The best star host campgrounds near Granite Bay, California

Looking for the perfect camping experience near Granite Bay, California? Look no further than Hipcamp. With over 2,399 options to choose from, you're sure to find the accommodation that suits your needs. Whether you're a fan of tent camping, RV camping, or cabin rentals, we've got you covered. And if you're an adventurous soul who loves climbing, exploring historic sites, or fishing, you'll be in heaven. Plus, our top campsites, like Finnon Lake Recreation Area (780 reviews), Camp Nauvoo (546 reviews), and The Meadows at Isleton (514 reviews), have been highly recommended by fellow campers. So why wait? Start planning your camping adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for the perfect camping experience near Granite Bay, California? Look no further than Hipcamp. With over 2,399 options to choose from, you're sure to find the accommodation that suits your needs. Whether you're a fan of tent camping, RV camping, or cabin rentals, we've got you covered. And if you're an adventurous soul who loves climbing, exploring historic sites, or fishing, you'll be in heaven. Plus, our top campsites, like Finnon Lake Recreation Area (780 reviews), Camp Nauvoo (546 reviews), and The Meadows at Isleton (514 reviews), have been highly recommended by fellow campers. So why wait? Start planning your camping adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Sacred Valley Ranch Retreat

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15mi from Granite Bay · 4 sites · Lodging · North Auburn, CA

Learn more about this land: Hiking on the 150 acres is available and we also are situated next to an 1100 acre park. There is a picnic area and a pond for seasonal swimming...    We have boarding area if you are inclined to bring your horse. We have many amenities to help you relax while you adjust to our unique location. Rope chairs, hammocks, etc.

2. Tranquillity Base Ranch

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35mi from Granite Bay · 4 sites · Lodging · Nevada City, CA

Escape the busyness of the world at our own little sanctuary conveniently located in between Grass Valley and Nevada City. Our 25ft yurt is nestled away on our 10acre ranch offering the ideal location for your next getaway to Nevada County. We are 10 min from downtown Grass Valley, 12 minutes from historic downtown Nevada City and only 15 min from the Yuba River! While enjoying some decompression on our land feel free to take a hot or cold bath outside by the sauna (great for stargazing at night) or even fire up the wood burning sauna for some relaxing and invigorating self care. You can choose to shower outside by the sauna or use the private shower next door to the yurt. Our toilet is a traditional indoor composting toilet located right outside the back door from the yurt as well. -Feel like going on a stroll? Feel free to wander down to our NID where you can take a leisurely stroll on a path along the waterside. Woolman lane is also a great walk as well. It is a very quiet road and with friendly neighbors. The driveway to the yurt has a separate entrance so no worries about coming in too late or too early. -Our yurt has a full kitchen for all your culinary needs, including a full oven/stove. There’s a table for eating or work, chairs and shelving for any of your clothes, accessories etc. -Windows all around the yurt give tons of sunlight along with an opening skylight up top. -The yurt is heated by an indoor wood burning stove with wood and kindling provided. -Summer days can get very hot so be prepared by bringing an extra mister or take a dip in the Yuba only 15 min away. We do provide a stand up fan as well. -Enjoy sitting outside on the patio furniture. Take a nap or read a book on the hammock while you relax in a peaceful and serene environment. -We also provide organic coffee, tea, sugar and honey. An outdoor table and a hammock will be waiting for you, too. -Plenty of parking! -No pets allowed on the land unless we pre-approve your pet first!! -This is luxury GLAMPING, not a luxury hotel. We welcome all friends from all races, religions, gender identities and backgrounds. *Quiet hours are from 12am - 7am.

3. Bright Bear Camp in Tahoe NF

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44mi from Granite Bay · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Nevada City, CA

Bright Bear Camp is a private two-acre property bordering Tahoe National Forest. We are located at 4300' elevation down a mostly dirt road along the beautiful Bear River and Bear Valley. This is a very peaceful spot among the trees with a small meadow and creek on the property. As our name suggests, bears are occasionally in the area so keep an eye out. You may also see the spotted owls that live nearby - listen closely for their calls (https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Spotted_Owl/overview). There is much to explore in the area and more with only a short drive to the South Yuba River, Emerald Pools, Lake Spaulding, Donner Pass, Donner Lake, and Truckee.

