Where can you go camping near Sacramento?

You can go camping near Sacramento at Rancho Seco Recreational Area, Brannan Island State Recreation Area and Auburn State Recreation Area.

• Rancho Seco Recreational Area: year-round camping on a 160-acre lake, a 45-minute drive from downtown.
• Brannan Island State Recreation Area: 102 family campsites on the Sacramento River south of Rio Vista.
• Auburn State Recreation Area: three primitive campgrounds on the American River between Auburn and Colfax.
• Cosumnes River Ranch: one of the most-booked Hipcamps nearby, 31 miles from the city center in a straight line.

Folsom Lake State Recreation Area also has campgrounds.