Let me start with as much money it costs to have a membership at Thousand Trails (TT) all campsites & resorts should be up to date and we'll kept. The restrooms/bathrooms at Lake Minden TT were disgusting, and when it rained they were inaccessible due to flooding the entrance Oh, and the mud when it rains gets everywhere, gravel needs to be placed everywhere on the grounds especially around the campsites and outside of the restrooms. The staff were nice, but that doesn't mean that either upper or lower management is dropping the ball, due to the mired mud & filthy unkempt restrooms. In closing Thousand Trails should be embarrassed to have this unsanitary camp open to the public, I've added some pics to decide for yourself. Unhappy Camper read more

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Sadly, this park is run down and the sites are not well cared for. Weeds are everywhere, provided tables are falling apart, and there are some trailers that look like they were drug in from an old trailer park. The tent camping sites look to be the best option. If you must stay here for a one night layover, only accept a spot in Section-A... This is the best area of the facility for RVs. The location has great potential, however, a ton of renovations are well overdue. read more

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I would like to add that it's been over 2 years & some bites still flair up sometimes which is odd. I had to take days off from work because I was so uncomfortable, I just took Benadryl to knock me out! The friends we were with also got eaten alive. But we were sitting outside for hours playing board games. Our kids didn't get bit at all because they were inside the RV the whole time. read more

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If I could give zero stars, I would. Thousand Trails Lake Minden is very rundown. Immediately upon arrival at this so-called "resort," you can see the neglect from the outset. Their main sign is faded and sunburned, looking like it's from 1970. The roads are riddled with potholes, none of which are paved. It's clear the maintenance of this property has been ignored for years. The "resort" advertises full hookups, but the reality is they have about 20 full hookup sites that can't accommodate RVs over 35 feet. My 40-foot RV doesn't fit, so I'm forced to drive around the lake to the non-hookup section, which only has water and power. To dump your tanks, you have to make trips to the dump station--hardly convenient for a place claiming to be a resort. I paid $10,000 for a lifetime membership that allows me to stay at Thousand Trails properties for 21 days at a time. My mistake was not visiting any of their locations before making this purchase. I strongly urge anyone considering a Thousand Trails membership to visit several of their properties first--it will likely change your mind. Lake Minden is no better than other Thousand Trails locations, and in fact, I'd rank it among the worst. As a full-time RVer, I'm stuck here for the 21-day maximum, and once that's up, I'm forced to relocate two hours away to their next nearest property, Ponderosa. I'll review that location when I arrive, but I don't have high expectations. What's most frustrating is the blatant contradiction between their claims and reality. They require age-appropriate RVs for members, yet I'm parked next to a 20-year-old RV with a blue tarp on the roof. The facility is so poorly maintained it's a stretch to even call it a campground, let alone a resort. My regret for buying a Thousand Trails lifetime membership is astronomical. If I knew then what I know now, I would never have spent a dime. Thousand Trails should be ashamed to call themselves a resort. Lake Minden, like many of their properties, is nothing more than a run-down trailer park. read more

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We're new to RVing and after doing some research, we discovered Thousand Trails. We gave them a call and were connected directly to Member Services--Anita was incredibly helpful! We had no idea there were different membership options or that memberships even existed. Getting a Thousand Trails membership has been the best decision for our full-time RV lifestyle. The 21-day Park-to-Park stay is an absolute game-changer. If you're considering RVing, we highly recommend giving them a call at 661-648-0904. This is our first time at Lake Minden and is beautiful. I can't wait to try the other Thousand Trails!!! read more

I would like to give a big thank you to the staff at Thousand Trails Lake Minden. All the employees are very helpful, positive, and accommodating. We were displaced from a different Thousand Trails Resort location due to a fire. When we arrived to Lake Minden, Gwendolyn and her staff accommodated us without notice. This was a huge burden off our chests as our family had no where to stay, are unfamiliar with the region, and 430 miles from home. I'm forever grateful. thank you! read more

