The best cave campgrounds near Knights Landing, California

Looking to go camping near Knights Landing, California? Look no further than Hipcamp, where you'll find over 1,600 options to choose from. Whether you're into climbing, snow sports, or surfing, you'll be able to find the perfect campsite to suit your activity preferences. Some popular options include Salmon Creek Ranch (1270 reviews), Finnon Lake Recreation Area (780 reviews), and Camp Nauvoo (546 reviews). With an average price per night of $65 and options as low as $20, you'll be able to find a campsite that fits your budget. Plus, you'll have access to popular amenities like potable water, toilets, and campfires. So get ready to experience the great outdoors and book your camping trip now!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to go camping near Knights Landing, California? Look no further than Hipcamp, where you'll find over 1,600 options to choose from. Whether you're into climbing, snow sports, or surfing, you'll be able to find the perfect campsite to suit your activity preferences. Some popular options include Salmon Creek Ranch (1270 reviews), Finnon Lake Recreation Area (780 reviews), and Camp Nauvoo (546 reviews). With an average price per night of $65 and options as low as $20, you'll be able to find a campsite that fits your budget. Plus, you'll have access to popular amenities like potable water, toilets, and campfires. So get ready to experience the great outdoors and book your camping trip now!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Ascension Ranch

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34mi from Knights Landing · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · Pilot Hill, CA

Ascension Ranch is an off-grid paradise with a unique and ever growing list of features and activities. Family owned and operated, we want to be that breath of fresh air from the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life that everyone needs. With a serene environment, a healthy mix of farm animals, and good old fashion ranch activities, there's a little bit of something for everyone to enjoy. Some of the things you'll come across at Ascension Ranch include baby farm animals, sheep, goats, cattle, horses, ranch dogs, chickens, equestrian activities, hiking, biking, camping, archery, lake activities, amazing views, access to endless trails around Folsom Lake, grass-fed meats, fresh produce and of course, good company. Staying on the ranch can be as social, or as rural as guests choose. Camp alone, or bring others, whether it be your 4-legged companions or friends and family, we welcome all campers who respect and enjoy the great outdoors as much as we do.

2. BALI HUTS ON PRIVATE YUBA

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46mi from Knights Landing · 8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · North San Juan, CA

*\\_PRIVATE SOUTH YUBA BEACHES_//* En bref, It's like a mini state park. An epic 400ac property with access to 1.2 mile of private South Yuba River frontage. Endless deep swimming holes and beaches and jumping rocks in one of the most dramatic stretch of the wild and scenic South Yuba canyon. 6 miles of roads on the property to hike, bike on so bring your Mtn bike and explore this magical property. With 900 feet elevation change throughout the land makes for very dramatic views but makes for an exerting 30min hike down the canyon so not appropriate for people with low mobility. Come prepared for a rugged but exclusive experience. When it's to busy at the Bridgeport state parks, keep going 2 miles and come here. This really is a Yuba lover's Shangri-La. Stay in one of our 3 teak wood Bali huts, bring your Sprinter van or pitch a tent in one our our numerous scattered camping spots by the big meadow. This is dry camping so bring water and your kitchen. A porta party is provided near the yurt. Be mindful of poison oak and please dive 10mph on the gravel road to keep dust down for my neighbors and enjoy the only privets south yuba river access in Hipcamp responsibly. Pack out what you lack in and absolutely no open fire on the property. Propane grill are fine. If you’re adventurous minded this doesn’t disappoint.

3. Trank Family Farm and Gold site

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43mi from Knights Landing · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Oroville, CA

