Pleasant Valley Campground

Great spot. We stayed at #8 which was plenty large enough for two cars and two large tents. Great access to the water and the shore contained an abundance of perfect skipping stones. Ants, while present, were a non-issue for our family which included a 5 year old and 1.5 year old.

Nice quiet time at this campground

Nice site, love the area. It would be great if maintenance crew could check for and cut limbs overhanging the road through camp. Initially thought we just had damage to bathroom vent, but discovered damage extended length of RV and had to have roof replaced.

campsite had someone in it when we got there ! ranger forgot to mark dates on reserved card at site.

We love this campground, the sites are spaced a good distance apart. The camp host is very friendly. The only reason for a 4 star and not 5 was the inconsiderate camper across from us. He ran his smelly diesel generator continually. He did turn it off at quiet hours but it ran from 8AM to 10PM, we could see a television in their camper van, and if you have to watch television when you go camping and disturb the peace and quiet of the wilderness for others then go to an RV park or stay home.

The campground is excellent, very nice and quiet. The river is near, not deep and incredible for kids. The restroom is clean and it has a great smell (not flush). Host is amazing and absolutely kind. We expected a wonderful time there.
The nache loop trail is near, and also the Boulder Cave Trail. The campground is in between. Excellent location.

We enjoyed a quiet week when the campground wasn't very busy. Restrooms clean. Only saw a few of the thatching ant hills, none in a campsite itself. Enjoyed hikes out of Chinook Pass and Sunrise.

my first time at Pleasant Valley cat ground I had spots number 10 which is an excellent spot and number nine which is over the road from 10 I took my grandson who is three years old my daughter 28 my son-in-law 30 and my son 23 we also brought our two German Shepherd Zoe and Marlo we camp in tents and even though there was a fire bad we had an amazing time campsite number 10 is a great site I highly recommend number 10 it’s right on the water it’s beautiful view of American River and beyond. We took a day trip to bumping lake and we took our two paddleboard‘s and we stayed all day and packed a picnic it was beautiful bumping lake is absolutely beautiful highly recommend it The only thing I would have to let you know if you don’t re-closely that there are no sinks only compost toilets are available no other amenities except a picnic table and a fire ring which of course we could not use because of the fire bad Pleasant Valley campground is beautifully secluded and it’s very private

This is our fourth stay at Pleasant Valley. It is typically a quiet, peaceful campground; The sites are nice size with lots of space between sites. This year one camper ran his generator most of the day and evening, every day. I recommend he go to a campground with hookups next time!
It kind'a messes up one of the joys of camping, the wonderful sounds. I do not have any issues with generators, I own one, but I only use it to charge the batteries or run the AC on a hot afternoon, which is rare here. To me, it is all about being respectful of the others around you,
Thatcher ants are the only downside. They are throughout the campground, but if you leave them be, they do not bother you. Use caution on the trails, especially with children. They will bite if threatened. There are no hookups, but water is available at a well with a hand pump. Very cold and good tasting water. Vault toilets are located throughout the camp. American river is next to the site and runs high May thru June and in heavy snow melt, into July. We usually jump in a few times if the temps are high enough. There are numerous old growth trees in area and one camper told us the state record old Western Hemlock tree is in the campground, but we did not locate it. Overall, it is one of our favorite campsites.

We always have a great time at pleasant valley. It’s quiet, plenty of room, and such a kind host. Lots of bugs and ants though!