Camping and Lodging
The City of Portola is supporting the Lost & Found with camping!
The City of Portola is offering fun and safe campsites located within the City. Choose to camp
for up to 3 days during the race in a relaxed, family friendly atmosphere. Camping including camp spots right in town along the river.
- All camping setups welcome, no hook ups
- Limited quantity of reservable camping spots at the Ballfields for tent and vehicle campers, and in the large RV lot at the FRMS site near Portola High School
- First come, first serve (Riverwalk, West End Park, Baldwin Park)
- FREE camping for volunteers available
- Grass, dirt, wild flowers, integrated single track and a bike path in the Riverside camping area.
- Porta potties and/or established bathrooms onsite
- Showers at the park, included in camping fee
- Ride your bike EVERYWHERE (local restaurants, businesses and the park venue, start/finish)
- Support local businesses
- Enjoy the historic town of Portola and the picturesque landscape in the woods and next to the river
- Please bring a lock, in case, for travel around town
- Select your camping choice during registration or click on the button below:
Camping in Portola
>>> Click here to view the Camping Map <<<
Riverside Camping: Immediately across the river from The Portola City Park race venue Lots of flat areas, dirt grass, open and in the trees - Picnic tables, single track to town, bike path, and river views.
West End Park: Preferred sprinter van area - 40 sprinter van capacity flat riverside area, picnic tables, dirt trail
connects to alley to bridge - 5 min ride away from Park venue.
Camping near Memorial Hall (on the map), down by the river all the way to West End Park
Baldwin Park: (Overflow) pump track, playground, water and bathrooms
Raceday sunrise at the Riverside Campsites
Large RV Parking:
Just up the street from Portola City Park by Portola High School, a large lot for up to a dozen large RV’s.
Camping on Lake Davis
Camping on Lake Davis = Great Sierra weekend. Some reserveable sites available, and the majority are first-come-first-served. Come early to get a spot and get your swimming and fishing on. Registration on Friday will be fun as well.
You must occupy your spot right after you reserve it. Bring cash in case they are not taking cards at that time.
How to get to Lake Davis (Google Map)
Camping Nearby
- Beckwourth Peak High Camp
- Crocker Campground
- J&J's Grizzly Store & Camping Resort
- Clio's River Edge RV Park & RV Resort
- Sweetwater Nursery - good views and full hook-ups for up to 26' trailers; sites for tents too; 10 mins from Coot Bay; call 530.913.0478 to reserve; cash only
Lodging
- Nakoma Resort
- Chalet View
- River Pines
- Elwell Lakes Lodge
- Gold Lakes Lodge
- Other in motels, to stay in Portola
