Sandy shores and California sun are just a drive away when beach camping near Sacramento.
Sacramento provides a home base for campers looking for the beach—whether it's on a riverfront or further out to the Pacific itself. For the closest option, campers can find camping along the Sacramento River or the Cosumnes River, both top-notch options for river beaches. Along the waterways of Brannan Island State Recreation Area, look out for campgrounds with full hookups, trailer-size parking pads, restrooms, showers, and potable water. A bit farther afield, Point Reyes National Seashore, north of San Francisco, offers 80 miles of shoreline and unique boat-in and hike-in backcountry camping options. Explore the sand dunes, tide pools, and the Point Reyes Lighthouse, then pitch a tent at a campsite with a Pacific Ocean view. Or travel east to Lake Berryessa for water skiing, boating, and swimming before returning to lakefront campsites suitable for tents or RVs. Year-round warm weather and a perfect northern California location are just some reasons why Sacramento is a highly sought-after beach camping destination.