If I could give zero stars I would. Booked online for 2 nights called the number provided to cancel the reservation and get a refund and the people on the phone were rude and I still haven't received my $115. This place looks nothing like the pictures very old and just looks abandoned. Don't know how they are still in business. read more

We rented a cabin for 3 nights in early February, during the worst rain and wind event in years. Cabin slept 6. All we had to bring was clothes and food. Everything else was provided. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook with. Pots, pans and utensils. Beds were comfortable and warm. Staff were great. Knowledgeable, helpful and accessible. Willing to give however much time it took to answer questions. Showed us everything about the cabin in detail. We can't wait to visit again soon. read more

Having been here once before, I have to say I was pleasantly surprised this visit. The grounds were kept up pretty well and the staff were really friendly. Unlike July 2020, the restaurant and store are once again open and operating. The bathrooms seem to be pretty clean, and mosquitoes we're not nearly as bothersome this trip. This resort has a man made lake that looked really nice this trip. There's no pool here, so if you want to swim it's only going to happen in the lake. The dump stations are closed and many of the sites do not have sewage or power hook ups. I would actually rate this resort 3 1/2 Stars, if I could give the extra half star.... read more

My site had piles of dog poop from a big dog on both sides. My neighbor started a loud truck at 615 and let it warm up for 30 minutes. Site had a lot of grass which was nice. Sites were big and lots of empty spots but I was here in January. It looks like they have fun activities during the weekend. I wish I had brought my bike because you could ride all the way around the like. It looks like it would be super hot during summer. I will come back because it's only 30 minutes from home and I feltnsafe camping alone. Staff was friendly read more

Well this place doesn't have a lake but a muddy pond and it's not a resort. Section A with full hook ups is only 14' wide so forget about it if you have opposing slides. It's muddy at the site in rainy weather. Section D has wider spots but all you get is 30A and level gravel spot. That's hard with a 50A rig with two AC's in the summertime. It's first come first serve so you might find a tent in a nice big spot by the bathroom and then your stuck on the grass without power. Don't show up after dark because the roads are narrow and have cars parked on them making it tight for bigger rigs to get in. We will not be returning. read more

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Sites are not well kept. Only 30 amp, & no full hook ups. Apparent section A has full hookups, none available when we showed up. Looks like a lot of people live here. Nice people in the office, but come on Thousand Trails, spend some money and fix this place up! We will not stay here again read more

Update: I'm hearing from others TT Members the concern that Thousand Trails is letting full-time campers get out of hand. This makes it much harder for those who just want to camp (rather than live) in TT campgrounds to get reservations. During our stay we were surprised to see the school bus stops here to pick up children of families who appear to be living here instead of camping. This is a problem we've seen at other TT campgrounds. If folks want to live in their RV in a stationary location, they should look for mobile home parks or other places intended for full-time living, rather than over-stressing campgrounds intended for camping. Based on the lack of availability for members, I've lowered my rating to 2 stars. I'm not sure why folks have not left better reviews of this quiet, peaceful little Campground. Like many TT campgrounds, the facilities could use improvement, but here they are working on the sites by leveling and putting gravel down. The sites are not super large, but they have water-electric-sewer in area A and water-electric in area D. The Campground surrounds a small lake and has lots of recreational facilities (see photos), restrooms and laundry facilities. WiFi is available at the Lodge (I'm still baffled at why Thousand Trails has not gotten with the program by providing good WiFi service throughout their Campgrounds. With so many full-timers camping in the TT system, WiFi is as necessary as the utilities. They must address this weakness if they want to get the millennial market. This knocked my rating down to The rest of the facilities here are pretty good. There is a family lodge, adult lodge, sports fields (see photos), on-site Cafe (breakfast & lunch) and several park models & cabins for rent. In addition to recreation facilities in photos there are tennis/pickle ball courts. Most sites are back-in only and the large area D doesn't have septic, which is a problem for long stays. The lodge area has air hockey, pool tables, a huge lending library, TVs, games & puzzles. The staff was very friendly & helpful, the sites are cozy but adequate, the facilities are dated but functional. The lake and surrounding area is beautiful and quiet. No traffic or airport noise, just the loud honking of geese early in the morning. Thousand Trails members should not bypass this little gem when coming to the Sacramento area. Lake Minden is a nice place to unwind and enjoy some quiet, relaxing downtime. read more

