Putah Canyon Campground
Open year-round. Reservations accepted May 1 through October 1 via Recreation.gov; first-come, first-served sites available daily. Sites 77-88 closed May 15-16, 2026 for a fishing tournament. Gates close at 10pm and reopen at 6am; check-in required by 10pm.
Heat Advisory issued June 10 at 5:54AM PDT until June 11 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...High temperatures between 90 and 103 for interior valleys and higher elevations. High temperatures between 85 and 96 degrees for the Bay Shoreline. * WHERE...The East Bay and San Francisco Bay Shoreline, North Bay Interior Mountains and Valleys, and The Santa Clara Valley and Eastern Hills. * WHEN...From noon to 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts possible in some health systems and in heat-sensitive industries.
Red Flag Warning issued June 10 at 5:54AM PDT until June 11 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM PDT THURSDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTH BAY INTERIOR MOUNTAINS AND EAST BAY HILLS... ....Hot, dry, and windy conditions combined with mixed vegetation, such as grass, will lead to critical fire weather conditions Wednesday night into Thursday morning... * AFFECTED AREA...East Bay Hills and North Bay Interior Mountains. * TIMING...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Thursday. * WINDS 20 FOOT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Ridge top wind gusts may exceed 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 12 to 18 percent. * IMPACTS...Extreme fire behavior and rapid rates of spread likely on new and existing wildfires. There will be an increased risk for power outages.
About
Putah Canyon Campground occupies the northwestern shore of Lake Berryessa, a Bureau of Reclamation reservoir created in 1957 with 165 miles of shoreline. Located about 45 minutes from both Winters and Napa, the campground provides 160 sites spread across tent-only, standard, and RV categories. Approximately 75% of sites sit directly on the water, giving campers the ability to moor watercraft below their campsite for easy lake access. The campground is managed by Royal Elk Park Management and features a camp store, boat launch, watercraft rentals, dump station, vault toilets, drinking water, and trash service. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and grill. Popular activities include boating, fishing, swimming, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and waterskiing. All boats must undergo inspection for invasive golden mussels before launch. Reservations are accepted during peak season from May 1 through October 1 via Recreation.gov. The campground operates year-round with first-come, first-served sites available outside the reservation window. Tent sites accommodate up to 4 people, RV sites up to 8 people. A group tent site can host up to 40 people.
Directions
From Napa, take Highway 128 north toward Lake Berryessa. Turn right onto Berryessa Knoxville Road and continue to 7600 Knoxville Berryessa Road. The campground is approximately 1/2 mile north of Pope Canyon Road. About 45 minutes from both Napa and Winters.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $45 - $300 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| putah@royalelkparkmanagement.com | |
| Phone | +1 (707) 966-9051 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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