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The best camping near Brannan Island State Recreation Area

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Brannan Island adventure.

The best camping near Brannan Island State Recreation Area

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Brannan Island adventure.

Camping near Brannan Island State Recreation Area

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Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Brannan Island adventure.

Check out an a-maze-ing labyrinth of waterways in between two of California's largest cities.  

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Delta Shores Resort & Marina

15 sites ¡ RVs, Tents20 acres ¡ Isleton, CA
The Sacramento River Delta is a popular vacation destination, and Delta Shores Resort & Marina is a premier family resort on the Delta and close to an abundance of activities and attractions. Stay in your own RV in one of our spacious sites, or choose one of our fully furnished cabins. Whichever you choose, your stay at Delta Shores will be full of fun. 23-Slip Marina and Dock Spacious RV sites will full hookups Newly renovated Restrooms with Showers Boating and Fishing on the Delta Family Lodge/Clubhouse Swimming Pool and Spa Miniature Golf Children’s Playground Children’s Activity Center Laundry Facilities 24-hour Security
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$49
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Clayton Semi-Rural Land

1 site ¡ RV, Tent5 acres ¡ Clayton, CA
Semi- Rural vacant land. You can see some surrounding houses but it is private. There is a bee hive on the property but it is tucked away behind some shrubs and the bees are busy working and won't bother you as long as you don't get too close.
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$30
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The Ranch at Cross Road

12 sites ¡ RVs, Tents84 acres ¡ Livermore, CA
Welcome to the ranch at cross road! We are a family owned organic farm in the heart of Livermore wine country. We have 10 camp sites spread across the property for you to choose from. The property is minutes from Lake Del Valle and some of the best wineries and breweries California has to offer. Settle in and enjoy amazing sunsets every night with us! We accommodate tents,Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, Campervans, and Cars. Our guests love us too! "I had a wonderful stay at Matt’s ranch! It was easy to find even as it was starting to get dark, and the campsites were well lit and easy to find. The ranch is beautiful. It was such a treat to stay here. I would definitely stay again."
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$50
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Canyon Creek Resort

15 sites ¡ RVs, Tents30 acres ¡ Winters, CA
Located beside Lake Berryessa in Winters, CA, Canyon Creek Resort is a beautiful destination for all ages. This premier oasis is just 40 miles west of Sacramento, 30 miles east of Napa, and just a short drive from the Bay Area. Canyon Creek Resort is the Home resort for Private Camping members Tree-lined RV sites with full hookups Fully furnished Cottages and Cabin Rentals Fishing and Boating at Lake Berryessa Nature Paths for Hiking Two Clubhouses: One for adults; One for families Two Swimming Pools: One for adults; One for families Spa Bocce Ball Children’s Playground Planned Group Activities Cafe and Artisan Pizza Patio Entertainment Deck Laundry Facilities 24-Hour Security
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$59
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Walden Ranch

2 sites ¡ Tents300 acres ¡ Linden, CA
Walden Ranch began with the purchase of a neighboring 20 acres. Couple that with the inspiration of Thoreau's lines and life at the real Walden Pond, the ranch has grown to nearly 300 acres and the small ranch pond has grown to a 5-acre lake with a 3-acre forest and home. Scouts, family and church groups use the site for gatherings. Available are canoes, bonfire, and exploring the ranch's 300-head cattle, llamas, poultry and wildlife. Pitch your tent in a forest setting alongside a lake on a working cattle ranch. Watch wildlife or hike to smaller lakes on the ranch. Other animals include dogs, llamas, geese, chickens, and  horses. The ranch is within a 20 minute drive to either Stockton or Lodi, CA and is surrounded by vineyards, orchards and pastures.  Outdoor flush toilets, sink, tables and fire ring available. Forested area is set amidst grazing lands.  This "Walden" even has willow trees slipped from Walden Pond, MA. Owner looks forward to sharing this peaceful, special spot! 
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$30
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Delta Respite

