Photo thanks to JGW RV Park
JGW RV Park
Spacious pull-thrus on 32 acres of black oaks along the Sacramento River, with river-view sites, a solar-heated pool and a boat ramp.
Redding, California · On the Sacramento River, south of town
Season
Year-round
28-night maximum stay
Elevation
About 420 ft
Hot summers, mild winters
Hookups
20/30/50 amp
Water, sewer & cable at every site
Big rigs
Up to 70 ft
Per listings; mostly pull-thrus
Updated October 7, 2026 · Details checked against the park’s website
River views, oaks & a pool
The JGW experience
A roomy, park-like RV park of about 82 sites under black oaks on the Sacramento River, south of Redding, with river-view pull-thrus, a solar-heated pool, a clubhouse and a boat ramp. Downtown is 15 minutes up I-5.
Full hookups20/30/50 amp, water & sewer
Pull-thrusConcrete pads, paved roads
River-view sitesPremium, for a little more
Solar-heated poolSeasonal
Private showersClean restrooms, per guests
LaundryCoin-op
ClubhouseSeats 30–35
Pet runLarge and fenced
Boat rampStrong current; take care
River fishingFrom the bank
BBQs & horseshoesShared areas
Cable & Wi-FiAt every site
Life at camp
What guests say
The park report card
We don’t recycle other sites’ reviews, but the published scores are worth reading together: guests love the riverfront sites, birdlife and clean grounds, while freeway noise, weak Wi-Fi and a firm no-refund policy come up most often.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report39 ft Jun 2018
Cell signal reportedVerizon 4GT-Mobile 4GAT&T 4G
Last reported nightly rate$70 Apr 2024
As reported by Campendium and RV LIFE users. Confirm rates, site lengths and policies with the park before you go.
Off I-5 at Knighton Rd
Getting there
The park is on Riverland Drive between I-5 and the Sacramento River, about 2 miles from I-5 Exit 673 (Knighton Rd) and 15 minutes south of downtown Redding.
From Redding: I-5 south to Exit 673 (Knighton Rd), then Riverland DrFrom the south: I-5 north to Exit 673, then Riverland Dr
KNIGHTON RD · I-5
Set your GPS
6612 Riverland Dr, Redding, CA 96002
To Sundial Bridge*About 15 min
To Whiskeytown LakeAbout 25 min
To Shasta DamAbout 30 min
From SacramentoAbout 2 hr 30 min
No refunds. The park’s policy is no refunds for any reason; weekly and monthly rent is paid in advance.
About 420 ft elevation. Redding summers are hot: July highs average about 100°.
*Drive times are approximate, from Google Maps and OpenStreetMap routing. Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Out the gate
Around JGW
The Sundial Bridge is 15 minutes north; Whiskeytown Lake and Shasta Dam are each about half an hour away.
Photo thanks to Bureau of Reclamation (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Shasta Dam
The huge concrete dam that holds back Shasta Lake, with views of Mount Shasta on clear days; walk the crest road and check the visitor center for tours.
Photo thanks to Little Mountain 5 (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Lake Shasta Caverns
A catamaran ride across the lake, then a bus up the mountain to guided tours of the limestone caverns. Check the site for tour times.
Photo thanks to Chad K (CC BY 2.0)
Sundial Bridge & Turtle Bay
Redding’s glass-decked pedestrian bridge over the Sacramento River, with Turtle Bay’s museum, gardens and river trail around it.
Photo: National Park Service (public domain)
Whiskeytown Lake
Clear water, beaches and waterfall hikes in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area; a park pass is required.
More places to stay
Other parks worth a look
The three closest RV parks and campgrounds we’ve reviewed around Redding, by drive time.
Photo thanks to Sacramento River RV Park
Sacramento River RV Park
Shady sites along the Sacramento River south of town, with a seasonal pool, dog park and riverfront upgrades.
Photo thanks to Green Acres RV Park
Green Acres RV Park
A small, spotless park with concrete pads, a seasonal pool and a fenced dog park on Redding’s quiet west side.
Photo thanks to Marina RV Park
Marina RV Park
A budget riverside park near the Sundial Bridge with a pool; 30-amp sites and mostly long-term guests.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether JGW fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.
