Rarely get to give a 5 star review but my experience at River West was wonderful. The office staff…read moreand maintenance crew were friendly and helpful. The park is very quiet and kept clean. It has security and someone is available on site for those coming in after hours or who may need assistance. The long term stay area has a community full of nice and respectful people, which gives the park a nice, safe, and friendly neighborhood feel. The spaces offer a good sized lot with parking, and many have fences for pets and privacy. Most all have mature trees among them. There's a nice, shady, grassy area to enjoy a picnic or for lounging, a patio area for sitting and enjoying the view of the Truckee River and Idlewild Park. It's located close to everything Reno has to offer. Whether you just need a space for the night or somewhere to stay a little longer, this park really is a hidden gem for those wanting a friendly, conveniently located, peaceful and quiet stay.

Can't say enough great things about this little hidden gem…read more My hubby and I usually book our campsites as we go based on our eta, weather, pit stops, etc. As hubby drove yesterday, I looked on Yelp and found a little site just outside of Reno along the river that looked promising. I tried to book online but it wouldn't let me so I called the number and spoke to a very pleasant woman who took my reservation over the phone and even offered me a first responder discount! Upon arrival, they were set up for after hours check in and very organized and timely. Chris, the security officer guided us right to our site and was very pleasant. Our site was a premium river side set up that did not disappoint! We backed up to the river with lush trees and greenery all around. There's a beautiful patio with chairs, tables and Edison string lights overlooking the river where we would sip our drinks after a long day of traveling and watch the geese and ducks in the river. There's also a couple of benches and fire pits established for campers to use. There are long term residents throughout the park, and some sites are pretty close together so we were very lucky to have gotten a premium, roomy luxurious site at last minute. We definitely recommend paying the little extra for a river front site. Site 11 & 12 are the best! PS: the staff is very responsive to texts and questions and they were a delight!

We were really happy to get a spot at the last minute, to camp one last time this season. The…read moreweather is cooler, but it's so much nicer without the Summer crowds. When we arrived, we were told the bears were very active, which in this area, they usually are. There are alot of signs informing the public they are in Bear Country and what to do if they come across one. There's also information on the proper way to store food, so the bears can't get to it. Unfortunately, we see the carelessness from campers all of the time. It's very frustrating, especially when you hear a bear and cub may be euthanized because they have gotten too comfortable approaching people at the campsites and could be a danger. This place is beautiful and the bears are a treasure. If you camp here, please be responsible! Aside that, we love this campground. Staff are always very pleasant and helpful.

Another beautiful, relaxing trip to Fallen Leaf. Also have to give kudos to the teams running it…read morethis season, everything was pristine, the bathrooms, showers and all other areas were very clean! We barely pulled out of our spot when one of the camp hosts was coming in to get it set up for the next visitor. Thank you all for all the work you do!

Shooting, camping, swimming, a bit of 4 wheeling. Very natural, no bathrooms, fresh water to swim…read more You may even see some waterfalls if you get to that part of the area. I've camped here twice and been a few times as a day trip for swimming and off road fun. Such a pretty, peaceful area. Well unless you're shooting. lol

What a fabulous campground and natural swimming pools. Right off I-80, nestled off of I-80, at…read moreEagle Lakes exit. Part of the Yuba River, complete with a couple of waterfalls. And fairly warm water by late August is a huge swimming pool of fresh Sierra water. I was up there on a Thursday and to my surprise the other folks I saw where Forester Rangers take care of maintenance on the camp. I think there was only a dozen or so campsites. There were available to reserve by calling the Forest Service. I'd definitely recommend stopping by to check this beautiful place out, year around. I truly can't wait to see this pls e this winter

Frenchman's lake is one of our go to lakes to boat on. The…read moreboat launch is generally pretty user friendly. The lake opens up to couple of really nice areas. The camping is easy for tents or trailers. They have flushable toilets and showers at certain camps. There is lots of wildlife to watch and if you're into fishing, they have that too! The day fee is only $10 but you must have cash or check. We will for sure keep visiting!

