The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Discovery Bay, California

Welcome to Hipcamp, the ultimate destination for camping enthusiasts! With over 2500 options near Discovery Bay, California, that cater to pets, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for your furry friend. From scenic hikes to tranquil lakeside spots, our campsites offer a range of activities and terrains to suit every adventurer. Looking for recommendations? Check out our top campsites, Salmon Creek Ranch (1270 reviews), Finnon Lake Recreation Area (780 reviews), and The Enchanted Forest Retreat (743 reviews). With popular amenities like pet-friendly areas, campfires, and toilets, and activities such as fishing, exploring historic sites, and wind sports, you'll have an unforgettable camping experience. Plus, with an average price per night of $70 and options as low as $25, camping has never been more affordable. Start planning your adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Discovery Bay

Welcome to Hipcamp, the ultimate destination for camping enthusiasts! With over 2500 options near Discovery Bay, California, that cater to pets, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for your furry friend. From scenic hikes to tranquil lakeside spots, our campsites offer a range of activities and terrains to suit every adventurer. Looking for recommendations? Check out our top campsites, Salmon Creek Ranch (1270 reviews), Finnon Lake Recreation Area (780 reviews), and The Enchanted Forest Retreat (743 reviews). With popular amenities like pet-friendly areas, campfires, and toilets, and activities such as fishing, exploring historic sites, and wind sports, you'll have an unforgettable camping experience. Plus, with an average price per night of $70 and options as low as $25, camping has never been more affordable. Start planning your adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Discovery Bay

1. Lavanda Cresta Olive Ranch

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41mi from Discovery Bay · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

Our ranch is 15 acres total including my private residence. The terrain is rolling foothills with stunning views of Lake Camanche and the Sierra Nevada mountain range. We have about 600 Olive trees on the property that we harvest every year to make our Lavanda Cresta Olive Oil and products. The area offers a host of activities including water sports on the many surrounding lakes and rivers, wine tasting in the Lodi Wine Region and Shenandoah Valley Wine Region, both offering hundreds of wineries to enjoy new and your favorite wines. For the more adventurous, Yosemite is about a three hour drive away. Come and enjoy the Calaveras County Motherload Region!

2. Patoonia Glamping @ Alum Rock Hills

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38mi from Discovery Bay · 1 site · Lodging

Escape the hustle and bustle of the Bay Area with a stay at Patoonia, our charming mini silver home. Nestled just a 5-minute walk from the entrance of Upper Alum Rock Park and a 6-minute walk to the San Jose Country Club, this serene retreat offers the perfect blend of nature and convenience. Patoonia provides all the comforts of home, allowing you to relax and unwind. You will find everything you need from a fully stocked kitchen, a bathroom with hot shower and flushable toilet, dining area, a separated bedroom space and plenty of cabinets for storage. Surrounded by the peaceful Alum Rock hills, you'll find tranquility among the beautiful country club homes, mature trees, and occasional wildlife, including visits from deer and fawns. Despite its secluded feel, Patoonia is only a 5-minute drive from various amenities, including cafes, delis, gyms, markets, libraries, restaurants, and highway 680. Enjoy 100% privacy while being close to both nature and the city.

3. Hwy 160 River Road Scenic Byway

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17mi from Discovery Bay · 8 sites · Tents, RVs

Enjoy the spectacular views of the Sacramento River and Mt. Diablo from this river front property one mile south of the town of Rio Vista that is known for its fishing and small town charm. Sit back and watch the cargo ships, watercraft, sailboats and wave runners roaming around in this deep water channel. The property is on highway 160 which can be busy at times, so expect to hear some noise. Also, for their safety, please keep your animals on a leash. There is internet available at each site. Entertainment is less than a mile away at Delta Farmers Market. Weekends at the market are special with freshly baked pies, craft beer, wine tasting, and live music. Visit their website at: www.deltafarmrsmarket.com

4. Hay Barn

30mi from Discovery Bay · 1 site · RV

Its a shady spot under a hay barn looking on to a one acre pasture ..3 person hot tub/spa with one lounge seat ….water and electricity included NO SEPTIC SERVICE ON SITE Located at the foot of the gold country near HWY 4 , 26 and 88 Many lakes and rivers in the area for kayaking ..boating ,hiking and recreating..2 sit on top kayaks with paddles provided ..some sizes of PFD are available for use as well ..this property provides a great stop over in the central valley along the golden foothills

