Best Glamping near Madera, CA

Bass Lake at Yosemite RV Resort and Yosemite RV Resort house upscale glamping accommodations within driving distance of Yosemite National Park. Both locations feature cabin-style glamping units with electricity, comfortable furnishings, and resort amenities. Lake McSwain Recreation Area provides another option with glamping-style accommodations situated along the water. The sites include climate control, upgraded beds with linens, and private outdoor spaces for enjoying the Sierra Nevada scenery. One guest shared, "This place was great. You're 25 miles from the entrance of Yosemite. The resort has a great pool and playground for the kids." These luxury camping options offer a middle ground between traditional camping and hotel accommodations, with the comfort of solid structures while maintaining connection to the outdoors.

Eastman Lake's Codorniz Campground showcases scenic glamping opportunities amid rolling hills and lake views. Visitors enjoy hiking trails, mountain biking paths, fishing access, and wildlife viewing, with coyotes, bobcats, and deer frequently spotted in the area. The campground maintains clean facilities with hot showers and playground access for families. According to a camper, "There are few gems along the Hwy 99 route between Sacramento and Bakersfield but this is definitely one of them! Situated among rolling hills that are luscious green in the spring, this campsite is quiet and packed full of things to do." Spring visits showcase wildflower displays across the landscape, while fall brings the unusual spectacle of tarantula migrations. The sites remain open year-round with full hookups available at designated glamping locations, though visitors should note the remote setting requires preparation as the nearest stores are approximately 30 minutes away.

Best Glamping Sites Near Madera, California (25)

    1. Hidden View Campground — Hensley Lake

    9 Reviews
    Raymond, CA
    17 miles

    $20 - $30 / night

    "The site we stayed at had a nice fire ring, was flat, had a picnic table and it was close to running water. We tent camped, but it looked like there were plenty of RV spots too. Nice and quiet too."

    "Rangers on  site are friendly and accommodating and will even deliver fire wood to you."

    2. COE Eastman Lake Codorniz Campground

    9 Reviews
    Raymond, CA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 689-3255

    $20 - $100 / night

    "It would make the perfect group site as they were a bit tucked back from the other sites. Site #12 could easily be connected to site #11 as the brush is well-cleared between the two."

    "Located a short 20 miles east of 99, just north of Fresno, this Army Corps of Engineers campground is stunning."

    3. Arena RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Madera, CA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 665-1752

    "Close to hwy but far enough that road noise isn't onerous. Train passes through once at night time, bring earplugs. Clean, tidy, well kept campground."

    4. Yosemite RV Resort

    11 Reviews
    Oakhurst, CA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 683-7855

    "Rv, bring your own tent, yurts, safari tents,, cabins. RV spaces have many different location styles, secluded, views, groups etc.
    Large clean pool with a shallow lounging section."

    "Quiet; dog park; pool; playground; fire pit ; only thing is sites and small."

    5. Camp Edison

    24 Reviews
    Shaver Lake, CA
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 841-3134

    $40 - $105 / night

    "Each site has plenty of room and includes a picnic table and fire pit. It’s a short walk to Shaver Lake from virtually any of the sites, and several have a nice view of the lake."

    "It has a great lake shower electricity and fire pits picnic tables it is a great place to camp."

    6. High Sierra RV Park

    11 Reviews
    Oakhurst, CA
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 683-7662

    $13 - $50 / night

    "The campsite was 39 and it was right next to the bathroom. To leave with a 26’ travel trailer I had to pull out and back down another road just to exit the park."

    "The premium sites include full hook-ups — water, electric and sewer.  We were in site 43.  "

    7. Lake McSwain Recreation Area

    11 Reviews
    La Grange, CA
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (209) 378-2521

    $30 - $40 / night

    "My family and I stayed at Lake McSwain Campgrounds for a weekend during a mountain bike race at Exchequer."

    "There are free warm showers and the bathrooms are fairly clean. If you are staying in a tent make sure to layer up and bring lots of blankets because nights can get very cold."

