Discover the best river, stream, or creek campgrounds near Discovery Bay, California

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Discovery Bay

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12 top river, stream, or creek campgrounds near Discovery Bay

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Delta Shores Resort & Marina

15 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Isleton, CA

The Sacramento River Delta is a popular vacation destination, and Delta Shores Resort & Marina is a premier family resort on the Delta and close to an abundance of activities and attractions. Stay in your own RV in one of our spacious sites, or choose one of our fully furnished cabins. Whichever you choose, your stay at Delta Shores will be full of fun. 23-Slip Marina and Dock Spacious RV sites will full hookups Newly renovated Restrooms with Showers Boating and Fishing on the Delta Family Lodge/Clubhouse Swimming Pool and Spa Miniature Golf Children’s Playground Children’s Activity Center Laundry Facilities 24-hour Security

The Meadows at Isleton

20 sites · RVs, Tents15 acres · Isleton, CA

Once an asparagus farm for Heinz, the property was left neglected for over 25 years. They started to convert the land to a lavender farm when they realized that there was more that they should do to enjoy their journey, hence; they incorporated the camping to share this beautiful location with others. From majestic sunrises to magnificent sunsets, The Meadows offers not only a calm and relaxing atmosphere gained from the Lavenders growing, but also provides a central location to all of the California River Delta venues and experiences. From local wine tasting to boating, fishing or just enjoying the nearby collectic towns, The Meadows....along with Michael and Terri....offer the best of the region. Come watch us grow... camp on a working farm that includes honey bees, 11 chickens, 6 alpacas. Bring your tent, trailer, or motor home to enjoy the heart of the California river delta. Each campsite is extra large for privacy and room to spread out. Dog-friendly. Watch the sunset while enjoying the picturesque views of the surrounding vineyards. Walk the streets of our historic downtown and visit the small shops and locally-owned restaurants-- Manny’s Barzzeria, Mc Broodery's, Pineapples, or Peters Steak House. Of course, don’t miss out on DeJacks our country store that stocks it all!! Spend the day at the public fishing docks, kayak for the day in the delta waters, or head over to Sherman Islands epic wind/kite surfing areas. Local year-round festivals abound in the Delta and The Meadows is strategically located central to all. Our small town of 800 people will truly give you the feeling of being out of the big city!

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Canyon Creek Resort

15 sites · RVs, Tents30 acres · Winters, CA

Located beside Lake Berryessa in Winters, CA, Canyon Creek Resort is a beautiful destination for all ages. This premier oasis is just 40 miles west of Sacramento, 30 miles east of Napa, and just a short drive from the Bay Area. Canyon Creek Resort is the Home resort for Private Camping members Tree-lined RV sites with full hookups Fully furnished Cottages and Cabin Rentals Fishing and Boating at Lake Berryessa Nature Paths for Hiking Two Clubhouses: One for adults; One for families Two Swimming Pools: One for adults; One for families Spa Bocce Ball Children’s Playground Planned Group Activities Cafe and Artisan Pizza Patio Entertainment Deck Laundry Facilities 24-Hour Security

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Forbes Island Large Group Campsite

3 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents1 acre · Knightsen, CA

Book Forbes Island for your "Off-Beat" and Off-Grid Overnight Experience! Private Event Venue for up to 25 people. This property has unique logistics. Please send a message before booking! --- The Forbes Island off-grid event venue and campground are at Bradford Island in the Sacramento River Delta. The floating platform is moored next to private grazing land, utilized for tent and RV camping for larger group sizes. We limit rentals to single groups for ultimate privacy in a natural setting. Groups enjoy the remoteness of Sacramento River Delta wetlands while being only a short drive from the bay area. Guests have direct access to water sports and private docks. *Note: Forbes Island requires passage via the Bradford Island car ferry (see schedule below), a personal watercraft, or a captained passenger ferry boat that must be booked in advance. Boat dock space is included. --- Experience: Forbes Island is a floating camping platform with indoor spaces above and below its deck. The off-grid and on-water venue is adjacent to private land for camping and RV parking (for an additional fee). Guests may sleep in any of the following places on the property: 1. Top Deck: Open-Air platform camping 2. Top Deck Tiki Room: Indoor room with no furnishings 3. Below Deck Bedroom 1: Full Bed (with attached bathroom) 4. Below Deck Bedroom 2: Queen Bed 5. Below Deck "Living Room" and Bar: Indoor room with no furnishings 6. Adjacent field available for tent and RV camping (for an additional fee) *Note: two functional bathrooms with toilet and sink that uses non-potable water (no showers). --- History: Forbes Thor Kiddoo came to San Francisco in 1959 after a stint in the Coast Guard. A carpenter and engineer, he developed a business constructing houseboats in Sausalito. Then, inspired by Jules Verne’s Captain Nemo and the movie version of “20,000 Leagues Under The Sea”, Forbes Kiddoo built himself an underwater home, complete with portholes for watching the fish swim past, an underwater diving hatch and a grand bedroom suite fit for a captain of his private world. In the ’90s, Forbes added a 40-foot lighthouse and a white picket fence. Today, Forbes Island is a unique event venue at Bradford Island (next to Bethel Island, CA). Host your group or event at Forbes Island today! --- BRADFORD ISLAND FERRY: https://bradfordisland.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Ferry-Information-Guide-updated-02-10-2023.pdf Round-Trip (car) Ferry Ticket $15.50: Purchase ferry tickets at this Oakley Valero Station https://goo.gl/maps/FHpr8VUvj8GHSVmw9 Ferry Schedule: MONDAY – FRIDAY RUNS: 9 am to 5 pm (RUNS ON THE HOUR EXCEPT AT 12 NOON) SATURDAY RUNS: 8 am, 9 am, 10 am, 11 am & 12 NOON SUNDAY RUNS: 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm Be sure to be there at least 5 minutes early because Delta Time has its own way of doing things! *NOTE: if you miss the last ferry of the day, you are staying for another night!

