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Top-rated campgrounds
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Sarah
October 2025
With pets
Such a great private retreat with our 3 pups! It has everything needed for a glamping getaway and more! Very clean all around. All amenities were there and taken care of well. Peaceful and absolutely beautiful! Nice swimming hole that we wished we could have jumped in but the weather was a bit chilly! We also stopped by the winery and met Leith who gave us a great rundown of the history which was a pleasant little bonus! We will come back next summer for a few more day with friends to enjoy!
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Joseph
September 2025
With kids
My wife and I came here last year, just the two of us and fell in love with it (and our hosts) immediately. We planned to bring our kids for our next family trip and they had a blast so another visit was in the xards. This time there were enough campers for Scott to fire up the pizza oven and make some delicious pizza for everyone. Scott is a wonderful guy, he has made special effort to accomodate us each time we've been there. This time he went and got paint for my daughter to paint rocks with. We all love Camp Stoney Meadows and look forward to our next visit
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Debora
September 2025
With pets
Alpen Vineyard Hideaway is wonderful! So thoughtfully created and operated. Coming to this glamping hideaway after a few nights of tent camping (which was lovely as well) was the perfect and comfortable way to end our multi-day camping trip! The Groves family have thought of nearly everything! The only recommended additions I would suggest guests bring are a tablecloth for the picnic table and a shade umbrella for the beach at the LOVELY swimming hole!
Keith, the winemaker/owner, and his family clearly love what they do, and enjoy sharing the rich history of their special valley and vineyard with others! Thank you to the Groves family and all who help make the winery and lodgings so wonderful!
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Elaine
September 2025
With pets
Great place, nice people! The farm animals and swimming holes were a treat for our kids, along with pizza night. We’d love to return.
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Grethe
August 2025
4 nights at Alpen Vineyard Hideaway
The Alpen Cellars campsite was so wonderfully quiet and peaceful with a view of the vineyard and mountains. It was equipped with all the essentials needed for cooking, the bed was really comfortable and the bathroom and shower facility clean, spacious and well equipped with soap, shampoo and also an assortment of sunscreen and bug spray in case you forgot your own.
We spent 4 nights, and we are already looking forward to coming next year.
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Patrick
August 2025
1 night at Alpen Vineyard Hideaway
Veey nice 'glamping' site with hot water, flush toilets and a shower. Super quiet and secluded.
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Jennifer
August 2025
With kids
We absolutely loved it and can’t wait to go back! If you love being off grid with a super friendly host, then you’ll love it too. Scott was the sweetest and checked in with us every morning. We unfortunately didn’t get to meet Nora but I heard she’s just as kind. We felt safe with the dogs watching over the property day and night, and they even tolerated our high energy puppy in training. The kids enjoyed swimming in the watering holes and creek to cool off as did the rest of us! The only downside was coming back to all the emails and texts that I truly didn’t miss!
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Paula
August 2025
2 nights at Alpen Vineyard Hideaway
We loved camping/glamping at Alpen Cellar’s. The camp site we stayed at overlooked their vineyard. Such a beautiful place to relax!! We enjoyed the wine tasting and the recommendations for fishing and sightseeing around the area. We were grateful they shared the swimming hole with us so we could cool off on a hot summers day. We got to know our neighbors at the site next to us. Our sites were private and equipped with a cooking stove and utensils to use. Their bathroom and shower room were so thoughtfully decorated.
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We can’t wait to come back and stay
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Nickolaus
August 2025
With kids
Super nice hosts. It faculty had a wonderful time!
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Channing
July 2025
2 nights at Alpen Vineyard Hideaway
Such a sweet spot! They really thought of everything when creating this spot. It was so nice to have a clean shower and running water. In the kitchen they have all necessities. The firewood was a big plus. The tent was cozy and perfect for the two of us with plenty of extra room. We loved being in walking distance to the water. We couldn't believe the other site wasn't booked up! Definitely go out to the winery and hear the story of how it all started and visit the beautiful horses. A very special place!
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calvin
July 2025
With kids
We had an awesome two-night stay at the cabin! Scott’s a fantastic host — super thoughtful and clearly knows how to take care of his guests. The campsite has some seriously scenic mountain views and a peaceful little creek running by that gives you instant “nature therapy.” 🌲🏕️ Would definitely love to go back again. Highly recommend!
Heads up: the last mile to the campsite isn’t paved, so be ready for a fun little pothole obstacle course
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Nick
July 2025
With kids
We really enjoyed our glamping experience at Alpen Cellars. From the quality of the canvas tent, all the kitchen/ cooking equipment and the bathroom/shower room was, such a nice touch. The swimming hole was fantastic and the wine was absolutely delicious!! Thank you so much for everything! We look forward to booking again next summer.
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Cari
July 2025
Tent
With kids
Beautiful camping in a canyon. We loved watching the sun come up over the ridge. Calm and cozy with excellent privacy. Perfect for a simple night under the stars.
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Robert
June 2025
With pets
Lovely overall. Site was had great views. Tent was beautiful and we appreciated thoughtful touches, eg very comfortable chairs to look out over the vines, hooks, etc to have things laid out. Our dog loved the swimming hole and I loved the wine tasting. We were also pointed to a
beautiful dinner spot nearby.
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Kristin
June 2025
With pets
We absolutely loved our stay at Alpen Cellars! It is our favorite place to unplug and unwind. This was our 2nd time there. It holds a special place in our hearts because we got engaged there last year.
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Karson
June 2025
With pets
Absolute lovely stay. It was so clean & thoughtful. The bathrooms were fabulous & the water hole was to die for. 10/10 recommend & we will be back! 😍
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Kate
June 2025
Weekend Trip to Alpen Vineyard Hideaway
The glamping tent was great, loved the view of the winery, flush toilet and hot water shower were a treat while camping. Spent lots of time in the swimming hole since it was 100 out. Made our trip enjoyable despite being in town for a funeral.
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Where to go
Sacramento River Arm
With access from Interstate 5, the Sacramento River Arm is home to several private RV parks and more than a half dozen forest service campgrounds. Right by the town of Lakehead, the aptly named Lakeshore East Campground offers sites for tents, RVs, and yurts, while nearby Antlers Campground sits on a bluff overlooking the lake. Several dispersed campgrounds, including Beehive Point, Gregory Beach, and Salt Creek, sit along the shoreline. Boaters can head to the Gooseneck Cove Boat-in Campground, while groups have options at Gregory Creek and Nelson Point.
McCloud River Arm
Right off Interstate 5 and near the access point for the Lake Shasta Caverns, the year-round Bailey Cove Campground is a popular option, and offers its own boat ramp. Enjoy great lake views from the Hirz Bay Campground further up the river. The McCloud River Arm is a great destination for groups, with several group campgrounds located here, including at Hirz Bay, Dekkas Rock, Moore Creek, and Pine Point. Boaters can stay at the Greens Creek Boat-in Campground.
Pit River Arm
The Pit River Arm is home to two of the four boat-in campgrounds on the lake, including Arbuckle Flat and popular Ski Island, which can sometimes be accessed from Mariners Point Group campgrounds when the lake level is low. Just a few miles away from the Jones Valley Boat Ramp, the Lower and Upper Jones Valley campgrounds are great options for boaters, while the Jones Valley Inlet Dispersed Campground lets campers stay along the shoreline.