3.99115 reviewsPrice
$20/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
46 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Price
$20/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
46 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Elevation by Open-Meteo.com, licensed under CC BY 4.0, processed by Outdoorithm.
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31426 Gonzaga Road, Gustine, CA 95322
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Learn more about alerts →Striped bass and catfish anglers, especially weekday visitors who can grab sites 20-27 closer to the water. Spring conditions are ideal: wildflowers on the hills, cooler temps, and the forebay at its fullest. First-come-first-served means arriving early Monday or Tuesday pays off
Tent campers who struggle in wind will have a rough time year-round here, and the vault toilets draw consistent complaints about cleanliness. No showers, no hookups, and summer heat without shade makes this a hard sell June through August.
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Spring brings the best conditions. Daytime highs run mid-50s to mid-70s°F with cool nights in the 40s–50s°F, and water levels are highest after winter rains. Wildflowers cover the hills, making photography and wildlife viewing worthwhile. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 100°F, though early mornings and evenings near the water offer relief. Winter stays mild with frequent fog. Wind is a constant factor year-round and can make tent camping difficult.
Best season—wildflowers, higher water levels, mild temps; reviewers highlight spring photos.
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Medeiros Campground, located along the southern shoreline of O’Neill Forebay, offers primitive camping with a limited number of fire rings, shade ramadas, and picnic tables available for campers. Drinking water is accessible at three designated locations, though there are no flush toilets or showers; only chemical toilets are provided. The campground operates on a first-come, first-serve basis. Campers have noted that the primitive nature of the campground contributes to its secluded feel, but this also means encountering challenges such as the lack of running water and the poor maintenance of the chemical toilets. User reviews consistently mention issues such as mosquitoes, ants, and garbage left behind by previous visitors, which detract from the experience.
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