1 site ¡ Lodging5 acres ¡ Sherman Island, CA
The perfect solo escape! Treat yourself to a quiet getaway for one at this cozy, clean and comfortable cabin on our rural farm, between two rivers, on Sherman Island. Located in the eastern San Francisco Bay Area at the confluence of the San Joaquin River, Sacramento River, and the eastern terminus of San Francisco Bay, Sherman Island is known for its wildlife, sunrises, and sunsets, and its dark sky for stargazing opportunities. The property is surrounded by alfalfa fields, grazing cattle, sheep, and a wildland habitat populated with migratory and native birds, animals, and plants. The one-room cabin has a bed and clawfoot bathtub with hot water offering a peaceful escape on our 5-acre tree-lined farm. Here you can listen to birdsong instead of the sounds of the city. This is an ideal cabin for birdwatchers, plein air painters, nature photographers, stargazing, windsurfers/kiteboarders, meditation, or some stress-free, peaceful reset time. The private cottage has a refrigerator, microwave, compostable dinnerware, drinking water, and a coffeemaker with coffee. It is air-conditioned in summer and heated in winter. Pets are welcome and free to enjoy being off-leash in the cabin's fenced yard. The hosts raise free-range chickens and bees on their farm and also conduct a nonprofit rescue and hospice for senior pets. The property is in the Pacific Migratory Flyway, surrounded by a 1000-acre state habitat/preserve populated by seasonal bird populations. Downtown San Francisco and Sacramento are each about 55 miles away in opposite directions. Mount Diablo, viewed from the property, is about 15 miles south and offers hiking trails with stunning views and abundant wildlife.
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$135
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Forbes Island Large Group Campsite

2 sites ¡ Lodging1 acre ¡ Knightsen, CA
Book Forbes Island for your "Off-Beat" and Off-Grid Overnight Experience! Private Event Venue for up to 25 people. This property has unique logistics. Please send a message before booking! --- The Forbes Island off-grid event venue and campground are at Bradford Island in the Sacramento River Delta. The floating platform is moored next to private grazing land, utilized for tent and RV camping for larger group sizes. We limit rentals to single groups for ultimate privacy in a natural setting. Groups enjoy the remoteness of Sacramento River Delta wetlands while being only a short drive from the bay area. Guests have direct access to water sports and private docks. *Note: Forbes Island requires passage via the Bradford Island car ferry (see schedule below), a personal watercraft, or a captained passenger ferry boat that must be booked in advance. Boat dock space is included. --- Experience: Forbes Island is a floating camping platform with indoor spaces above and below its deck. The off-grid and on-water venue is adjacent to private land for camping and RV parking (for an additional fee). Guests may sleep in any of the following places on the property: 1. Top Deck: Open-Air platform camping 2. Top Deck Tiki Room: Indoor room with no furnishings 3. Below Deck Bedroom 1: Full Bed (with attached bathroom) 4. Below Deck Bedroom 2: Queen Bed 5. Below Deck "Living Room" and Bar: Indoor room with no furnishings 6. Adjacent field available for tent and RV camping (for an additional fee) *Note: two functional bathrooms with toilet and sink that uses non-potable water (no showers). --- History: Forbes Thor Kiddoo came to San Francisco in 1959 after a stint in the Coast Guard. A carpenter and engineer, he developed a business constructing houseboats in Sausalito. Then, inspired by Jules Verne’s Captain Nemo and the movie version of “20,000 Leagues Under The Sea”, Forbes Kiddoo built himself an underwater home, complete with portholes for watching the fish swim past, an underwater diving hatch and a grand bedroom suite fit for a captain of his private world. In the ’90s, Forbes added a 40-foot lighthouse and a white picket fence. Today, Forbes Island is a unique event venue at Bradford Island (next to Bethel Island, CA). Host your group or event at Forbes Island today! --- BRADFORD ISLAND FERRY: https://bradfordisland.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Ferry-Information-Guide-updated-02-10-2023.pdf Round-Trip (car) Ferry Ticket $15.50: Purchase ferry tickets at this Oakley Valero Station https://goo.gl/maps/FHpr8VUvj8GHSVmw9 Ferry Schedule: MONDAY – FRIDAY RUNS: 9 am to 5 pm (RUNS ON THE HOUR EXCEPT AT 12 NOON) SATURDAY RUNS: 8 am, 9 am, 10 am, 11 am & 12 NOON SUNDAY RUNS: 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm Be sure to be there at least 5 minutes early because Delta Time has its own way of doing things! *NOTE: if you miss the last ferry of the day, you are staying for another night!
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The Meadows at Isleton

