Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Mountain Ranch, CA
Nestled in the scenic Sierra Nevada foothills, Mountain Ranch, CA offers a variety of camping options for outdoor enthusiasts seeking the perfect getaway. For RV aficionados, the nearby Lake Pardee and New Melones Lake provide well-equipped campgrounds featuring spacious sites with stunning lake views and access to fishing, boating, and hiking trails. Tent campers will find idyllic spots at Mokelumne Wilderness, where majestic pines and serene streams create a tranquil atmosphere, ideal for stargazing and nature walks. If you're in search of solitude, dispersed camping options abound in the surrounding Stanislaus National Forest, allowing you to immerse yourself in the wilderness with minimal disruption. The area’s unique geography, characterized by rolling hills, granite peaks, and pristine rivers, enhances the outdoor experience, presenting numerous opportunities for adventure. Whether you prefer the amenities of a campground or the freedom of the wild, Mountain Ranch is a camping paradise waiting to be explored.
Indian Grinding Rock Campground is part of Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park in California (56 min southeast of El Dorado Hills, CA) with an elevation of 2,375 feet. There are a total of 22 campsites. The campground is open all year. 20 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 27 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include accessible, restroom, pay telephone. Activities include hiking trails.
Acorn Campground in Calaveras County is located 46 min east of Lodi, CA with an elevation of 737 feet. There are a total of 126 campsites including 1 tent-only site. The campground is open all year. 125 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, dump station, boat ramp, swimming, fish cleaning station, restroom, trash dumpster, amphitheater, firewood, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, water skiing, floating sports.
Glory Hole Rec Area in Calaveras County is located 1 hr 24 min northeast of Modesto, CA with an elevation of 1,140 feet. There are a total of 144 campsites including 20 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 122 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 65 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $18.00 to $22.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, boat ramp, swimming, marina, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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