Can you camp near Sacramento in winter?

Yes, you can camp near Sacramento in winter. Cal Expo RV Park and Rancho Seco Recreational Area are open all year.

January days in Sacramento average 56°F, with nights around 41°F. Mineral Bar Campground in Auburn State Recreation Area keeps 6 first-come sites open from October 15 to April 30, but Ruck-A-Chucky and Lake Clementine campgrounds close for the winter. Most Eldorado National Forest campgrounds are open only in summer and fall.