Williams Hill Recreation Area
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Write a Review Lockwood San Ardo Rd. Bradley, CA 93426 831-582-2200 Official WebsiteGPS: 35.9783, -121.0094
Overview of Williams Hill Recreation Area
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads.
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Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by camper-909080 on 2/27/2024
Longest RV Reported: 40 feet (Class A)
Reported by Ziva1085 on 7/5/2021
Number of Sites 7
Pad Type gravel
Elevation 2,263 ft / 689 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Williams Hill Recreation Area
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 831-582-2200
camper-863534 asked on 8/22/2024
What is the terrain like, is it flat road in or is it uphill or steep hills?
Adventurable Joneses asked on 4/1/2020
Is this reasonably accessible with a 25 foot travel trailer behind a pickup, or is the road too bumpy, steep, or windy?
Reviews of Williams Hill Recreation Area 41 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 11/19/2021
Reviewed 9/29/2021
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| Days stayed: | 12 |
| Site Number: | 1 |
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We were here last year with a Campervan for a few days in October, this year we came back with a tent! This time we made sure to bring a large rug to tamp down the amount of dust from just getting in and out of the vehicle or tent! It helped prevent dust kick up as well as the following sneezing tremendously. Site 1 has a private... more
We were here last year with a Campervan for a few days in October, this year we came back with a tent!
This time we made sure to bring a large rug to tamp down the amount of dust from just getting in and out of the vehicle or tent! It helped prevent dust kick up as well as the following sneezing tremendously.
Site 1 has a private overlook, looks like a lot of clay pigeon shooting shards around. We got to see a beautiful tarantula and respected its space when it’s rear raised up in warning. We had nightly visits from a raccoon who did the rounds of all the campsites (can see the scat at every campsite and around.)
Sunsets and sunrises are spectacular everyday we were here. Temperatures mid to late September was 95F - 75F and late September dropped down to 80F - 55F. We were grateful to have brought both warm weather and chillier weather clothing as well as extra blankets.
Sometimes we were the only campers, and other times it was full. We were very pleased and lucky to have had very friendly interactions and met lovely people.
We went down the mountain every few days to throw our garbage, replenish our water canisters and go food shopping and the road was very manageable in our station wagon.
P.S. one car wash wasn’t enough to remove all the dust. Lol.
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ziquemu would stay here again
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“Hard to get to but nice stay”
Reviewed 8/16/2021
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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We only stayed here one night but would love to go back and spend more time. Don't recommend this place for a one night only stay as it is difficult to get to and you'll have to give your rig a big car wash afterwards. We arrived like at 10 pm and there were plenty of open sites. The campground is clean, well put together and pretty ne... more
We only stayed here one night but would love to go back and spend more time. Don't recommend this place for a one night only stay as it is difficult to get to and you'll have to give your rig a big car wash afterwards. We arrived like at 10 pm and there were plenty of open sites. The campground is clean, well put together and pretty new or recently renovated from what I could tell. All sites are shaded. The dirt road to get there is long and dusty with a few sharp turns as you're reaching the top but 4x4 is not needed in my opinion, unless its wet, but I'm sure that's never the case. The views from the campground are beautiful since you're at the summit. Be ready for dirt bikes to be roaming around all day. Not sure there's much to do up there except relax or ride dirt bikes. Good cellphone service!
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Daniel0127 would stay here again
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“Fantastic! Best sunset and sunrise ever”
Reviewed 7/13/2021
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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This was a great spot on a Monday. 6 mile dirt road, a little rough in areas and very narrow. We were glad we didn’t have in oncoming traffic coming our way as there was no room to pull over. At the top of the mountain the views were great. Heard some folks shoot guns nearby but only for a bit. Stargazers dream!
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Kendall would stay here again
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“Harrowing drive…incredible views”
Reviewed 7/5/2021
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| RV Length: | 40' (Class A) |
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Wowza! The drive to get here is NOT easy! Sharp, steep, narrow dirt road. It was rough going, but worth it! Views are incredible, cell service is good, and it’s peaceful! We parked along the road on the way to the official campground area. Had a nice big open area to park and turn around in. Great place for solar! Would not rec... more
Wowza! The drive to get here is NOT easy! Sharp, steep, narrow dirt road. It was rough going, but worth it! Views are incredible, cell service is good, and it’s peaceful! We parked along the road on the way to the official campground area. Had a nice big open area to park and turn around in. Great place for solar! Would not recommend towing on the way up. We’re in a 40’ rig +Prius and drove separately. Too tight of turns otherwise.
