The best campgrounds near Dunnigan, California with snow sports

Looking to experience the great outdoors near Dunnigan, California? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 1600 options available in the area, you're sure to find the perfect camping spot that suits your accommodation style, whether it's a tent, RV, or cabin. Plus, you can enjoy activities and terrain that match your preferences, like wildlife watching, swimming, and climbing. And don't forget to check out the top campsites with rave reviews, such as Salmon Creek Ranch (1270 reviews), Finnon Lake Recreation Area (780 reviews), and Camp Nauvoo (546 reviews). With Hipcamp, you can enjoy the beauty of nature and all the amenities you need, like pets, potable water, and campfires. So start planning your camping adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Dunnigan

Looking to experience the great outdoors near Dunnigan, California? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 1600 options available in the area, you're sure to find the perfect camping spot that suits your accommodation style, whether it's a tent, RV, or cabin. Plus, you can enjoy activities and terrain that match your preferences, like wildlife watching, swimming, and climbing. And don't forget to check out the top campsites with rave reviews, such as Salmon Creek Ranch (1270 reviews), Finnon Lake Recreation Area (780 reviews), and Camp Nauvoo (546 reviews). With Hipcamp, you can enjoy the beauty of nature and all the amenities you need, like pets, potable water, and campfires. So start planning your camping adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Dunnigan

1. Personal Creekside Camping

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(105)

47mi from Dunnigan · 1 site · Tent, RV

Your own private campsite; great place to simply relax and listen to song birds and the creek during the day and enjoy stargazing at night. Come explore all the Sierra Nevada Mountains has to offer with nearby rivers, lakes, hiking trails, bicycling, kayaking, boating, breweries, wine tasting rooms, gift shops, antiques, museums, farmers markets, State parks and casual to fine dining. Just minutes away from Grass Valley/Nevada City and the Yuba River. Only 7 miles to the Nevada County Fairgrounds (Fair: 2nd week Aug., Draft Horse Classic in Sept., Holiday Crafts Faire Thanksgiving Weekend, Cornish & Victorian Christmas throughout Dec.). Beautiful Lake Tahoe is approximately an hour and a half to two hour drive. San Francisco about two hour drive. AMENITIES: picnic tables, porta potty, sink, briquette BBQ, fire pit, swings, volleyball/badminton net, bird watching. Campsite sits off a fairly quiet private residential road and host lives nearby on same property. Plenty of room for RVs &/or tents.

2. Hickman Family Vineyards

99%

(194)

46mi from Dunnigan · 1 site · Tent, RV

Hickman Family Vineyards – A Wine Country Escape in the Sierra Foothills Our love affair with wine began in the late ’90s, surrounded by the vineyards of Sonoma County. The tasting rooms, the people, the passion—it was contagious. Alyse found herself working for a boutique winery owned by Korbel, gaining an inside look at the magic behind the bottle. Inspired, we began dreaming of our own place—a vineyard built from the ground up with family, heart, and hard work. In 2002, we found that perfect piece of land. Set at 800 feet elevation with rolling hills, majestic oaks, and wide open skies, we planted our first acre of Zinfandel in 2005 and officially opened Hickman Family Vineyards to the public on Mother’s Day 2011. Since then, our family—kids included—has been hands-on with every aspect of the vineyard, winery, and tasting room. Now, we’re excited to share that experience with you. Our campsite offers a peaceful retreat in the Sierra Foothills, just a short drive from three nearby lakes and under star-filled skies free of city lights. Come relax, sip wine, and soak up the quiet beauty of our land. Whether you're here for the wine, the view, or the warm family welcome—you’ll find all three waiting for you.

3. Clear Lake State Park

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273 sites · Soda Bay, California

California’s largest natural lake is a water recreation, fishing, and birdwatching hot spot.

4. Mendocino National Forest

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463 sites · Elk Creek, California

Minimal pavement and plenty of forest and wilderness ensure a rugged and wild outdoor experience.

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Public campgrounds near Dunnigan

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Lower Bayview Campground

45mi from Dunnigan · 18 sites · Tents, RVs · in Clear Lake State Park

88%

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Kelsey Creek Campground

46mi from Dunnigan · 82 sites · Tents, RVs · in Clear Lake State Park

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Upper Bayview Campground

46mi from Dunnigan · 33 sites · Tents, RVs · in Clear Lake State Park

Cole Creek Campground

46mi from Dunnigan · 138 sites · Tents, RVs · in Clear Lake State Park

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Letts Lake Campground

48mi from Dunnigan · 42 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mendocino National Forest

Gray Pine Group Campground

49mi from Dunnigan · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Mendocino National Forest

Fouts Campground

49mi from Dunnigan · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mendocino National Forest

Great quiet spot not too far from the action at Letts Lake.

Mill Valley Campground

49mi from Dunnigan · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mendocino National Forest

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Dixie Glade Campground

50mi from Dunnigan · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mendocino National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Cathy

August 2025

27 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Personal Creekside Camping

Mary from Personal Creekside Camping was a gracious, kind, and informative host at our recent Hip Camp stay. Ideally located next to a relaxing creek loaded with blackberries, it was spacious and shaded. Her camp is ideally situated near Penn Valley and about 20 minutes from Grass Valley. The sky is dazzling with stars! Mary shared her experiences and recommended local spots to check out. Mountain Ranch Winery is a mere ten minute drive and if you don’t stop by to taste and engage with Bob, well you’ll miss out on a local gem and enlightened conversation. Be sure to check them out. The valley and surrounding area is full of friendly people, nature, culture, and great food. You won’t be disappointed with Mary and her property.

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Simon

August 2025

30 ft travel trailer

4 nights at Personal Creekside Camping

We had a lovely, peaceful weekend beside the creek. With a 30' travel trailer, access and turnaround was easy, plenty of shade along creek. Mary was a great host and we enjoyed our stay.

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Chaja

August 2025

15 ft pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Personal Creekside Camping

This campsite had everything we needed and more and made for a truly magical camping experience. It was my husband and my 6 and 1 year old. Everyone had a blast.

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Akasha

July 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Personal Creekside Camping

Mary has a beautiful property and is a great host, she gave great recommendations for nearby attractions! A great weekend getaway 10/10

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Julissa

June 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Personal Creekside Camping

Great place! Mary was very kind, and it was an awesome camping experience with our toddler. I bit hot in the middle of the day (mid June, to be expected) so bring ice and a pop up tent for extra shade if you can. Great experience - would recommend!

Alejandra

June 2025

21 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Personal Creekside Camping

Our family loved camping at Mary's property, indeed my son said this was the best camping ever. Mary and her son are the best and also the nicest! The spot is private, located in a lovely neighborhood kids can bike around safely, it has a beautiful view and the relaxing sound of the water running it's course on the creek. We were able to connect travel trailer to water hose and electricity, under the shade of tall trees. There was a portable potty, trampoline, firepit, volleyball court, playground, picnic tables, and chairs, all for our use! Farm fresh eggs and bundles of wood were just a great addition! Downtown Grass Valley is close by (driving distance), Yuba river too, and pump track park only five minutes away. I would highly recommend Mary's Land!

Mathew

June 2025

16 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Personal Creekside Camping

This was a peaceful and secluded site. Camping next to the running creek helped me sleep the best I had slept in years. Thank you, host Mary!

Lisa

March 2025

28 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Personal Creekside Camping

We just spent our second visit at Mary's. It's such a peaceful setting right on a little creek on the border of the property. Mary is helpful and welcomed us both times. She provided information about the area and made sure we had everything we needed. The property is beautiful, private and quiet. There are areas to walk around and close hiking trails. We'll def be back if she'll have us.