Bidwell Canyon Campground

We stayed for 3 days at the Big Pine Site at number 52. It was an awesome spot, very secluded, and right next to the water, and had so much space. Stay away from the sites in the middle of the campground, they are very close together and have almost no room for anything. Every site has a table and fire pit. Theres also a gas station and dollar general very close by that has anything you could need if you forgot something. Wood, charcoal, snacks, ice, etc. The camp is very nice, quiet, and we almost never saw anyone, the camp was almost empty despite being end of June. I would say though that it’s not much of a swimming lake. More for boating or fishing. You can rent boats and kayaks at the marina. But the water smells awful, and will make you smell bad too if you swim in it 😭 Some of the sites also have full hookups for RVs and such, but we used it for blow up mattresses.

First time here because meeting family & they picked it. Definitely not my idea of relaxing camping, but since the campground was full, others obviously like it. Campground in located in a residential area. Sites are very close together, very loud with people playing music & then talking/cussing over it. Kids fighting, crying & throwing tantrums. Dogs barking and people riding motorcycles continuously around loop giving rides. Felt more like a festival atmosphere. Cost is $45/day, plus $7.99 for placing reservation and that only includes 1 vehicle. You can have 1 additional vehicle for another $8/day. Sites include electricity, water and sewer, but no discount if you are not using it. With all that said, it is close to the water, nice views, bathrooms were kept clean and well stocked and showers are available to use by purchasing tokens.

No firewood to buy at the Marina. People are ruse with kids there. Pretty place. Lake is full. Sad thing, no beach entry, unless you have a boat.

This place was very relaxing! Bathrooms and showers were clean! This is an amazing camp ground! Pet friendly, kid friendly!!

Bathrooms and showers are in great condition.... full hook up is a plus. Only concern is sime of the parking pads are hard to back into with bigger trailers. Decent campground very close to boat ramp ;)