Snug Harbor Resorts

I was hesitant after the reviews and can only say that if you are camping this is an awesome place to stay! The staff were super nice all around. We had 3 rigs and 3 boats and 17 people between the 3/​spots and we were never harassed. Our boats stayed right off of the dock in front of us. We saw 2 Rangers of the 5 days we were there. The store was stocked with what we needed. The fishing was a lot of fun for adults and kids, right off of the dock. There are firepits and picnic tables at each site. Thank you for your hospitality ladies. We will be back!

I feel conflicted about posting this review because I’m not into airing or perpetuating negativity or making people feel bad, but it would be irresponsible of me if I don’t write this. I am in complete agreeement with many comments from J M. Yes, the location is great, and the accommodation is really not so great. According to my husband, there are few places in the Delta where you’re right on the river. But, for $ 200/​night, it is not good value. $ 100/​night? Ok. I understand that most businesses charge what they can get, but it doesn’t make it right. Cottage? Let’s try upgraded shack.
We rented #5.
And, here we go:
— the place was semi-​clean. the floor had been swept. someone had managed a quick wipe-​down, but there was still brown stuff on the front rim of the toilet, and it was not clean enough for a $ 200/​night charge.
— the bottom of my socks were black after walking around in the «cottage» for ~5 minutes.
— many of the windows were not working properly, which is terrible when it’s 100 degrees during the day and high 60s at night.
— you need to bring your own linens, toiletries
— it is a bit rundown, but has potential to be really nice
In all fairness, our kids had a great time. The liked the fishing and rowing in the dinghy. The neighbors were friendly and even shared some incredible bbq ribs with our kids. The lady at the desk was fine. They post their policies in plain sight, even if the policies are a bit rigid. The kitchenette is workable with a nice gas stove. There are enough dishes for six and plenty utensils. The fridge seemed to be working well. There was one window A/​C unit, and it seemed to be pushing out cool air, but it could not keep up with the heat from outside.
The ferry (Rio Vista Ferry?) worked well. We waited ~30 minutes one time, and no minutes another time. It’s ~5-​minute trip across. Fits 6 – 8 cars per trip.
So, 2 ½ stars — 3 stars. I do know that the stay could have been much worse.
Would I stay there again? Don’t think so.
Hope this helps.

Location: Snug Harbor Resorts is located on Ryer Island (technically, Walnut Grove) in close proximity to Grand Island (known for a Mansion often used for weddings) and near the City of Rio Vista. The island is accessible by two ferries or a bridge (just depends on what side of the island you enter.) Getting to Snug Harbor will be part of your adventure if you’re not familiar with the Delta.
Accommodations: Whether you rent a cabin, arrive in an RV, or choose to tent camp, you can pay to access the amenities YOU choose to use.
Tip: if you are renting a cabin you will need to bring your own linens-​check the website and make a list of items you will need to bring with you.
Website: It’s best if you read ALL of the information online before you arrive, so you are familiar with the rules and fees. Got questions? Really, just ask… and be prepared to accept the answer.
I’ve enjoyed Snug Harbor Resorts as a guest, a leaseholder/​cabin owner, and part-​time seasonal employee. There are rules which are enforced, and that’s a good thing for ALL of the guests. Trust me, staff monitoring people entering/​exiting the resort is intended to keep you and your property safe-​not to mention there are county and State Fire Marshall/​Emergency Service occupancy guidelines the resort is held accountable to meet. Some of us want to turn in early, and are thankful for the friendly reminders to keep the noise level down. There are limited parking and dock spaces, so, yeah, expect extra charges for these items-​why pay for something (for example, boat launch fees or pets) you don’t need or won’t use?
Finally…it’s true-​you are staying on an island where there are outdoor critters (like rats, mice, raccoons, owls) and insects (like Mosquitos and wasps), so, at times, albeit rarely, they can make their way into your personal space. Trust me, several rats visited me in the cabin I personally owned once (in the 10+ years we owned a place) and it was more than creepy when I felt the rodent, the size of my tennis shoe, crawl in between my mattress and box spring while I was sleeping.

We had such a great trip. Each rv site is by the water. We also reserved the dock so we could leave the boat and jet skis in the water. By doing this the launch fees are waived. Having coffee watching the sun come up on «the dock of the bay» was just great! Walking around we were able to check out some of the cabins for rent. They were okay and I think pretty reasonably priced. They were picky about doggy papers and shots, but I was ready, so no biggie. We will return next year.

Never in my life, have I or family member, ever been treated as rude as these people did to us. From the moment we started to book our stay. Unfortunately for our family, our stay was cut short. This place is run down. They only want people in there they can control. There is absolutely no customer service, and no people skills. Very pricey and not what you expect. You would think they would want to keep customers, not run them off. If I could have a hand in keeping customer away, I would. I do though give them 1 star for clean bathrooms.

