Discover the best beach campgrounds near Willows, California with hiking

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Lake Concow Campground

99 sites · RVs, TentsOroville, CA

Ancestors of Maidu people lived here long ago. European settlers arrived and took control of the area. In recent history, a multi-cultural group of community members formed the Konkow Partnership to attempt to hold, steward, and preserve the wilderness that survives here. We look forward to your post fire visit.Learn more about this land:Congratulations Campers! The campground is reopened after the last couple of years of wild fires and tough winters. We are reopened even as repairs and upgrades are being made. Thank you to all visitors who love this place for your patience as we continue to improve the features of the Campground. Stay tuned for progress reports. We hope to see you real soon. Visit, fish, or camp in a rare jewel forest, hidden in the Sierra/Cascade foothills, less than an hour's drive to Chico, Oroville, or Paradise. Surviving forests of mature cedars, pines, oaks, and madrones provide shady camping, fishing along the lake shore, or picnicing along the banks of the creek that runs through a recovering creekside area. Stargaze or fly kites in our Great Meadow or admire copious wildflowers and other native plants on over 80 acres of wilderness. We provide a variety of recovering wilderness areas near water faucets, pit toilets and an RV dump station. Our site features mature forests, grassy meadows, a year-round creek in a fire recovery zone. The site also features lakefront shoreline access for bank fishing, a central fire pit and lots of space for group camping. Fires are permitted in the central pit when weather allows. The Lake Concow/Konkow Campground is a wilderness sanctuary and houses many variety of rare and endangered plants, animals, and insects. Please be aware of and give respectful space to all of the residents of the park. The list of year round residents may include poison oak, thorny berry vines, mosquitoes, ticks, spiders, deer, eagles, osprey, owls, squirrels, skunks, foxes, bears, mountain lions, snakes, bats, and more. Please be responsible for personal camp supplies and trash. The Campground is a Pack In/Pack Out location and garbage cans are supplied near the office house near the entrance. Good hiking shoes, protective clothing, and hats are recommended. All Campground faucets supply delicious, potable water tested regularly. The modern listings spell the name Concow, Ancestors spelled it Konkow. Both are correct, though may give different search results. There is plenty of room for parking large vehicles and for turning around. TOW VEHICLES MUST STAY THE DURATION OF THE CAMPING VISIT. Sorry, we DO NOT allow towed-in-and-dropped-off campers or 5th wheel trailers at this time. This may change as clean up work progresses through the year. Stay tuned for updates. Thank you.

Blue Lakes Village

20 sites · RVs2 acres · Upper Lake, CA

Recently renovated and under new management. Our team is consistently adding special touches throughout the property. Welcome to Blue Lakes Village - the coziest RV park in the Northern California Trees! Our RV park is a quiet, well shaded, carefully curated space that prioritizes relaxation. Kick up your feet, you deserve this vacation! Available for camper use we have: a private beach/dock, WiFi, restroom/shower, mini wash n' dry, fully-fenced dog park, camping games (during the warm season), patio space reserved for campers, and a budding community garden. Our beach offers stunning views of Upper Blue Lake. Use the private dock to jump in the refreshing water, launch your kayak, chill out on a floaty, or cast a line and reel 'em in! And across the street is Blue Lakes Road - this stretch is a couple miles worth of scenic country road, great for a hike, jog, or bike ride. There is plenty to do if you take a short drive into town. Ask our staff about other nearby small-town gems!

Crystal Clear Campground

25 sites · RVs, Tents720 acres · Nice, CA

Crystal Clear Campground is a very unique piece of land located on our 720 acre property overlooking the beautiful and majestic Clear Lake. As former Pomo Indian land it holds a sacred element that we respect, cherish and are grateful to be able to share. The property has expansive views of Clear Lake and Mount Konoctai that we promise will take your breath away. Crystal deposits can be found throughout the property as well as natural springs, lush forests, and fresh water creeks and streams. The best part is, our existing roads and trails allow you to access everything our 720 acres has to offer, and even connect directly to the endless BLM trail system on the backside of the property. We are fortunate to host 3 large group campsites (each can support between 30-100 guests). This base camp is only the start. from here, the roads lead throughout the property where we highly encourage hiking and biking to explore everything our property has to offer. 5 minutes down the road are all the services you could need including a grocery store, gas station, restaurants and more. Our property is very private and feels "disconnected" where it matters, but has all the amenities you could need to make your trip relaxing and enjoyable. We hope the views from our property help you peer into the beauty of your own world more deeply. We hope the lively forest helps you find your own abundant growth. We hope the crystal deposits around our property help ground you in peace. We hope our illuminations at night help you rediscover your light, we hope our natural springs help you find clarity and we hope your time at Crystal Clear helps you Disconnect, Reconnect and Rediscover the beauty and natural connection in all things, most importantly the connection to yourself.

Trank Family Farm and Gold site

4 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents20 acres · Oroville, CA

We have lived on the farm now for over 19 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, Agates and quartz crystals 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. We also have zip line and a rope course on the property that is closed due to maintenance. 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!

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Lake Oroville State Recreation Area

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Mendocino National Forest

Elk Creek, California

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Clear Lake State Park

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Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area

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Beach camping near Willows with hiking guide

Overview

Between Sacramento and Redding, Willows was once a watering hole for cattle farmers. Today, it’s still an agricultural hub, with services for travelers along Interstate 5 and access to several nearby lakes and reservoirs for water recreation. Willows camping options include RV parks, campsites in Mendocino National Forest prime for hiking, and tent sites at additional nearby recreation areas, lakes, and forests.

Where to go

Near Willows

West of Willows, the Stony Gorge Reservoir offers fishing, boating, swimming, and camping, while Black Butte Lake is known for fishing and two US Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds. For easy access to the Sacramento River and boat-in camping (plus tent and RV camping), head to the Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area. South of Willows, the Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area is home to fishing, wildlife viewing, and one campground.

Lake Oroville

East of Willows, Lake Oroville is the largest reservoir in Northern California with numerous ways to enjoy the outdoors, including boating, sailing, swimming, water sports, and lake fishing, along with surrounding trails. More than 20 campgrounds circle the lake, including tent, RV, and equestrian sites, boat-in campsites, and floating campsites.

Mendocino National Forest

Head west to the Mendocino National Forest for rugged and wild adventures, with hundreds of trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, or off-roading, with a choice of developed and primitive camps. Several campgrounds can be found near water, including on Plaskett Lakes, Letts Lake, Mill Creek, and Bear Creek. For solitude, head into the backcountry in the Snow Mountain Wilderness.

When to go

Summer is the best time for water and outdoor recreation around Willows, including at Lake Oroville. It’s also the most popular time for camping. Shad fishing in the Sacramento River is best in the Sacramento River in June, while salmon fishing starts in August. Many campgrounds in the Mendocino National Forest are also seasonal. The waterfowl hunting season in the Sacramento NWR Complex runs from October to January.