont like dogs off leash, this isnt the place for you. Store is so convenient and has some really cool souvenir stuff. We ended up doing dinner at Nicks Cove in Marshall which I highly recommend if your looking for something a little fancy. And on the way out we stopped right up the street for lunch at Tomales Deli and Cafe which was divine! We are planning on making this an annual trip!

We were at Red Feather campground at the end of July. The campground itself was nice, quiet, clean. But the drive into the campground is nerve wracking. We are from northern california so we are usually fine but bumpy roads. But towing a trailer I was surprised to find the drive in was partially on a gravel road. We kept thinking we were going the wrong way! Once we got in there, the roads inside the grounds are tight so not sure how bigger rigs would handle it. We were in loop 2 so not super close to the lake. Lots of sloped sites in this campground so be aware. And the lake didnt have a beachy area at all, very rocky. Not sure if it's better when there is more water. But the lake itself was beautiful. We were lucky enough to be caught in between a large group of people who are part of a folk band and got to listen to their music for hours. It was amazing!

Campgrounds were great! We had site 95 and I have to say that our 26 ft trailer plus our truck was a tight squeeze. There were bigger sites that would've suited us better but it was a nice little tucked in site. The poison oak is prolific. Our site was literally surrounded by it. But if you can stay out of that everything is clean, there are coin operated showers and firewood for sale, and despite popular belief, alcohol is allowed. We would definitely go back. The close proximity to santa cruz and other coastal towns make it such a great home base to go out exploring and I highly recommend checking out the Roaring Camp Railroad thatll take you through the redwoods and over to the Boardwalk.

We just got back from a short 2 night trip to William Kent. It was a lovely little spot. The sites are definitely close together and the pads are tight. We have a 25 ft travel trailer and with my husbands truck it was definitely a tight squeeze. Plus our pad was really not very flat so leveling the trailer was tough. But beyond that, we had a great site. Someone else made the reservations but I think we really lucked out. Yes, we were on the back end, so as far from the lake as you could be, and yes there are cabins that butt up to some of the sites. But we rode our bikes and/or walked to the lake still, and we barely even saw any people in the cabins. Now there were other sites that were much closer to houses than that and I'm not sure I could've handled those but our site was great. The site itself was huge and really nice for my large family. There is a breakfast place right next to the campground so if you want more glamping you can swing over there in the morning. We also didnt care for the William Kent beach area cause there are no dogs allowed, so instead we drove down a few miles to a dog beach that was really nice. I dont know the name but it's to the right out of the campground, a few miles down and you will run into it. All in all, if you want dispersed camping, this isnt the place for you. But if you want a nice place to set up shop and be super close to tahoe and other amenities, this is a great spot. We had site 30.

We went out to Lake Chabot this weekend for an extended family trip. First off, I think we lucked into the best sites in the place. We had sites 69-72. These four sites are down their own little loop so if your looking to do some group camping but dont want to pay for a group site, this is a great option for you. And site 69 butts up to one of the main hiking trails down to the lake. This is both good and bad. The views were amazing from these sites, but there are people walking through all day. We even had someone walk straight into our campsite with their dog to take a picture of themselves at the lake, and another person sat at one of our picnic tables to enjoy their lunch watching the lake while my entire family was sitting around them. I'm big on campsite etiquette and that left a lot to be desired here, which is why I gave 3 stars. The worst parts about this place though is that you cant swim in lake, which we knew going into it, and that you cant use your generator. Didnt make sense to me on the generator part but whatever. The eucalyptus trees were really cool and kept out the mosquitos which was amazing! If you are planning on going and want a place to swim, Cull Canyon Lagoon is a neat place and it's only 8 miles down the road (although itll take 20 mins to get there) and you need to get there by mid morning before they stop letting people in. Overall a neat place.

Just got back from a weekend getaway at Lakeside. We stayed in site 35, which was one of only 2 sites left for the weekend when we booked. I have to say by some miracle I think it was one of the best sites at the lake. While it's the last site down and the furthest from the lake, you can still see it from the site. It's also one of the largest and flattest sites they have. Luckily nobody had showed for site 36 so we were able to just pull our rig through without fighting to get in. If you have a larger group, I would suggest getting sites 35 & 36. Site 36 is ok, but not nearly as much space, so the two together is ideal. The lake itself was beautiful and quiet even with a full campground. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is that there is no beachy area for swimming. It's pretty muddy/marshy at the waters edge which isnt unusual but isnt ideal either. Perfect lake for paddle boards and kayaks. Kids did some swimming but it's quite cold with the snow runoff this time of year. Also great area for bikes and atvs.

This campground was great. We just spent 4 days out there and got to see a little of everything. The campground itself has large spaces, perfect for your own privacy. If you like to hang out by your trailer under an awning, these spots are tough because there are large rocks blocking the parking area that separates you from the rest if the campsite, but other than that it's great. There are trails for hiking or mountain biking. You are minutes from Bullards Bar which is one of the most beautiful lakes around. I definitely suggest a day trip to the lake. You can rent a boat for the day or even a houseboat. You are also just 10 minutes away from the Oregon Creek day area of the Yuba River. It gets crowded, so get there early if you want to stake out a spot, but it's beautiful and so much fun for the kids. If you want more of a beachy area, Collins Lake is also just 15 minutes away and they have a nice beach as well. This is bear country so we had a nightly visitor, the bear boxes are there for a reason so use them! We had site 10 and had family in all the rest of the sites around that circle and it worked out great! I would definitely return.