Aka «Snub» Harbor. Terrible customer service, and very difficult to work with. The venue is decent, offering dock space and even a launch; but it’s incredibly frustrating trying to enjoy myself with such unaccommodating people at their front desk going out of their way to make it miserable and challenging. I think this place has potential… Too bad they can’t or haven’t figured it out. I’d be interested in knowing if anyone comes back to this place a second time.
Oh, and God forbid you call for reservations… Can’t do it… Gotta use their lame online tool.
Long story short… The People make good and bad experiences… These guys suck.

Not recommended at all, we left early. It is like a trailer park neighborhood, kids were very disappointed. Will not ever go back, worst campground for our group to date

I’ve stayed at Snug harbor twice, once in April 2015 and again about 5 weeks later in May 2015. Both times a buddy and I came for a weekend of fishing and stayed in one of the awkwardly named «Snuggle Inn» cottages.
The Good: Fantastic location — right on Steamboat Slough, close enough to Rio Vista to run over there for dinner (via the Hwy 84 ferry), far enough away that you really do feel out in the country when the sun goes down. Great fishing near the resort, in Steamboat and Sutter sloughs, and also in the other water nearby. The resort staff was professional (mostly), consistently friendly, and were (mostly) consistent in the application of their policies. They charge for a lot of small things, but they are upfront about this and no one who takes the time to read their material should be surprised. Tip: READ ALL OF THEIR POLICIES BEFORE YOU MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS!
As for the accommodations, our unit was nice: it was clean, everything worked (with the exception of the bathroom window latch, which was broken), and although the units are close together we did not feel uncomfortably close to the other guests. The dock access was OK, the parking was OK, and trailer storage and launch facilities were adequate. All in all, the resort met my expectations.
The Bad: They charge for every darn thing they can. You will pay extra for additional parking passes, WiFi, boat launch and dock usage, etc. The extra charges aren’t exorbitant but they aren’t cheap, either. At least they are upfront about these charges, and again — READ ALL OF THEIR POLICIES BEFORE YOU MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS! Also, you need to bring sleeping bags or sheets and your own towels, soap, shampoo, etc. In that regard it is less like a hotel and more like renting a furnished cottage. They do provide a decently equipped kitchen, with a coffee maker (and filters), toaster, microwave, utensils, pots, etc.
My one other complaint is that after I checked out of my unit at the end of my second stay there, I wanted to leave my truck and trailer on site for a few hours and do a bit more fishing. They permitted this request on my first stay but denied the same request on my second stay, citing vague «liability concerns» as I was no longer a paying guest. I was a bit ticked off, but whatever; it was a request and I wasn’t going to argue it, but having paid $ 600+ for three days lodging, it did feel uncomfortable being told, in essence, «thanks for your money, now leave our property by noon!»
Conclusions: Like a lot of vacation-​related things, this place is all about its location, which is excellent! They can charge for it because it IS a great location — both convenient and just far enough off the beaten path to feel like a getaway. If you plan on doing a lot of fishing and have a boat, this is a GREAT place to spend a weekend, especially in the early spring months before their summer rates kick in. If you do not have a boat and only plan on fishing from shore, or don’t plan on fishing at all (or biking or doing something to get you off the property during the day)…well, you may be bored out of your mind here.
I am giving this place 4 stars because for my needs and expectations I feel I had a 4 star experience. In a different location (or to a less fishing-​focused family or individual) this resort would probably only merit 3 stars. It was not a great value, but it wasn’t terrible. I had a good time, the resort met most of my needs, and I am comfortable recommending it with the above caveats.

Stayed in a little cabin on the river. The area is a bit run down and in need of repairs in and outside of the cabin, but overall we had a nice few days fishing. One major safety issue I thought I’d mention is behind the cabin is an area were a small child or animal could fall into the water unnoticed due to all the brush and old equipment. This area really should have some sort of barrier from the river. It’s just a bad accident waiting to happen. All personnel who work here are very friendly.

A good mix of good and not so good but the waterfront sites with private docks for fishing are a steal at the price. The facilities are a bit worn yet serviceable, just an hour from home. Will be back.

