Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Pennington, CA
Nestled in the picturesque Sierra Nevada foothills, Pennington, CA, offers a myriad of camping options for outdoor enthusiasts looking to escape into nature. For RV campers, the nearby Lake Camanche Recreation Area features spacious sites equipped with full hookups, providing easy access to fishing, boating, and hiking along scenic trails. Tent campers will appreciate Mokelumne Wilderness, where lush forests and stunning granite landscapes create a serene backdrop for a night under the stars; popular sites such as Utica Reservoir offer well-maintained campgrounds with proximity to crystal-clear waters. For those seeking solitude, dispersed camping is readily available in the vast national forest lands surrounding Pennington, allowing visitors to pitch their tents amid unspoiled nature, with opportunities for wildlife viewing and star gazing. Ideal for both family-friendly adventures and rugged excursions, each camping option near Pennington showcases the area's diverse geography, including rolling hills, serene lakes, and towering pines. Whether you're an RV veteran, a family seeking tent camping, or a solo adventurer looking for peaceful dispersed sites, Pennington promises an unforgettable outdoor experience brimming with natural beauty.
Gray Pine Group is located in the Grindstone Ranger District, Mendocino National Forest (1 hr 47 min southwest of Chico, CA) with an elevation of 1,633 feet. The site is open all year. Prices start at $75.00 per night. Some amenities include dump station. Activities include biking, ohv trails nearby, fishing, hiking trails.
River Campground is part of Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area in California (32 min west of Yuba City, CA) with an elevation of 65 feet. There are a total of 14 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 30 feet. 6 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $28.00 to $135.00. Some amenities include shower, boat ramp, picnic table, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Beals Point Campground is part of Folsom Lake State Recreation Area in California (just 13 min northwest of Folsom, CA) with an elevation of 469 feet. There are a total of 50 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 31 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 14 sites have electric and water hookups. 1 site has electric hookups. Fees range from $28.00 to $48.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, general store, accessible, swimming, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Peninsula Campground is part of Folsom Lake State Recreation Area in California (55 min north of Folsom, CA) with an elevation of 447 feet. There are a total of 78 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 31 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $28.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, accessible, boat ramp, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Lime Saddle Campground is part of Lake Oroville State Recreation Area in California (just 22 min north of Oroville, CA) with an elevation of 1,050 feet. There are a total of 39 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 4 sites have electric and water hookups. 9 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $25.00 to $45.00. Some amenities include drinking water, dump station, accessible, restroom. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Bidwell Canyon Campground is part of Lake Oroville State Recreation Area in California (just 16 min east of Oroville, CA) with an elevation of 935 feet. There are a total of 67 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 40 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. All sites have electric and water hookups. Prices start at $45.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, general store, accessible, boat ramp, marina, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Loafer Creek Campground is part of Lake Oroville State Recreation Area in California (just 15 min east of Oroville, CA) with an elevation of 1,207 feet. There are a total of 122 campsites including 4 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 43 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 40 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. Prices start at $25.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, accessible, boat ramp, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Loafer Creek Horse Campground is part of Lake Oroville State Recreation Area in California (just 17 min east of Oroville, CA) with an elevation of 1,207 feet. There are a total of 15 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $45.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, accessible, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include horseback riding.
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