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Everything was going well until the end of the trip when I tried to dump my tanks before going home on a Saturday morning. They was a lock on the dump valve so no one could use it then. Not sure why as it was working the day before. Not happy to have to dump elsewhere. Bathrooms were nice. No locks on them so my wife didn't feel too safe. Did see tons of cats everywhere. read more

We had a nice stay at this resort. We came in the late fall and the property was beautiful! We enjoyed our walks along the lake and enjoyed evening sunsets. There are a lot of trees and the spaces were well kept. The lake would not be a place that we would swim in even if it was summer time. We liked all of the little things that the place had; playgrounds for the kiddos swings, mini golf, basketball courts, and plenty of grassy space. I wish it offers wood burning fires. It makes for a cold chilly night without a fire. read more

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It is not often I find myself taking the time to write a review. Neither the good, nor the bad. I rationalize somehow that it just won't matter. Yet, here I am and I promise to keep it brief (ish). My experience goes back quite a ways, and some of the details are foggy now. I remember the scrapping of my trailer on Marcum Road just after leaving the campground. Something had gone terribly wrong, and everyone, literally everyone, was coming to my aid! What a team. The work team consistently provided me with support wherever possible going out of their way to reduce my stress. I now have camped, participated in functions, dabbled in outdoor activities, stayed in Cabins, eaten at the restaurant, washed laundry, showered, even shopped in the country store. While there is always adjustments that can be made for improvements across the board, some projects bigger than others, I will forever remember the people. And so I say Thank you! To Eddie in membership, Steve Jim Ed Robert & Terry in maintenance, Allison Vicky & Cheri in housekeeping, Susie in recreation, Gail & Lynn in ranger station, assistant manager Rachelle, and a special thank you to Nancy at the front desk. It's each of you that I look for when I enter through the Gates of Lake Minden RV Resort. If this message ever finds the Manager or better yet owner, I hope that each member of this team is recognized for the difference they make to each of us that choose to stay at Lake Minden RV Resort. read more

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To whom it may concern, after one visit to the Lake Minden RV park, we will not be back. The pictures on the website are very misleading. Where is the GREEN GRASS??? My rating compared to all resorts we have ever stayed at in the last 30 years of RVing would have been a zero star rating if I could have for Lake Minden RV Resort! It may be too late to try and get rid of the cockroach population though! Mosquitos were all over day and night! There were only 5 sites available when we arrived. We were told to choose our site. We choose the 1st one open, only to find the electricity wasn't operational. Drove around to another site, parked and found a bag on the W&E, which after we had parked were told by a neighbor that W/E didn't work. Come to find out of the (5) available sites that (4) did not have working electricity, leaving only one site! It would have been nice if we were told at check in this information rather than wasting time driving around, parking, then moving, looking for working W/E sites. That site we had to stay at had cigarette buts, trash and cockroaches all over the site. The pond (aka Lake) for example was full of algae, so I was not interested in swimming in green water or fishing, as I would not want to eat my catch. As we left to dump, The station was closed and there was a long line at the other station! Over all the bathrooms were clean but could use updating. Reminded me of the bathrooms in high school back in the 60's. Lots of rust and the floor grout needed a good scrubbing. Had I known of the condition of this resort prior to booking, I would have never chose Lake Minden Resort. A truck rest stop is cleaner and for that matter better maintained! I will attach a few pictures of the resort if possible. We let the manager on duty know of the poor condition of our site and the cockroach problem and she had an "I don't care attitude" Definitely NOT a Happy Camper! read more

