California winter RV locations without freezing temps?

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I am looking for suggested RV parks or communities where it doesn't freeze in December. We are trying to stay as far north as possible so that we can visit the kids over next year's holidays without major expense. How far south do we need to go? We will be coming from the Seattle, WA area and are hoping for somewhere in northwestern California. We need to be able to leave the RV unattended for a few days, so a private RV park is necessary. Thanks!

You did not mention where in California the kids live, but if they live nearby the Sacramento or San Francisco Bay Area any campground in the California delta would be OK as to temperatures, near water, and within a hour or two of Sacramento and San Francisco.

yc_1 · Answer

Need to be a bit more specific in location. Anywhere in the Sacramento Valley will be temperate. Freezing conditions in the Valley last just a couple of days at a time and are not common in general. I have never winterized. If a few nights of freezing are predicted I will open cabinets and turn the heater to its lowest setting.

I would say from Redding southward will give you nice weather. I'm a native northern Californian.

jmtandem · Answer

I am looking for suggested RV parks or communities where it doesn't freeze in December. We are trying to stay as far north as possible so that we can visit the kids over next year's holidays without major expense. How far south do we need to go? We will be coming from the Seattle, WA area and are hoping for somewhere in northwestern California. We need to be able to leave the RV unattended for a few days, so a private RV park is necessary. Thanks!

You did not mention where in California the kids live, but if they live nearby the Sacramento or San Francisco Bay Area any campground in the California delta would be OK as to temperatures, near water, and within a hour or two of Sacramento and San Francisco.

the_bear_ii · Answer

You really do need to narrow down where your California destination is.

As a rule of thumb anywhere in California below 2000 ft elevation will rarely have freezing temperatures. There may be a few hours overnight that hit or are near freezing but not full days of freezing temps.

You could leave a 60 watt bulb in a lamp on and it would provide enough heat to keep things from freezing.

tpi · Answer

http://riverwalkrvpark.com/You can never say never on the freezing but in NW CA. this should be as good as it gets -close to ocean.  Drop further south and stay near the coast for least chance of freezing.  Monterrey Salinas south to Santa Barbara you should have nicer winter weather compared to NW CA.

kalynzoo · Answer

Vacaville just west of Sacramento, Vineyard RV park is lovely. In Morgan Hill there is a lovely park my son stayed at for 3 weeks this year, Maple LeafRV, or something like that. Both these parks are nice for overnight and extended stay.

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