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What campers say

Inn Town Campground blends a well‑maintained, family‑oriented layout with convenient proximity to Nevada City. Guests consistently praise clean restrooms and showers, a stocked community kitchen, laundry, a swimming pool, and personable, helpful staff. Options range from shaded tent sites under tall trees to staffed glamping tents and RV hookups, with onsite activities and easy access to nearby trails and the railroad museum. Practical tradeoffs include occasionally close site spacing and limited privacy, a ban on open campfires (propane campfires and designated charcoal areas provided), some weaker Wi‑Fi at back sites, and a few sites that may require leveling blocks.

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📖 About This Campground

Where boutique glamping meets historic Gold Country charm! Tucked beneath a lush canopy of over 2,000 tall pines on 15 serene acres in Nevada City, California, Inn Town Campground offers a refined, outdoor sanctuary. Built by local hospitality experts Dan and Erin Thiem, this unique retreat pairs forest camping with luxury resort comforts. Imagine waking up in a plush bed inside a cozy glamping canvas tent, spending your afternoon lounging by the outdoor swimming pool or walking a scenic mile trail directly into historic downtown Nevada City, and gathering for weekend movies under the stars. Whether you're parking a camper van, pitching a tent under the trees, or booking a turn-key glamping suite, this pet-friendly forest escape delivers California camping at its finest.

Campsite & Lodging Choices

  • Full & Partial Hookup RV Sites: Shaded, level sites capable of accommodating motorhomes, camper vans, and travel trailers up to 40 feet in length. Equipped with 30/50 Amp power, pressurized water, sewer connections (on select sites), and Wi-Fi.

  • Custom Glamping Tents: Fully furnished canvas tents set on raised wooden decks with private back-porch forest views. Outfitted with plush queen/twin mattresses, electricity, fan/heaters, and warm electric blankets for chilly mountain nights.

  • Pitch-Your-Own Tent Sites: Scenic drive-up or short hike-in wooded tent pads (gear carts provided) equipped with private picnic tables and campfire settings.

Facilities & The 3,000 Sq. Ft. Commons

  • The Commons Building: A central 3,000-square-foot indoor lodge featuring a cozy fireplace, reading lounge, TV, game room, and a well-stocked camp store.

  • Communal Kitchen: Fully equipped guest kitchen inside the Commons featuring two large refrigerators, microwave, stove/ovens, prep counters, and dining tables.

  • Modern Bathhouses: Clean, heated restroom and shower facilities including two dedicated family shower rooms and outdoor dishwashing stations.

  • Guest Services: On-site guest laundry facilities, property-wide Wi-Fi, and an outdoor gas fire pit gathering area.

Resort Amenities & Outdoor Fun

  • Outdoor Swimming Pool: Sparkling swimming pool surrounded by deck loungers (open seasonally late spring through summer).

  • Outdoor Movie Theater: Weekend big-screen movie nights under the pine trees for families and guests during peak season.

  • Historic Walking Trail: A scenic 1-mile foot path weaving past old railroad history and forest gardens directly into downtown Nevada City.

  • Pet Friendly: Dogs are warmly welcomed across tent, RV, and glamping spaces (leash rules apply).

Good to Know: Campground Policies

  • Strict Quiet Hours: Enforced daily from 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM to preserve a restful forest atmosphere.

  • No Generators: Personal fuel generators are strictly prohibited to maintain peace and quiet.

  • Guest Access: Campground facilities, pool, and Commons are reserved exclusively for registered overnight guests.

Nearby Highlights & Gold Country Excursions

  • Historic Downtown Nevada City: Explore Victorian streetscapes, artisan coffee shops, farm-to-table dining, local craft breweries, and live theater.

  • South Yuba River State Park: Located a short drive away, featuring world-class granite swimming holes, historic covered bridges, and river hiking trails.

  • Empire Mine State Historic Par

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⭐ 3 Reviews⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0

Leslie Nowack

This campground has plenty of amenities from laundry to an outdoor theater to BBQ grills you can use to common areas which include a full kitchen that guest can use. It's definitely California camping as the sites are close together. There is a railroad museum next door that is a good place to visit and it is centrally located in town yet feels like you are in the wilderness. My grip with them is they will nickel and dime you. Their nightly fee is high and they charge a pet fee and extra vehicle fee even if your vehicle fits in your site. Personally I feel there are alternatives in the area that cost much less but if money is no object, you will enjoy your stay here.

Leslie Nowack Jul 9, 2023

Somehow my ratings got erased. Below is what they should have been: Overall 3 star Ease of Access 4 star Quality of Sites 3 star Customer Service 4 star Reservation Process 4 star Ambiance 5 star Local Area 5 star

Mark Koep

An industry leader this is THE PLACE to go to experience a beautiful camping environment with luxurious amenities right there. If you are tent camping or have a RV less than 40', or have nothing at all (they have glamping tents Inn Town Campground provides one of the best camping experiences available in the country. Verizon 4G is good and the park has wifi. Let them know that Mark sent you.