Hundreds of campgrounds throughout the foothills beckon recreationists. Enjoy an alpine lake, relax along a meandering or whitewater river or enjoy one of the many local reservoirs.
There’s something for every budget and camping preference. Several national forests offer primitive campgrounds with few amenities besides picnic tables, barbecues and pit toilets. Foothill area state and county parks typically offer running water and sometimes feature showers. Finally, private campgrounds often feature full hook-ups, swimming pools, kids’ activities and other amenities.
BLM Campgrounds (South Yuba and Merced rivers)
Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Camping in the Eldorado National Forest
Don Pedro Lake. This reservoir in the southern Gold Country a hundred or so miles southeast of Sacramento is 13,000 acres in size and features several campgrounds totaling 550 sites, many with full RV hookups. More info: (209) 852-2396
Eldorado National Forest Home Page
Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
Yosemite Pines RV Resort and Family Lodging
20450 Old Highway 120
Groveland, CA 95321
Phone: (209) 962-7690
Fax: (209) 962-4378