    8. Bass Lake at Yosemite RV Resort

    10 Reviews
    Bass Lake, CA
    39 miles
    +1 (559) 642-3145

    "Amenities include a pool, day room with tons of things to do, a separate day room for kids, a large fire pit, showers, store at the office, horseshoe and 2 shuffleboard courts."

    "We booked this last minute over the phone, we were very impressed with the spot, next to the pool, clubhouse, fire pit."

    9. Yosemite “Boondock National” Dispersed Camping

    12 Reviews
    Fish Camp, CA
    45 miles

    "super accessible spot right by the entrance (10 min drive max) to yosemite np !!"

    "Lots of places to park a vehicle or set up a tent. Plenty of fire rings and is very close to the NP entrance. Only downside was the lack of private areas to use the bathroom, but we managed."

    10. Indian Flat RV Park

    14 Reviews
    El Portal, CA
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (209) 379-2339

    $30 - $289 / night

    "Good selection of sites, for RV's tents etc. cheap, fire pits, clean toilets and showers, level sites, free use of neighboring property's swimming pool, friendly staff, and a really quick drive into Yosemite"

    "In winter check-in/drive up bookings are in the lodge reception in the main village which is great as they're open all through the night. Power was good, showers were okay - hot but lacked pressure."

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Glamping Reviews near Madera, CA

176 Reviews of 25 Madera Campgrounds


  • Sherrie R.
    Jun. 15, 2021

    Yosemite RV Resort

    Great staff and location. Many rental options.

    Many options to stay! Rv, bring your own tent, yurts, safari tents,, cabins. RV spaces have many different location styles, secluded, views, groups etc.

    Large clean pool with a shallow lounging section. Playground. Bathrooms/showers were freshly renovated and clean. Laundry on site. Clubhouse and small provisions.

    Easy access to Bass Lake and Yosemite entrance as well as local Town food and markets.

  • T
    Mar. 11, 2021

    Lindy's Landing and Campground

    Nice campground

    We had booked a pull thru site and they asked to change our spot because they were having a party that day in that area. I was okay with it until we got there and tried to pull into the spot. We have a 35 foot 5th wheel and they put us on the far end where it was hard to turn. It took a lot of turning and backing up to get into this spot. The spot had a huge concrete barrier so people wouldn't drive up on the sand area. If that wasn't there it would have been easier to get into the spot bit we couldn't go forward anymore. There was also a chain link fence in the way. We camped with others that had smaller 25 foot travel trailers and they got into their spots okay. If you have a big trailer, don't get these spots at the end (L-28). The lady that said we would fit no problem obviously has never tried to park a big trailer there. Bring your own fire pit too. They don't have any.

  • Angela D.
    Jul. 23, 2018

    Camp Edison

    Room to Roam

    We have been coming to Camp Edison annually for the past 15 years and have never been disappointed. Each site has plenty of room and includes a picnic table and fire pit. It’s a short walk to Shaver Lake from virtually any of the sites, and several have a nice view of the lake. Fishing, boating, swimming or just picnicking on one of the many beaches surrounding the lake is a great way to spend your time. Some sites have full hook ups, but most have just electricity and cable TV, with water faucets nearby to fill your RV or use as needed if dry camping. There is a dump station on site and also a “honey wagon” that will come to your site and pump out your waste water, if you desire. Restrooms are clean and plentiful and each has a shower (25 cents for 2 minutes). The laundromat has come in handy several times, too. Camp Edison has great activities during the summer season including guided educational nature walks, both day and evening, as well as kids’ movies in the amphitheater. There is also a museum on site that offers activities and fun events like an ice cream social.

  • Angie H.
    Mar. 6, 2022

    Lake McSwain Recreation Area

    Great hospitality!

