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The best dog-friendly RV sites near Sutter Creek
96% (9.2K) • 309 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Sutter Creek
RockNWater Cove Camping
1. RockNWater Cove Camping
98%
(664)
30mi from Sutter Creek · 8 sites · Tents, RVs
If you’re looking for a quiet getaway with a few close friends or your family, this option is for you. Tucked in along the South Fork of the American River, this beautiful campsite features picnic benches, a propane fire pit with propane included (fire pits help prevent wildfires), and a prep table for fixing up those tasty fireside meals in group sites.
Guests also have access to shared bathroom facilities (and yes, there are showers!), volleyball, ping pong, communal benches, a sink and dishwashing station, and a common swimming area along the river.
Most sites are within a very short walking distance to the banks of the South Fork of the American River, this place is ideal for anyone interested in experiencing the beauty of the foothills and the rush of the river. We offer both tent and RV sites.
Each RV site includes its own picnic table, water and 30Amp power hookups. Guests will also have access to our volleyball court, ping pong, communal benches, and a common area with a sink and dishwashing station. Additionally, you can access the swim area and go for a dip to cool off on a hot day.
We offer toilets, showers, trash disposal, potable water and more depending on the site you chose. Leashed pets 45 pounds or less are allowed as well.
Enjoy biking, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, paddling, climbing, swimming, whitewater rafting, and wildlife watching all nearby, or on site.
**Please read rules:
1. Use of or participation in any of the following while on camp grounds is prohibited during your stay: ● Illegal drugs ● Smoking ● Public intoxication ● Fireworks ● No Charcoal
2. Pets/Animals: Guests at our RV sites are permitted to have up to 1 small dog (under 40lbs). Dogs must be leashed at all times when outside the RV. As a courtesy to both staff and fellow guests, please pick up after your pets.
3. Noise Restrictions: Due to policies that govern campgrounds guests are asked to refrain from playing amplified music or running generators. 10PM-8AM quiet hours.
4. Please refrain from cursing or using obscene language, particularly while in the presence of minors.
5. Water Safety: There is no lifeguard on duty. Minors must be supervised by an adult AT ALL TIMES when near the water.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Showers
from
$68
/ night
Squirrel Rock RV Campground
2. Squirrel Rock RV Campground
100%
(174)
33mi from Sutter Creek · 2 sites
Private gated RV campground in the Gold Country. Located in the historic townsite of Columbia known as the "Gem of the Southern Mines".
There is 1 site so you'll have the campground to yourselves. There are 2 electrical panels so you can bring your family or friends if you like. If there are 2 RV's you can reserve the campground as a double site. WE ONLY ACCEPT FULLY SELF CONTAINED RV'S ONLY. NO TENTS
NO LONG TERM STAYS.
Campsite has 2 electric pedestals 50/30/110. Water hookups at each site. NO SEWER. NO DUMP
NO RESTROOMS AVAILABLE.
Includes picnic table, camp fire ring, Weber BBQ, doggie station, horseshoe pit, corn hole, walking trails, and garbage/recycle bins.
Winter camping dates subject to weather conditions.
Located 0.6 mile to Columbia State Historic Park, parking and entrance is free and open year around. It is about a 15 minute walk. Close to Murphys, New Melones lake and Tuttletown recreation area, Moaning Caverns, Downtown Sonora, Mother Lode Escape Rooms, Columbia Airport, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, Black Oak Casino, Chicken Ranch Casino, Indigeny Reserve, Inner Sanctum Cellars Basecamp with other wineries and breweries nearby. About a 50 minute drive to Big Trees State Park and Pinecrest Lake. Yosemite National Park is about 1-1/2 hour drive to the Yosemite valley floor.
Check for YARTS for transportation from downtown Sonora to Yosemite valley. There are several rafting outfitters in the area.
Restaurants in the immediate vicinity include Mandy's Breakfast-Lunch, Columbia Frosty, El Jardin, St. Charles Saloon Pizza.
Gas, diesel mini mart, market store nearby.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
from
$65
/ night
LDMA Italian Bar
3. LDMA Italian Bar
93%
(21)
33mi from Sutter Creek · 20 sites · Tents, RVs
The Lost Dutchman Italian Bar Camp is a 160 acres of Priviately Owned Patented Mining land and our priviate campground located in the Stanislaus National Forest and on the South Fork of the Stanislaus River, which runs through the camp.