They have very nice and safe campgrounds. We have been member for years. Never thing is very clean. My kids look the thing they

This was mine and my husbands first time at thousand trails. We are new RV owners and have never been here. We found this place online and decided to book it because it wasn't too far from home. We paid for it the week before our travels and got a lot space that could fit a 40 foot rv and for full hookups (including 50 Amps). And we were excited to be going here cause it looked nice. Let's fast forward a week. Ok super excited to pack up and head here. So we pull up to this place and we had to check in at the welcome Center. Hubby went in and all of a sudden he was told we dont get a full hookups even tho we made the reservation online by one lady and then all of a sudden another lady pops out and starts saying out loud "don't you know that all thousand trails are first come first serve". It was a very uncomfortable situation, what they fail to tell you online is it's first come first service and the only reason yℴu make reservations is to guarantee yℴu a spot but what spot yℴu get is another story. So after being told we didn't get full hookups we were also told there were maybe 2-3 spots left, hubs asked if they can help us out by drive around with their golf cart to help find us a spot. Instantly he was shut down and told no, that we had to drive around and find a spot for ourself. Geeze really ? We have a 38 foot rv and the roads can be very tight here. And a lot of people park their car in front of their rvs versus parking behind like their suppose to. There is so much potential for this place, but they need to update the grounds a bit more, fix the docks, broken volleyball nets, now the grass and weeds, add some lights, throw a little paint, even the chigga issues in the summer time. And mostly important of all the customer services, listen to what the customers are tell you and showing yℴu in their photos instead of denying everything the customers are saying. read more

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While the camp grounds were quiet at night unlike most camp grounds we have camped at, the place was very run down. We have a membership for the year, and they are not cheap, so it makes me wonder what they are doing with all that money? Lake Minden staff was friendly but the grounds are old and run down. The lake is a green alge pond I would allow my grandson to touch as you can be sure what lerks there. It was gross. The stray cats im pretty sure are flee carriers and that's probably why we had a flee issue when we got our dog home from that trip. The campers all pretty much kept to themselves but waved as they walked by. Had I known before what I was going to, I wouldn't have booked there. I sure hope they all aren't like this. We won't be going back. read more

Great place. The cabins are very nice. The two bedroom cottage 1 level is the best. Make sure to ask for a full range or you will get two burners only. Quiet place and very relaxing. The store is very very limited so make sure you have everything you need. They do supply you with pots, pans, towels, toilet paper, extra blankets? Dish soap,toaster and coffee pot! Definitely going back. read more

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We bought a new RV and received 1 year free TT membership. Could never use it because we were never able to get a reservation. Fast forward to date. We were able to book 3 nights at Lake Minden on our way back home from Oregon. ( not a TT member) What we learned was this. But first a drunk lady side swiped our mirror during check in and the guy at the gate never said a word to her. A run down campground where every rule on the list was being broken. (Every rule from no blue tarps to no window AC units) A lake with duck poop floating at the beaches. (A lot) And the sand was a litter box for the dozens of wild cats. The mosquitos were incredible. The flys were thick. It appears TT allows members to basically live here without moving. Those same people drain their gray water in camp flooding the sites with sewage. The flys love it! The power supply is so overloaded our power shut off 3 times. Most of the people there are TT members who game the TT system and use this place as their home while they work in SaCto or drink all day. Oh the best part was within minutes after we checked in we were contacted by a TT sales person trying to sell us a membership. We let him know our concerns however he never responded. No WiFi no cable no sewer. Only limited number of sites that are forever full. Bottom line we would never book any TT sites in the future. The park was completely misrepresented, run down and frankly unless your a homeless parasite or a drunk don't stay here or any other TT sites. Find a nice place and enjoy camping Happy RVing read more

Lake Minden is a great place to stay if you're looking for nice people clean parks spacious sites and the peace and quiet for much needed rest and relaxation. read more

Was a nice place. So close to home with full hookups. Spots kinda close to each other but friendly guest. read more