    My family and I stayed at Lake McSwain Campgrounds for a weekend during a mountain bike race at Exchequer. We showed up with our 24' trailer on Friday, and even though it was February, they brought on staff to get us all checked in since it was so busy because of the race. There was a short line to get in to the campground, but we didn't wait long and the staff was helpful and friendly. The site was a good size for two trucks and the trailer. The site was not too close to the water, not too far. The bathrooms had showers which we used since our site didn't have a sewer hookup. The site did have water and power though. The marina isn't normally open in February, but they opened due to the volume of campers that weekend. They stocked up on the basics and even had hot coffee and breakfast burritos in the morning and sandwiches at lunch. On Sunday, we moved over to a full hookup site and it was level and felt private. We camped next to some friends and stayed up around the campfire and made smores. The kids rode their bikes around the campgrounds alllll day. They had a blast! Thanks, MID!

  • Garrett M.
    Jun. 1, 2015

    Soquel Campground

    Worth the Trip!

    The drive up can be difficult (especially at night) with dirt roads making tight turns; plus the signs get scarce after a certain point. The grounds are pretty well kept. The bathrooms could be a little cleaner. The firepit and grill were all par for the course. My only real complaint was that there were no bear food lockers for nighttime storage. There's signs warning people about bears at night, but you are advised to store food in cars. That kinda sucks since bears don't care at all about scratching your car to get to that food. That said, we never ran into any serious wildlife. BRING BUG SPRAY as the ladybugs and other insects are busy doing their thing, we're just visiting. The creek is gorgeous, and hey, there's some light fishing to be done in the creek as well!

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 24, 2022

    Lupine/Cedar Bluff Campground

    Quiet at this time of year

    I had the whole campground to myself. The only other people there were the hosts, and they were particularly nice. Bathrooms with flush toilets, and cold running water. I loved the peace and quiet. 2-3 bars LTE with Verizon, occasional weak 5G

  • Dawn H.
    May. 11, 2017

    Camp Edison

    I love this campground

    It has a great lake shower electricity and fire pits picnic tables it is a great place to camp.

  • Jacqui W.
    Sep. 5, 2018

    Fresno Dome Campground

    Stones throw from Yosemite without the year wait!

    Hidden in the most often overlooked sierranational forest, this campground is a gem! There’s a beautiful creek that was full in August, which flows alongside the grounds. The water creates a great sound dampening - perfect for midnight snore charades around the campfire. Lots of drivable trailheads including jackass lake, Fresno dome, Yosemite, mammoth, and ansel Adams wilderness

  • WThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 10, 2022

    Hidden View Campground — Hensley Lake

    Great Place but know this…

    This is a great campsite but there are a few things campers must know. Not all sites are drive up. Some have a “thrombosis hill and stairs” to get to. If you book sites B 16, 17 or 18 bring a sherper or pack horse with you to get your tent and stuff to the top of the hill. Male bathroom has a toilet and shower and was clean. Female bathroom has the same but was disgusting! Not what we expected from a Gov. Park. As we were only staying night, we slept in Jabulani #Jabulaniadventures.


Guide to Madera

Dispersed camping options near Madera, California provide access to elevation ranges from 1,200 feet in the valley floor to over 3,500 feet in the nearby Sierra foothills. The region experiences hot, dry summers with temperatures often exceeding 95°F from June through September, while winter months bring cooler temperatures between 40-60°F with occasional rainfall. Fall camping offers milder conditions with temperatures ranging from 65-85°F during the day and cooler evenings that may require extra layers.

What to do

Mountain biking on rolling hills: Trails near COE Eastman Lake Codorniz Campground offer varied terrain for cyclists. "Going to take the road bike out today and explore some of the roads around the Lake. Lake is full after the 2023 season," notes one visitor who enjoyed the quieter aspects of the area.

Wildlife observation: Early morning and evening hours provide optimal viewing times at Eastman Lake. "Coyote, Bobcat, and deer are frequently seen," reports one camper, making this area particularly appealing for nature photographers and wildlife enthusiasts.

Tarantula migration watching: Fall visitors to Codorniz can witness the unusual tarantula migration. "Fall has a Tarantula migration and you will definitely see them," explains a camper, making this a unique seasonal experience not commonly found elsewhere in the region.

