Stay in an RV, Tent, or Cabin near Penn Valley, California, United States

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Top Campgrounds near Penn Valley

168 campgrounds 2,683 available sites
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Van Vleck Bunkhouse

Camino, CA · 49.5 mi from Penn Valley

3.6 (8 reviews)

Van Vleck Bunkhouse offers a rustic camping experience year-round, accessible via a challenging 6-mile winter trek for skilled backcountry skiers or by road in summer for hiking and horseback riding. The bunkhouse, built in 1957, overlooks a sceni...

  • Parking
  • View
  • Equestrian-Friendly
  • Bedrooms
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Silver Creek Group Campground

Pollock Pines, CA · 49.6 mi from Penn Valley

5.0 (1 review)

Silver Creek Group Campground in the Crystal Basin area offers a scenic setting ideal for group gatherings. It's located less than 2 mi from Ice House Reservoir, which provides activities like motor boating and jet skiing. The surrounding Eldorado...

  • Tent sites: 1
  • Picnic Table
  • Pet friendly
  • Restrooms
  • BBQ
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Calpine Lookout

Sierraville, CA · 50.7 mi from Penn Valley

4.9 (32 reviews)

Calpine Lookout, a 1934 forest fire lookout tower in California, is one of three remaining enclosed windmill-style lookouts and was actively used until 1975. Located at 6 ft in the Sierra Nevada, it is a popular rental facility, especially in summ...

  • Picnic Table
  • Pet friendly
  • Restrooms
  • BBQ
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Cold Creek

Sierraville, CA · 52 mi from Penn Valley

3.1 (39 reviews)

Cold Creek Campground is situated on Highway 89, 4.5 mi south of Sierraville, California, and serves as an ideal base for fishing, hunting, hiking, and biking. It is a small campground suited for tent camping and small campers, as large RVs cannot...

  • RV sites: 4
  • Tent sites: 11
  • Parking
  • Restrooms
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Cottonwood Creek

Sierraville, CA · 52.2 mi from Penn Valley

4.2 (105 reviews)

Cottonwood Creek Campground is situated on Highway 89, just south of Sierraville, providing an ideal base for recreational activities like fishing, hunting, hiking, and biking. The campground is managed by Lake Tahoe Hospitality LLC for the Tahoe ...

  • RV sites: 40
  • Tent sites: 40
  • Potable Water
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Goose Meadows

Truckee, CA · 52.2 mi from Penn Valley

4.3 (291 reviews)

Goose Meadow Campground is situated along the Truckee River near Highway 89, halfway between Tahoe City and Truckee. It offers fishing and hiking opportunities and is close to Lake Tahoe and Olympic Valley. The campground is managed by Lake Tahoe ...

  • RV sites: 18
  • Tent sites: 23
  • River Access
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Silver Creek-truckee

Truckee, CA · 52.4 mi from Penn Valley

4.1 (142 reviews)

Silver Creek Campground is situated on the Truckee River along Highway 89, offering fishing and hiking opportunities near Lake Tahoe and Olympic Valley. It is operated by Lake Tahoe Hospitality LLC for the Tahoe National Forest.

  • RV sites: 13
  • Tent sites: 26
  • Potable Water
  • Picnic Table
  • Pet friendly
  • Restrooms
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Granite Flat (California)

Truckee, CA · 52.7 mi from Penn Valley

3.8 (484 reviews)

Granite Flat Campground is located between the Truckee River and Highway 89, just one mile from Truckee and a short distance from Tahoe City. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and hiking opportunities, as well as its proximity to Lake Tahoe....

  • RV sites: 60
  • Tent sites: 68
  • Parking
  • Pet friendly
  • Pet Area
  • Firewood Available

Pioneer RV Park

Quincy, CA · 53 mi from Penn Valley

4.6 (5 reviews)

  • Potable Water
  • Wi Fi
  • Picnic Table
  • General Store

49er Village

Plymouth, CA · 53.1 mi from Penn Valley

3.6 (5 reviews)

  • Wi Fi
  • General Store
  • Restrooms
  • Restaurant
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Upper Little Truckee

Sierraville, CA · 54 mi from Penn Valley

4.4 (176 reviews)

Upper Little Truckee Campground is situated on Highway 89, 12 mi north of Truckee, making it an excellent base for fishing, hunting, hiking, and biking. The campground is operated by Lake Tahoe Hospitality LLC for the Tahoe National Forest.

  • RV sites: 18
  • Tent sites: 18
  • Potable Water
  • Pet friendly
  • River Access
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Lower Little Truckee

Sierraville, CA · 54.2 mi from Penn Valley

4.0 (41 reviews)

Lower Little Truckee Campground is situated along the Little Truckee River on Highway 89, 11 mi north of Truckee. It serves as a convenient base for recreational activities like fishing, hunting, hiking, and biking. The campground is operated by L...

  • RV sites: 12
  • Tent sites: 12
  • Pet friendly
  • River Access
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Kaspian Campground

South Lake Tahoe, CA · 55.1 mi from Penn Valley

3.8 (126 reviews)

Kaspian Campground is set in a pine forest with views of Lake Tahoe, offering a serene camping experience. Campers can enjoy the nearby sandy beaches and various recreational activities. The location combines natural beauty with accessibility to t...

  • Tent sites: 9
  • Potable Water
  • Picnic Table
  • Beach Access
  • Restrooms
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William Kent Campground

Tahoe City, CA · 55.1 mi from Penn Valley

4.5 (702 reviews)

William Kent Campground is situated on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, just south of Tahoe City. It offers a spacious camping area along with a popular day-use section. Its convenient location makes it an attractive spot for visitors.

  • RV sites: 66
  • Tent sites: 76
  • Parking
  • Pet friendly

Explore Penn Valley, CA

Population: 1,678

Nearby city: Lincoln, CA

Approx. 22 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 1,401 ft

Best Season: Spring, Fall

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Explore Penn Valley, CA

Population: 1,678

Nearby city: Lincoln, CA

Approx. 22 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 1,401 ft

Best Season: Spring, Fall

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