RV Rental Putah Creek Wildlife Area, CA

Bikes, horses, and other modes of transport are not permitted in Putah Creek Wildlife Area, making it one of the most peaceful hiking sites in the county. There are three trails to choose from in the park, all of which treat walkers to different views of the creek and woodlands: Pleasants Ridge Trail, Blue Ridge Trail, and Stebbins Cold Canyon Trail. Don’t forget to pack some sturdy walking boots for your Putah Creek Wildlife Area camping trip, as all of the trails are packed dirt and involve plenty of challenging inclines.

Do note that Putah Creek Wildlife Area can be affected by wildfires, so it’s worth doing a bit of research before you visit. The area is continuously trying to regenerate, so it’s essential to stick to marked paths and to try not to disturb any wildlife in the area. Dogs are allowed on specific trails, though they should be kept on a leash at all times.

Stebbins Cold Canyon Trail will lead you along Putah Creek and eventually to Lake Berryessa, one of California’s most popular recreational freshwater lakes. Along its 23-mile shoreline, you’ll find a couple of marinas where you can rent out a variety of boats. Kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding are all popular ways to pass the time here. If you’re RV camping at Putah Creek Wildlife Area with your own boat, there are car parks located next to each of the marinas and boat launches that can be used for a small fee.

When you rent a camper near Putah Creek Wildlife Area, you’ll be in prime fly-fishing land. Both Putah Creek and Lake Berryessa are home to cold and warm water species and have plenty of easily accessible shallow water to fish from. Rainbow Trout are the main prize here though you might also feel the bite of bass, bluegill, catfish, and crappie!

While there are no campsites within Putah Creek Wildlife Area, you won’t have trouble finding somewhere to park up your RV rental near Putah Creek Wildlife Area. Scattered around the banks of Lake Berryessa are three RV-friendly campsites, two of which are in a 20-minute drive of this beautiful park. Steel Canyon Recreation Area and Spanish Flat Campground both offer campers similar primitive facilities. There are no hookup facilities on either campsite, though vault toilets and drinking water taps are provided at no extra cost.

For something a little more comfortable, the town of Winters is home to Lake Solano County Park, a hidden but inviting campground with plenty of facilities for your rental RV. All eighty sites here are equipped with partial or full hookups, and there is a free-to-use dump station on-site too. Those traveling in an extra-large vehicle will be glad to know that the site is big rig friendly with more than enough pull-thru sites to go around. Hot showers and flushing toilets are also available.

Situated in the heart of California, there’s no end of things to keep you busy when you have an RV rental near Putah Creek Wildlife Area. With Sacramento just a 45-minute drive away, why not pop in to see what the city has to offer.

Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park is one of the city’s most popular attractions and a great place to get to grips with the local heritage. The fort was built by Johann Sutter, a German man who moved to the US in 1840. When the Gold Rush began just a few years later, Johann lost everything, and the fort was left in ruins. Not much has changed since this time, and visitors are invited to wander through the buildings alive with actors in traditional dress. You’ll find everything from a bakery to a textile shop, carpenter’s workshop to a blacksmith shop, all of which give you a glimpse into a time gone by.

In 1867, the railroad came to California, and Sacramento’s California State Railroad Museum is here to tell you all about it. Peruse through the informative displays at your leisure before heading into the vast exhibition hall that houses more than twenty restored locomotives. Afterward, don’t forget to cross the road and visit the 19th century Central Pacific Railroad passenger station that has been reconstructed to a very high standard.

The Sacramento Zoo is a great option for any family traveling with young ones. It was opened as early as 1927 and has now grown to house more than 500 animals, along with hundreds of species of native flora. It’s worth setting aside at least half a day to make the most of your visit, which will include encounters with orangutans, giraffes, zebras, kangaroos, and more!