Camping is available on both side of the river making the Italian Bar camp a destination for campers since we rebuilt the camp from the ground up in the late 1970’s.
Whether you want to relax in your campsite listening to the river, dip your toes in the cool waters or try your hand at panning for gold, I-Bar offers all of this and more. There are miles of hiking opportunities around the camp as well, from short river hikes to Trailblazing like the Miners of old. We are betting that you can find the types of hiking you are looking for.
You camping includes access to the Bathhouse with commodes and showers. And yes there is even hot water.
Little History:
The property was discovered and first settled around 1849 as a gold rush mining camp. At one time over 3,000 people lived here and mined for gold. When the gold rush came to an end so did Italian Bar. Until over a hundred years later, In 1976 when our founder fell in love with this remote property and purchased the land and we began rebuilding the I-Bar camp from the ground up and opened it to our members. It didn't hurt that somewhere close by Our founder found a 800oz pocket of gold. Even today, Prospecting for gold is encouraged!
If you want to try your hand at “Gettin on some of the shiny” let the Caretakers know! We have a few gold pans we loan out that are just waiting for some color to make you smile.
Of course we have pans for sale.
If you’re an avid outdoors person, carrying a gold pan with you just makes sense.
Big Trees State Park: 1 1/2 hour drive
Yosemite National Park: 2 hour drive
*We are located approximately 7.5 miles from Columbia State Historic Park. Italian Bar road turns into gravel 5 miles from the park. The camp is 3.5 miles from the start of the gravel.*
Please call (209) 213-1485 for any questions
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$60
/ night
Redwood Haven
4. Redwood Haven
96%
(28)
38mi from Sutter Creek · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
Tucked deeply beneath the cool serenity of the mature redwood trees surrounded by nature you will find quiet privacy here at Redwood Haven private park. Along with that, providing shelter from the blazing California sun is an important part of this peaceful small gated park. While waking up to the soothing songbirds and going to sleep alongside the serene owl sounds is what you will discover in this relaxing getaway paradise. Nature at it’s finest. Ideally located on your way to or from Yosemite National Park , Woodward Reservoir, Pinecrest, Caswell Park, Sonora , SanFrancisco and many other interesting locations. Great location nearby Manteca, Escalon , Stockton in the agriculture rich Central Valley. Near highways 99 and 120. Gated and safe on this private property. We welcome all Rv,s at our serviced sites, Tents spots as well . During your travels we hope you can stop and visit our Redwood Haven!
$85/ night for trailer camping . Tents $70 / night. All Services to the sites. Dry camping offered as well.
Guests love staying here: "Very quiet and secluded. Tucked away in a private redwood grove, you feel a million miles from anywhere! The hosts were extremely nice and welcoming. Would highly recommend!"
Toilets
Potable water
Full hookups
from
$68
/ night
Green Acres slip
5. Green Acres slip
100%
(12)
39mi from Sutter Creek · 1 site
Park your trailer on our quiet property and watch the deer walk by your front door, rabbits running through the field and sip your coffee in the fresh mountain air.
This slip is located on a little over 3 acres. 30amp electric hookups, septic and potable water all at the site. WiFi and a shared laundry building with a half bath on the property just a short walk from your slip.
We are always adding to the property and the amenities and will update our listing as they become available to use.
Thanks for looking!
Friendly dogs are allowed on the property.
Pinecrest 21 miles (34 minutes)
Dodge ridge 26 miles (38 minutes)
Columbia state park 7.1 miles (21 minutes).
Murphy’s 25 miles (39 minutes)
Grocery stores 5.5 miles (9 minutes)
Black Oak Casino 6.3 miles (13 minutes)
Full hookups
from
$54
/ night
96% (9.2K) • 309 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Sutter Creek
RockNWater Cove Camping
1. RockNWater Cove Camping
98%
(664)
30mi from Sutter Creek · 8 sites · Tents, RVs
If you’re looking for a quiet getaway with a few close friends or your family, this option is for you. Tucked in along the South Fork of the American River, this beautiful campsite features picnic benches, a propane fire pit with propane included (fire pits help prevent wildfires), and a prep table for fixing up those tasty fireside meals in group sites.