4. Camp 🏕 Gold Dust Vineyard

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30mi from Granite Bay · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Somerset, CA

A six acre organic vineyard & natural winery on 21 acres awaits you at Gold Dust Vineyard. A working natural winery and cidery, come enjoy a glass, relax in the breezes at 2’700 feet. Decomposed granite soils and high elevation make for sweeping views and even better natural wine and cider! We welcome guests year round! Surrounded by nature, there is so much to do! Up in the Foothills, we experience all four seasons! Come relax☮️ March - May 🌸Don’t miss the wildflowers & babbling brooks, steams & rivers June - September 🏞Swimming in the Consumnes River or paddle boarding at Jenkinson Lake September - December 🍂🍁Fall foliage, wine harvest, apple picking and alpaca petting December - March ❄️⛷Snowy hikes, mushroom hunting and quick trips to South Lake Tahoe We accept reservations for wine and cider tastings and typically host guests between the hours of 11 am and 5 pm. Occasionally, during very hot and busy holiday weekends, we will host an evening tasting. We have running water on the side of the winery building. Please note, we are a mom and pop shop with just two of us and our young son running the show. We live on site in a tiny house and use the tasting area as our 'back yard' during off hours. We ask that guests please respect our area and off hours requests. We do not permit live fires or generators.

5. Inn Town Campground

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35mi from Granite Bay · 69 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Nevada City, CA

We are located just minutes from downtown Nevada City, California! Dan and Erin Thiem have brought Nevada City a vibrant camping experience with tents, glamping, and RV sites. The campground is located on a historic 15-acre site, just two miles from downtown Nevada City. A communal building full of comfortable amenities: ◉ Camp store ◉ Beer, Wine, Ice, Ice Cream, S’mores fixings, and more ◉ BBQ area ◉ Communal Kitchen and dining area ◉ Laundry ◉ WiFi ◉ Showers ◉ Swimming pool ◉ Outdoor Dishwashing Stations

Stories from the community

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Isaiah

3 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Bright Bear Camp in Tahoe NF

Super awesome site! Kelley greeted us and prepped us with all knowledge of the property. The property itself is gorgeous. Tucked away from everything else and equipped with the basic amenities any site should have. We will definitely be visiting again.

Martha

3 weeks ago

2 nights at Camp 🏕 Gold Dust Vineyard

What a BEAUTIFUL property! We loved our stay here and can't wait to come back. Huge recommendation to try the wine and cider tasting while you're there!

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Naomi

3 weeks ago

2 nights at Tranquillity Base Ranch

I’ve stayed at this yurt multiple times and I will definitely be back. It’s quiet and private, surrounded by beautiful nature. The yurt is lovely and has everything you’ll need. The hosts are kind and helpful.

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Kim

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp 🏕 Gold Dust Vineyard

So beautiful and fun! Aaron is super cool and the wine and cider is delicious. We had a great time and were so relaxed!

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Carol Anne

November 2025

With pets

1 night at Inn Town Campground

I loved glamping at Inn Town in Nevada City. Dan and his crew were so responsive and helpful. It’s such an impressive, clean and well kept facility - bathrooms, showers, a kitchen and so many extras. The mattress heaters were a cozy touch - 10/10

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Enkhjin

November 2025

Tent

1 night at Camp 🏕 Gold Dust Vineyard

Highly recommended! We loved this camping so much. Aaron was so friendly host. All the wines were really tasty and cute. Thank you so much Aaron, we would love to come back again!

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Kevin

November 2025

20 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Camp 🏕 Gold Dust Vineyard

My wife and I loved our stay at Aaron’s vineyard. Our camper van was parked over looking the grape vines. We spent Saturday afternoon tasting wine at the outdoor tasting room, with a beautiful sunset. Aaron was very nice and accommodating. Will definitely be back again!