Our take: a spacious, well-kept riverside park with roomy pull-thrus, river-view sites, a pool and a boat ramp, and RV LIFE’s 2025 Best of the Best badge. You’ll hear I-5, the Wi-Fi is weak and there are no refunds, but it’s one of the nicest settings in Redding.
Reported ratesRates by phone only · checked Oct 7, 2026
Good Sam listingFrom $70 /night
RVer report (Apr 2024)$70 /night
River-view premium sitesExtra per night
Weekly, monthly & groupsCall
The park quotes all rates by phone. AAA, Good Sam, FMCA and Camp California members get 10% off.
Prices are subject to change at any time and may vary by date, season and availability. For the latest pricing, check the park’s rates page or call (530) 365-7965.
Typical July afternoon
Redding100°
Phoenix107°
Hot summers: 7° cooler than Phoenix in July.
Is it right for you?
Who it suits, what to consider, and why RVers love the river sites.
Open
Site types
About $70 a night, by reports; call for rates.
Open
Rates & policies
Refunds, stay limits, pets, generators and rig rules.
Open
Before you book
Questions to ask on the phone before you reserve.
Open
JGW RV Park sits on 32 acres of black oaks between I-5 and the Sacramento River, a few miles south of Redding. It takes nightly, weekly, monthly and group stays, up to 28 consecutive nights.
Best for
- River lovers: premium sites overlook the Sacramento, with birdlife and bank fishing.
- Big rigs: listings give up to 70 ft, mostly on concrete pull-thrus.
- Boaters and anglers: there’s a ramp right in the park.
- Groups and rallies: there’s a 30-seat clubhouse.
Consider this
- No refunds for any reason, and long stays are paid in advance.
- Freeway noise carries, and the Wi-Fi is weak for streaming.
- Only newer, self-contained RVs with an RVIA plate; no converted buses or tents.
- Generators are banned at all times.
Summer in Redding
Typical July afternoon
100°
Redding
Redding Municipal Airport
107°
Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor
7 degrees cooler than Phoenix, but still hot. Normal July highs, 1991–2020.
Every site has water, sewer, 20/30/50 amp power, cable and Wi-Fi. JGW quotes rates by phone, so the prices below are from listings and RVers.
Standard About $70/night
Good Sam lists rates from $70; an RVer paid $70 in April 2024.
River view Premium
Premium sites along the Sacramento River cost a little more.
Weekly & monthly Call
Weekly and monthly rent is paid in advance; confirm 30 days ahead.
Groups Call
Group rates and the clubhouse are available for rallies.
NightlyAbout $70By phone; Good Sam lists from $70
RefundsNoneThe park’s policy: no refunds for any reason
Max stay28 nightsUnless other arrangements are made
Check-out11 a.m.Night check-in available
PetsAllowedLeashed; walk them in the pet run
Quiet hours10 p.m.–8 a.m.No generators at any time
RigsNewer, self-containedRVIA plate; no buses or tents
Hookups20/30/50 ampPlus cable, phone line and Wi-Fi
BookingBy phoneNo online booking
Discounts10% AAA, Good SamAlso FMCA and Camp California
Checked against jgwrvpark.com on October 7, 2026. Rates are subject to change at any time; see the park’s website or call (530) 365-7965 for the latest rates. The park’s policy is no refunds for any reason, so book only the nights you’re sure of.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things that change your booking
Ask these on the phone before you reserve.
- What’s the nightly rate? Rates are by phone only; ask about the river-view premium.
- Is a river-view site open? They cost a little more and go first.
- Does my rig qualify? Newer self-contained RVs with an RVIA plate only.
- Is the pool open? It’s solar-heated and seasonal.
- Can I get a discount? AAA, Good Sam, FMCA and Camp California members get 10%.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Year-round
Ready for a riverside stay?
Pull into a river-view site, launch the boat and watch the birds from your picnic table. Call the park for current rates and availability.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. The park photos come from JGW RV Park (2016), with our thanks. Video: Hawkeye’s Tales and Trails on YouTube. Area photos via Wikimedia Commons: Bureau of Reclamation (Shasta Dam; CC BY-SA 2.0), Little Mountain 5 (Lake Shasta Caverns; CC BY-SA 3.0), Chad K (Sundial Bridge; CC BY 2.0) and the National Park Service (Whiskeytown Lake; public domain); the images were resized. Other-park photos: Sacramento River RV Park, Green Acres RV Park and Marina RV Park. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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