Over the weekend I have visited a tiny place called Snug Harbor — nestled in between Rio Vista and Walnut grove — this little piece of heaven is reachable only by ferry. This is a camping/​RV/​Cabin resort — that offers wild berry picking, fishing, swimming, and boating — last one is a must! We were pretty lucky with weather — only Friday was boiling hot and not having a boat was a huge downer — but Saturday and Sunday were spectacular — swimming in a beautiful and clean Delta, fishing with locals (I could hear Daniella’s and Ethan’s excitement all the way in the kitchen of our cabin (equipped with all the necessities for a short stay). We went berry picking and found a lot more than blackberries — there were apples, figs, and grapes along the way too — and the bonus — we stumbled onto a «frequented by locals» secluded beach — friendly kids gave Daniella a quick ride on body board — she had a blast! Upon arrival we were not thrilled with accommodations — tiny studio cabin seemed not big enough to house 2 adults and 2 kids, and the bugs!!! But we managed and by Sunday we were sad to have to go home… There’s a little convenience store with super friendly staff (we were super hot and our pick nick table was far from the shade, the store manager brought a pick nick umbrella that saved our stay!) — we had dinner at Lucy’s Café and Mayan restaurants — both were solid 4 star experiences! For a 2 hr drive north-​east from bay area, if you have a boat, ejoy fishing and swimming, like camping but rather stay in a cabin — this is a place for you!
I first rated this place at 4 starts but I just got my bill and for a tiny little studio three nights cost us $ 350!!! — I get a 2 bedroom cabin at PML for same money ;(tooooo expensive knocking it down from 4 to 3 stars …

We, my husband and I, found Snug Harbor to be very hard to find. Use the directions they send you. Once there the staff were very helpful. The office closes at 5 p.m. sharp. We would have had a hard time finding our site and where to put our boat if we had arrived after 5. As stated in another review the small town charm of the full time tenants was very refreshing.
That night both of us needed a shower after a long trip getting there. The restrooms and showers were clean, but the shower was badly designed. This was supposed to be a handicapped shower, but the material used for the floor leading to the shower would have made getting a wheelchair in very difficult. Just remember I am not a builder, or contractor, but the floor seemed to be made of the same material as the walls. The material had soaked up water and become soft. Two spots were solid and there is a fastener, a screw or nail that has become exposed. The shower it’s self is a handicapped enclosure, the built in seat frame is there without a seat.
The small store at the office is a blessing when you have to have something, but the items are limited. Of course the items are more expensive, but that would be true of any store like it. A regular size bottle of water was $ 1.
The first night I told my husband there was supposed to be WiFi. Most of places we have stayed had it free. When I was reading about Snug Harbor I don’t remember it saying anything about a charge, but that could be an error I made. We were staying for six nights, so we paid $ 19.99 for a week of WiFi. Note that nothing is said about what they considered a week to be. My week is 7 days, I’m aware that attorney’s and the courts consider 5 working days to be a week. We got the WiFi on Sunday evening and they turned it off some time Friday.
Our last disappointment was there are no laundry facilities.
Our stay was not a washout. As a whole we did enjoy our stay.

What an amazing place near the Bay Area! The harbor store is full of terrific novelties and has down to earth friendly staff that gives you up to date fishing tips, the private beach is roped off in a no wake zone which allowed our kids to play in a safe area. For a nice easy get away for the fam I recommend snug harbor great r&r there :)

A friend of mine has a cottage at Snug Harbor, we went up for a gorls get a way! It was the most peaceful simple relaxing weekend. I absolutely loved how the regulars new each other and chatted giving that old town feel. Its a small community of people totally family friendly, great for kids and seniors. There is nothing fancy about this place. I recommend it if you just want to get a way and relax!!!

What a joke. Prices are way to high and the lady that runs the management office is a jerk. We walk in the office to find out more about Snug Harbor and there she was Miss personality. I have to tell you, she needs to take a Dale Carnegie class. We felt like we were such a bother to her. She just thought she was so special with her tri colored hair & french manicured toe nails. yuck. That place could be so great. With a little love and some elbow grease it would be fantastic. I will never visit that place again and I will tell everyone I know to stay away.

We drove all the way out there to see it for ourselves and hopefully rent a place for a weekend … The NO customer service in the office changed our mind! Instead of welcoming us we were basically referred to go home and look at the website! It is dirty, dilapidated and WAY overpriced. So sad as we had high hopes … I give this place a big fat ZERO