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Delta Respite

1 site · Lodging5 acres · Sherman Island, CA

The perfect solo escape! Treat yourself to a quiet getaway for one at this cozy, clean and comfortable cabin on our rural farm, between two rivers, on Sherman Island. Located in the eastern San Francisco Bay Area at the confluence of the San Joaquin River, Sacramento River, and the eastern terminus of San Francisco Bay, Sherman Island is known for its wildlife, sunrises, and sunsets, and its dark sky for stargazing opportunities. The property is surrounded by alfalfa fields, grazing cattle, sheep, and a wildland habitat populated with migratory and native birds, animals, and plants. The one-room cabin has a bed and clawfoot bathtub with hot water offering a peaceful escape on our 5-acre tree-lined farm. Here you can listen to birdsong instead of the sounds of the city. This is an ideal cabin for birdwatchers, plein air painters, nature photographers, stargazing, windsurfers/kiteboarders, meditation, or some stress-free, peaceful reset time. The private cottage has a refrigerator, microwave, compostable dinnerware, drinking water, and a coffeemaker with coffee. It is air-conditioned in summer and heated in winter. Pets are welcome and free to enjoy being off-leash in the cabin's fenced yard. The hosts raise free-range chickens and bees on their farm and also conduct a nonprofit rescue and hospice for senior pets. The property is in the Pacific Migratory Flyway, surrounded by a 1000-acre state habitat/preserve populated by seasonal bird populations. Downtown San Francisco and Sacramento are each about 55 miles away in opposite directions. Mount Diablo, viewed from the property, is about 15 miles south and offers hiking trails with stunning views and abundant wildlife.

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Roberts Island Farmers Paradise

1 site · RV400 acres · Stockton, CA

Golden R Ranch is a 400-acre fourth-generation farm. It is located in the heart of the Central Valley nestled in Roberts Island, a little slice of heaven between Stockton and Tracy. This historic and beautiful place includes views of Mt. Diablo, stars in clear blue skies, luscious grasslands with cows, beautiful almond blossoms bursting with color, colorful lakefront views as well as the glistening Delta waterway along your side. As a working farm, it currently grows a multitude of crops including almonds, tomatoes, hay, wheat, sasa-flower and corn. The natural beauty will provide for a picturesque scene, while the riparian area provides shade and respite to a variety of wildlife including birds and coyotes. It’s in this beautiful and historic setting you are invited to create new beginnings, renew connections, or simply enjoy nature’s grandeur.Learn more about this land:The RV pad is located in the heart of the Central Valley nestled in Roberts Island, a little slice of heaven between Stockton and Tracy. This dry camping site illuminates natural beauty throughout its farm with a variety of setting, including views of Mt. Diablo, stars in clear blue skies, luscious grasslands with cows, beautiful almond blossoms bursting with color, colorful lakefront views as well as the glistening Delta waterway along your side. As the only camper, you will have privacy with up to one other camper on the pad (located on clay tiles). This land is part of a working farm. If you're interested in a tour of the farm, the owners can give you a tour of their almond, tomato, and hay ground upon request. Also, you can arrange a visit through the owners to visit the cows at their cow pasture or gather farm fresh eggs at the chicken coop. There is a lot to do outside the farm as well. You can take a hike to Mt. Diablo, go wine-tasting at the Lodi wineries, fish along the Delta waterway, bike along the countryside, go off roading (OHV) at Carnegie SVRA and much more (just ask!). We allow well trained dogs on site. Also, we have access to potable water upon request.