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i found it to be a well kept camp ground I was concerned with some negative reviews but except for 106 degree heat enjoyed the 2 day visit. had lunch at the small cafe that was mostly mexican dishes and enjoyed tie chicken double taco plate. little bit of a walk to the office and play areas but on well maintained roads and along the lake. yes there are expected bugs being near the water. and cats with no rodent sightings. most of the other guests weee very friendly but with a very hot day few were venturing out Will be visiting again. read more

Thousand Trails is a scam. You buy into membership and then when you go to book a resort logged in you can't find anything available. Then you log out and come in as a guest / non member they have all kinds of availability. We have canceled and they continue to keep charging us every month. We have been refunded for a total of 4 months now and they still continue to charge us. I recommend staying away from this company unless you want to keep going round and round trying to get your $$ back and making fraud claims with your credit card company. read more

Clean park, friendly staff, but the sites are soooo cramped. They are cramped even for us who are use to cramped sites. Small lake with small "beach" area. Not sure I would want to go in that lake personally, but we saw some kids swimming in it. Also the majority of the park is water electric only. Just a small super tight section in the front has sewer. None have 50 amp which is great when it's 105 degrees and you can't run your second AC. Lastly not much of anything in the immediate area. About 40-50 min to Sacramento. Only reason we came was to visit friends in Sacramento, doubt I would return. read more

Don't stay here. We had our camper locked up and stored here and it was stolen. They have cameras mounted but told us they had no cameras on and no one saw it happen, which is hard to believe since the people who work there act like they are paying attention. We have a feeling it was someone who worked there that allowed this to happen. They don't have a check out system whatsoever, so anyone can hook up and drive out with your camper. They don't monitor what is going on in and out of the facility well either as they let people stay in the park that appear to be drug addicts. read more

This place looks like the homeless encampments along the streets of Sacramento or San Francisco. It's not a lake, it's a trash filled murky pond. The amperage is so weak it won't allow you to run AC and your Fridge at the same time. 3-4 cars per site blocking the roads. Dog shit and trash everywhere. Not a single employee in sight enforcing a rule or cleaning this dump up. As TT members I'm glad this wasn't our first visit to one of their parks, I'd be canceling so fast. This place is awful. It's a run down trailer park in the middle of a field. I've never felt more unsafe about leaving anything of remote value outside unattended. Spent one miserable night out of the four we reserved and got the fuck out of skid row. read more

The place was nice, clean, well-kept, lots of fun stuff for the kiddos (swimming, mini-golf, volley, boating, fishing) and overall we had a good time. Wifi was just ok in the lodge, but def usable. The staff was nice and helpful. No wood fires which is a bummer. The lake is dyed but supposedly safe for swimming - we didn't. Dogs are welcome and mine had a great time. Nearest grocery is 20 mins north in Yuba City. Nothing else is near the grounds. If there were some mosquitoes this review would have got a solid 4 stars. We left 2 days early with 50+ bites on our bodies and were itchy and swollen. Nothing worked, natural or DEET. These suckers were relentless. They seemed to love my sweet self and didn't bother other campers. Apparently this is a problem year-round. BRING YOUR SCREEN TENT! If you are not bothered by mosquitoes, then this place is a solid choice. read more

Let's just say...it's never as good as the pictures show on the Internet. So, we went to check it out. Well, it wasn't that great. Seemed run down. From the looks of it lots of full timers and very cramped. The lake water was weird teal color. We took a drive through and well, just kept going. The office tried to upsell us to a $500 a year TT membership! I think not. From what we saw we'd be better at a rest stop along Interstate 5. read more

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We are long time T/T members and had to store our trailer for a few months , the storage area is cluttered with run down R.V's ! the staff at the resort are very ignorant of their duties we where charged three time for one month!!! Our trailer was broken into and the license plate was stolen ,The older women in the front office where the store use to be located almost gave our trailer to the wrong person they put a tag on our trailer with someone else's name!!!! The campground this somer looked like a homeless camp ! They need a complete staff overhaul, I've been to a lot of thousand trails resorts, but will never return to this one. read more

