Columbia Airport Campground
Additional Information
Fly-In Campground
Columbia Airport offers a wonderful Fly-In campground which is a popular destination for aircraft organizations to hold annual fly-ins for their members and guests. Click here for a schedule of upcoming events. You can pitch your tent in one of 20 campsites that include picnic tables and barbecues, or you can camp right under the wing of your airplane. The Columbia Airport campsite is one of the best deals for camping anywhere with a modest fee of only $10 per night per aircraft which includes your overnight tie-down fee. The campground features flush toilets and hot showers in addition to fire rings, horse shoe pits and a volleyball court.
The Tuolumne County Aeronautical Association Pavilion features a full kitchen and dining hall and is available for your next group fly-in or special event for only $75/day. Please contact the Columbia Airport Office for availability, details and reservations. (209) 533-5685
Attractions
While visiting Columbia Airport, you can walk into the historic town of Columbia and experience life as it was during the Gold Rush days at Columbia State Park. There is a trail that starts behind the airport terminal building and ends at Parrots Ferry Road which can be followed into Columbia. The total distance is less than a mile. Columbia offers several eating establishments, hotels, and entertainment. Visit the Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau or the Columbia Chamber of Commerce for more information on Columbia.
https://www.tuolumnecounty.ca.gov/705/Columbia-Airport-Campground
Camping Resources:
Disc Golf
Frisbees for the Frisbee Golf Course are available and provided by TCAA. You can find a Box with Frisbees donated by TCAA Members and fly-in visitors.
Horse Shoe Pits:
Horse shoe pits are available for visitors. The TCAA has not yet sponsored or furnished horseshoes for the horseshoe pits.
Volley Ball Court:
There is a volleyball sand area with a net available for campground visitors. The TCAA has plans to repair and upgrade the volleyball court for fly-in visitors to use.
Bicycles:
The TCAA is working to acquire some bicycles and a method to store and park bicycles for airport visitors to use to visit nearby attractions in the future! We are always looking for donations and sponsors for these projects!
Firewood:
Firewood is available directly from the Tuolumne County Airport.
The TCAA makes firewood available to campers with prior arrangements. TuolumneCountyAeronauticalAssn@gmail.com, or, call Jake's Air Repair (209)651-0632
Ice:
Ice is available for purchase from bald Eagle Aviation. The also offer Ice cream and treats in their air conditioned FBO for those hot days! (209) 533-4616
Camping Supplies:
If you find you came up short with small camping items like toiletries or an air pump for your air mattress, From soap, toothbrushes, aspirin, deodorant and so on, Jake's Air Repair has a number of supplies available to fly-in campers. Jake's Air Repair is across the grass runway from the campground in Hangar Six. (209) 651-0632
Courtesy Cars / Rental Cars:
Courtesy cars & rental cars are available from Bald Eagle Aviation. (209) 533-4616
Courtesy cars are available from Jake's Air Repair for their customers with prior arrangements. (209)651-0632
Area transportation:
Currently Ride Share Apps like Uber and Lyft are not serving our area.
Public Transit: https://www.tuolumnecountytransit.com/
Courtesy Cab of Sonora (209) 533-2227
Frontier Cab of Sonora (209) 288-2900
Restaurants:
Here is list of the restaurants within walking distance from O22.
Sonora Downtown is a short drive and also offers many restaurants and shopping.
Mandy's Breakfast House
.3MI (10Min Walk)
A local favorite. Busy on weekends.
(7AM-2PM)
(209)588-8020
22267 Parrott's Ferry Rd Columbia, CA
Exit the airport terminal parking lot along Airport Rd towards the east. Turn right (South)along Parrots Ferry Rd. Mandy's is located across Parrots Ferry Rd.
Water Wheel Pizza & Saloon
.4MI (12 Min Walk)
Wed- Sun Noon-9PM
(209)532-8822
2265 Parrots Ferry Rd Columia, CA
Exit the airport terminal paring lot along Airport Rd towards the east. Turn right (South)along Parrots Ferry Rd. Continue past Mandy's and the gas station.
Columbia Frosty
.5 Miles (14Min walk)
11AM-5PM
(209)536-4454
Take the Columbia Airport Frank Dondero Trail to Parrots Ferry Rd and continue North along Parrots Ferry Rd. It is located on the west side of the road.
Columbia Market & Deli
.5 Miles (14 Minute Walk)
(209)532-7511
22620 Parrott's Ferry Rd Columbia, CA
Take the Columbia Airport Frank Dondero Trail to Parrots Ferry Rd and continue North along Parrots Ferry Rd. It is located on the west side of the road next to the Post Office.
Columbia House Restaurant
.8 Miles (17 Minute Walk)
7AM-8PM Daily
(209)532-0663
22738 Main St Columbia, CA
Take the Columbia Airport Frank Dondero Trail to Parrots Ferry Rd and continue North along Parrots Ferry Rd. Cross Parrots Ferry Rd and make a slight right turn on Washington St. (Pedestrians Only) Continue until Washington becomes Main St. Located on the left at Main St & State St.
El Jardin Mexican Restaurant
.8 Miles (17 Minute Walk)
(209)532-1291
22758 Broadway St Columbia, CA
Take the Columbia Airport Frank Dondero Trail to Parrots Ferry Rd and continue North along Parrots Ferry Rd. It is located on the west side of Parrots Ferry Rd.
St. Charles Saloon Pizza
1 Mile (20 minute Walk)
11AM-9PM
(209)288-2258
22801 Main St Columbia, CA
Take the Columbia Airport Frank Dondero Trail to Parrots Ferry Rd and continue North along Parrots Ferry Rd. Cross Parrots Ferry Rd and make a right turn on State St. Turn left on Main St. (North) It is located on the North East corner of Main St and Jackson St.
Jack Douglass Saloon
.9 Miles (17 Minute Walk)
11AM-7PM Sun-Thurs
11AM-8:30PM Fri-Sat
(209)533-4176
22718 Main St Columbia, CA
Take the Columbia Airport Frank Dondero Trail to Parrots Ferry Rd and continue North along Parrots Ferry Rd. Cross Parrots Ferry Rd and make a slight right turn on Washington St. (Pedestrians Only) Continue until Washington becomes Main St. Located on the left at Main St & Fulton St.
Columbia Kates Teahouse
1.1 Miles (18 Minute Walk)
11AM-4PM Daily
(209)532-185
22727 Columbia S Columbia, CA
Take the Columbia Airport Frank Dondero Trail to Parrots Ferry Rd and continue North along Parrots Ferry Rd. Cross Parrots Ferry Rd and make a slight right turn on Washington St. (Pedestrians Only) Continue until Washington becomes Main St. Turn right (west) on State St, then left on Columbia St.
City Hotel & What Cheer Saloon
.8 Miles (18 Minute Walk)
11AM-3PM, 5PM-8PM Wed-Sun
(209)396-1981
22768 Main St Columbia, CA
Take the Columbia Airport Frank Dondero Trail to Parrots Ferry Rd and continue North along Parrots Ferry Rd. Cross Parrots Ferry Rd and make a slight right turn on Washington St. (Pedestrians Only) Continue until Washington becomes Main St. Located on the left on Main St.