Fishing access: Lake McSwain Recreation Area provides year-round fishing opportunities. "We love McSwain. It is our go to camp ground in the area. It's close, clean and friendly. It's our thanksgiving weekend every year," shares one regular visitor who appreciates the reliable access.

What campers like

Quiet camping experience: Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere at Yosemite "Boondock National" Dispersed Camping. "It was dead quiet. Going to take the road bike out today and explore some of the roads around the Lake," reports one camper who found the solitude particularly appealing.

Accessibility to Yosemite: Free camping options near park entrances save on accommodation costs. "Super accessible spot right by the entrance (10 min drive max) to Yosemite NP!" writes a visitor who used the dispersed camping area as a convenient base for day trips into the national park.

Clean facilities: Hidden View Campground receives praise for maintenance standards. "Clean Campground and site. The site we stayed at had a nice fire ring, was flat, had a picnic table and it was close to running water," notes one tent camper who found the amenities well-maintained despite the remote location.

Lake views: Several campsites offer scenic vantage points. "There are some with great views of the lake," a visitor mentions about Hidden View Campground, where certain sites provide premium vistas worth requesting when making reservations.

What you should know

Remote locations require preparation: Stores and services are limited near several campgrounds. "You are at least 30 minutes from any stores," warns a camper at Codorniz, highlighting the importance of arriving with sufficient supplies for your stay.

Cell service varies widely: Coverage depends on carrier and specific campground location. "AT&T cell signal from 45 was non existent but T-mobile worked well enough to stream Netflix," reports a visitor, suggesting that multiple carrier options might be necessary for those requiring connectivity.

Road conditions can be challenging: Access roads to some sites may be rough. "15 miles of poorly-patched pot holes. I went no faster than 35 mph but still bounced the rig badly," cautions one RVer describing the approach to Codorniz, particularly important for those with trailers or larger vehicles.

Site selection matters for view quality: At Camp Edison, "We try to get a campsite next to the water," advises a regular visitor who recognizes that not all sites offer equal experiences, emphasizing the importance of researching specific site numbers before booking.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Yosemite RV Resort offers dedicated children's areas. "The resort has a great pool and playground for the kids. We stayed here 3 nights not could've stayed here a week easy," shares a family who found the amenities particularly suitable for extended stays with children.

Water activities for all ages: Several locations feature swimming areas with varying depths. "Fishing, boating, swimming or just picnicking on one of the many beaches surrounding the lake is a great way to spend your time," notes a Camp Edison visitor who appreciated the variety of water-based recreation options.

Consider cul-de-sac sites for bicycle safety: Some campgrounds offer secluded areas ideal for families. "We rented sites #10 & #11 for the weekend... Sites #9-11 make up the cul-de-sac so it was great for our kids to ride their bikes and scooters," recommends a parent who found these particular sites at Codorniz well-suited for family activities.

Check for yurt camping options: For families seeking a middle ground between tent camping and cabin accommodations, yurt camping near Madera, California provides an excellent alternative. "Many options to stay! Rv, bring your own tent, yurts, safari tents, cabins," mentions a visitor who appreciated the range of accommodations available.

Tips from RVers

Site leveling challenges: Be prepared with leveling blocks at certain campgrounds. "Our spot was very hard to try and level our trailer. We never did quite get it leveled the way we would've liked," warns an RVer about their experience at a local campground, suggesting that bringing additional equipment might be necessary.

Strategic site selection for big rigs: Choose carefully for easier access. "The Corps have added more electric sites over the years and there were 5-6 that fit our 43' Blue Bird. We marked this as 'big rig' friendly," advises a Codorniz visitor with a larger vehicle who found certain sites more accommodating than others.

Dump station accessibility: Not all Madera area yurt camping and RV facilities offer sewer hookups at individual sites. "A nice dump station is available within the COE park," notes a visitor who found the centralized facility adequate despite the lack of site-specific hookups, an important consideration for longer stays.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Madera, CA is Hidden View Campground — Hensley Lake with a 4.2-star rating from 9 reviews.

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