It's been a few years since our last trip…read more I researched all the fishing reports and decided this was the place. We didn't have time for the whole weekend or else we would of headed back to Mammoth. I forgot how long of a drive it was from the highway, and the scenery wasn't as I remembered.... I think last weekend spoiled my point of view ( higher elevation and gorgeous mountains at Mammoth).... We stopped at Lunker and Snallygaster. Nothing and nothing... (I forgot to grab the rod holder).. hubby won't let me live that one down)... We got to Turkey point and it was much nicer. As we were unloading and started to walk down to the bank another two trucks pulled up. They were friendly with kids, and a huge German Shepherd! Glad he was on a leash. Out of 7 rods in the water and a few boats passing, no one had either a bite or a fish. An hour and half oases and another big group arrives and scatters. I was ready to go, didn't feel like the fish were hungry(but I was)!... I was really impressed with the bathrooms. Extremely clean and sufficient Tp!

I have so many fond memories of being here with my folks in my younger years. It was so nostalgic…read morevisiting last week. Water levels are lower than I remember, but it was nice to take a trip down memory lane. Every Summer, my parents drove their RV and I watched from the top bunk. My brothers and I could never stay in our seats. My parents never knew what we were up to. We always booked the same block of camping sites and we invited three other family's every year. The old tires swings on the cottonwood trees were always a hit with us kids and staying up late catching June bugs, telling scary stories around a campfire and roasting marshmallows for smores. It was cool showing my kids where my parents brought us camping.

Decided to take the teenagers to the lake after the wrestling tournament. Although it's a bit…read morechilly today, after a full day of wrestling somehow the kids found a way to get in the water. It's freezing for me so no thank you LOL. We have been camping at this lake for about 15 years now. There are many ways to camp here. There are tons of beaches that you could just Camp with tents or trailers/RV right on the beach or they have some improved camp sites with designated camping spaces. The price is around $8 a night. The first time we came here, it was completely flooded out. We stayed in the improved campgrounds, and over a few days the water came all the way up to our trailer and about a week later it was completely covering the trailer tires. After a year or two, the water level started to recede, and the lake seemed to be drying up. And after a few years we saw a pattern of flooding and then drying up. We tend to camp at this lake mostly when it is flooded. The water seems much cleaner, and there's so much more of it LOL.

Nice campsite. A paved walking path leads to the lake, with beautiful views. The campsite is woodsy…read moreenough to feel like you're camping, but close enough to the town to enjoy local sites and eateries. (A coffee shop [Coffee Connexion] is just up the way, an easy walk in the morning.) That said, the site is very close to the road, so it's noisy, even at night. Earplugs recommended for a good night's sleep. The road quiets down considerably in the middle of the night, but that doesn't mean the occasional cargo truck won't come roaring by. The facilities are good, with restrooms and showers conveniently located. The men's restroom ran out of paper towels by Sunday evening, but was restocked by Monday afternoon. The showers cost quarters: minimum 50 cents for 5 min (although I times it twice, and it goes closer to 6 or 6 1/2 minutes). There are no lights at the site, except for at the restroom, so have flashlights or headlamps. There are bear boxes to stow food and smellies overnight and while you're away (bring a lock for when you're away). You can't wash dishes at the site spigots or the bathroom, so have an alternate dishwashing plan. The spigot provide good drinking water. Overall, nice campsite. I'd be willing to return.

We stayed here for a 4 day camping trip and it was a great location…read more The campgrounds is right next to a little town, which when I first saw, made me a little bummed. I wanted a real camping trip. However being my first trip I shortly realized that I actually really liked that fact. We were able to pick up the things we didn't bring and it was so great. It's not a very busy town so I still felt like we were camping in the woods. The campgrounds themselves are great. We stayed at site 19 and it was facing the parking lot and like I said I was initially upset but honestly I loved the spot. It has a water spout right next to it, a short walk to the pier and if you're paddlboarding a short walk to get into the water. (Just know that you'll be walking on a short rocky path so sturdy sandals or water shoes will be helpful) It's also close to a coffee shop and I spent almost every day waking up for sunset and then getting a coffee right after. Such a peaceful experience. The check in process is very easy. The majority of the campsites had pros to their location and the area is so beautiful that if you don't like your spot, you'll be too busy with activities to care. The restrooms are clean and always stocked. They have showers that cost $1 for 10 minutes or 50¢ for 5 mins. The campsites have a fire pit to make your s'mores as well as grills to make food. They have food lockers and some have locking capabilities so bring a lock just in case. They also offer 10$ bundles of firewood. Some spots don't have too much shade and some have no shade over the picnic benches so having a canopy was so helpful especially since the sun can be very strong. Make sure to bring a hammock and sunscreen!

Stampede Reservoir is beautiful. Albeit a little chilly even in the summer…read more Easy and wide boat ramp. So beautiful! Busy, but not overcrowded like Tahoe.

