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Crystal Basin Recreation Area is described as the \u201csparkling jewel in the Sierras,\u201d according to the Sacramento Municipal Utility District.<\/p>\n
Sacramento Municipal Utility District<\/p>\n
Want to plan a camping trip that\u2019ll be close to home? The Sacramento region features several campgrounds with beautiful scenery, cool lakes and a chance to get closer to nature.<\/p>\n
Here are five local campgrounds for a fun nature escape.<\/p>\n
Folsom Lake<\/p>\n
Folsom Lake<\/a> is located at the base of the Sierra foothills and provides visitors a chance for \u201cglamping\u201d at Beal\u2019s Point. Folsom Lake provides opportunities for hiking, biking, running, camping, water-skiing and boating.<\/p>\n Address: 7755 Folsom-Auburn Road, Folsom<\/p>\n Amenities: Campfires allowed, toilet, pets allowed, potable water and showers<\/p>\n Rancho Seco Recreational Area<\/p>\n Located a 45-minute drive from downtown Sacramento is a 400-acre park at the Rancho Seco Recreational Area<\/a>. People can visit with their RVs, tents or rent a cabin that includes a nine-inch foam mattress.<\/p>\n Address: 14440 Twin Cities Road, Herald<\/p>\n Amenities: Fire ring, pet-friendly, picnic tables, lodging<\/p>\n Crystal Basin Recreational Area<\/p>\n The Crystal Basin Recreational Area<\/a> is described as the \u201csparkling jewel in the Sierras,\u201d according to the Sacramento Municipal Utility District website. The area has over 700 developed campsites in the Crystal Basin.<\/p>\n Address: 542 Main St., Placerville<\/p>\n Amenities: Fire ring, tale and parking spur, trash containers, toilets and many piped-in water.<\/p>\n Colusa Sacramento River State Recreation Area<\/p>\n The Colusa-Sacramento River campground<\/a> has 14 developed campsites and is located near the Sacramento River. The campgrounds can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. The area has a picnic and day-use area and boat launch.<\/p>\n Address: 50 10th Street, Colusa<\/p>\n Amenities: BBQ Grills, boat launch\/ramp, boat trailer lot, campground host, campsite tables, cell service, drinking water<\/p>\n Lake Camanche<\/p>\n Lake Camanche Resort<\/a> features 550+ camping sites spread out over hundreds of acres. The site is home to beautiful native species of trees, plants and flowers. The area provides alcohol-free campgrounds for those looking for family-friendly experiences.<\/p>\n Address: 2000 Camanche Road, Ione<\/p>\n Amenities: Fire ring, pet-friendly, shade<\/p>\n Loading\u2026<\/p>\n This story was originally published June 4, 2026 at 10:59 AM.<\/p>\n Related Stories from Sacramento Bee<\/p>\n