Camping and Rvs

At Lake Nacimiento, there are seven unique campgrounds to choose from. Whether you plan on truly “roughing it”, want to bring along your fully outfitted RV, or stay in one of ours, you will find a campground that pleasantly accommodates your vacation.

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Eagles Ridge

This is the fifth campground from the entry gate, turn right off the main road and continue to the campground. Many people consider this the very best overflow campground you could ask for. Others make it their first choice. Many of the spaces are walk in and have fantastic views of the lake and resort. There are chemical toilets, trash service and fresh water provided. All the spaces are first come first serve and many require a significant change of elevation to access. If you are looking to get away from it all and don’t mind a drive or hike to the nearest showers, Eagles Ridge might just be the place for you.

Oak Knoll

*Reservations Only

This very peaceful campground is the first campground after Entry Gate on the right with 40 Full Hook-up single sites. Most sites have picnic tables and barbecues. The campground has flush toilets, free showers, and ADA accessibility in the restroom, conveniently located a short distance from all the sites. Boat trailer spaces are provided on a first-come first served basis. Overflow parking is provided in the Day Use lot located near the General Store. If you are looking for peace and quiet it can usually be found at Oak Knoll.

Pine Knoll

*Reservations Only

If you are seeking water access and close proximity to the store, marina and restaurant Pine Knoll is probably where you want to be. Many campers choose this over any other location and tell us it is their favorite getaway in California. With over 90 campsites, two flush restrooms and free showers this is where it is at. When camping in Pine Knoll you can leave your car at your camp and walk to the pool, shoreline and seasonal movie theatre. Water is provided close to most spaces. The flat areas have lots of shade and are the closest to the lake. The upper campsites have sweeping views and can take advantage of the cool evening breezes. Pine Knoll is by reservation only and fills quickly on the busy weekends.

Quails Roost

*Reservations Only

First campground through Entry Gate on your left as you enter. This campground provides campers with a choice of 60 single regular sites. Most sites have some shade and back up on open space. There are convenient flush restrooms and free showers located in the center of the campground, an easy walk to all the sites. Water is located throughout the campground and most sites have fire rings and barbeques. Picnic tables are provided on most spaces. This campground is not recommended for large RVs and vehicles with trailers due to the narrow roads. Quails Roost is a reservation campground. If you are looking for a place to take the family and friends, try out Quails Roost for an experience you wont forget.

Rocky Canyon

This canyon based campground is the second campground on the right after Entry Gate. No Large RVs or large vehicles towing boats allowed to enter this campground due to the narrow roads and parking areas. For use by tent camping groups only. 14 sites ranging from single vehicles up to seven vehicle group sites. Sites have picnic tables and barbeques, some have fire rings. The campground has flush toilets and free showers conveniently located in the campground. Built on the ridge above the lake, Rocky Canyon affords many of the sites magnificent views and access to the evening breezes. Shade is provided in many of these campsites by a mix of pine and oak trees. Bring your friends and family and enjoy one of these mini group sites.

First come, first serve.

Sandy Point

*Reservations Only

Fourth campground after Entry Gate, turn right twice. Sandy Point has 12 single and group sites. Reservation and site assignment by Office prior to use required in this very popular campground. Advance reservations are highly recommended but limited space may be available on a first serve basis, check at the entry gate before going to Sandy Point. No hook-ups, water is available close to many of the spaces. Flush toilets and free showers are located centrally in the campground. Narrow roads, use caution, not suggested for vehicles towing boats and trailers. Sandy Point boasts a large day use area available for registered Sandy Point campers and that famous sandy beach at the campground is named for. If you want the very best camping experience that Nacimiento has to offer, most people agree that is found at Sandy Point.

For reservations please use the booking link below
Reservation office open daily 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Campsites have a $200 security deposit which will be refunded at the end of your stay. This is to ensure quiet hours and campsite clean-up rules are followed. Any sites left with litter will be charged a cleaning fee to the reservation holder, the fee will be determined by the mess left behind and clean-up time. Quiet hours are from 10 pm-8 am, generators, and amplified sound must come to a complete stop no later than 10 pm, failure to abide will result in the loss of full deposit.

2023 Campground Rates

Full Hook-Up with Water/Electric/Sewage - $57

  • Extra Vehicle: $30 (2 max per site)

  • Campsite: Oak Knoll

Primitive/Basic - Dry/Tent with No Hook-ups - $47 per vehicle

  • Two-car sites will be $94/night, three-car sites will be $141/night, ETC.

  • Campsites: Pine Knoll/Eagles Ridge/Quails Roost/Rocky Canyon/Sandy Point

    Disposal Site Dump - $15, not a camping guest and entering only to dump tanks

RV Trailer - $215-$195 per night

  • Bed/1-3 Bath/1, located in Pine Knoll Campground (1,2,3,4,5) & Oak Knoll Campground (723 & 724) - Unstocked (no linens, dishware, house decor/pictures below staged)