Steele Canyon Campground
Lake Berryessa

Lake Berryessa, California
Lake Berryessa, California

Steele Canyon Campground
Lake Berryessa


Steele Canyon Campground

Steele Canyon Campground sits along an inlet at the southwest end of Lake Berryessa in Napa County. The campground is operated by Forever Resorts which also owns Pleasure Cove Marina and Campground.

Visitors to Steele Canyon Campground enjoy the restful setting among oaks along the side of the lake. Lake Berryessa is most popular as a fishing and waterskiing destination, but the lake is also favored for hiking, swimming, and cycling. The campground includes a large concrete boat launch ramp and spacious staging area.

Steele Canyon Campground has 85 campsites. Among the sites, 59 can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Nine sites are designated for tents only, and 6 sites by a lagoon are for RVs only. A boat launch ramp is nearby. Shade is limited in the campground. When the lake is full, many sites enjoy waterfront views.

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Steele Canyon Campground Basics
Steele Canyon Campground Location: 1605 Steele Canyon Road, 6 miles north off highway 128
Elevation: 450 feet
Mileage from gateway city: Napa- 28 miles
Number of Sites: 84
Camping Season: Open year-round
Max. People per Site: Prices shown below are for 2 people
Additional people $5 per night up to a maximum of 8 people per most sites.
Maximum occupancy for tent sites is 6.
Vehicles per Site: 2
Pets: on leash, always attended, $5 per pet per night
Operated by: Steele Canyon Campground for Bureau of Reclamation
Steele Canyon Campground Information: 707-966-9410

Reservations at Steele Canyon Campground
Reservations available: Reservations are available for camping dates at Steele Canyon whenever the campground is open.
Maximum RV/trailer Length: 45 feet
Wheelchair accessible Sites: Some sites are accessible
Fees for 2: RV sites $55 per night
Tent sites $45
Additional people $5 per night
Reservations: Steele Canyon Campground Reservations
Or call 707-966-9410
Check-in, check-out: 2:00 PM, check-out 11:00 AM

Steele Canyon Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, BBQ pit or pedestal grill; some campsites with hook-ups
Campground: Portable toilets, hand washing stations, piped water
Showers: No
Dump station: No
Attractions near Steele Canyon Campground: Head out onto Lake Berryessa for waterskiing, jet skis, boating, fishing, and swimming. Explore local hiking trails. Take off for a road cycling adventure. Take advantage of nearby launch ramps and marinas with boat rentals. Drop in at Markley Cove Resort and Marina.





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Steele Canyon Campground, Lake Berryessa, CA

Steele Canyon Campground

Lake Berryessa Area
Attractions and Activities

Lake Berryessa visitors enjoy all kinds of water sports along with fishing, cycling, and hiking. Those who camp at Steele Canyon Campground will discover rewarding fishing spots all along the inlet.

  • Head out boating and fishing on Lake Berryessa. A number of launch ramps are located around the lake.
  • Visit Pleasure Cove Marina for boat rentals from Houseboats the ski boats and kayaks.
  • Strike out mountain biking along dirt roads.
  • Explore Lake Berryessa's 165 miles of shoreline by boat.
  • Stop in at Lake Berryessa Boat & Jet Ski Rentals at Markley Cove Resort for wakeboarding boats, pontoon boats, jet skis, paddleboards, and more.
  • Join in Nature Hikes or Paddling with a Ranger on the lake.
  • Visit nearby Bothe-Napa Valley State Park, Skyline Wilderness Park, and Old Faithful Geyser in Calistoga.

Key Steele Canyon Campground Regulations

  1. Dogs must be kept on leash and attended at all times.
  2. Obtain firewood locally to avoid the spread of invasive pests.
  3. Quiet Hours are from 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM.

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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. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.

Accessible Sites

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