11 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Several RV parks near Campo Seco offer amenities for motorhomes of various sizes. Angels Camp Campground and RV features full hookup pull-through sites with 50-amp service, clean facilities, and a swimming pool. Jackson Rancheria RV Park provides level concrete pads with water, sewer, and electric hookups for larger rigs. "Very nice RV park with mature trees. Close to lots of cute towns and wineries," notes one camper about Angels Camp. The 49er RV Ranch accommodates big rigs with gravel pads and offers full hookups including cable, water, and 30/50-amp electrical service. Lake Tulloch RV Campground and Marina provides waterfront RV sites with limited shade and operates year-round with various hookup options.
During summer months, reservation requirements increase substantially at most RV parks in the region. Cell service varies significantly throughout the area, with stronger signals near towns and limited connectivity in more remote locations. Dump stations are available at most developed RV parks including Marble Quarry RV Resort and Angels Camp, though not all provide propane refill services. According to one visitor, "The campground has a well-stocked market, a campfire circle, an activities/dining hall, and full bathroom/shower." Most parks accommodate pets with specific restrictions, and many charge additional fees for pets and extra vehicles. Navigation to some parks involves narrow mountain roads with tight turns that may challenge larger motorhomes, particularly when accessing facilities near Groveland.
"Beautiful trees, paved roads for biking or scootering, hooting owls in the trees, huge unusual pine cones, a nature trail that goes to an old gold mine. Really special place."
"No Verizon or T-Mobile coverage. Wifi available for purchase."
from $24 - $439 / night
"You come into Yosemite Lakes by a little Thousand Trails convenience store and gas station. It's kind of handy since there's really nothing nearby other than Groveland."
"This Campground is 5 miles from West gate entrance to "Yosemite National Park". Only 35 miles west of " Lake Don Pedro, take out your boat, go jet skiing or fishing."
"49er was quiet and well-maintained. The staff was very friendly! They met us at the office when we pulled up and helped us get to the site (#45), and back in."
"This is a cute and quiet park. They help you park because it's small park with tight roads but the spaces are big enough. They have propane, a small shop, and clean laundry."
from $55 - $850 / night
"Wonderful shuttle bus to and from casino, heated pool and jacuzzi, dog friendly, walking trail, full hook ups, very clean, lots to love!"
"This RV park was the first place we took our very first new travel trailer. We wanted a close to home location with all the hookups to make sure we knew how to use everything."
from $50 - $70 / night
"Beautiful area, full hookups, not parking lot camping, well maintained. New owners very friendly."
"Very peaceful location with amenities for all needs. Far enough from the road to be quiet."
from $58 - $80 / night
"The kids had fun playing at the playground, jet skiing, and making sand castles at the beach."
"We were lucky to have a spot at the dead center of the top of the mountain looking out at the lake (site 13) with a big shade tree."
"Lots of activities for kids (pool, horseshoes, playground). East side of CG seems to accommodate more for families with kids while west side is better for RVs."
"First time up and it's so nice and peaceful. Stayed in the cabin that sleeps 6. Super nice, close to the bathrooms. There's a community outdoors kitchen with stove and sink."
"General: This is a HUGE RV park (a Sun Resort) with back-in, pull-through sites, and cabins."
"We checked out the pond, playground, volleyball and shuffleboard areas, but spent most of the time in the pool, it was a hot weekend."
ScoutThe helpful Ranger guided me to camp site 7 by the river and it was a beautifully tucked spot just a short walk, which was close to the parking and bathroom. I love hearing the sound of the water as I sleep so if that’s not for you then you know.
TravelerI travel and like to use a tent at rv parks when possible. This park is small, quiet and has very soft ground for staking. The site map says G1 and G2 tent sites have 30amp but I did not find it at G2. All outlets available go to the RV side.
GuideWe stayed on iron horse loop site 12. The site was okay. There was a paved pad and then a steep downhill walk to the picnic table and fire pit. Our site was not ada friendly though others appeared to be. The fire pit was positioned oddly far from the site so much further I thought it wasn't ours. Bathrooms were okay pretty clean but no paper towels or hand dryers. We didnt use the showers. The views from our site were okay. Definitely sites with better views at the campground.
TravelerReduced winter options. Only east camping sites in the back are open. Only 1 dumpstation is open before 63 & only Fiddlehead boat launch operational. 90% of sites are seriously unlevel, some at very severe angles. Scattered water spigots do not allow for any hose connection. No sites have electricity. Sound carries EXTREMELY well so you will hear your neighbor, their kids, their dogs, their music, generators, etc all day/night. Rangers are hands off & not helpful if called for any reason. Bathrooms are clean but original & showers are timed/button operated with low shower heads so tall people will need to contort themselves. POSITIVES Lots of wildlife & sunsets viewable from dock area by 71 are beautiful. Can use America the Beautiful passes as it is a Core of Engineer maintained park making it $10/night for max of 14 nights.
