RV Parks near Chico, CA
Whether it’s a quick overnight or a full weekend away, Chico sits within easy reach of dozens of RV parks and campgrounds. We rank every option by actual drive time from the city, so you can match a destination to the hours you’re willing to spend behind the wheel — then narrow it down by the amenities that matter, from hookups to pet-friendly sites.
111 campgrounds listed. (Distance is approximate.)
Showing 24 of 111 campgrounds.
Chico Elks RV Park
3 mi · ~0 h from Chico
$35/night
- WiFi
- Dump station
Chico Elks RV Park sits in Chico, CA, providing campground accommodations for travelers. On-site amenities include a dump station and WiFi. Roughly 3 miles from downtown Chico. It is rated mid for nightly rates. Located at 1705 Manzanita Ave in Chico, CA 95926-1622. WiFi is available for staying connected. Call or visit the official site for the latest rates and open dates.
Butte Meadows Campground
28 mi · ~0.5 h from Chico
$12/night
- Tent sites
Butte Meadows campground is a developed campground along Butte Creek in a mixed conifer/oak forest with 13 designated sites. Each campsite has a picnic table, metal fire ring, and a parking space for at least one vehicle. Some sites can accommodate two vehicles. Drinking water and restroom provided. The campground is located in the community of Butte Meadows, which has a few small stores and restaurants. Visitors to this campground can enjoy fishing or relaxing near Butte Creek, exploring local roads and trails, hunting, and many other activities.
Philbrook Campground
29 mi · ~0.5 h from Chico
Free
- Pet friendly
- Tent sites
Philbrook Campground is an RV park and campground in Chico, CA. The property provides tent sites and pet-friendly sites. Nightly pricing falls in the budget range. It operates in Chico, CA. About 29 miles out from the city center. Travelers with dogs will find it accommodating.
Little North Fork
31 mi · ~0.6 h from Chico
Free
- Tent sites
8 developed units located on the Little North Fork of the Middle Fork Feather River. The campground has been recently upgraded with a new vault toilet and potable water system. First come first serve.
Cherry Hill Campground
32 mi · ~0.6 h from Chico
$14/night
- Tent sites
Developed campground with 26 designated sites. Each campsite has a picnic table, metal fire ring, and parking for at least one vehicle. Some sites can accommodate two vehicles. Located near historic Jonesville California, Cherry Hill is a popular spot for beating the valley heat. The campground is situated along Butte Creek amongst the pines with a main drive-in area as well as walk-in sites across the creek. Campers can enjoy fishing or relaxing along Butte Creek, exploring local roads and trails, hunting, and many other activities.
Black Rock
32 mi · ~0.6 h from Chico
Free
- Tent sites
Black Rock Campground is a dispersed campground situated in the Oak Woodlands along Mill Creek. 6 sites are available for primitive dispersed camping. Fire rings and tables are provided at each of the 6 sites. Black Rock Campground is open year round. Black Rock Campground is located on the Northeast corner of the Ishi Wilderness. Hiking in the Ishi Wilderness and along Mill Creek is wonderful and the fishing in Deer and Mill Creeks can be very rewarding. Black Rock Campground is accessible via Highway 36 east from Red Bluff to Ponderosa Way. Ponderosa Way is a dirt road, high-clearance...
Mccarthy Point
33 mi · ~0.6 h from Chico
Rates on request
Available by reservation only, McCarthy Point Lookout was constructed in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corps for use in spotting wildfires. During World War II, the lookout served as part of an aircraft defense monitoring system that extended throughout California.
Grizzly Creek Campground
35 mi · ~0.6 h from Chico
$26/night
- Tent sites
Grizzly Creek Campground offers 10 quiet, shady sites amongst the fir trees. It is situated along a feeder stream to Grizzly Creek. It is a short drive (1 mile) to all of the recreational opportunities at Bucks Lake, including swimming, fishing, and hiking.
Hutchins Group Campground
36 mi · ~0.6 h from Chico
$32/night
- Tent sites
Sundew Campground is a great place to start your adventures at Bucks Lake. Most sites are either on the water or have a view of the water. From Sundew you can launch your kayak, stroll along the shoreline, or jump in for a swim. Larger boats can be launched at the nearby Sandy Point Day Use Area.
Potato Patch Campground
36 mi · ~0.6 h from Chico
$14/night
- Tent sites
Potato Patch Campground is shaded by towering pines and flowering dogwoods, conveniently located along Deer Creek on Highway 32. Potato Patch Campground is a very popular spot for getting away from the valley heat. A developed campground with 32 designated sites. Some sites equipped to accommodate RVs and/or are ADA accessible. Campfire rings and tables are provided. Within the campground, a short hiking trail provides creek access. Excellent trout fishing can be found all along Deer Creek.
Highstreet Trailer Court
37 mi · ~0.7 h from Chico
Rates on request
Located in Chico, CA, Highstreet Trailer Court offers RV and tent camping. About 37 miles out from the city center. Find it at 50 10th Street, Chico, CA 95932. Call or visit the official site for the latest rates and open dates.