20 sites ¡ RVs, Tents15 acres ¡ Isleton, CA
Once an asparagus farm for Heinz, the property was left neglected for over 25 years. They started to convert the land to a lavender farm when they realized that there was more that they should do to enjoy their journey, hence; they incorporated the camping to share this beautiful location with others. From majestic sunrises to magnificent sunsets, The Meadows offers not only a calm and relaxing atmosphere gained from the Lavenders growing, but also provides a central location to all of the California River Delta venues and experiences. From local wine tasting to boating, fishing or just enjoying the nearby collectic towns, The Meadows....along with Michael and Terri....offer the best of the region. Come watch us grow... camp on a working farm that includes honey bees, 11 chickens, 6 alpacas. Bring your tent, trailer, or motor home to enjoy the heart of the California river delta. Each campsite is extra large for privacy and room to spread out. Dog-friendly. Watch the sunset while enjoying the picturesque views of the surrounding vineyards. Walk the streets of our historic downtown and visit the small shops and locally-owned restaurants-- Manny’s Barzzeria, Mc Broodery's, Pineapples, or Peters Steak House. Of course, don’t miss out on DeJacks our country store that stocks it all!! Spend the day at the public fishing docks, kayak for the day in the delta waters, or head over to Sherman Islands epic wind/kite surfing areas. Local year-round festivals abound in the Delta and The Meadows is strategically located central to all. Our small town of 800 people will truly give you the feeling of being out of the big city!
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$50
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The Ranch

8 sites ¡ Tents32 acres ¡ Dixon, CA
The Ranch consists of 32 acre of flat land located approximately 30 minutes from Sacramento, 35 minutes from Napa, and 40 minutes from San Francisco. It has a beautiful sunset of view of the Vacaville hills. The Ranch is our hobby farm that we continue to add animals to it. The 32 acre Ranch has plenty of room for you and your family to enjoy. Park your RV or pitch your tents throughout the designated sites on The Ranch. You can choose to sit back, relax, and enjoy the country life. The Ranch is located near lots of attractions, golf courses, wineries, and performing arts. From shopping at Vacaville Premium Outlets to entertainment at the Mondavi Center for Arts to the Dixon Fairgrounds, you'll find fun things to do in and around The Ranch. Take a Travis Air Force Base tour, which has one of the largest collections of warbirds in the west. Explore the area's old historic towns and more than 50 wineries in scenic Solano County. Or visit the campus of UC Davis. Food and Drink Package available: if you do not want to pack drinks and food, we have a food and drink package you can purchase. Reach out to us once you have book for selections and pricing. Rules and Safety: no littering, remove and pack out your own trash and wastes, provide your own self contained black and gray waste system, pets are allowed however they have to be on a leash at all time and all pet wastes are to be removed and packed out at the end of your stay, no fire works or gun allow on The Ranch, quiet hours are Mon-Sun 10pm-7am.
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$45
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The Foxes Family Farm

9 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres ¡ Wilton, CA
Welcome to The Foxes Family Farm! Our property is situated on 5 beautiful acres and we offer private campsites that provide the ultimate in seclusion and relaxation. We have multiple tent/RV sites that come complete with 30 amp power, water, and septic facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for you and your motorhome. We also have a cabin available that sleeps 4 people and comes with A/C! No need to worry about laundry during your stay, as we have a washer and dryer available onsite. Additionally, we've crafted a delightful shower, toilet, and laundry room, equipped with all the amenities you'd need for a refreshing and comfortable experience. The hot water shower is available for a small fee of $3, and we've even provided shampoo and conditioner for your convenience. We also have potable water available through our pump or well. We understand that your furry friends are part of the family, so we happily welcome pets to our property. Let them explore and enjoy the great outdoors alongside you. As the sun sets and the night sky blankets the surroundings, you'll have the opportunity to gather around a crackling campfire. Enjoy the warmth, roast marshmallows, and create lasting memories. Please note that campfires are allowed unless there's a fire ban in effect, ensuring everyone's safety. Located just a 35-minute drive from Sacramento, our property offers the perfect blend of tranquility and accessibility. Explore the city's vibrant attractions, then return to our peaceful retreat to unwind and rejuvenate.
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$60
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Ingersoll Ranch RV and Campsites

