Collins Lake Campground

Collins Lake Campground draws campers from around the area who enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, and camping. Jet skis are not permitted on the lake.

Collins Lake Attractions

Movies under the stars on the beach and Saturday night live music are some of the attractions at Collins Lake. Families especially enjoy coming back year after year. The 1600-acre lake has 12 miles of shoreline. Anglers do well fishing for trophy bass and trout, as well as crappie, bluegill and catfish. Every spring and fall thousands of 3 to 8 pound trout are planted multiple times in the lake.

Camping at Collins Lake

Collins Lake Campground has a wide variety of campsites available, some without hook-ups, some lakeside, some with water and electric hook-ups, and others with full hook-ups. Rates vary by season and by days of the week, e.g. higher rates on weekends. All campsite reservations have a 2-night minimum stay (3-night on holidays) and some have a 7-night minimum stay.

Collins Lake also has Group Campsites.

Collins Lake is located between Marysville and Grass Valley, about 1¼ hour's drive from Sacramento.

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Collins Lake Campground Basics
Collins Lake Campground Location:	Off Marysville Road, 10 miles north off Highway 20
Elevation:	1,200 feet
Mileage and driving time from gateway city:	Marysville - 24 miles, 31 minutes Grass Valley - 32 miles, 38 minutes
Number of Sites:	more than 250
Camping Season:	Open year-round
Max. People per Site:	8 (including children)
Vehicles per Site:	1 (fee per night for 2nd vehicle)
Pets:	on leash, always attended
Collins Lake is operated by	Browns Valley Irrigation District
Information:	(800) 286-0576 or local (530) 692-1600

Reservations at Collins Lake Campground
Reservations Required	Collins Lake Campground reservations can be made up to 2 years in advance. Reservations open for the entire following year every January 1. For example, on January 1, 2025, reservations are available for all of 2025 and 2026. There is no first-come, first-served camping available.
Accessible Sites:	None designated
2025 Fees: (March - October)	No hook-ups: $40 - $56 per night Lakefront no hook-ups: $50 - $66 Electric and water hook-ups: $62 - $76 Lakefront with electric and water: $84 Full hook-ups: $84 Open Camping Area: $40 - $46 Lower fees are during week days; higher prices on weekends. Lower rates for November - February camping available
Reservations:	Collins Lake Campground Reservations
Check-in, check-out:	Check-in 2:00 PM Check-out Noon

Collins Lake Campground Amenities
Campsites:	Picnic table, fire ring with grill, many campsites with full or partial hook-ups
Campground:	Restrooms with flush toilets, vault toilets, tap water, store, laundry, WiFi at designated places
Cell Phone Service:	Spotty
Showers:	Yes (coin operated)
Dump station:	Yes
Attractions near Collins Lake Campground:	Enjoy a great swimming beach. Play beach volleyball. Head out water skiing (May to mid-October), fishing, and boating. Check out their marina with boat rentals and a launch ramp. Kids can head to the playground. Shop Amazon: Trout Fishing Best Sellers
Updates	Last Updated August 2025

Collins Lake Group Campsites

Collins Lake has 4 group sites. Rates vary from off season (November through February except for holiday periods) to high season. Higher rates shown below are for Friday and Saturday nights.

Lakeview can accommodate up to 60 people and offers 10 RV hook-ups. $500 to $600
Water's Edge for small RVs or tents can accommodate 40 people and 15 vehicles. $300 to $400
Retreat Group tent-only site can accommodate up to 30 people and 10 vehicles. $300 to $400
Upper Meadow for tents and small RVS for up to 30 people and 10 vehicles. $300 to $400

See Collins Lake Group Campsites for full details about each site.

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General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, firewood from outside the area is not permitted.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.

Collins Lake Campground

Reviews from Previous Campers

2024

Warm, refreshing water in the summer.

Very clean bathrooms and showers.

Staff is friendly and helpful.

Can be crowded at busy times.

Collins Lake
Attractions and Activities

Close to Sacramento and Marysville, Collins Lake offers an easy-to-reach camping and recreation destination. The 1,600-acre lake is owned by the Browns Valley Irrigation District. The same family has been operating the concessions there since 1972.

RV and tent camping options are available at Collins Lake.

Take advantage of their marina with boat rentals and a launch ramp.

Have fun on a large sandy beach for swimming. Enjoy the new swimming raft at the beach area.

Among the facilities are a picnic area, store, children's playground, beach volleyball, general store, and laundry.

Enjoy great fishing for trout, bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish.

The 3-mile out and back Hidden Spruce Hiking Trail leads along the high water mark for a beautiful lakeside hike.

Check out their movies under the stars on the beach.

Take in live music on Saturday nights.

Collins Lake has excellent water skiing and wakeboarding (May to mid-October).

Cabin rentals are available.

Key Collins Lake Campground Regulations

Fires are only permitted in the provided fire rings.
Beach: No lifeguards on duty at the beach. Dogs and glass are not permitted on the beach.
Dogs must be on leash and always attended. At night they must be in a tent or vehicle.
Quiet Hours are from 10 PM to 8 AM. No generators may be operated during those times.

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