GuideThe campground is very accessible and therefore can feel busy at times (visited in October). It has flushable toilets and the general store is less than 10 min away by car. The campsites are rather close to each other, so don’t expect a lot of privacy. Our site (88C) was right in front of the restrooms, which have floodlights on all night and would not recommend. Overall, it’s a pretty good campground!
Scout$50 a night for full hookups, and WiFi
RangerNot even sure i found the exact place. Go through a little neighborhood an come to a gravel road. Found a little turn around an spent the night. Didnt see anyone. Cell coverage enough to get texts.
TravelerBeautiful. Would definitely come back.
GuideWe were able to a site that backed up to the river. Small campground, very clean and quiet. Has toilets
Campo Seco sits at 866 feet elevation in California's Gold Country, between the Sierra Nevada foothills and the Central Valley. Summer temperatures often exceed 90°F from June through September, while winter months bring occasional snow at higher elevations. Most RV parks in the area remain open year-round due to the relatively mild climate.
Gold panning experiences: Railroad Flat Campground offers access to the Merced River where visitors can try their luck at gold panning. "The scenery was stunning! It rained on-and-off with sunshine in between, so I rode my bike along and went fishing while the sky was blue, then hid under a blanket with a cup of tea and watched the stormy skies," reports one camper.
Wildlife viewing: Lake Tulloch RV Campground provides opportunities to observe local wildlife. "Deer are fearless & majestic, several 'packs' walked through our campsite all throughout Sunday night when everyone else was gone. They walked up to us to smell our campfire & our food," notes a visitor.
Swimming holes: McCabe Flat Campground features river access for cooling off during hot summer days. "There is a great little swimming hole just up the path. I was in spot 29. It had its own little path down to the river, and it was mostly away from everyone else," shares a camper.
Riverside camping: At Railroad Flat Campground, campers appreciate the natural setting. "Set along the banks of the Merced River it's especially beautiful during spring wildflower season, and in the fall. There is a nice walk just beyond the campground that continues to follow the old rail road. Lots of wildlife: wildflowers, newts, and river otters," writes one visitor.
Family-friendly amenities: Yosemite Pines RV Resort offers activities for children. "With a pool, petting zoo, a corral where they have a fire and s'mores followed by a movie, this is a great place to camp with the kids," explains one camper. "The showers are free and usually clean although on Saturday evening the campground was full and the bathrooms were dirty and out of TP."
Clean facilities: Many RV parks near Campo Seco maintain well-kept grounds. "Very well maintained. The grounds are clean, nice level concrete spaces with lots of grass around them. Easy to social distance," notes a visitor to Jackson Rancheria RV Park.
Reservation planning: During peak season, Campo Seco area campgrounds fill quickly. "Reservation fill up quickly and you can see why, as the closest town is about an 1.5 hours away. You can reserve camping up to 5 months in advance," advises one experienced camper.
Fire restrictions: Check current fire regulations before your trip. "Check fire restrictions. Nice spot not far outside Yosemite. The road in is dirt there are walking/hiking trails along the road and river," shares a McCabe Flat Campground visitor.
Wildlife precautions: Prepare for encounters with local fauna. "ANTS WILL GET IN THERE. We had ants all over our dishes in the morning, but not our stuff in tubs, so make sure your things are ant proof. All food goes into the containers, don't leave anything smelly in your car incase a bear tries to break in," warns a McCabe Flat camper.
Swimming options: Lake Tulloch RV Campground and Marina provides water recreation for children. "The kids had fun playing at the playground, jet skiing, and making sand castles at the beach," shares a family camper.
Budget-friendly lodging: Some campgrounds offer alternative accommodations. "We stayed in a Yurt and it was absolutely amazing. We ended up coming in really late but they left our key for us. The Llamas were an absolute plus as well. The price for the yurt was like $100 a night and when we split that up, it was nothing!" explains a Yosemite Pines visitor.
Pack extra supplies: Facilities can run low on necessities. "By the end of Sunday there was no more toilet paper, high-piled waste, & when I called to try to inform them to restock the toilet paper no one answered. I brought my own toilet paper so that wasn't the worst situation but definitely bring some just in case!" advises a Lake Tulloch camper.
Road considerations: Access to some RV parks Campo Seco requires careful navigation. "The campground has nice views, but wow, what a scary drive up a curvy mountainous road to get to it. Most of the campground is clay dirt, so it's quite dusty and the RV spots are not paved," cautions an RVer who stayed at Angels Camp Campground and RV.
Site selection: Choose your site based on your needs. "East side of CG seems to accommodate more for families with kids while west side is better for RVs. Most RV sites have full hookups and are pull throughs," explains a visitor to Angels Camp.
Size limitations: Consider your vehicle dimensions when selecting a campground. "I came with my 16' Airstream in tow, and it fit perfectly. I would not recommend anything larger. The narrow road winds along the steep canyon wall with occasional pull-outs to allow oncoming cars to pass," advises a camper at Jackson Rancheria RV Park.
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