Guests also have access to shared bathroom facilities (and yes, there are showers!), volleyball, ping pong, communal benches, a sink and dishwashing station, and a common swimming area along the river.
Most sites are within a very short walking distance to the banks of the South Fork of the American River, this place is ideal for anyone interested in experiencing the beauty of the foothills and the rush of the river. We offer both tent and RV sites.
Each RV site includes its own picnic table, water and 30Amp power hookups. Guests will also have access to our volleyball court, ping pong, communal benches, and a common area with a sink and dishwashing station. Additionally, you can access the swim area and go for a dip to cool off on a hot day.
We offer toilets, showers, trash disposal, potable water and more depending on the site you chose. Leashed pets 45 pounds or less are allowed as well.
Enjoy biking, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, paddling, climbing, swimming, whitewater rafting, and wildlife watching all nearby, or on site.
**Please read rules:
1. Use of or participation in any of the following while on camp grounds is prohibited during your stay: ● Illegal drugs ● Smoking ● Public intoxication ● Fireworks ● No Charcoal
2. Pets/Animals: Guests at our RV sites are permitted to have up to 1 small dog (under 40lbs). Dogs must be leashed at all times when outside the RV. As a courtesy to both staff and fellow guests, please pick up after your pets.
3. Noise Restrictions: Due to policies that govern campgrounds guests are asked to refrain from playing amplified music or running generators. 10PM-8AM quiet hours.
4. Please refrain from cursing or using obscene language, particularly while in the presence of minors.
5. Water Safety: There is no lifeguard on duty. Minors must be supervised by an adult AT ALL TIMES when near the water.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Showers
from
$68
/ night
Squirrel Rock RV Campground
2. Squirrel Rock RV Campground
100%
(174)
33mi from Sutter Creek · 2 sites
Private gated RV campground in the Gold Country. Located in the historic townsite of Columbia known as the "Gem of the Southern Mines".
There is 1 site so you'll have the campground to yourselves. There are 2 electrical panels so you can bring your family or friends if you like. If there are 2 RV's you can reserve the campground as a double site. WE ONLY ACCEPT FULLY SELF CONTAINED RV'S ONLY. NO TENTS
NO LONG TERM STAYS.
Campsite has 2 electric pedestals 50/30/110. Water hookups at each site. NO SEWER. NO DUMP
NO RESTROOMS AVAILABLE.
Includes picnic table, camp fire ring, Weber BBQ, doggie station, horseshoe pit, corn hole, walking trails, and garbage/recycle bins.
Winter camping dates subject to weather conditions.
Located 0.6 mile to Columbia State Historic Park, parking and entrance is free and open year around. It is about a 15 minute walk. Close to Murphys, New Melones lake and Tuttletown recreation area, Moaning Caverns, Downtown Sonora, Mother Lode Escape Rooms, Columbia Airport, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, Black Oak Casino, Chicken Ranch Casino, Indigeny Reserve, Inner Sanctum Cellars Basecamp with other wineries and breweries nearby. About a 50 minute drive to Big Trees State Park and Pinecrest Lake. Yosemite National Park is about 1-1/2 hour drive to the Yosemite valley floor.
Check for YARTS for transportation from downtown Sonora to Yosemite valley. There are several rafting outfitters in the area.
Restaurants in the immediate vicinity include Mandy's Breakfast-Lunch, Columbia Frosty, El Jardin, St. Charles Saloon Pizza.
Gas, diesel mini mart, market store nearby.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
from
$65
/ night
LDMA Italian Bar
3. LDMA Italian Bar
93%
(21)
33mi from Sutter Creek · 20 sites · Tents, RVs
The Lost Dutchman Italian Bar Camp is a 160 acres of Priviately Owned Patented Mining land and our priviate campground located in the Stanislaus National Forest and on the South Fork of the Stanislaus River, which runs through the camp.
Camping is available on both side of the river making the Italian Bar camp a destination for campers since we rebuilt the camp from the ground up in the late 1970’s.
Whether you want to relax in your campsite listening to the river, dip your toes in the cool waters or try your hand at panning for gold, I-Bar offers all of this and more. There are miles of hiking opportunities around the camp as well, from short river hikes to Trailblazing like the Miners of old. We are betting that you can find the types of hiking you are looking for.
You camping includes access to the Bathhouse with commodes and showers. And yes there is even hot water.