First time camping here and actually enjoyed it. It's a nice campground , close to the stampede…read morereservoir so you just walk down to the water and can swim in it, and plus the drive to this campground is so beautiful, I was mesmerized the whole drive to and from. Just a few things to remember if you decide to camp here though: 1. You can have campfires with the pit, but you will need to bring your own firewood as the camp was sold out when we went and from what we were told by other campers there, they said it was $22 for the firewood. So be prepared to bring your own. 2. It's a bit of hike to get to the water plus if you want to go somewhere more flat and you are coming from the campground you may find yourself walking far to the other side , so keep in mind what you bring and what time you decide to go down to the water 3. There are deers that you may see, even this past weekend that I went , a deer was right by our campsite and close to our tent. 4. If you are tent camping or don't have a trailer and you are to use the bathrooms here.. beware it is pretty gnarly , so when booking a site you may want to be a little away from the bathroom as it does smell pretty bad even from a distant and you will also want to bring your own TP as they always are out by the end of the day into the next morning 5. Regardless if it is summer, bring yourself a jacket and be prepared for the cold , especially if you are tent camping. It get cold here at night and early morning. I was surprised also based off of someone elses review that they said they got talked to by the camp hosts/ ranger , because when we went this camp site on the other side of us were blasting their music and partying all the way till 2am without consequences , so maybe they have became more lenient. But for those that want a quiet camp experience if you are tent camping and don't have a trailer or camper to block out the noise, just be cautious that the sites are pretty close together and you will hear everything especially those that are partying while camping. Overall , I did enjoy this campground and happy to say I had my first woods camping trip here after a long time of not camping in the woods.

Don't forget this one. This is a sleeper in the world of STAY-CATIONS. Easy access to this park in…read morethe woods halfway between Carson City and Reno. Perfect views of Washoe Valley & Lake. Hiking, biking, Bower's Mansion & pool are all just outside your tent or RV. The only draw back is that it is tempting to run to town for forgotten items or take outs. If you need to turn off the city for a few days this is a good spot. Reservations are available and recommended on the Washoe County Parks website. 2024 rates: $30.00 - Per Site/Night with 7 people maximum and 1 vehicle. $6.00 - Per night for each additional vehicle & $6.00 - Per vehicle for visitors (regardless of stay length). $1.00 - Per Pet/Night. $5.00 - RV Dump Station use, & $8.00 - Per bundle of firewood (when available) * Quarter-operated Showers ($1 for 3 minutes). Unique setting for small birthday celebrations or work gatherings because people can come, go, or stay pretty easy.

Nature Trail FTW!…read more If you've got young kiddos with little legs and want to get them outside on an easy but eventful "hike" with views and discoveries, then this is the one for you. It's a short mile loop from the parking lot that winds through some desert-esque landscapes, up into the forest, over bridges, past a pond, and across a creek before returning you to the start. The ground is pretty level, reasonably shaded, plenty of fun spots to stop for a snack or break, and there is no real elevation gain, which is what makes it perfect for the youngins. My 2.5 yr old loved every second of it and my 5 year old enjoyed thinking he was in charge of the adventures, and I was just happy to be out there with them soaking it in. This is a great little park and I'm hoping to get back there for a campout sometime soon!

PROS: This…read morecampground is great! The sites are very large and super close to the water (Lake Davis). It's a short drive into Portola if you forget anything while you are there. The campground is surrounded by trees and there weren't very many bugs at all! CONS: Wow, this years camp host was awful! She doesn't make sure the campground is cleared out for the next people arriving at 2pm so when we pulled up we had to wait, she is rude and not friendly and doesn't even stock the bathrooms with TP. You would think the multiple times a day she drives around she would check the restrooms? I hope next year they get a new host! The only downfall with the campsite itself is that there are no grills at the sites, just a small grate over the fire, so if you plan on grilling a lot, bring your own grill!

One of our favorite nearby campgrounds. Sites are placed so you are not right on top of eachother…read moreand the camphosts (Steve and Roeanne) work hard to keep sites prepped for next camper and bathrooms cleaned for those that need them. The hosts are what makes this campground special as they are friendly and available if you have any questions about the area. Lake Davis is low now so perfect for launching your kayak or SUP from shore. New concessionaires this year so prices have been raised- campsites/$30.00, wood bundles/$9.00 and rv dump/&15.00. Still a good deal in a beautiful wildlife area- bears in camp the last few nights but all well at our site because nothing left out for them to forage through. We will be back.