I found the Snug Harbor Resort on a fluke… I was searching for boat launching services. A girlfriend of mine and our children take an annual trip to the beach (without our husbands) before school begins. This year we decided to do something completely different… The Snug Harbor Resort. We booked our trip at one of the Snuggle Cabins last minute without having ever visited the Snug Harbor or knowing anyone who had visited. It would be a true adventure (in our minds). So I checked Unilocal,and I read through each and every review.
We made sure we packed extra toilet paper, dish soap and cleaning supplies… all our toiletries… and we went knowing that cleanliness would probably be an issue… and we were alright with that. We expected to be watched closely, heads counted, dog watched, cars accounted for, etc.
Well…Snug Harbor Resorts must be reviewing your reviews because none of the negative comments were an issue for us. We did not need to pack dish soap, cleaning supplies, toilet paper, paper towels. We were not charged for internet and the dog fee was so minimal it was surprizing. Even though check inn is not until 3:00, we were able to check inn by noon without a charge. Check out is at noon, but it took me till 1:00…and I was not charged or berated for that either. They even allowed me to stack my stuff hidden away after our check out so that we could go boating for the afternoon (this was all the stuff I did not have room for in my car that would be stowed for travel in the boat).
As far as cleanliness goes, I cannot imagine how hard it must be to keep up on these cabins. The wear and tear is crazy… wet people/​dogs going in and out… dirty feet from walking around… sand from the beach. These cabins are pretty much booked nonstop. Yes, they could be kept a little nicer, but with the turnover and surroundings, I would not expect more. That is why they still call it camping… we called it glamping. It is still 200 times cleaner than sleeping in a tent.
If anyone knows the delta, especially the closer your are to the water, then you would know that there are tons of bugs, dirt and humidity. Keeping up with the spider webs and dirt is next to impossible. So expect nicer conditions than actually camping in a tent, but maybe not as nice if you had a $ 100,000.00 motorhome that you cleaned yourself to your standards.
The grounds were definitely clean… the kids ran around bare footed for the most part. The grass around our Snuggle Cabin was nice and the kitchen was well equipped.
We had to bring our own pots and pans, which puzzled me. Why would a kitchen be so well equipped, but not have pots and pans. Like I said before, with all the guests using these cabins and all the wear and tear… I bet they don’t supply the pots and pans because the guests were constantly ruining them.
The sleeping loft is for sleeping… which is why they call it a sleeping loft. So the complaints about it not being spacious is just wrong. They only supply two mattresses so we brought our own. We had five kids sleeping up there… with plenty of room for more. The floor space was absolutely spacious… the head space was better than I imagined after reading one of the reviews. My seven year old could stand comfortably. Again, it is not called a bedroom… it is called a sleeping loft. The kids loved it!
The boating was fabulous… we even found a rope swing to play on. Upon booking, we asked if someone around there would like to give the kids a fishing lesson. I knew it was a strange request, but they completely accommodated us. The kids got their fishing lesson and caught about 8 fish. They learned everything from A to Z about fishing, i.e., how to thread their poles, how to tie knots, how to keep their tackle boxes, safety, bait, casting, what to do when you catch your fish, etc., etc.,
The camp grounds were extremely quiet and everyone was friendly… and abiding by the rules, which made it very enjoyable.
Upon check out, I told the ladies in the office everything I had read and how I came prepared and did not have to pack all that extra stuff. They commented on one of the negative reviews… apparently this was a group that was partying until 3:00 in the morning. I respect that they crack down on people who come there to be disorderly. This is a great family environment and I appreciate the fact that they will not tolerate disorderly crowds.
We had a very nice chat and I left with a gifted $ 12.95 coffee mug. Thanks Snug Harbor Resorts! I LOVED MY STAY AND I LOVE MY COFFEE MUG (as I drink from it now while I write my review)!
We will be back… our beach trip has now been replaced with Snug Harbor Resorts!

There is not much to say. It’s a cute little place to go if you want to go camping but don’t want to go far. The camp is clean and well maintained. There is a store on site and clean bathrooms and showers. Prices were ok. It’s made for the camping beginner or someone who has an rv and wants to camp by the river for a little bit. Not the best place I’ve been but not the worst.

We camped there two years ago. It was so windy we were afraid the tent would collapse on us.
Arrival is a bit quaint — –you get there by ferry boat (no charge).
Campsite was OK, not great.

5 stars for location & 1 star for management and lame policies
This is one of our family’s favorite vacation spots because you can bring an RV, but you can also rent a little cottage on the water called a «Snuggle Inn». The camping spots are right on the Sacramento River Delta (specifically Steamboat Slough) with little docks that you can park a boat if you have one.
The kids love playing and jumping off the docks, and then we get rafts and float down (a 100-​yards) to the sandy beach, where the kids can safely play and frolic in the water. (Did I just write frolic?) There is great bike riding nearby (for adults – dangerous for kids because of the cars) and plenty of pick-​your-​own-​fruit farms very close. Snug Harbor also has tent sites and a boat launch. You can have campfires and they have a sad store on site.
Here are the annoying problems with this place:
1. They don’t answer the phone. Who knows why, but they will only «talk» to you via email. My husband got lost on his way there (which is very easy to do) and his mobile phone didn’t work (and neither did mine) and it was very hard for him to find us because the people in the office would not answer the phone. I was in the office and watched two very indifferent (and not busy) office people let the phone ring away while they sat there. This «no answering phones» is a policy of theirs that I despise.
2. If you arrive early (before check in at 3:00pm) you have to pay for ½ a day’s stay. I might understand this policy if you were only staying one night, but when you are staying for a week; this policy seems petty and ridiculous. I have camped all over the United States and I’ve never met a place that had a policy like this and actually enforced it.
3. They charge extra fees for just about everything: extra people coming on site, extra vehicles, use of boat launch, and use of dock space. RV sites require 100% paid up front, with no refunds or exchanges.