We have lived on the farm now for over 21 years. The back part of the property was a stop point for the stage line between Oroville and Bangor during the 1880, Then gold was discovered on the property. There were multiple Gold claims on this property. The Old rock pilings are still there to explore. It is a favorite spot for finding Jasper, some Agates and quartz. Campers are welcome year-round to this tent site on the old Gold Claim of our 20-acre family farm! Drive right up to this fun-filled, family-friendly campsite, easily accessible by cars and SUVs alike - though 4WD is helpful during the rainy season. This site features two seasonal streams that cross on the property, as well as bushes full of ripe blackberries - if you catch them at the right time, help yourself. You'll enjoy hearing the birds echoing through the trees and could easily see deer tip toeing through the woods. Dogs on leash only. We raise 4H and FFA show and market goats, llamas, and a donkey and a cow, all of whom are very friendly! You'll also see our chickens, ducks, peacocks, and guinea hens. Rock pilings are on the island between the two seasonal streams that cross our land. Gold panning, hiking and creek walking is available on the property. Campers are welcome to stargaze in the field, create scavenger hunts for the kids, or simply sit back and enjoy the tranquility. The streams dry up in late June and fill up in November when the rains start. Trank Family Farm is 30 minutes from Lake Oroville, 20 minutes from Oroville Wildlife Area and the Feather River - great for kayaking, swimming, and fishing! Be sure to check out the trails and seasonal waterfalls at Table Mountain, 35 minutes away. There are 2 Indian Casinos & Hotels in Oroville, as well as 2 golf ranges - and all with in 20 minutes of the camp site. The college town of Chico is about 30 minutes outside of Oroville. If you want to explore farther, Butte Mountain range and the city of Paradise, CA is 45 minutes away. We can't wait for you to come visit!

4. Private Disc Golf Course Camp

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49mi from Knights Landing · 1 site · Tent, RV · Grass Valley, CA

Learn more about this land: Our property is completely cleared of thick vegetation and poison oak. There’s a 25 basket Disk Golf Course on the property. An additional $10 per person for unlimited golf during stay. $20/person if you don’t have your own discs. There’s plenty of property and miles of dirt road to ride bicycles.

Stories from the community

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Ana

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Ascension Ranch

I am writing this review to warn everyone that there is no longer a tent/yurt set up at Lovers Creek. When I asked the man about it, he said that a guest had brought the tent it wasn't included in the site, which is a lie if you look at all the reviews and pics there used to be a tent that stayed on the wooden platform. Luckily I brought my tent just in case so we didn't need to leave. The road getting onto his property is very narrow and beautiful and I wouldn't have been comfortable taking my car, I was glad to have a truck. The restroom is down at the "entrance" and a 10 min walk to the Lovers Creek site. We took the truck each time. There were cute animals to see on the property. Roads are very dusty! The best part about this place and the main reason I might come back is for the privacy. After check in, no one bothered us and the nearest campsite maybe 500 feet away across the other side.

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Laneya

September 2025

35 ft Class A

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Trank Family Farm and Gold site

We enjoyed our time at the camp. Robert was really awesome with showing us to the camp site and making sure we had everything we needed. The animals were so sweet. Be careful driving on the gravel roads if you have a low vehicle. The speed limit is 15, but in our Prius we went probably 5 mph.

leif

August 2025

Weekend Trip to BALI HUTS ON PRIVATE YUBA

We loved staying in one of the Bali huts. Very special property with access to some phenomenal river spots. We will definitely be back!

Amy

August 2025

Weekend Trip to BALI HUTS ON PRIVATE YUBA

serene campground, secluded access to the yuba, and a host with great communication. it's a great time.

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Casey

August 2025

12 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to BALI HUTS ON PRIVATE YUBA

Had a great stay. Their river spot was amazing. It was a challenging trek but was worth it. The host would shuttle you back and forth when he was available.

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Jacek

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Ascension Ranch

Lots of cool animals and right by the lake. Lots of cool stuff here and rick was a nice guy. Got some good eggs and took a day at the lake

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Harry

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to BALI HUTS ON PRIVATE YUBA

Akhi outdid our last trip by improving amenities, welcoming our friends, and proactively reaching out with that personal touch. Can’t recommend this place enough.

Arianna

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to BALI HUTS ON PRIVATE YUBA

I came to get away from a busy city life and to celebrate opening a restaurant. This property allowed me to completely disconnect, center and ground myself. As much as a wanted to get away from people and the world I soon realized that what I needed was to meet some truly amazing people who aligned with my core values on nature and passion. Akhi, Borro and Aldo were beyond warm and welcoming to us. They made us feel like family and I soon looked forward to bumping into them. He mentions this place to be Shangri-La and that is spot on the most perfect description of our experience on their land. Surrounded by rugged nature and wildlife with a trail walk to crystal clear sanctuary of river full of adventure and exploration. I stumbled upon this site and now am making it my regular space to recharge.

