Chico draws RV campers with its vast Bidwell Park, the nation's 13th largest municipal park at 3,670 acres, and the craft beer birthplace of Sierra Nevada Brewing. Four RV parks serve as your launchpad here, from budget steals at $32/night to monthly havens. Park your rig to hike Sycamore Trail, tour breweries on Esplanade, and dive into this lively college town's almond-scented vibe.
Chico pulses with energy from California State University Chico, where 17,000 Wildcats pack the football stadium each fall. Bidwell Park snakes 24 miles through oaks and canyons, perfect for bear-watching or disc golf at Upper Park. Sample IPAs at Sierra Nevada's massive taproom on Linden Street, or catch rodeos and concerts at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds off East Avenue. Almond orchards bloom along Highway 99, turning the air sweet in February.
Almond Grove Mobile Home Park fits snowbirds and workers seeking monthly rentals only in quiet Chico neighborhoods. Almond Tree RV Park hooks up WiFi travelers starting at $43/night, ideal for remote workers plotting routes on Google Maps. Budget chasers grab Chico Elks Lodge #423 spots from $32/night with WiFi, right for quick overnights near the university. Chico Elks RV Park welcomes lodge members and families with simple sites rated zero to three stars, steps from local diners.
Chico stands out for Bidwell Park, a 3,670-acre wilderness rivaling San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, and inventing modern craft beer at Sierra Nevada Brewing. California State University Chico fuels the vibe with 17,000 students and Wildcat football frenzy. Annual Silver Dollar Fair draws 100,000 for rides, livestock shows, and almonds from nearby orchards.
Four RV parks cluster in Chico: Almond Grove Mobile Home Park, Almond Tree RV Park, Chico Elks Lodge #423, and Chico Elks RV Park. Almond Tree and Elks Lodge hug city edges near Highway 99 for easy access. Expect WiFi at two, monthly rates at one, and nightly deals from $32.
Yes, Almond Tree RV Park and Chico Elks Lodge #423 both supply WiFi. These spots cater to road warriors needing internet for work or streaming near Bidwell Park trails. Other parks like Almond Grove focus on monthly stays without listed WiFi.