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Zarah

November 2025

With kids

1 night at Camp 🏕 Gold Dust Vineyard

We stayed here to celebrate my husband’s birthday with our 9-month-old, and it was such a wonderful experience. We loved that we could upgrade provisions, we used the propane tank for the fire pit and the pour-over coffee setup, which came with freshly roasted beans (amazing!). The whole place has this relaxing, no-nonsense vibe that we really appreciated. We went during the fall, and it was so beautiful seeing the vines changing color. The electric blanket made our night cozy and comfortable even when it got chilly. Aaron was outstanding. His hospitality, knowledge, and genuine passion for his craft really stood out. We enjoyed wine tasting, hanging out in the “vincade,” and my husband watched a bit of Monday Night Football! The wine was fantastic, and we were so impressed we ended up joining the wine club. The yurt was spacious and comfy, the bed was great, and there was plenty of room for our daughter to crawl around. The portapotty was clean, and everything felt thoughtfully maintained. Just an overall relaxing, memorable trip. Can’t wait to come back!

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Peggy

November 2025

Tent

1 night at Bright Bear Camp in Tahoe NF

We loved our stay at Kelley’s!! It is a beautiful spot in the cedars- wonderful views, quiet, and peaceful! Kelley is an excellent host and we felt welcomed and cared for!! We highly recommend this spot and will definitely return!! Thank you Kelley!!

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Cara

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Tranquillity Base Ranch

We LOVED this yurt. So peaceful and cozy. Easy to find, close to Nevada City, but feels private and secluded. The wood burning sauna and outdoor tub were great, as was the shower at the yurt. Had a great experience, and will definitely be back.

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James

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Bright Bear Camp in Tahoe NF

I loved Kelly's property and there were lovely amenities. I would recommend it to anyone.

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Rachael

October 2025

15 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Camp 🏕 Gold Dust Vineyard

Aaron was extremely helpful with communication and answering all our questions. Getting to camp, drink wine, and walk the vineyard was an amazing getaway. He was able to squeeze us in for a last-minute wine-making class on top of his busy day. We never felt rushed and truly enjoyed our time on the property. The sunset views were absolutely beautiful as well. 10/10!

Bri

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Tranquillity Base Ranch

My husband and I had a wonderful stay! The woodfired sauna and outdoor tub under the stars or just what my husband and I needed. We really enjoyed the yurt space and the bed was very comfy. We will definitely go back. Just an FYI, for people looking this is a rustic experience - compost toilet, no wifi, so if you’re looking for something a bit refined, this might not be as awesome for you as it was for us.

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Anna

October 2025

1 night at Sacred Valley Ranch Retreat

Beautiful, private sanctuary space. Geoffrey was warm and welcoming and the environment was peaceful and rejuvenating.

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Naomi

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Bright Bear Camp in Tahoe NF

All I have are amazing feed back the host is very well equipped no issues other anything on site we couldn’t have asked for a better weekend get away with our pup in the middle of the woods. And do the sauna it’s incredible

Ashlyn

October 2025

1 night at Inn Town Campground

Incredible! Easy checkin! Lovely talking to the host about books. Halloween decorations are so fun. Beautiful property and super close to downtown.

Bryan

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Camp 🏕 Gold Dust Vineyard

Camping on Aaron's land whis is at a real winery was pretty awesome! It was extremely quiet even though there were two other groups camping at the same time next to us. Did a tasting and the wine and cider is amazing! I would definitely recommend

Moiz

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Sacred Valley Ranch Retreat

Geoffrey is a fantastic host! He ensured we arrived safely, even though we were late. The dome is beautiful and cozy. The land is gorgeous, and the horses and pigs add a lot of fun.

Kay

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Camp 🏕 Gold Dust Vineyard

Beautiful surroundings, this site was very private and peaceful. The host was very accommodating and the ability to order extras was much appreciated! We had an amazing breakfast with coffee and breakfast tacos as well as an awesome charcuterie board. We wished we could have stayed longer.

Ashley

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp 🏕 Gold Dust Vineyard

We loved our 2nd stay at this spot! It’s so peaceful and comfortable in the yurt. The owner is over accommodating and his wines are top tier!! Close to all the other wineries near by, would stay here again and again. Oh also the sunsets are majestic.