Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Nimbus, CA
Nestled near the stunning American River, Nimbus, CA offers a diverse range of camping options that cater to outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. Tent camping is best experienced at nearby Nimbus Flat Campground, where visitors can pitch their tents surrounded by majestic oak trees and enjoy easy access to the river for fishing and kayaking. For RV camping, American River Resort provides full-hookup sites along with amenities like a swimming pool and camp store, ensuring a comfortable stay while you take in the breathtaking views of the Sierra Nevada foothills. For those seeking solitude, dispersed camping can be had a short drive away in the El Dorado National Forest, where you can find secluded spots to set up camp amidst towering pines and tranquil streams. The local geography features a blend of rolling hills, riparian zones, and dramatic river canyons, making it an ideal backdrop for hiking, mountain biking, and nature photography. Whether you prefer the camaraderie of a campsite or the peace of nature, Nimbus, CA, offers an unforgettable outdoor experience for all adventurers.
Beals Point Campground is part of Folsom Lake State Recreation Area in California (just 13 min northwest of Folsom, CA) with an elevation of 469 feet. There are a total of 50 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 31 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 14 sites have electric and water hookups. 1 site has electric hookups. Fees range from $28.00 to $48.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, general store, accessible, swimming, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Peninsula Campground is part of Folsom Lake State Recreation Area in California (55 min north of Folsom, CA) with an elevation of 447 feet. There are a total of 78 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 31 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $28.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, accessible, boat ramp, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Indian Grinding Rock Campground is part of Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park in California (56 min southeast of El Dorado Hills, CA) with an elevation of 2,375 feet. There are a total of 22 campsites. The campground is open all year. 20 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 27 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include accessible, restroom, pay telephone. Activities include hiking trails.
Acorn Campground in Calaveras County is located 46 min east of Lodi, CA with an elevation of 737 feet. There are a total of 126 campsites including 1 tent-only site. The campground is open all year. 125 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, dump station, boat ramp, swimming, fish cleaning station, restroom, trash dumpster, amphitheater, firewood, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, water skiing, floating sports.
Brannan Island Campground is part of Brannan Island State Recreation Area in California (just 22 min north of Oakley, CA) with an elevation of 32 feet. There are a total of 112 campsites including 13 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 99 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 36 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 7 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $31.00 to $121.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, boat ramp, swimming, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, floating sports.
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