3.806 reviews
Price
$20/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
26 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$20/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
26 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
We'll monitor this campground and alert you the moment sites become available.
Free to start · paid plans add 2-min scans
263,000+ sites monitored · Email alerts to start; SMS and in-app with an account
Learn more about alerts →Goat Ranch Boat-In Campground
39.6559, -121.4979
We'll monitor this campground and alert you the moment sites become available.
Free to start · paid plans add 2-min scans
263,000+ sites monitored · Email alerts to start; SMS and in-app with an account
Learn more about alerts →Bass and salmon anglers who already have a boat will find the fishing hard to beat, and midweek summer visits keep the lake traffic manageable. At $20 a night for a lakefront site, it's a strong deal if you're self-sufficient with water and supplies.
No boat means no entry, full stop. Campers who need potable water on-site, flush toilets, or any hookups will find the primitive setup frustrating, pack every drop of drinking water before you leave the marina.
Availability, what to pack, similar spots — ask anything and get an instant answer.
Summer delivers the best conditions. Daytime highs run 85-100°F, nights drop to the mid-50s to low 70s. Lake temperatures peak during these months, making swimming and bass or bluegill fishing most productive. Long daylight hours and calm afternoons mean more time on the water. Oak and pine shade keeps mornings and evenings comfortable. Weekend and holiday use picks up, so midweek visits see fewer boats. Winter mornings dip between 30-50°F.
Summer is best: daytime highs 85–100°F and peak lake temps for swimming and fishing.
Reservation tips, booking windows, and free cancellation alerts.
Goat Ranch Boat-in Campground, located within the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area, provides a unique camping experience accessible only by boat. "These sites are boat-in only" and sit along the lakefront, offering partial shade at each campsite. Amenities include picnic tables and grills/fire rings, but pit toilets are the only available restroom facility. Potable water is not provided on-site, so campers must bring their own drinking water. None of the campsites feature electricity, sewer, or water hookups.
Researching this campground? Ask anything — other campers and our team will weigh in. No visit required.
Short heads-ups about the road in, gear quirks, timing, and more. You don't have to have been here to share what you know.
Rate Goat Ranch Boat-In Campground
Been here? Tap a star to start. Takes about a minute.
Sign-in required only if you want your name on it.
Be the first to review this campground
Every adventure creates another. Share what you learned so the next camper feels a little more prepared heading out.