Mill Creek Campground
37 mi · ~0.7 h from Chico
$31/night
- Tent sites
Mill Creek Campground is a small, intimate campground directly on the shore of Bucks Lake. There are 10 sites, two of them are a short walk in and suitable for tent campers. Popular activities at Mill Creek include hiking along the Mill Creek Trail and into the Bucks Lake Wilderness, swimming, boating and fishing. There is a boat launch nearby at Sandy Point Day Use Area.
Golden Trout Crossing
37 mi · ~0.7 h from Chico
$15/night
- Tent sites
This campground has 15 first come sites. One of the sites is accessible and some sites can accommodate large groups. Campground amenities include water and vault toilets. Campsite amenities include picnic tables and fire ring. Stream fishing, day hiking, nature viewing and OHV riding are some of the local attractions.
Alder Creek Campground
38 mi · ~0.7 h from Chico
$10/night
- Tent sites
Nestled adjacent to the beautiful Deer Creek on CA HWY 32, Alder Creek is a semi-developed campground with 6 designated sites. Please be aware of special fishing regulations when on Deer Creek. See the California Department Fish and Wildlife website for the most up to date guidelines. Late April to September
Caribou Crossroads
38 mi · ~0.7 h from Chico
$31/night
- Tent sites
Gansner Bar Campground sits along the North Fork of the Feather River. Visitors have access to nearby fishing opportunities. Swimming and tubing are possible when river levels are safe. August is the perfect time to pick blackberries that grow along the river banks.
Whitehorse Campground
38 mi · ~0.7 h from Chico
$38/night
- Tent sites
Whitehorse Campground is located less than 3 miles from Bucks Lake. It has 19 forested sites along Bucks Creek. The Bucks Creek Loop Trail passes through the campground offering hiking and horseback riding from the campground. Three of the sites are available for equestrians.
North Fork
39 mi · ~0.7 h from Chico
$35/night
- Showers
- Tent sites
North Fork Campground is located off Caribou Road, along the North Fork of the Feather River. Popular activities include swimming, tubing, and fishing. It is a favorite blackberry picking destination in the late summer months. There are 21 single family campsites, each with a table, fire ring, and bear resistant food locker. The campground has restroom facilities with flush toilets, showers, electrical hookups and enhanced universal accessibility at selected sites. North Fork RV Sewer Waste facilities are located on site. Supplies are available in Belden, Twain, and Quincy.
Queen Lily
40 mi · ~0.7 h from Chico
$31/night
- Tent sites
Queen Lily Campground is located off Caribou Road, along the North Fork of the Feather River. It has 12 sites which are shaded by large oak and pine trees. Popular activities include swimming, tubing, and fishing. It is a favorite blackberry picking destination in the late summer months.
Madrone Cove
40 mi · ~0.7 h from Chico
$24/night
- Tent sites
Madrone Cove Campground is a boat-in only campground located on Bullard's Bar Reservoir. There are 10 single family campsites with vault toilets. Bullard 's Bar Reservoir provides yearlong fishing opportunities for an array of fish. This is a great place for swimming, boating, and water skiing. Boat in only
Frenchy Point
41 mi · ~0.7 h from Chico
Free
- Tent sites
Located on Bullards Bar Reservoir, boat in only access. It is used as an over flow campground. There are campsites, but no bathrooms.
Elam Campground
41 mi · ~0.8 h from Chico
$14/night
- Tent sites
Elam is a developed campground along upper Deer Creek with 12 designated sites; most can accommodate a small to medium size RV. Fire rings and tables provided. Elam campground is situated along Deer Creek at the confluence with Elam Creek. Elam Campground is a very popular destination for stream anglers hoping to catch a limit of trout. Deer Creek is regularly stocked with Rainbow Trout during the summer months.
Garden Point Boating
43 mi · ~0.8 h from Chico
$24/night
- Tent sites
Garden Point Campground is a boat-in only campground located on beautiful Bullard ' s Bar Reservoir. There are 16 campsites- 12 single family sites and 4 double family sites and vault toilets. Bullard ' s Bar Reservoir provides yearlong fishing opportunities for an array of fish. This is a great place for swimming, boating, and water skiing. Reservations only Boat in only - no drive up camping
Cottage Creek Campground
43 mi · ~0.8 h from Chico
$20/night
- Tent sites
Cottage Creek Campground sits in Chico, CA, providing campground accommodations for travelers. Guests can use tent sites during their stay. Expect to pay from about $20 a night. A short 43-mile drive from Chico center. The campground is set in Chico, CA. It leans toward tent and pop-up campers. Call or visit the official site for the latest rates and open dates.
