Bring Your RV to the Stockton Area!

RV Camping – A Stockton Area Itinerary

California RV campers know that scenic Stockton in the California Delta is a great place to spend a vacation. If you're not from the area, however, you may not know that Stockton area attractions are worthy of an extended RV road trip. Settle in as we share ideas for a Stockton RV camping itinerary.

Where to Camp in Stockton?

To set your mind at ease about where you'll stay, use these tips for first-rate RV camping in and around Stockton, California.

• RiverPoint Landing RV Resort & Marina is located on the Stockton Deepwater Channel. This riverfront resort boasts easy water access, so be sure to bring your boat. Even if you choose to stay landlocked, you'll wake to the sight of pleasure craft, fishing boats and even freighters doing business at the Port of Stockton.
  


• Flag City RV Resort, twelve miles north of Stockton on Hwy 12, has a great selection of Lodi wines in their camp store!
  


• Turner Cut Resort in Stockton features a marina, restaurant and full-service RV camping.
  


• San Joaquin County regional parks also offer RV campgrounds at very reasonable rates. Both Dos Reis Regional Park, south of Stockton in Lathrop and Woodbridge Regional Park north of Lodi feature boat launch facilities at their campgrounds.
  

Stockton Area RV Road Trips

Now that you've found a place to camp near Stockton, plan to spend time enjoying the homegrown flavors of San Joaquin County. The rich, black soil of the California Delta creates a fertile region overflowing with vineyards and farms. Lucky you, you'll have a well-equipped RV kitchen to prepare fresh, healthy meals featuring locally-grown produce!

Start your search for fresh fruits and vegetables in the heart of Stockton at Country Side Farms, where fresh-from-the-field produce and outdoor activities can be found in abundance. You'll also enjoy a visit to Stockton's wonderful collection of farmers' markets, where local growers offer the best of their crops. Why not plan a stop at Stockton Certified Farmers' Market at Park West Place, StoneCreek Village Farmers' Market, or The Fruit Bowl Farm Market & Bake Shop?

To complement those fresh-grown flavors, the Lodi Wine Trail features dozens of wineries within easy driving distance of your Stockton RV campground. This scenery-rich route showcases almost eighty wineries and offers an unforgettable taste of the region's famous vintages. Here's a lively 2-day wine tasting itinerary using Stockton as your home base:

Day 1: Go north on Hwy 99 toward Lodi, turning east on Harney Lane for a taste of the bold flavors of d'Art Winery. Continue east to experience wines made by the Matson family at Vino Con Brio. Just down the road, you'll also find Harney Lane Winery and Harmony Wynelands. Return to Stockton for a great night's sleep in your comfortable RV.

Day 2: Travel north to Lodi on I-5 and then east on Turner Road to visit four area wineries before stopping at the Lodi Wine & Visitor Center. Spenker Winery, Jessies Grove, Abundance Vineyard and The Lucas Winery are all within a block or two of Turner Road. Take time to savor the beauty of Lodi as you sip the unique vintages crafted at each winery. The Lodi Wine & Visitor Center offers its own wine tasting bar, as well as extensive information on area wineries. Finish your day in Stockton with a glorious Italian dining experience at Ciao Bella Italian Ristorante.

About the Author

Joe Laing is the Marketing Director for El Monte RV Rentals . For other great RV camping vacation ideas see the Monty's Musings RV Camping Blog or the new Monty's RV Vacation Photo / Picture Gallery.