Extraordinary Places to RV in Northern California

Boondocking Locations:

Sierraville (Campbell) Hot Springs

Camp on site or drive through the campgrounds ¼ mile south and east to park under Giant sequoia trees!  Hot and cold tubs, private tubs, rustic tubs, hot pool, sauna, restaurant, and massage.  Hike through the old growth sequoia forest.  Clothing optional.

Union Reservoir East Campground

10 miles of gravel road lead to a primitive campground on a high sierras pristine lake.  Hike around the lake and up into the Carson Iceberg Wilderness. Great mountain biking.   15 Miles to restaurants at Bear Valley Ski Resort.   Drive slow.  

Pinecrest Campground

Classic High Sierra Campground  up the 108 near a ski resort.  Restaurants, hiking, mountain biking.  Drive up to Bridgeport through the Toiyabe National Forest to see fall foliage at Virginis Lakes.

Clark Fork Campground

Classic High Sierra Campground  up the 108 far from anything.  Rugged Hiking and climbing and swimming in pristine rivers. 

Crab Cooker Hot Springs

Nothing but views across the grass of rugged 14,000 foot mountains to  both the east and west.  Dirt road passable with a Mercedes-Benz 240 and a lot of skill.  Drive right to the springs, but park a distance away as nighttime revelers can keep you awake.  Great place to visit after summiting Mt. White or Mt. Whitney.

Obsidian Campground

10 miles of gravel road from the 395 in the Aspen trees of the eastern Sierras.

Lodgepole Campground (Sequioa National Park)

Sequioa National Park.  There is nothing more to say.

Sunset State Beach Campground

Beautiful Beach between Monterey and Santa Cruz. 

Lawson's Landing

On the beach, as in, get salt on your RV.   Dining nearby.

Camp Taylor

Coastal Redwoods and not too far to go.   Close to restaurants.  Hiking in the redwoods.

Putah Canyon Campground

Bring a Jet ski or boat.   Boondock right on the lake.

Full Hookups:

Pinnacles National Park

Cool off in the pool  after a day of hiking through the pinnacles caves, scenic view trails, and scenic reservoir hikes. No restaurant or services for 40 miles.

North Pines Campground (Yosemite Valley)

Spaces 305, 302 , 201 and 134 Have a View of Half Dome.

Jackson Rancheria RV Park

Super nice facility for Glamping.  Relax at the pool, hike in the pines, gamble, dine at fine restaurant, drive up the 88 to Carson Pass.    

Santa Cruz North Costanoa KOA

Super nice Park on the coast for glamping.  Relax at the pool, hike the coast, dine at fine restaurant, drive down the Coast on Route 1 to Santa Cruz or up to Pacifica.