Putah Canyon Campground
Lake Berryessa

Lake Berryessa, California
Lake Berryessa, California

Putah Canyon Campground
Lake Berryessa


Putah Canyon Campground

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Putah Canyon Campground is on the northwestern side ofLake Berryessa at the mouth of Putah Creek Canyon. Visitors to Lake Berryessa enjoy boating, waterskiing, fishing, swimming, and cycling. A boat launch ramp is located at the campground ($10 for registered campers). The campground is operated by Royal Elk Park Management as a concessionaire for the Bureau of Reclamation which manages the lake. At the campground

Putah Canyon Campground has 98 campsites. Of these, 36 sites can accommodate RVs, trailers, or tents. Sixteen of the campsites are designed for RVs or trailers only, while another 46 sites are designated for tents only. Some sites have electric hook-ups avaiable for $15 additional per night. The campsites have partial shade from oaks. Most have views of the lake.

A group campsite is available for up to 40 people and 6 vehicles or RVs for $300 per night. Additional people beyond 40 are $5 per person, per night.

Marina Boat Rentals and Services

Watercraft rentals: Pontoon boats, double and single kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards.
Services: Boat slip rentals, launch ramp, boat trailer parking

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Putah Canyon Campground Basics
Putah Canyon Campground Location: 7600 Knoxville Rd., ½ mile north of Pope Canyon Road on the northwest side of the lake
Elevation: 450 feet
Mileage from gateway city: Napa- 33 miles
Number of Sites: 98
Camping Season: Open year-round
Max. People per Site: Prices shown are for 2 people
Additional people $5 per night up to a maximum of 8 people at most sites (tent sites have a maximum of 4).
Vehicles per Site: 2 at RV and Standard Sites, 1 at Tent Sites
($10 fee per night for additional vehicle)
Pets: on leash, always attended, dogs $5 per day per dog
Operated by: Royal Elk Park Management for the Bureau of Reclamation
Putah Canyon Campground: (701) 966-9051

Reservations at Putah Canyon Campground
Reservations available: Reservations can be made for camping dates at Putah Canyon whenever the campground is open.
Maximum RV/trailer Length: 38 feet
Wheelchair accessible Sites: Some sites are accessible
Fees for 2024: RV sites/RV or tent - $55 per night ($50 October - April)
Tent-only sites - $45
Reservations: Putah Canyon Campground Reservations
Check-in, check-out: 2:00 PM, check-out Noon

Putah Canyon Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, BBQ pit or pedestal grill; no hook-ups
Campground: Portable toilets, water
Showers: No
Dump station: Yes
Campground Map: Putah Canyon Campground Map
Attractions near Putah Canyon Campground: Enjoy Lake Berryessa for waterskiing, jet skis, boating, fishing, and swimming. Explore local hiking trails. Feel the wind in your face road cycling. Find nearby launch ramps and marinas with boat rentals. Stop in at Markley Cove Resort and Marina.

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Putah Canyon Campground, Lake Berryessa, CA

Putah Canyon Campground

Lake Berryessa Area
Attractions and Activities

Visitors to Lake Berryessa enjoy all kinds of water sports along with fishing, hiking, and cycling. Campers at Putah Canyon Campground are close to great fishing and boating.

  • Head out boating and fishing on Lake Berryessa. A number of launch ramps are located around the lake.
  • Visit Pleasure Cove Marina for boat rentals from Houseboats the ski boats and kayaks.
  • Strike out mountain biking along dirt roads.
  • Explore Lake Berryessa's 165 miles of shoreline by boat.
  • Stop in at Lake Berryessa Boat & Jet Ski Rentals at Markley Cove Resort for wakeboarding boats, pontoon boats, jet skis, paddleboards, and more.
  • Join in Nature Hikes or Paddling with a Ranger on the lake.
  • Visit nearby Bothe-Napa Valley State Park, Skyline Wilderness Park, and Old Faithful Geyser in Calistoga.

Key Putah Canyon Campground Regulations

  1. Dogs must be kept on leash and attended at all times.
  2. Obtain firewood locally to avoid bringing in pests.

    Check Royal Elk Park Management - Putah Canyon Campground for any campground updates.

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General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate