Camp Far West Lake
1 / 10#10. Camp Far West Lake
- Rating: 2.6/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 8176 Camp Far West Road Wheatland, California
- Categories: Boating, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated campgrounds in the Yuba City 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 Yuba City 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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Thousand Trails Lake of the Springs
2 / 10#9. Thousand Trails Lake of the Springs
- Rating: 2.9/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 14152 French Town Road Oregon House, California
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp
Beals Point Campground
3 / 10#8. Beals Point Campground
- Rating: 3.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 7806 Folsom Lake State Rec Area Beals Pt Granite Bay, California
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
Auburn Gold Country RV Park
4 / 10#7. Auburn Gold Country RV Park
- Rating: 3.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 3550 Koa Way Auburn, California
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp
Lake Francis Resort
5 / 10#6. Lake Francis Resort
- Rating: 3.4/5 (96 reviews)
- Address: 13919 Lake Francis Road Dobbins, California
- Categories: Boating, Lakes, Campgrounds
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Sycamore Ranch
6 / 10#5. Sycamore Ranch
- Rating: 3.6/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 5390 State Hwy 20 Browns Valley, California
- Categories: Fishing, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
Collins Lake Recreation Area
7 / 10#4. Collins Lake Recreation Area
- Rating: 3.7/5 (241 reviews)
- Address: 7530 Collins Lake Road Browns Valley, California
- Categories: Lakes, Campgrounds, Fishing
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River Reflections Rv Park & Campground
8 / 10#3. River Reflections Rv Park & Campground
- Rating: 4.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 4360 Pacific Heights Road Oroville, California
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
Oroville / Feather Falls Casino KOA
9 / 10#2. Oroville / Feather Falls Casino KOA
- Rating: 4.4/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 3 Alverda Drive Oroville, California
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
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OARS American River Outpost
10 / 10#1. OARS American River Outpost
- Rating: 4.9/5 (221 reviews)
- Address: 7330 River Park Drive Lotus, California
- Categories: Rafting/Kayaking, Tours, Campgrounds
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Madison Troyer, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 199 metros.
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