Carlton Campground

37 reviews

Camptonville, CA 95922, USA
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Carlton Campground Introduce

Nestled in the picturesque town of Camptonville, CA, Carlton Campground offers a serene escape for camping enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. This charming campground is perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat amidst the beauty of the great outdoors.

The campground features private water access from each campsite, allowing guests to enjoy the refreshingly cool waters of the nearby river. While the water can be strong at certain points, it’s an ideal spot for a dip, especially during warm weather. However, parents should supervise children due to the strong currents and rocky terrain.

Each campsite is equipped with essential amenities, including a BBQ pit, food locker, and a picnic table. While there are no showers on-site, two water spigots are available for convenience. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash. The campground also provides clean portapotties and an outhouse, though guests should be aware of the presence of flies in the latter.

One of the standout features of Carlton Campground is its proximity to the road, which ensures easy access. Despite this, the area remains quiet at night, offering a tranquil environment for stargazing and listening to the soothing sounds of the river.

Here are some highlights of Carlton Campground:

Private water access from each campsite
BBQ pit, food locker, and picnic table at every site
Dog-friendly (on leash)
Clean portapotties and outhouse
Stunning stargazing opportunities

Customer feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with many guests praising the simplicity and beauty of the campground. One reviewer noted, "It was a nice, simple campground. Small walk downhill from campsite to water access. I believe each campsite has a trail from their own campsite to the water so everyone has a private entrance." Another guest highlighted the refreshing water and scenic views, stating, "The water was refreshingly cool when paired with 90-degree weather. Great place to see the stars on a clear night and listen to the river in the background."

Whether you’re planning a family camping trip or a solo adventure, Carlton Campground offers a unique and memorable experience. Pack your gear and head to Camptonville, CA, for an unforgettable outdoor getaway.

Location

California Sierra County Camptonville

Customer Reviews

4.0

37 reviews

Isabella Jimenez Camacho

Jul 25, 2022

It was a nice, simple campground. Small walk downhill from campsite to water access. I believe each campsite has a trail from their own campsite to the water so everyone has a private entrance. The road is pretty close so you can hear cars, but there is hardly any traffic at night. The water was refreshingly cool when paired with 90 degree weather. Strong currents at certain points so children should be supervised. It is rocky so it is nice to lay out on a big rock, but can be hard to walk on and slippery at times from algae at entry point. BBQ pit, food locker and scratchy picnic table provided at campsite. No showers. Two water spigots. Dogs are allowed but on leash. We went on a Monday so the portapotty had been recently serviced and was clean. I did not use the other built in outhouse as flies were in company.

Eric Eaton

Sep 25, 2024

Great place to see the stars on a clear night and listen to the river in the background

Victoria Gonzales

May 27, 2021

This place was pretty great almost every site has it's own access to the water. They did just cut down some trees so some sites like 15 have no shade at camp at mid day even by water. 16 is the same but there is shade by water. 17 had a lot more shade but more bugs, because of lots of bushes and blackberry all around edges. The water at these sights listed above are not deep enough to swim only wade or sit in a chair. Bathrooms were clean bring toilet paper theirs is not worthy lol. It's right by the highway but at night there is only an occasional vehicle at night after 11. Overall enjoyed our trip.

Sherry Ankeny

Apr 08, 2021

It is so beautiful I love it! We had a very nice drive up from Sacramento.

AM Outside

Sep 20, 2022

Right on the Yuba river with easy access. Sites 2 & 3 are best.

Miggy Stardust

Jun 02, 2025

We found nice camping here. Reservations and a few FCFS. Yuba fresh cool H20. We enjoyed the sounds of the birds and the flowing river. We did not particularly enjoy the rapid fire of semi auto weapons from the hills across the highway, mid morning, and mid day Saturday and Sunday. Dogs all over camp were freaking out.