Woodward Reservoir
1 / 17#17. Woodward Reservoir
- Rating: 2.7/5 (187 reviews)
- Address: 14528 26-MILE Road Oakdale, California
- Categories: Boating, Fishing, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated campgrounds in the Stockton area by visitors
Camping is a favorite leisure activity among Americans of all stripes. According to KOA's 2025 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality report, the number of camping households in the United States has increased by 67% over the last decade. As of this year, 1 in 4 leisure trips involves camping.
When planning a camping trip, many factors must be considered, including the amenities. Car camping usually means driving up to your campsite, which allows campers to haul a few more amenities to the campgrounds. These sites may offer electrical outlets, public restrooms (including showers), and a grill or fire pit for cooking. RV camping and cabin rentals may also have these amenities within their units.
On the other side, backcountry or primitive camping usually involves hiking into a campsite with few to no amenities. For example, at primitive sites, campers may need equipment light enough to carry to their campgrounds. They may also need to hang toiletries to keep wildlife away and treat their drinking water.
The National Park Service manages campgrounds inside 130 park units across the United States. Each state also manages parks with campgrounds, and there are a myriad of privately-owned campgrounds, too. According to the Camping & Outdoor Hospitality report, more than half of people tend to camp within 150 miles of their home, but there are endless options for where and how to camp.
People typically must reserve a campsite ahead of time—up to a year in advance for some of the most popular sites. To help you get a head start on planning, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated campgrounds in the Stockton area using data from Yelp as of Aug. 19, 2025. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
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Acorn Campground
2 / 17#16. Acorn Campground
- Rating: 2.9/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 2693 South Petersburg Road Valley Springs, California
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
49er Village RV Community
3 / 17#15. 49er Village RV Community
- Rating: 2.9/5 (175 reviews)
- Address: 18265 Highway 49 Plymouth, California
- Categories: Vacation Rentals, RV Parks, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
Jellystone Park Tower Park
4 / 17#14. Jellystone Park Tower Park
- Rating: 3.0/5 (684 reviews)
- Address: 14900 West Hwy 12 Lodi, California
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
Rancho Seco Recreational Area
5 / 17#13. Rancho Seco Recreational Area
- Rating: 3.1/5 (128 reviews)
- Address: 14960 Twin Cities Road Herald, California
- Categories: Recreation Centers, Fishing, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
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Snug Harbor RV Park
6 / 17#12. Snug Harbor RV Park
- Rating: 3.2/5 (85 reviews)
- Address: 3356 Snug Harbor Drive Walnut Grove, California
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks, Vacation Rentals
- Read more on Yelp
Pardee Lake Recreation
7 / 17#11. Pardee Lake Recreation
- Rating: 3.2/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 4900 Stony Creek Road Ione, California
- Categories: Fishing, RV Parks, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
New Hogan Lake Park Hdqtrs Ofc
8 / 17#10. New Hogan Lake Park Hdqtrs Ofc
- Rating: 3.4/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 2713 Hogan Dam Road Valley Springs, California
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
Thousand Trails Turtle Beach
9 / 17#9. Thousand Trails Turtle Beach
- Rating: 3.4/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 703 East Williamson Road Manteca, California
- Categories: RV Parks, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
Russo's Marina
10 / 17#8. Russo's Marina
- Rating: 3.4/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 3995 Willow Road Bethel Island, California
- Categories: Marinas, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
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Flag City RV Resort
11 / 17#7. Flag City RV Resort
- Rating: 3.6/5 (133 reviews)
- Address: 6120 West Banner St. Lodi, California
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp
Eddo's Harbor & Rv Park
12 / 17#6. Eddo's Harbor & Rv Park
- Rating: 3.7/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 19530 Sherman Is East Rio Vista, California
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp
Del Valle Regional Park
13 / 17#5. Del Valle Regional Park
- Rating: 3.7/5 (468 reviews)
- Address: 7000 Del Valle Road Livermore, California
- Categories: Parks, Campgrounds, Fishing
- Read more on Yelp
Lake Camanche South Shore
14 / 17#4. Lake Camanche South Shore
- Rating: 3.7/5 (380 reviews)
- Address: 11700 Wade Lane Valley Springs, California
- Categories: Boating, Fishing, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
Orwood Resort
15 / 17#3. Orwood Resort
- Rating: 3.9/5 (437 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4451 Orwood Road Brentwood, California
- Categories: American, Campgrounds, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
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Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area
16 / 17#2. Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area
- Rating: 4.3/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 18600 West Corral Hollow Road Tracy, California
- Categories: Campgrounds, Race Tracks
- Read more on Yelp
OARS American River Outpost
17 / 17#1. OARS American River Outpost
- Rating: 4.9/5 (221 reviews)
- Address: 7330 River Park Drive Lotus, California
- Categories: Rafting/Kayaking, Tours, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Madison Troyer, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 199 metros.
