USBR · Lake Berryessa · Napa, CA

Putah Canyon Campground- Napa, Ca (Bor)

Located in beautiful Napa County, Putah Canyon Campground is approximately 1/2 mile north of Pope Canyon Road, on Berryessa Knoxville Road, Napa, CA. It takes about 45 minutes from both Winters and Napa. Perfect for a quick getaway.

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Site mix

Standard, no hookups70
Tent-only53
RV, no hookups36
Group tent areas1
Host/management1
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteShadePeople / vehiclesFires
001Partial4 / 1Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 01:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesAdditional Fees. After the first 2 people, there is a $5/person per night (Tent Sites: 4 people max; RV Sites: 8 people max). Pet Fee: $5/night per pet. Extra Vehicles: $10/night per vehicle. Boat Launch Fee (while camping): $10/day. Boat Launch Fee (non-camping): $30/day. RV Dump Station: $25

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Putah Canyon Campground- Napa, Ca (Bor)40°50°60°70°80°January: 5.72 inches of precipitationFebruary: 5.93 inches of precipitationMarch: 4.10 inches of precipitationApril: 1.67 inches of precipitationMay: 1.01 inches of precipitationJune: 0.23 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.01 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.03 inches of precipitationSeptember: 0.07 inches of precipitationOctober: 1.09 inches of precipitationNovember: 2.49 inches of precipitationDecember: 5.60 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 46.9°F averageFebruary: 49.6°F averageMarch: 53.1°F averageApril: 57.1°F averageMay: 63.9°F averageJune: 71.0°F averageJuly: 75.8°F averageAugust: 75.0°F averageSeptember: 71.7°F averageOctober: 63.4°F averageNovember: 53.3°F averageDecember: 46.9°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Markley Cove, 2 miles from the recreation area point at 480 feet, station USC00045360 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 28 inches a year.

Getting there

Nearest townNapa, California
AreaRecreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 38.51° N, 122.10° W. Call the office before you drive.

Charges and cancellations

  • There is a $10 cancellation fee when you cancel within the 4-day window prior to the start of your reservation
  • If you cancel after the start of your reservation, you will be charged a $10 cancellation fee + the first nights camping fees
  • Requested changes to reservations dates cannot be guaranteed

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Natural features

Putah Canyon Campground is located on the Northwestern shore of Lake Berryessa in Napa County, a resorvior created by the United States Bureau of Reclamation in 1957. The lake has 165 miles of shoreline and some of the best lake fishing in the state. Three quarters of the campsites at Putah Canyon are waterfront sites, giving campers the option to moor their watercraft below their site and enjoy easy lake access.

Recreation

  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUPs)
  • Kayaking

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Putah Canyon Campground- Napa, Ca (Bor)?

Sites at Putah Canyon Campground- Napa, Ca (Bor) are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Putah Canyon Campground- Napa, Ca (Bor)?

Additional Fees. After the first 2 people, there is a $5/person per night (Tent Sites: 4 people max; RV Sites: 8 people max). Pet Fee: $5/night per pet.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Putah Canyon Campground- Napa, Ca (Bor)?

Check-in 01:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Putah Canyon Campground- Napa, Ca (Bor)?

There is a $10 cancellation fee when you cancel within the 4-day window prior to the start of your reservation

Source: Charges and cancellations

How many sites does Putah Canyon Campground- Napa, Ca (Bor) have?

161 sites, including 70 standard sites without power, 53 tent-only sites, 36 RV sites without hookups, and 1 group tent area.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Putah Canyon Campground- Napa, Ca (Bor)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Putah Canyon Campground- Napa, Ca (Bor). Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Putah Canyon Campground- Napa, Ca (Bor)?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Putah Canyon Campground- Napa, Ca (Bor)?

Boating The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Putah Canyon Campground- Napa, Ca (Bor)?

Napa, California.

Source: Getting there