Carlton Campground, Camptonville, CA

Carlton Campground is located in the Yuba River Ranger District, Tahoe National Forest (1 hr 17 min east of Oroville, CA) with an elevation of 2,263 feet. There are a total of 17 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the end of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 55 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. There is a fee of $24.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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Campsite Reviews (41)

3.9 out of 5

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@toml3206649 · Camped on Sep 23, 2024 at Campsite #2

enjoyed are time at Carlton water at the campsite would of been more convenient

@GaryH6725051 · Camped on Sep 4, 2024 at Campsite #17

Camped here numerous times, one of our favorite campgrounds

@AlexisP4456349 · Camped on Aug 5, 2024 at Campsite #14

Although this campground is next to Hwy 49, the road noise wasn't as obtrusive as I expected it to be. Many of the campsites here have river access directly from them. We had no issues during our stay. The other campers were quiet and respectful. The camp store, a short walk away, offers free Wi-Fi from their parking lot if you need to use your cell phone. Once the campground gets their water system up and running, it will be even more convenient!

@tracyL4168012 · Camped on Jul 28, 2024 at Campsite #7

Out of all the campgrounds around this area, this is my favorite bc of the easy access to the river, every camp site practically has its own direct entry to the lake. The compost toilets were well kept, better than I expected. We went in late July. Mosquitoes weren't too bad. In the high 80s, water felt cold in our year. Site 5 is a walk-in site. Every site is a different size, a bigger deal if you have a trailer. Camp rangers were always driving in and out, checking things out, felt safe.

@ManolyaA6FA0B5 · Camped on Jun 15, 2024 at Campsite #14

We loved this place! Beautiful trees, enough sunlight coming through. Beautiful Tahoe National Forest.

@JoseLM1E538FCB · Camped on May 17, 2024 at Campsite #2

This place is perfect for a quick and light camping trip. Super easy to get to anyone can drive this. The drive is nice and being next to the water was relaxing. The camping spot we reserved had its own river access with no way of any others being able to access or take over. There was a nice little beach area where I spent most of my time at. The bathrooms were stocked. There was running water. Downieville is a short drive away. We had some great food and coffee there. I will definitely come back to this camping spot in the future.

@MaryB2951694 · Camped on Oct 3, 2023 at Campsite #17

Very nice get away. I could hear Rivet and crickets all night. Stars were amazing

@DianeR3253758 · Camped on Sep 29, 2023 at Campsite #2

The bathroom was clean. The presence of workers was reassuring. The overall experience did not disappoint and I plan on camping at Carlton next year.

@JoelB8895802 · Camped on Aug 22, 2023 at Campsite #10

Arrived right after a rain storm, and though things were a bit damp, the campsite was fine. Bathrooms were clean and there was plenty of to toilet paper. The river was wonderful as usual. The rangers were very helpful in answering some questions, and said it was o.k. to move to an unoccupied space...

@WendyT4765884 · Camped on Aug 10, 2023 at Campsite #3

always my peaceful place to relax.

@RebekahA3CB547 · Camped on Aug 6, 2023 at Campsite #4

No maintenance done at all. They charge $24 a day and they dont even clean the Porta potty except for once per week on Mondays. Every site said reserved but for the entire week that we were there not one other person showed up in any of the other spots that we wanted. Kinda fishy. What is the purpose of closing down 95% of the spots? Doesnt make sense. this is been happening for a couple of years now.

@DeniseL2073409 · Camped on Jun 16, 2023 at Campsite #1

Lovely spot.

@EllenM9894993 · Camped on Jun 13, 2023 at Campsite #12

Nearby campers were playing loud music throughout the day and into the evening. Otherwise, nice enough. The pit toilets are old but seem well taken care of. They didn’t stink!

@KirkA3139907 · Camped on Jun 12, 2023 at Campsite #9

It was very nice up there. Stayed in campground 9. Seen a rattlesnake under the table in the campgrounds and there were no rattlesnake signs was my only issue. Other than that it was a great camping trip.

@MikeO1833829 · Camped on Oct 13, 2022 at Campsite #13

Great time very peaceful this time of year

@TannerT6696613 · Camped on Aug 28, 2022 at Campsite #13

Grate spot

@WendyT4765884 · Camped on Aug 4, 2022 at Campsite #17

love this site

@WendyT4765884 · Camped on Aug 4, 2022 at Campsite #1

loved everything about our site.

@ClaytonA822616 · Camped on Jul 25, 2022 at Campsite #6

Great river spot! No room for large crowds

@CharlesR973079 · Camped on Jul 5, 2022 at Campsite #6

This was such an epic place to camp. Right on the river. Most camp spots have a little brush separating each other. Will be staying here again. Thanks!

@MaxS1247297 · Camped on Jun 27, 2022 at Campsite #13

It's a glorious campground, right on the river. When we visited there was no camp host, no rangers, basically no oversight; which was a problem when we found our site occupied by campers who refused to leave. That super sucked.

@LoriM2853870 · Camped on Jun 24, 2022 at Campsite #9

A very fun place to take the family

@RyanM4917925 · Camped on Jun 24, 2022 at Campsite #4

We ended up camping at Union Valley. Union Valley Campground had 8 sites reserved for multiple night over the entire weekend and not one had someone camping at the site. This has happened to me now 3+ times where I originally wanted to reserve a site at Union Valley but “on line” booking had none available. Then we get there and all are reserved, but none have people camping. I was unable to cancel my spot at Carlton because of lack of cel service in the area, so I guess that makes me a part of the problem. Regardless, it’s a real shame to see all these spots unavailable to book then empty when you go check. Gotta be a better way, maybe 1/2 booking on line and the rest show up and camp? I do t know the answer but overall it makes for a frustrating experience. On another note, Union valley camp ground was clean, safe and beautiful !! Can’t wait to go back, if I can book a f-ing site!!

@RandyH9893483 · Camped on Oct 24, 2021 at Campsite #17

Storm prevented us from getting there.

@RandyH787 · Camped on Oct 24, 2021 at Campsite #17

Storm prevented us from getting there.

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