8 sites ¡ RVs, Tents20 acres ¡ Brentwood, CA
My wife and I purchased the ranch so we could provide our children with the opportunity to grow up learning the essentials of life, hard work, long hours and the freedom of being in the country on open space.Learn more about this land:Welcome to Ingersoll Ranch RV and Campsites, tucked on a 20 acre property in beautiful Brentwood - Contra Costa County! This is the perfect peaceful getaway near great outdoor activities and surrounding mountains.  About the Property: With striking views of Mount Diablo, Ingersoll Ranch RV and Campsite also features a 22,000 square foot horse arena, bunk room and all the workings of a real ranch property. We have chickens, goats, sheep, cattle etc. here on our land as well! We are located about 10 minutes to downtown Brentwood, Clayton (15), Livermore (20), Stockton (25), Lodi (25), and just shy of (1) hour from San Francisco. The property is a great location for day trips to these fun places - saturated with wonderful restaurants, shops and more! We are situated near Mount Diablo, The Delta and many other points of interest where you can find tons of outdoor activities like hiking, cycling, and checking out the wild flowers.  My wife and I purchased the ranch so we could provide our children with the opportunity to grow up learning the essentials of life and hard work on the ranch. We are so excited to share our land with you! As hosts, we are around and enjoy greeting our guests and saying farewell.  We are around for any needs or questions throughout your stay, however, we fully respect privacy and do not typically interact much unless requested.  We hope you enjoy the pool, the sunning views, and the animals as much as we do! About the Listing: Come pitch your tent or park your RV and set up camp at your perfect spot on our ranch. The campsites are spread out through the property to provide privacy and the chance to enjoy being in nature. We have a beautiful pool with a waterfall for our guests to enjoy, and barbecues for you to cook up some delicious meals on. We also provide private picnic tables and private camp fire pits at your campsite so you can cozy up by them and toast marshmallows! The RV spots where there are electrical and water hookups are near the entrance/front of the property. We do not have sewage hookups, but we do allow generators. There is a porta potty, outdoor shower (with hot water) and outdoor wash station for your comfort.  Additional Details to Note: - Check-in is after 1pm and check-out is before 10am - Things to bring: All your own personal necessities to camp, and if you plan to have a fire multiple nights, additional wood. - We have wifi available on site, though cell reception is spotty, especially for certain carriers. Please prepare accordingly for your travels and your stay.  - All pets must be pre approved prior to your stay, since we have livestock and domestic animals. - The road to our property is a gravel road, so please be prepared for the drive. Please feel free to reach out with any questions and we look forward to your stay!
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Winery Camping

12 sites ¡ RVs5 acres ¡ Livermore, CA
Set up and camp with us at Leisure Street Winery. Where you can taste some wine and purchase a bottle or so to sit out on the patio and watch the sunset go down.  Ride your bike into town grab some lunch at one of our mom and pop restaurants.  Golf at the golf course 5 minutes away.  We have horse shoes, corn hole and other fun stuff to do.  Some weekends we have live music!Our property is located in Livermore Wine Country.  The property is located 5 minutes from Downtown Livermore and 8 minutes away from Lake Del Valle. Livermore is California's oldest wine region, framed by award-winning wineries, farm lands, and ranches that mirror the valley's western heritage. The property is located on 5 acres and home of Leisure Street Winery.  Any questions please contact us.  Thanks. Rick & Kelly Volpatti
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$55
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The best camping near Brannan Island State Recreation Area guide

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This park is located near the city of Rio Vista, between Sacramento and San Francisco. It's just one many river islands in the Sacramento and San Joaquin River deltas.

The maze of waterways makes this area unique. BYOB (bring your own boat) to explore the inlets, marshes. and wetlands of this verdant river valley. The place is so vast, it's easy to find a secluded spot for peace and quiet.

Both rivers offer places to fish, swim, and gaze at wildlife. Put in your boat at the park's 10-lane launch ramp. Then, head west to Grizzly Bay or go south to Bethel Island. Either place gives you plenty of warm sun, wide open spaces, and fish.

Land some striped bass, sturgeon, catfish, bluegill, perch, or bullhead for your dinner. Wetland areas harbor tons of waterfowl if you love watching wildlife.

Rio Vista has all the supplies you need for your getaway. This park has 140 campsites that accommodate tents and RVs. Some spots allow boat-in camping.

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  • Your North Fork of the American River camping trip will be one for the books. Nestled within the Sierra Nevada mountains, the pristine river and surrounding wilderness offer endless outdoor activities. Rafting, fishing, or simply relaxing by the riverside will fill your days with joy.

  • Explore the wonders of camping near Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument, where nature meets adventure. Filled with diverse wildlife and scenic beauty, Berryessa Snow Mountain camping offers unforgettable stargazing experiences and exhilarating hiking trails. It's truly a camper's paradise!

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