Geoffrey

August 2025

18 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to BALI HUTS ON PRIVATE YUBA

Quiet, expansive open camping area with beautiful views of the hills. We had a full moon which was beautiful. The walk down to the river (about 2m and 900 vertical feet) is not easy but the payoff is very handsome. Gorgeous swimming holes all to yourself. Akhi was a great host, very communicative. 🙏

Arianna

August 2025

With kids

3 nights at BALI HUTS ON PRIVATE YUBA

Truly amazing, exciting, relaxing and perfect! If you like seclusion, enjoy nature and appreciate raw nature with some comforts of home sprinkled throughout this is the place for you.

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Harry

July 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at BALI HUTS ON PRIVATE YUBA

Akhi’s place was amazing!! We had such a lovely time, and the campsite was perfect for us. Located under some beautiful tree cover with plenty of shade, we had a wonderful 3 days with our family. Boro gave us a private ATV tour of the property and swim sites, which was so awesome of him. We’ve already booked our next stay!! Can’t wait to go back.

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Yarema

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to BALI HUTS ON PRIVATE YUBA

The grounds of this campsite are serene. The hike down to the river is worth the trek to soak up the sun and take a refreshing dip. The staff are very welcoming and will guide you around the grounds as need. The Bali huts are intricately carved and beautiful. We never got the meet the host, Ahki, instead we met Boro and Aldo who made us feel right at home.

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madeline

July 2025

Weekend Trip to BALI HUTS ON PRIVATE YUBA

We had a fabulous time at Akhi’s place by the Yuba. It’s about a 25 min walk down to the water (pretty steep) and once you are down there it is breathtaking!! Crystal clear water which was pretty warm and very refreshing on a hot day. Perfect spot for a trip. Worth the price, we look forward to coming back again ☺️

lisa

June 2025

With pets

2 nights at BALI HUTS ON PRIVATE YUBA

Lovely space on the river . Hosts were awesome . Would love to visit again in the Sping!

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Robbie

June 2025

With pets

4 nights at Trank Family Farm and Gold site

Robert was a great host and the site was a nice place to camp. The donkey was so sweet and Robert was very responsive.

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Lindy

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to BALI HUTS ON PRIVATE YUBA

Beautiful site. Peaceful, private and quiet. We strolled around and enjoyed the view from the hills. We saw quail, ducks, and a blue heron at the pond. And heard frogs and owls at night. Perfect big dipper skies. Akhi and the other farm folks were super friendly and helped us get situated.

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Indiana

May 2025

With pets

1 night at BALI HUTS ON PRIVATE YUBA

This hipcamp was easy to get to and yet off the beaten path and we enjoyed exploring the secluded stretch of the yuba river that was private . Staying in the Bali hut was a fun experience felt more like glamping . The workers on the land welcomed us so kindly.

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Melanie

May 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to BALI HUTS ON PRIVATE YUBA

Absolutely magical! This Hipcamp strikes the perfect balance between comfort and an authentic outdoor experience. We stayed in Hut #3, a clean, serene Bali hut overlooking wildflowers, a pond, and open prairie. With screened windows and a sliding glass door, the hut felt cozy and comfortable—yet still natural and unpolished enough to keep us fully immersed in nature and connected to the outdoors. Our two dogs roamed freely and even made friends with Akhi’s sweet dog, Sheba. Akhi and his team were incredible from start to finish—warm, responsive, and genuinely committed to making our stay special. They even welcomed our late 10pm arrival with someone waiting to guide us to our hut and make sure we were settled. The land itself is breathtaking. A scenic, moderately rugged trail leads to a stunning river canyon, surrounded by untouched natural beauty. It’s a dream for hikers, runners, or anyone wanting to unplug. There’s even a zipline for dropping into a swim hole once the water warms up! What truly makes this place unforgettable is its story. Akhi once worked on this land for the previous owner. When the owner aged and had no heirs, Akhi offered to buy it. In a fairytale twist, the owner agreed and let Akhi “work off” the land. Years of dedication turned this dream into reality—and you can feel that heart and care throughout the property. Highly, highly recommend. This place is a gem that lets you feel both cared for and completely connected to nature.