Little History:
The property was discovered and first settled around 1849 as a gold rush mining camp. At one time over 3,000 people lived here and mined for gold. When the gold rush came to an end so did Italian Bar. Until over a hundred years later, In 1976 when our founder fell in love with this remote property and purchased the land and we began rebuilding the I-Bar camp from the ground up and opened it to our members. It didn't hurt that somewhere close by Our founder found a 800oz pocket of gold. Even today, Prospecting for gold is encouraged!
If you want to try your hand at “Gettin on some of the shiny” let the Caretakers know! We have a few gold pans we loan out that are just waiting for some color to make you smile.
Of course we have pans for sale.
If you’re an avid outdoors person, carrying a gold pan with you just makes sense.
Big Trees State Park: 1 1/2 hour drive
Yosemite National Park: 2 hour drive
*We are located approximately 7.5 miles from Columbia State Historic Park. Italian Bar road turns into gravel 5 miles from the park. The camp is 3.5 miles from the start of the gravel.*
Please call (209) 213-1485 for any questions
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$60
/ night
Redwood Haven
4. Redwood Haven
96%
(28)
38mi from Sutter Creek · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
Tucked deeply beneath the cool serenity of the mature redwood trees surrounded by nature you will find quiet privacy here at Redwood Haven private park. Along with that, providing shelter from the blazing California sun is an important part of this peaceful small gated park. While waking up to the soothing songbirds and going to sleep alongside the serene owl sounds is what you will discover in this relaxing getaway paradise. Nature at it’s finest. Ideally located on your way to or from Yosemite National Park , Woodward Reservoir, Pinecrest, Caswell Park, Sonora , SanFrancisco and many other interesting locations. Great location nearby Manteca, Escalon , Stockton in the agriculture rich Central Valley. Near highways 99 and 120. Gated and safe on this private property. We welcome all Rv,s at our serviced sites, Tents spots as well . During your travels we hope you can stop and visit our Redwood Haven!
$85/ night for trailer camping . Tents $70 / night. All Services to the sites. Dry camping offered as well.
Guests love staying here: "Very quiet and secluded. Tucked away in a private redwood grove, you feel a million miles from anywhere! The hosts were extremely nice and welcoming. Would highly recommend!"
Toilets
Potable water
Full hookups
from
$68
/ night
Green Acres slip
5. Green Acres slip
100%
(12)
39mi from Sutter Creek · 1 site
Park your trailer on our quiet property and watch the deer walk by your front door, rabbits running through the field and sip your coffee in the fresh mountain air.
This slip is located on a little over 3 acres. 30amp electric hookups, septic and potable water all at the site. WiFi and a shared laundry building with a half bath on the property just a short walk from your slip.
We are always adding to the property and the amenities and will update our listing as they become available to use.
Thanks for looking!
Friendly dogs are allowed on the property.
Pinecrest 21 miles (34 minutes)
Dodge ridge 26 miles (38 minutes)
Columbia state park 7.1 miles (21 minutes).
Murphy’s 25 miles (39 minutes)
Grocery stores 5.5 miles (9 minutes)
Black Oak Casino 6.3 miles (13 minutes)
Full hookups
from
$54
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Elizabeth
January 2026
16 ft car
This was our third time here and we loved every second of it! As usual, Emily went above and beyond to make us have the best stay possible! We even got there late to check in and she helped us get settled in the dark. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a getaway by the river. Thank you so much Emily, as always! We will be back soon 😊
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Artur
December 2025
25 ft travel trailer
With pets
What an amazing spot. Had everything we needed and was extremely clean. Lot's of things to do around town. Highly recommended.
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Kenneth
December 2025
29 ft Class A
With pets
Best campground in Gold Country.
We always stay here when visit this area of California.
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Michael
December 2025
33 ft travel trailer
With pets
Our stay at Squirrel Rock was absolutely fantastic. Julie was super nice and gave us the perfect balance of attention and privacy. The campground is beautiful and so well maintained plus there are lots of things to see in the Columbia area. We will definitely be coming back and recommend Squirrel Rock to everyone else looking for a quiet getaway in the gold country.
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Gwendal
November 2025
25 ft Class C
With kids
Beautiful camp, extremely well maintained. Our 2 families had a great time and the kids loved climbing the rocks!
Walking distance to Columbia state park as well!