We stayed in section D. There is a nice swim beach in section A, but the long one way road made it a chore to get to. There was a closer swim beach in section C but it was not nice and also a chore to get to. The RV sites were nice with lots of trees. The bathrooms were in good condition, unfortunately the heat inside was extremely stifling. One thing to keep in mind is that this place surrounds a lake. There are tons of mosquitos and the humidity is overwhelming. This area is in a delta so if the breeze isn't blowing and you don't have AC, then you are miserable. If you do stay here, don't miss the sunset over the lake. It is absolutely beautiful. read more

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We used to love coming. Clean camps, great fishing, and walk around the beautiful lake. However the place has become a homeless camp. Dumpy RV's and trailers take up most all spaces leaving less room for members to make reservations. It's sad to pay dues every year and be frustrated by what is happened to their so called family fun resorts. read more

Lake minden is nothing but a disappointment. The office staff is unbelievably rude. When we first came in Rachel was asking for a current registration on our car which we had but it didn't expire for another 2 weeks she bugged us the whole time. We stayed there during Covid-19 and the raised the monthly rate but closed all the stuff as fire pits, basketball hoops and "beach areas". When I say beach area I'm taking about the sand shore parts to the lake. There is 2. What ever you please do not let your kids play in the sand area in area A it is pretty much a giant kitty litter box from the 15 wild cats on the property.not worth the money. This is for people who really can't get around anymore but want to camp. It's not for people who are capable of actually going to the mountains to camp. It's a mosquito and spider nest. read more

We were skeptics before coming based on all these reviews, but honestly, this is a very nice park. Employees are very thorough and nice. Although we didn't stay in the area with a full hookup (those spaces are small & not a lot available) the spots that need the honey wagon or dumping are wonderful- flat, spacious, close to all good things. They dye the water with an algae fighting dye. It is super safe for fish and swimming and is lovely to boat or swim in. Great community fire pit. People are friendly not too many sketchy (in Ca there are sketchers wherever you live!!!!!!) we've been to the east coast south where there's way worse! Easy, clean, spacious and relaxing. Nice job, Lake Minden, we will be back!! It's less than 1/2 hr to Sacramento, so it's far enough out but not too far!!! read more

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The bug comments are no joke. I read them, and didnt pay attention. Dont make the same mistake. The place is a swamp pit. Dirty, dusty, one way, gravel roads. No sewer hook ups. The only good thing is the large spaces. read more

Friendly and helpful staff. Clean and Flat grounds. Easy in and out and great accessibility for larger trailers. Swimming/Fishing hole. We ventured to this campground on a couples camping trip and used it as our home base to attend a concert at the local venue. We all enjoyed our "no kid having, adult selves"; had some cold mountains, and danced to some of our favorite tunes. We ended the night star gazing in the lovely grassy knoll, making statements of the awesome time and how we would live to come here again. All was fine and dandy, until we awoke to all being covered in copius amount of red marks. Mosquitoes? Fleas? As we watched our skin get larger and more inflamed as the day went on, we learned the mysterious bites were from none other than a chigger! The small red bites turned into large, swollen welts. Thankfully the concert venue was dark and no one could see our true appearance which quickly began to resemble those from the Hills have Eyes. My advice, bring your chigger suit! read more

Please don't come here if your looking for a family friendly Campground, this place is far from it. They don't want your kids to have outdoor equipment. We set my sons bike by the tree in our area and they came to complain about how it can't be "out". Then they complained about my sons ride on toy and that also can't be out. His toys that we left on our area that wasnt "out" was still not allowed. But what is allowed is to smoke weed here like crazy. They don't seem to be bothered by that so that's why I'm my opinion it's not a place for families to visit. They have a list of rules that no one follows but will get on you if you have kids. read more

This park is run down and not well maintained. The grass and weeds between the sites is 6" to 8" tall. Several guest actually weedeated their own sites. read more

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