Bureau of Reclamation campground

Putah Canyon Campground- Napa, CA (BOR)

Bureau of Reclamation campground in Lake Berryessa, Napa County, California. In the Napa area.

Managed by: Bureau of Reclamation Lake Berryessa
Sites: 160 70 standard non-electric, 53 tent only non-electric, 36 rv non-electric
Hookups: None listed
Reservations: Recreation.gov
County: Napa County

Overview

Located in beautiful Napa County, Putah Canyon Campground is approximately 1/2 mile north of Pope Canyon Road, on Berryessa Knoxville Road, Napa, CA. It takes about 45 minutes from both Winters and Napa. Perfect for a quick getaway.

Recreation

Boating

Fishing

Swimming

Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUPs)

Kayaking

Natural Features

Putah Canyon Campground is located on the Northwestern shore of Lake Berryessa in Napa County, a resorvior created by the United States Bureau of Reclamation in 1957. The lake has 165 miles of shoreline and some of the best lake fishing in the state. Three quarters of the campsites at Putah Canyon are waterfront sites, giving campers the option to moor their watercraft below their site and enjoy easy lake access.

The description, directions and fees are the Bureau of Reclamation’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.

What people do here

boating
camping
day use area
fishing
jet skiing
kayaking
motor boat
non-motorized boating
paddle boating
picnicking
swimming
water activities
water skiing

The federal record has no coordinates for this campground, so it is listed under Napa and left off the map rather than placed by guesswork. Use the directions above.

Camping near

Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated March 11, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.