River Ranch Campground

I went up for Memorial Day weekend and it was a wonderful experience! I stayed in site M1. There is no visual of the river there, but it is a very short walk to get to the picnic area where you have full view.

The site was very close to the bathrooms and showers which was very convenient. The only downside is that you are right next to the entrance so you see a lot of cars go by, however it never caused an issue during our stay. We also didn’t see much wildlife, but again I think that was because of the proximity to the entrance.

Because you are close to the entrance though, we did have full access to wifi throughout the entire trip! If course we didn’t use it much because the goal was to disconnect, however if having connection is important to you, this is a great site!

We had such a relaxing time at River Ranch. The camp host, Cito, was very helpful and friendly. We were registered at site 2B. Cito recommended that we move to 1M because a large family reunion group was coming in and our new sight was much more secluded. We were backed up to the river and slept with our van back door open. The sound of the creek was awesome, made falling asleep so easy. Highly recommend this campground. The bathrooms were clean, showers had nice warm water. We will definitely return. There were quite a few mosquitoes but with all the rain we’ve had it was to be expected, just bring your bug spray.

Few minutes from Black Oak Casino, river fishing & Cherry lake. Cool & Shady In the summer. Can’t wait to go back & camp right by the little creek. My lab loves it there! Plenty of room for the taco caterer to feed us all!

This is a great site. They have onsite assistance, and the layout is great. The site has several trails and is secluded in a great little canyon.

This will always be my FOREVER campground ! We have been coming for about two years now and still so absolutely in love with it! I recommend to friends and family all the time. You can bring your furry kids, there are clean showers and restrooms. Watering holes on campgrounds and around the area like Cherry Lake, Rainbow Pools and Gods Bath! California is full of beautiful wonders and this little gem in Stanislaus Forest is one of them! There is a little coffee-smoothie shack made by the hosts! Enjoy a mocha and have great conversations with them! Frank is our go to guy, he’ll set you up with a great spot to suit your needs!!

when I was a kid we used to go there as a family very nice place to camp. me and my wife went there 2 years ago. we were gonna further up the road a little closer to cherry lake campground at a private and free place called Thompson meadows but the Rangers closed it down because the homeless left it a mess and so she upset so we went and stayed at River ranch and it was great. I love that place. I will find some pictures for u guys.