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Putah Canyon Campground- Napa, CA

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
160[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]

Putah Canyon Campground is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation at Lake Berryessa, California[3]. Recreation.gov lists 160 overnight campsites and the campground can be reserved there[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov describes the campground as sitting on the northwest shore of Lake Berryessa in Napa County, with boating, fishing, swimming and paddling listed as activities[4]. It also says most sites are on the waterfront[4]. The 160 campsites include 70 standard nonelectric sites, 53 tent only nonelectric sites, 36 RV nonelectric sites and 1 group tent only area[1]. Recreation.gov lists check-in at 1:00 PM and check-out at 12:00 PM[5][6]. Most sites hold up to 8 people, and the range is 2 to 8[7]. Site details can lag behind changes on the ground.

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 160
Site types[1] 70 standard nonelectric, 53 tent only nonelectric, 36 rv nonelectric, 1 group tent only area nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Pets[8] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[9] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[5] 1:00 PM
Check-out[6] 12:00 PM
People per site[7] 8 at most sites (2 to 8)

Before you go

Questions people ask

Are dogs allowed at Putah Canyon Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 160 campsites with this detail listed[8]. The listing shows a pet fee of $5 per night per pet[10].
Can you reserve Putah Canyon Campground?
Yes, it can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2]. Its description lists a $10 cancellation fee within the 4 day window before the start of a reservation[4].
Are campfires allowed at Putah Canyon Campground?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 160 campsites with this detail listed, and notes fire restrictions can apply at any time[9].
What are check-in and check-out times?
Recreation.gov lists check-in at 1:00 PM[5] and check-out at 12:00 PM[6].
How many people can stay at one campsite?
Recreation.gov lists a maximum of 8 people at most sites, with a range of 2 to 8[7].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 160 overnight campsites at Putah Canyon Campground- Napa, CA: 70 standard nonelectric, 53 tent only nonelectric, 36 rv nonelectric, 1 group tent only area nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Putah Canyon Campground- Napa, CA can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Putah Canyon Campground- Napa, CA is a campground managed by the Bureau of Reclamation in Lake Berryessa, California. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Recreation.gov description for Putah Canyon Campground- Napa, CA. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Check-in time at Putah Canyon Campground- Napa, CA on Recreation.gov: 1:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Check-out time at Putah Canyon Campground- Napa, CA on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Maximum people per campsite at Putah Canyon Campground- Napa, CA: 8 at most sites (range 2 to 8). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Putah Canyon Campground- Napa, CA: yes at all 160 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Putah Canyon Campground- Napa, CA: yes at all 160 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Fee information on Recreation.gov: 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 Extra Vehicles: $10/night per vehicle Boat Launch Fee (while camping):... Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.