Tea House At Hawaiian Cultural Ctr

2 sites · Lodging2 acres · Napa, CA

Discover the tranquility of Napa Valley on this secluded two-acre property, nestled amidst the splendor of surrounding mountains, two creeks (which may dry up during summer), and a variety of Oak, Bay, and Buckeye trees, along with wild grapevines. Just a brief 10-minute drive leads to renowned wineries and shopping, while downtown Napa is a mere 20 minutes away. This unique property serves as both a private residence and a Hawaiian Cultural Center, where cultural classes are regularly conducted on weekends. The charming tea house, acting as a cozy mini cabin, comfortably accommodates two guests with its two single fold-out beds. Featuring a small "kitchenette" equipped with a mini fridge and single induction electrical stove, as well as a private lanai (deck) boasting seating for two, the tea house offers a serene retreat. Rest assured, the tea house is equipped with electricity and WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay amidst the tranquil ambiance of this idyllic sanctuary.

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Hirst Horse Ranch

7 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Clay, CA

Instagram: HirstRanch TikTok: HirstRanch The price of camping includes the Ranch experiences of feeding the animals and collecting eggs. Our property is great for children! We have a trampoline, a tree house, a large livestock water trough that we use as a kiddie pool in summer, a great swing set, and room to play. We live on a quiet 10 acre property with trees that provide some shade, and all of our sites are near the horse pastures. You might hear horses nickering and chickens clucking. There is lots of room to walk or run around. A large sandbox and Treehouse are available for kids to play in, plus we have a 17 foot high swing for kids and adults alike! You can walk the property to observe the horses, or sign up for a special horse, tractor, or welding experience. Come camp in a very quiet and safe horse and farming area. We are near the end of a dead-end road. Our camping sites are somewhat private, some with more shade and others with more mid-day sun. We specialize in "Horse Experiences" tailored to your level of comfort and needs. None of the horse experiences listed on our site require any prior experience with horses. We will make sure you are safe and comfortable while working with the horses. *NOTE: Experiences are not available on Sundays (our sabbath day). We can fit them in on Saturday afternoon/evening for Saturday-night campers, or Monday morning for Sunday-night campers. We have a private bathroom with flush toilet and sink. Summertime brings hot days and (usually) cool nights to our area. It is not uncommon to experience 100 degree days in June, July and August. Most evenings cool down, thanks to the Delta Breeze, to around 60-70 degrees overnight. Wintertime brings cooler daytime temps (50-60 degrees) and colder night temps (30-40 degrees). We are located about 10 minutes from the Galt area, which has a large variety of Fast-food, as well as several nicer restaurants. There is also a Wal-Mart (with groceries) and a nice Supermarket. We are about 6 miles from 2 country stores in Herald and Wilton (with gas station and Mexican restaurant). Sites accommodate up to 6 people, and you can add up to 2 more for an additional fee. If you need more than 8 people, then consider booking 2 or more sites.

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Redwood Haven

5 sites · Lodging2 acres · Stockton, CA

Cool serenity under the redwood trees found here. A great escape from the city life. All spacious spots serviced in this private gated quaint park. Close to Manteca, Escalon , 99 and 120 freeways. You will enjoy your convenient stay here whether you’re coming or going from SanFrancisco, Yosemite, Woodward reservoir or any other desirable spots nearby. Hope to see you here.

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Hy View Rch. Wine Country

5 sites · RVs23 acres · Thornton, CA

23 acres vineyard working farm. We are next to the Mokelumne River with the Wildlife Preserve on the north side. We are in the middle of wine Country! We are in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area. From here you can go boating fishing swimming, you can watch the wildlife geese and duck flying in.

RV Camping with Easy Access

2 sites · RVs2 acres · Tracy, CA

Learn more about this land:Enjoy a unique stay closest to Bay area! You can experience a campsite like no other! The owner of the property is very friendly and always willing to give suggestions for fun activities, places to eat nearby, This is not a park, or hangout spot. Please book a stay. We thank you for understanding and bearing with us! Can't wait to see you at Tracy Ranch

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Ranch Rey

16 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · American Canyon, CA

We have a few spacious acre for our travelers to roam on and we are pet friendly. The campsite is bordered by a small creek full of trees and vegetation, and full of small wild animals that roam the area. Feel free to bring bikes. There is a Porto-Potty, picnic tables and sitting areas available. We also have a beautiful fifth wheel travel trailer available for rent as an extra for those of you who'd prefer some more modern amenities. The rv will sleep 4 comfortably. Click on see all photos to see pictures of the rv. Availability is limited so please ask first if you intend to rent the rv.

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River, stream, or creek camping near Discovery Bay guide

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If you're looking to camp near Discovery Bay, California and love being by the river, Hipcamp has over 2200 options just for you! With campsites like Salmon Creek Ranch (1270 reviews), Finnon Lake Recreation Area (780 reviews), and The Enchanted Forest Retreat (743 reviews), you'll have plenty of choices to find the perfect spot. Plus, Hipcamp offers popular amenities like trash, cooking equipment, and toilets, so you can enjoy your outdoor adventure with ease. Whether you're into snow sports, climbing, or swimming, there's something for everyone. And with an average price per night of $70 and options as low as $25, you can find a campsite that fits your budget. So, pitch your tent, grab your gear, and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!