Lake Solano Campground

California's Best Camping

Lake Solano, California
Lake Solano, California

Lake Solano Campground

Solano County


Lake Solano Campground

Lake Solano Park is west of Winters along Putah Creek. The park is especially popular with kayakers, canoeists, anglers, campers, and picnickers. No motorized boats are permitted on the lake. Boat rentals are available on weekends and holidays from Easter though late September. A swimming area is open in summer and a children's fishing pond is open year-round. Nature lovers enjoy a Nature Center and park trails for wildlife viewing. Solano Lake is owned by the Bureau of Land Management and operated by Solano County.

Lake Solano Campground has 58 sites for RVs, trailers, and tents. Many of the sites have water and electric hook-ups. Ten premium sites are along the shore of Putah Creek. Campsites must be reserved for at least 2 nights on weekends (Friday and Saturday). Five campsites are set aside as first-come, first-served sites. Lake Solano Campground also has 2 first-come, first-served Hike or Bike sites.

Lake Solano Campground includes a Youth Group Area for camping.

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Lake Solano Campground Basics
Lake Solano Campground Location: 8685 Pleasants Valley Rd., off Hwy. 128, 5 miles west of Winters
Elevation: 160 feet
Mileage from gateway cities: Sacramento - 36 miles
Woodland - 26 miles
Fairfield - 29 miles
Camping season: Open year-round, weather permitting
Number of Sites: 58
Max. People per Site: 10 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 1 (second vehicle $10 per day)
Maximum Length of Stay: 14 days
Pets: On leash, attended, maximum of 2 dogs, $2 per pet per night
Operated by Solano County Parks
Lake Solano Park Campground: (530) 795-2990

Reservations at Lake Solano Campground
Reservations Recommended: Reservations are available from 14 days up to 7 months in advance of your arrival.
Maximum Vehicle Length: 38 feet
Wheelchair Accessible Sites: None designated, but some facilities are accessible
Fees: Standard tent campsites with no hook-ups -
  $25 per night
Premium site with no hook-ups -
  $35 per night
RV sites with partial hook-ups -
  $34 per night
Full hook-up site -
  $37 per night
Premium full hook-ups -
  $44 per night
Hike & Bike site - $5 per person
(plus $9 reservation fee)
Reservations: Lake Solano Campground Reservations
($9 reservation fee)
Check-in, check-out: 2:00 PM, 11:00 AM

Lake Solano Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, fire grills, some sites with partial hook-ups
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, amphitheater
Showers: Yes
Dump Station: Yes, $15 fee
Campground Map: Lake Solano Campground Map
Attractions near Lake Solano Campground: Enjoy Lake Solano for fishing and non-motorized boating. Boat rentals are available. In summer, a swim area is open. A year-round kids fishing pond is popular. Visit the Nature Center. Make a short drive to Lake Berryessa for boating, waterskiing, and fishing.




Lake Solano Youth Group Campsite

Lake Solano's Youth Group Area is intended for camping by organized youth groups. Proof of youth organization status is required. The camping area can accommodate up to 75 people, 11 vehicles, and 2 dogs. Amenities include a shaded turf area for tents, a group campfire ring, 12 tables, restrooms with flush toilets (but no showers), and a fishing pier.

Fees: For 20 people or less - $56 per night, for 21 or more people - $84 per night
Reservations: (530) 795-2990

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. If using a reservation website, check to see if your vehicles will fit in the provided space.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood from the local area of the campground.

Accessible Sites

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


Lake Solano Area Attractions

  • Nearby Lake Berryessa is popular for fishing, boating, and water skiing.
  • Winters Visitors Center, 11 Main St., Winters, CA. For events and attractions in Winters see Discover Winters.
  • Try your hand at fly fishing with local guide Jordan Romney.
  • Also take a look at Stars Recreation Center in Vacaville with 40 lanes of bowling, lazer tag, and billiards.
  • Learn to wakeboard or have fun in their Aqua Park at Velocity Island Park in Woodland.
  • Discover the wonders at Explorit Science Center in Davis. Hands on science in the Exploration Gallery.

Key Lake Solano Campground Regulations

  1. Quiet Hours run from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
  2. Dogs/Pets must be on leash. No dogs are allowed in day use area or beach. Pets may not be left unattended and must be confined at night.
  3. Gates Close at posted times and reopen at 8 AM. No camp arrivals are permitted after 9 PM.
  4. No electric or motorboats are permitted on Lake Solano.
  5. Glass bottles are only permitted in camping area and are not allowed in rest of park

    Check Solano County Parks - Solano Lake County Park for any campground updates.