Title: Starlight River Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Starlight River Retreat Campground in Auburn ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113100000/113096700/113096633/aa9cf74e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113100000/113096700/113096633/3e9a601f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113100000/113096700/113096633/b489c82f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113100000/113096700/113096633/fcce9313.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113100000/113096700/113096633/e8a4b7aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Starlight River Retreat provides everything you need. ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Starlight River Retreat Escape to Starlight River Retreat Nestled in the stunning Sierra Nevada wilderness, Starlight River Retreat offers a peaceful escape in the heart of the Bear River Valley. Just a short stroll from your site, you'll find a beautiful river, perfect for wading, relaxing, and washing away the stress of everyday life. Your primitive campsite is tucked beneath a canopy of majestic oak trees, offering seclusion and serenity. The site includes: 1\. A campfire pit for cozy evenings under the stars 2\. A gas BBQ for effortless outdoor cooking 3\. A picnic table to gather, eat, and enjoy nature 4\. Fresh drinking water is available just a short walk away. Explore the surrounding rocky cliffs and scenic trails, where breathtaking views of the Bear River await. As night falls, experience the magic of a sky untouched by city lights—low light pollution ensures a dazzling star-filled night. Conveniently located just 30 minutes from Sacramento, Starlight River Retreat is the perfect getaway for nature lovers, stargazers, and those seeking a quiet escape. Book your stay now and reconnect with the beauty of the Sierra Nevada wilderness! ## Property amenities ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Toilet paper ### Pets - Pet friendly - 8 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105760000/105754500/105754498/c5752e50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private, peaceful cabin's on the Bear River. Pets welcome! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=39.027428,-121.12693&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:olfmFhrhbV%3FS%3FS%3FU%40Q%3FS%40S%40S%40U%40SBS%40S%40SBQBSBSBQBSDSBQDSDSBQDQDSFQDOFQFSDQFOFQFQFOHQFOHOFOHOHOHOHOHOHKJOJMHOJKJMHKLMHKLMJKJKJKLKJILKLILIJILILILGLGNILGLELGNGLELENELENENELCNCLCNCNANCLCN%3FNCNAN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40LBN%3FNBLBN%40NBNBLBNBNDLDNDLDNDLDLFNFLDLFLHNFJFLHLHLHLHJHLJLHJJLJJJJJJLJJJLJJJLJJHNJLHNHLHLJNHNHNFNHNFNHNFPFNHPFPFNDPFRDPFNDRDPDPDPDRBRDPBRBRBPBRBRBPBR%40R%40R%40RBT%3FR%40R%40R%3FP%40T%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FRARAR%3FRCTARARARCRCPCRCRCPCRCREPCREPEREPEPERGNEPGREPGNGPIPGNGNIPGNINGNININKNILILINKLINKJKLKJKLKJKLKJKJMJKJMHMJKHMHMHMHMHKFOFMHMFMDOFMFMDODMDODMDOBODMBOBOBO%40MBO%40O%40MBO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FOAOCOAMAOCOAOCMCOCMEOCOEMEOEMEMEOGMGMEMGOIMGMGMIMIKIMIMIMKKIMKKKKKKKMMIKMMIKKMKKIOKMKOIKIOIOIOIOIOGOIOGQIOGOGQGQGOEQGSGQEOGQESEQCSEQESCQESCSCQCSCSCQASASCSASAUASAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EDgsa_hNe1p5Up8MR5WNJZtDeYE=) Auburn, CA #### What's nearby - DarkHorse Golf Club - 15 min drive - 11.0 km - Ridge Golf Club - 17 min drive - 18.2 km - Placer County Museum - 23 min drive - 24.5 km - Gold Country Fairgrounds - 24 min drive - 25.2 km - Naggiar Vineyards and Winery - 25 min drive - 14.6 km #### Getting around - Auburn/Conheim Station - 29 min drive - Marysville, CA (MYV-Yuba County) - 70 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Sports Lounge - ‬11 min drive - ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬12 min drive - ‪Taco Tree - ‬12 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Tin Lantern Bar & Grill - ‬24 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Starlight River Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 8 total). ### How much does it cost to stay at Starlight River Retreat? > As of Nov 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Starlight River Retreat on Nov 4, 2025 start from CA $105.08, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Auburn-Hotels-Starlight-River-Retreat.h113096633.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Where is Starlight River Retreat located? > Situated in Auburn, this campground is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Higgins Village and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Combie and DarkHorse Golf Club. Auburn Valley Golf Club and Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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