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Camping for boating and paddling in California
405 camps in California that list boating and paddling or mention it in their description. The best camping months are May–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 84°F and lows near 54°F.
Best areas for boating and paddling
- Around Sunnyside-Tahoe City52 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Redding44 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Auberry36 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Johnsville28 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Lucerne Valley23 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in California are good for boating and paddling?
405 camps that list boating and paddling or mention it in their description; 23 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are May–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 84°F and lows near 54°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 82% also offer fishing, 72% also offer hiking, 61% also offer swimming.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open boating & paddling in CaliforniaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Butte Lake Stock CorralFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalButte Lake Stock Corral (elevation 6,100 ft.) is located in the northeastern section of Lassen Volcanic National Park in northern California. It is fairly remote and within walking distance…
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Boca Rest CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBoca Rest Campground is located along the shores of Boca Reservoir, 20 minutes from Truckee, California. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, swimming, fishing and abundant hiking…
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Trumbull LakeFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalTrumbull Lake Campground is located next to its scenic namesake at an elevation of 9,980 feet. The lake is one of ten alpine lakes in the area. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and…
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Ackerman CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalAckerman Campground is a lakeside facility that's a favorite of fishermen. It is located in the beautiful Trinity Lake/Weaverville Area of Shasta-Trinity National Forest, which is part of…
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Wyandotte A CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalWyandotte Campground is located within 5 miles of the town of La Porte, CA on the Feather River Ranger District. At an elevation of 5100 feet, the campground is nestled in a natural…
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Stumpy MeadowsFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalStumpy Meadows, on the Stumpy Meadows Reservoir, provides an enjoyable setting in a heavy conifer forest with easy access to an array of water activities.
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Upper Oso CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalUpper Oso Campground provides ample opportunity for exploration of California's coastal mountains. It is a family-friendly campground, equipped with equestrian sites, and is close to a…
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TanneryFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalTannery Gulch Campground offers four loops of sites shaded by a mix of conifer and deciduous trees on the shores of Trinity Lake. Three of the four loops offer scenic lake views.
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Free camps for boating and paddling
- Greens Creek Boat-In CampgroundDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
Greens Creek is one of four boat-access only campgrounds on Shasta lake. Located on the McCloud Arm of the lake, this facility is popular with those visitors who want to get away from the…
View camp → - Orr Lake CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
Orr Lake is a popular fishing area with a beautiful view of Mt Shasta. The lake is the home of trout, bass, and catfish. A scenic trail along the east edge of the lake provides access to…
View camp → - Black Rock Walk-in Tent CampgroundDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
Black Rock Campground has 20 first come walk-in tent sites near the lake. The large parking lot has room for RV campers. Activities near the campground include fishing, accessible fishing…
View camp → - Madrone Cove CampgroundDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
Campground closed due to hazard trees and construction.
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