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Ziva1085 would stay here again
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“Great sites, pretty views”
Reviewed 4/25/2021
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| Days stayed: | 10 |
| Site Number: | 5 |
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As others mentioned road up is very dusty, a few spots narrowed to one lane. Drove up with a 42’ fifth wheel. One sharp hairpin turn was able to swing comfortably. Two sites would easily accommodate our rig. Quiet up here and sites our nice. Pretty views clean vaulted toilet. at&t and Verizon about 2 bars. Close to highway 101!
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Scott would stay here again
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Reviewed 3/20/2021
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We r pulling a 25 ft Airstream. One lane, all the way, very few places to pull off. If the road had been wet we would not have made it. We love it up here but it’s loaded with ATVs, very noisy and you can smell the fumes. I would not come back on a weekend. I’m sure it would be fine during the week.
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Gersty would stay here again
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“Basic but nice”
Reviewed 3/11/2021
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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Dry camping with decent views & very clean vault toilets. The area is mostly used for 4 wheelers, motorcycles, target shooting. Lots of dirt roads / routes which I use to ride my mountain bike, walks, & running. Quite during the week but insanely busy the Saturday I was there. I think the road up was about 7 miles on a very narrow di... more
Dry camping with decent views & very clean vault toilets. The area is mostly used for 4 wheelers, motorcycles, target shooting. Lots of dirt roads / routes which I use to ride my mountain bike, walks, & running. Quite during the week but insanely busy the Saturday I was there.
I think the road up was about 7 miles on a very narrow dirt road with few places to pass. Relatively smooth except for a bit of washboarding in the first mile or two. I hauled my 16 ft trailer & truck up with ease.
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XTRNichols would stay here again
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“One of the Best Views”
Reviewed 3/7/2021
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 7 |
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Amazing free camping. Nice sites with amazing view. No water or sewer and pack out your trash. However. You get a level spot that has a fire ring and picnic table. The 10 mile dirt road is worth the drive. It’s ok for most rigs. I’d say if you are over 30’ u might have a problem finding a spot if you get there late. There were two 30’ ... more
Amazing free camping. Nice sites with amazing view. No water or sewer and pack out your trash. However. You get a level spot that has a fire ring and picnic table. The 10 mile dirt road is worth the drive. It’s ok for most rigs. I’d say if you are over 30’ u might have a problem finding a spot if you get there late. There were two 30’ Class As when We got here.
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jprince103 would stay here again
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“Still easy to camp if spots are full”
Reviewed 3/3/2021
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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I wanted to break up my drive down to LA and this spot seemed easy enough. All the real spots were taken by the time I got there, about 8:30, but the etiquette seems be that it’s ok to quietly claim a spot on any of the generous turn offs on the road leading to the real camping area. Be warned though, it is very dusty, like playa, ... more
I wanted to break up my drive down to LA and this spot seemed easy enough. All the real spots were taken by the time I got there, about 8:30, but the etiquette seems be that it’s ok to quietly claim a spot on any of the generous turn offs on the road leading to the real camping area.
Be warned though, it is very dusty, like playa, you may end up with a lot of footprints on the inside of your vehicle if you’re not careful.
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miller would stay here again
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“Beautiful spot, but hard to get there. ”
Reviewed 12/18/2020
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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We spent one night here. The location is beautiful, though there are only about 7 sites. We arrived at 4:30 PM and for the last one. We have a 22’ Class B and the 7-mile road up to the site was brutal. Uneven, winding roads and mostly uphill. You’ll be fine in a car, but if you have a larger rig or are towing anything you might wan... more
We spent one night here. The location is beautiful, though there are only about 7 sites. We arrived at 4:30 PM and for the last one.
We have a 22’ Class B and the 7-mile road up to the site was brutal. Uneven, winding roads and mostly uphill. You’ll be fine in a car, but if you have a larger rig or are towing anything you might want to think twice.
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Shannon would stay here again
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Williams Hill Recreation Area – Aluminarium
We love our current location a little extra because our last spot was such a bust. The drive in was on 5 miles of dirt road after the rain, so we got a little muddy....
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- OHV
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
Pets
- pets
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