Jurisdiction and research scope
Unincorporated Calaveras County, California only, not Angels Camp or any other incorporated city. Federal, state, tribal and independently managed park lands require their own rules. Zoning Code adopted July 16, 2024, effective August 15, 2024, official county PDF read November 6, 2026. Parcel-specific approvals and later changes must be confirmed.
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Calaveras County RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Driveway / yard | Unoccupied driveway storage requires separate placement confirmation. Owner camping may occur on private property subject to time and applicable site requirements. |
| Street / loading | The private camping allowance does not cover streets. No independent loading exemption is established. |
| Sleeping / utilities | Owner camping: up to 14 continuous days and 30 total days/calendar year. The camping allowance does not itself authorize utility hookups. |
Owner camping outside designated campgrounds
Section 17.25.080 allows a property owner to camp on their private property in an RV or other shelter. A stay is limited to 14 continuous days and the calendar-year total may not exceed 30 days. The text identifies the property owner, so do not assume this authorizes a rented camping business or unrelated guests.
A camping allowance is not a residence
This is a limited temporary camping option, not an unrestricted dwelling permit. Unoccupied storage, site improvements and service connections are separate questions. Confirm fire access, sanitation and any parcel conditions before using the allowed time; owning land does not waive those requirements.
Campgrounds have different requirements
Under section 17.25.090, commercial or designated campgrounds and RV parks must be allowed by the applicable zoning. They need state Special Occupancy Park compliance, approved tank-emptying receptacles, toilets and sewage systems, fire-agency compliance and safe access. The owner-camping limit does not authorize establishing such a facility.
Who to ask about your setup
Ask Calaveras County Planning or Code Enforcement to confirm jurisdiction, the actual parcel or road, vehicle classification, position, duration and intended use. Obtain the required road, building, electrical, plumbing or wastewater approvals before relying on a parking exception. Easements, HOA rules and leases remain separate. Start with the official rule or permit guidance.
Use the Calaveras County parking checker to organize the starting conditions. The checker cannot approve a parcel, a variance or an unverified exception.
Official sources reviewed November 6, 2026
- Calaveras County adopted Zoning Code 17.25.080–17.25.090
Official county law or guidance for the specific uses described below.
A review date records when we checked these sources. An address-specific local-government determination may still be required. Read our research method.
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