Welcome to Steele Canyon Campground!
AS OF 6/1/26 THE BURN BAN IS IN EFFECT AND THE CAMPGROUND IS PROPANE ONLY! NO WOOD BURNING FIRES OR CHARCOAL ARE ALLOWED.
About Steele Canyon Campground
Boat Launch
Steele Canyon Campground has one of the biggest concrete launch ramps on the lake and is open 365 days a year! Large staging and parking areas make Steele Canyon campground perfect for every craft from big boats to paddle boards. **Per new regulations from Solano County Water Agency, all motorized watercraft, must be sealed with either a green Lake Berryessa seal or a red quarantine Lake Berryessa seal that has been on and in the system for at least 30 days; if not, the watercraft will not be allowed in the campground, and we will send you away. **
Camping
With 85 lake view dry camp sites, there is lots of room to spread out and enjoy Lake Berryessa. Reserve your site online or call for custom reservations.
Day Use and Activities
Every day is beautiful at Steele Canyon Campground! Whether you enjoy boating, hiking, fishing, swimming, or just relaxing by the campfire, there's something for everyone here.
Explore the Region
Wine Country is in our Backyard
Wine country is a quick stop on the way to the lake, or an easy day trip on a long weekend visit.
Here are a few recommendations:
Bread and Butter Winery(Napa)*
Rustridge Ranch & Winery (near the lake)
Wooden Valley Winery (Fairfield)
Il Fiorello Olive Oil (Fairfield)
Suisun Valley Filling Station (Fairfield)
Berryessa Gap Winery (Winters)
***Be
Wine country is a quick stop on the way to the lake, or an easy day trip on a long weekend visit.
Here are a few recommendations:
Bread and Butter Winery(Napa)*
Rustridge Ranch & Winery (near the lake)
Wooden Valley Winery (Fairfield)
Il Fiorello Olive Oil (Fairfield)
Suisun Valley Filling Station (Fairfield)
Berryessa Gap Winery (Winters)
***Be sure to call for a reservation***
*Ask Steele Canyon Staff about special offer
Explore Trails Less Known
Lake Berryessa is a hidden gem for California residents, with a million acres of open space around it to explore, just steps or a short drive from your campsite.
There are multiple easy lakefront trail areas at Steele Canyon Campground, or if you want more...
BIKING and LIGHT/MODERATE HIKING:
Smittle Creek Day Use Area, North End Trail, Pa
Lake Berryessa is a hidden gem for California residents, with a million acres of open space around it to explore, just steps or a short drive from your campsite.
There are multiple easy lakefront trail areas at Steele Canyon Campground, or if you want more...
BIKING and LIGHT/MODERATE HIKING:
Smittle Creek Day Use Area, North End Trail, Pacific Union College Forest
STEEPER HIKING(best in cooler season)
Stebbins Cold Canyon Trail, Berryessa Peak Trail
OFF ROADING
Knoxville Rec Area
***Be sure to look up the details about these areas before going. Pack lots of water and supplies. And call us any time if you have questions.***
When you need food...
When you need food...
While there are no places to get food on the lake, there are more great spots than you can keep up with that are close enough. Either stop at these places and get food on the way up, or take the 45 minute drive down the hill for a full stomach. Here are our top spots to check out:
Turtle Rock (Napa, just minutes from the lake!)
The Buckh
While there are no places to get food on the lake, there are more great spots than you can keep up with that are close enough. Either stop at these places and get food on the way up, or take the 45 minute drive down the hill for a full stomach. Here are our top spots to check out:
Turtle Rock (Napa, just minutes from the lake!)
The Buckhorn Steakhouse (Winters)
Monticello Deli (Napa)
Berryessa Brewing with food truck (Winters)
La Luna Market (St. Helena)
The Napa Deli (Fairfield)