Schoolhouse Campground
44 mi · ~0.8 h from Chico
$24/night
- Tent sites
Schoolhouse Campground is located on Marysville Road near Bullard 's Bar Reservoir. It is about a half mile from Dark Day Boat Ramp and about 3 miles from Cottage Creek Boat Ramp. There are 56 campsites- 44 single campsites and 12 double campsites, flush toilets and one vault toilet, and treated potable water. Bullard 's Bar Reservoir provides yearlong fishing opportunities for an array of fish. This is a great place for swimming, boating, and water skiing. Reservations only
All 111 campgrounds near Chico
The complete list, sorted by drive time.
- Chico Elks RV Park 2.7 mi
- Butte Meadows Campground 28.4 mi
- Philbrook Campground 28.5 mi
- Little North Fork 30.9 mi
- Cherry Hill Campground 31.5 mi
- Black Rock 32.2 mi
- Mccarthy Point 32.7 mi
- Grizzly Creek Campground 34.8 mi
- Hutchins Group Campground 35.6 mi
- Potato Patch Campground 35.6 mi
- Highstreet Trailer Court 36.6 mi
- Mill Creek Campground 36.8 mi
- Golden Trout Crossing 37.3 mi
- Alder Creek Campground 37.8 mi
- Caribou Crossroads 38 mi
- Whitehorse Campground 38.4 mi
- North Fork 39.2 mi
- Queen Lily 39.5 mi
- Madrone Cove 40.3 mi
- Frenchy Point 41 mi
- Elam Campground 41.3 mi
- Garden Point Boating 43.1 mi
- Cottage Creek Campground 43.3 mi
- Schoolhouse Campground 43.8 mi
- Hornswoggle Group Campground 43.9 mi
- Black Rock Tent 44 mi
- Dark Day 44 mi
- Meadow Camp 44.5 mi
- Deanes Valley 44.5 mi
- Rock Creek 44.8 mi
- Soldier Meadows 44.9 mi
- Hallsted 45.1 mi
- Brandy City 45.1 mi
- Peninsula Tent Campground 45.6 mi
- Gurnsey Creek Campground 45.6 mi
- Little Grass Valley Campground 46 mi
- Little Grass Valley Campground 46.1 mi
- Little Grass Valley Campground 46.2 mi
- Carlton Campground 46.8 mi
- Cal-Ida Campground 47 mi
- Fiddle Creek Campground 47.3 mi
- Snake Lake Campground 47.5 mi
- Indian Valley Camp 47.8 mi
- Rocky Rest Camp 48.1 mi
- Almanor Legacy Campground 48.3 mi
- North Fork Campground 49.5 mi
- Little Stony 49.9 mi
- South Fork Campground 50.3 mi
- Davis Flat 50.3 mi
- Fouts 50.4 mi
- Gray Pine 50.5 mi
- Mill Creek 50.6 mi
- High Bridge 50.7 mi
- Spanish Creek Group 50.7 mi
- Domingo Springs 50.8 mi
- Kingsley Glade C.G. 50.8 mi
- Ramshorn 51 mi
- Sugarfoot C.G. 51 mi
- Old Mill 52 mi
- Warner Creek 52 mi
- Red Bridge 53.3 mi
- South Yuba Recreation Area 53.4 mi
- Masterson Campground 53.5 mi
- Plaskett Meadows 53.6 mi
- Mill Valley 54.4 mi
- Stirrup C.G. 54.9 mi
- Main Letts C.G. 55 mi
- Saddle Camp Loop C.G. 55 mi
- Spillway C.G. 55.1 mi
- Greenville 55.3 mi
- Cedar Camp 56.1 mi
- Lower Nye 56.1 mi
- Atchison C.G. 56.6 mi
- Indian Valley Management Area 58 mi
- Bogard 58.5 mi
- Union Flat 59.2 mi
- Bradys Camp 59.4 mi
- Gold Valley 60.1 mi
- Bear Creek 60.2 mi
- Echo Lake 60.3 mi
- Grizzly Flat 61.1 mi
- Sunset 62 mi
- Lakes Basin Family Campground. 62.6 mi
- Oak Flat 62.7 mi
- Navy Camp 62.9 mi
- Fuller Grove Campground 63.6 mi
- Silver Bowl 64.1 mi
- Deer Valley 64.3 mi
- Penny Pines 65.3 mi
- Pine Mountain Rental 67.8 mi
- Middle Creek 67.9 mi
- Roxie Peconom 69.5 mi
- Goumaz 70 mi
- Boulder Creek 72.2 mi
- Lone Rock 72.3 mi
- Lightning Tree Family Campground. 72.3 mi
- Long Point 73.6 mi
- North Cow Mountain Recreation Area 77.1 mi
- Mayacmas Campground 77.8 mi
- Merrill 78.5 mi
- Christie 78.5 mi
- West Eagle 79.2 mi
- South Cow Mountain OHV Management Area 79.8 mi
- Cow Mountain Recreation Management Area 79.9 mi
- Aspen Grove 80.1 mi
- Laufman Family Campground. 83.8 mi
- Red Elephant Mine Trail 87.6 mi
- Tunnison Mountain 89.7 mi
- Ramhorn Springs Campground 107.5 mi
- Five Springs 109.5 mi
- Buffalo Hills 126.9 mi