Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Mesa Vista, CA
Mesa Vista, CA, nestled in the scenic foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains, offers a variety of captivating camping options for outdoor enthusiasts. For those seeking the comfort of home on wheels, numerous RV parks provide full-hookup sites, ensuring a convenient stay amidst the stunning backdrop of mountains and forests. Tent campers can explore nearby parks like the picturesque Lake Arrowhead, where well-maintained campgrounds offer amenities like showers and picnic areas, perfect for families and groups seeking a traditional outdoor experience. For a more rugged adventure, dispersed camping is available in the surrounding expansive BLM lands, allowing intrepid campers to immerse themselves in the tranquility of nature while enjoying the breathtaking vistas of the high desert. Wildlife enthusiasts will appreciate the rich biodiversity in the area, home to deer, coyotes, and a variety of bird species. Whether you prefer the comforts of an RV, the simplicity of tent camping, or the solitude of dispersed sites, Mesa Vista promises an unforgettable outdoor escape in the heart of California's diverse landscape.
Ice House Campground is located in the Pacific Ranger District, Eldorado National Forest (1 hr 5 min east of El Dorado Hills, CA) with an elevation of 5,453 feet. There are a total of 83 campsites including 10 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to mid October. 73 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $28.00 to $84.00. Some amenities include accessible, boat ramp, swimming, restroom. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Silver Creek Campground is located in the Carson Ranger District, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest (1 hr south of Carson City, NV) with an elevation of 6,812 feet. There are a total of 22 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid June to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 51 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $18.00 to $34.00. Activities include hiking trails.
Silver Valley Campground is located in the Calaveras Ranger District, Stanislaus National Forest (1 hr 34 min south of Carson City, NV) with an elevation of 7,389 feet. There are a total of 16 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of June to the beginning of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 26 and 55 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Hope Valley Campground is located in the Carson Ranger District, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest (54 min southwest of Carson City, NV) with an elevation of 6,961 feet. There are a total of 21 campsites including 2 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid September. 15 sites can accommodate RVs between 18 and 55 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $22.00 to $40.00. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Kit Carson Campground is located in the Carson Ranger District, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest (40 min south of Carson City, NV) with an elevation of 6,860 feet. There are a total of 12 campsites including 3 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the end of April to the end of September. 2 sites can accommodate RVs between 28 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $18.00 to $22.00. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Red Fir Group Campground is located in the Pacific Ranger District, Eldorado National Forest (2 hrs 25 min west of Carson City, NV) with an elevation of 6,381 feet. The site is normally open from mid June to the end of August. Prices start at $125.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
D. L. Bliss Campground is part of D.L. Bliss State Park in California (1 hr 14 min southwest of Reno, NV) with an elevation of 6,820 feet. There are a total of 128 campsites including 36 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of June to the beginning of September. 92 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 18 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $35.00 to $45.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, swimming, restroom, firewood, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Eagle Point Campground is part of Emerald Bay State Park in California (1 hr 27 min south of Reno, NV) with an elevation of 6,625 feet. There are a total of 86 campsites including 4 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of June to the beginning of September. 82 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 18 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 3 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $25.00 to $45.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, accessible, swimming, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, water skiing, floating sports.
Hot Springs Campground is part of Grover Hot Springs State Park in California (1 hr 22 min south of Reno, NV) with an elevation of 5,850 feet. There are a total of 70 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid April to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 27 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $35.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, accessible, picnic table, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
General Creek Campground is part of Sugar Pine Point State Park in California (1 hr 7 min southwest of Reno, NV) with an elevation of 6,335 feet. There are a total of 115 campsites including 91 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of September. 24 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 32 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 1 site has water hookups. Fees range from $25.00 to $165.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, restroom, amphitheater. Activities include hiking trails.
Tahoe Campground is part of Tahoe State Recreation Area in California (53 min southwest of Reno, NV) with an elevation of 6,271 feet. There are a total of 24 campsites including 6 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to the beginning of September. 17 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 21 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $35.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.
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