5. Charming Hidden Cottage

49mi from Discovery Bay · 1 site · Lodging

A home away from home, this hidden little gem is a great getaway from the hustle and bustle of the cities. Still located conveniently close to businesses of all kinds, including multiple downtown areas, HWY 17 and 85, 1 mile from Netflix. We are constantly working on our cottage style gardens, so there will always be gardens to enjoy for you. If you are interested in trying any of our homegrown veggies or fruits, just let us know. We love sharing our bounty. :) The space An actual hidden cottage tucked into a space full of vegetable and flower gardens. A six-chicken coop also runs the length of one side of the yard. There's also a private patio area to relax and unwind. The cottage is cute and simple, with an attic-like staircase leading to the upstairs bedroom. Enjoy your privacy in this unique and quaint space. P.S. This space may not be the best suited for elderly, disabled, or very young guests. Guest access The entire cottage is all yours, with a private entryway. We have an open patio area just outside the cottage with outdoor seating and tables. There is also a charcoal barbecue available upon request, as the hosts may be using it. It is a great spot to sit and unwind while watching and listening to the chickens, watching the sun set, and gazing. The garden area is shared with the hosts. Other things to note You, as our guest, always have privacy in the indoors of your space. The outside areas are mostly shared between my family, pets, and our guests, but the outdoor patio is all yours(we only access this when guests are present if we need to do some yard work). Enjoy yourselves, and be wary of doggies when pulling in the driveway! It is an in-laws quarters type house and shares one wall with the main house of the property. The door that connects the homes is completely sealed off and inaccessible to both parties. Please keep in mind that this is not a space suitable for very young, disabled, or elderly guests, due to the attic-like staircase mentioned above.

Public campgrounds near Discovery Bay

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Cottonwood Campground

15mi from Discovery Bay · 47 sites · Tents, RVs · in Brannan Island State Recreation Area

Willow Campground

15mi from Discovery Bay · 104 sites · Tents, RVs · in Brannan Island State Recreation Area

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Juniper and Live Oak Campground

18mi from Discovery Bay · 51 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mount Diablo State Park

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Mount Diablo Group Campground

19mi from Discovery Bay · 59 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mount Diablo State Park

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Caswell Memorial Campground

27mi from Discovery Bay · 61 sites · Tents, RVs · in Caswell Memorial State Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Jana

August 2025

9 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Hwy 160 River Road Scenic Byway

Booked as a last min overnight trip, my boyfriend and I had a great time. Good privacy, great view of the delta, and very nice bathrooms. Hoping to come back with more friends to fish

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Michael

June 2025

5 nights at Patoonia Glamping @ Alum Rock Hills

Super kind host, great place to stay. Good price. Would stay again

Morning rainy breakfast nook. RV/Car side of property.

Gerard

February 2025

16 ft car

1 night at Hwy 160 River Road Scenic Byway

I was in town for a day and a bit, and I was able to park my truck by the river after making dinner, and warm up by my little propane fire. The whole grounds were clean and presentable! Bathroom was spotless, and the caretaker Craig (it could totally be Greg, but I’m horrible with names) was out and about when I arrived-great handshake and happy to help if you need anything! Proximity to the road didn’t end up coming into play as the road is pretty low traffic. It was more a periodic woosh almost like beach sounds, rather than engine noise, I really slept quite well! Julie is easy to reach and an amicable host. Will be back if I’m in that neck of the woods in the future for sure.

Nick

January 2025

18 ft campervan

2 nights at Hwy 160 River Road Scenic Byway

A great spot if you’re looking for privacy, and they lock the gate after dark so no other vehicles can come onto the property. So no being boxed in, no noisy other campers. If you have a pup with you, you will need to drive somewhere to walk them as it’s right on the highway and there’s not much walking on the property if you like long walks. Ground is level and firm- so no need to worry about balancing your van/rv/trailer. The view of the Sacramento River is beautiful, and you can park right by the water. Owner of property is friendly and communicative.

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mk

January 2025

Weekend Trip to Patoonia Glamping @ Alum Rock Hills

Patoonia is such a cute and cozy site. Warm bed, hot shower, and fully equipped kitchen! Faye did an amazing job with all the small details in the site (i.e. welcoming decorations, soaps, extra blankets, heaters, cooking supplies and seasonings, and even toothpastes! It is in a beautiful and quiet neighborhood near all the hot spots in SJ. Faye is an excellent host with lightning fast communication and was very kind. She reached out to make sure all my questions were asked and had everything I needed (even offered to lend stuff to me from her home).

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Dan

December 2024

26 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Lavanda Cresta Olive Ranch

Directions were easy to follow and the camp site is fairly level . The host double check that everything was OK for us. It was very responsive. 👍 Views were nice with the sounds of rooster and horses in the distance . We got to visit the record salmon run on the moke river ending at the hatchery. Heavy dew in the mornings in the December season caused the dogs to track dirt into the camper but it cleaned up easily.

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Megan

December 2024

With pets

4 nights at Patoonia Glamping @ Alum Rock Hills

Well, now I want an airstream, so thanks for that Patoonia 😆 Everything was exactly as pictured, it was not far from anything, but didn't feel like it was in the middle of San Jose either. The host was very responsive, and the place had everything we needed.

Annie

November 2024

With kids

Weekend Trip to Patoonia Glamping @ Alum Rock Hills

We had such a wonderful time at Patoonia!! The camper is clean and well stocked with all the essentials. Bed was super comfortable and we got a great night sleep. The host is wonderful / so friendly and welcoming!