Highly recommend
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Dennis
November 2025
25 ft travel trailer
Everything was awesome, only I forgot my water hose and Julie called and let me know. I picked it up the next time I was in the area.
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Brian
October 2025
15 ft travel trailer
With pets
This spot is an absolute gem! It’s so nicely appointed and private. Perfect spot as a home base to explore gold country! We will absolutely be back!
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Dana
October 2025
24 ft Class C
We had a great one night stay at RockNWater Cove Camping! We stayed in Curley w/ an RV but definitely want to return to camp at one of the tent spots. The hosts, Kris and her husband, were super nice and answered lots of questions we had. The river access is really pretty w/ a nice beach area. Plusses are flush toilets, showers, propane fire pits with propane provided, potable water and electric hook ups. Looking forward to going back next summer!
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Jean
October 2025
30 ft Class C
This is by far the best place we have stayed on hipcamp. Beautiful, peaceful, private and easy to get to. We had a wonderful time with our dogs and will definitely be back!
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Paula
October 2025
12 ft pop-up camper
Beautiful setting. River close walk. Campsites large and separated from one another. Free clean showers and flush toilets.
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Dana
October 2025
16 ft travel trailer
Beautiful spot and plenty of room for our trailer!
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Roger
October 2025
31 ft Class C
With pets
This was our second stay at Squirrel Rock and we love it. Quiet, clean, easily accessible and very well appointed. Easy walking distance to town is also great for us because once we set up the RV that’s where it stays till we leave. We look forward to coming back soon!
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Tim
October 2025
Tent
With kids
Great campground, right on the river. Nice small beach.
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Nick
October 2025
22 ft Class C
This spot was perfect, my fiancé and I stopped here on our way to Yosemite from San Francisco for a night to plug in and make sure our camper was ready for the weekend. It is just outside Yosemite’s border and about an hour and a half from Yosemite Valley.
Elyse’s spot was very quiet and on an amazing property shared with a airbnb and laundry/bathroom to use. We watched deer right on our porch in the morning and was a great place to start our trip, couldn’t recommend it more!
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Veronica
October 2025
Tent
With pets
We loved camping here, the bathrooms were close & clean. River was beautiful. Camped here for 1 night on a Saturday and it wasn't crowded at all. Went to the river the next morning and it was just us. Great spot!
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Diane
October 2025
23 ft Class B
With pets
We had a wonderful stay! The campsite is set in a quiet and naturally beautiful spot along the American River — peaceful and relaxing with gorgeous scenery all around. The hosts were fantastic — very welcoming with great communication, and they made sure we had everything we needed. The location is perfect for hiking, with easy access to nearby trails. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a serene getaway with great hosts and plenty of nature to enjoy!
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William
September 2025
20 ft campervan
Super easy check in and check out. Camp site was perfect though a little close to the neighbors. Showers, restrooms and trash cans were all well maintained. Food and coffee was close. The river is pretty amazing. If the camp sites by the river are full, it can get a little crowded and noisy down there. Epic place. Hosts were awesome
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Nicole
September 2025
20 ft pop-up camper
With kids
We loved camping at RocknWater Cove. Really spacious, clean portapotties, it was great to have propane firepits, showers and so many picnic tables for our group. The little beach is amazing, and it was fun to hang out and cheer on the whitewater rafters during the days. Paul the camp host came by periodically to make sure we were well taken care of. The two sites nearest the water were best for beach access + privacy, and Oak was the best for beach access + gathering with our whole group.
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Jane
September 2025
17 ft travel trailer
With pets
This is a beautiful campground! We were there midweek in September and the place was so quiet and lovely. The site for our little RV was spacious, exceedingly manicured and was nestled in some gorgeous trees. They provided a gas campfire, complete with a propane tank. The showers and bathrooms were very clean. There was a sweet trail to the river where there was a beach area and a bit of shade for the warm day. The river was still running high (watched some kayakers and rafters go by) so a bit too rough for swimming. This is definitely a place we will go to again! My favorite HipCamp site this summer!
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Rebecca
September 2025
25 ft campervan
Moe campsite is a nice private nook. The bathroom and shower amenities are convenient and clean. Lovey river spot just a short walk from the campsite. The campground was very quiet in September, mostly had the place to ourselves. Hosts are attentive and kind.
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