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Nice campground
Beautiful area, full hookups, not parking lot camping, well maintained. New owners very friendly.
Glamping near Oakdale, CA
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Lake Tulloch RV Campground and Marina houses comfortable glamping accommodations along the shores of Lake Tulloch, offering an elevated outdoor experience with modern comforts. The campground features a variety of glamping options including furnished units with small refrigerators, providing a more luxurious alternative to traditional tent camping. Yosemite Pines RV Resort & Family Lodging and Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes both include yurt accommodations with proper bedding and climate control for year-round comfort. Glampers at these locations enjoy picnic tables, fire rings, and access to clean shower facilities while maintaining proximity to natural settings. Most glamping sites in the area provide electric hookups, drinking water, and shared bathroom facilities with hot showers, allowing guests to enjoy nature without sacrificing basic conveniences. One guest shared, "Cabin had bunk beds. Small refrigerator."
Diamond Gulch stands out among Oakdale-area glamping destinations with 13 dedicated glamping sites including yurt accommodations, combining outdoor experiences with comfortable shelter. Lake McSwain Recreation Area features cabin and glamping options with access to boat-in sites, creating unique arrival experiences for guests seeking waterfront accommodations. Visitors at these locations can enjoy swimming, fishing, and boating directly from their glamping sites, with several properties offering marina access and water recreation equipment rentals. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound, with deer frequently spotted wandering through the campgrounds. Most glamping sites in the area remain open year-round, though summer remains the peak season for water activities. A visitor noted, "We went swimming in the lake: what a pleasure. We saw some squirrels and dears, they didn't bothered us. It was super calm."
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Oakdale (24)
1. Lake Tulloch RV Campground and Marina
"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."
"There are sites on the lake with shade provided over the tables. It was mid week and was not crowded at all. The lake is gorgeous and at night there were several deer walking thru the site."
2. Acorn Campground
"The lake has receded quite a but that one of the docks is about 100 yards from the actual lake now (California drought). The campsite was well maintained."
"There was no formal check-in system to the campground, and finding the location of campgrounds 120-130+ was confusing because of the signage. Otherwise, a very serene lake and good site."
29 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $30 / night
3. Tuttletown Recreation Area
"It is very dry, the Lake New Malones was down quite a bit. We swam in the lake the water was great. However, we did not bother with the Kayaks. It’s really not a kayak lake more of a speed boat lake."
"New Melones was not a top destination but it was close to a very special place for us, Natural Bridges."
Check Availabilityfrom $150 / night
4. Lake Camanche
"Easy access to the lake. Campground is well maintained. Bathrooms are always clean and with hot water. No shower at this site. But there’s one close by at the Riverview, walking distance."
"Wicked August heat, BUT there’s the lake! 5 Stars — were it not for the SLOBS who preceded us!!"
Check Availabilityfrom $50 / night
5. Yosemite Pines RV Resort & Family Lodging
"Bathrooms were very unclean but the park gets the job done as a place to sleep while visiting Yosemite. No Verizon or T-Mobile coverage. Wifi available for purchase."
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $24 - $439 / night
6. McConnell State Recreation Area Campground
"over night & day sites, hot showers and indoor restrooms surrounded by beautiful nature."
18 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $30 - $150 / night
7. Angels Camp Campground and RV
"Super nice, close to the bathrooms. There's a community outdoors kitchen with stove and sink. Small hiking trail that had some horse nearby that cam and said hi to us. Will definitely be coming back."
"Close to lots of cute towns and wineries."
8. Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes
"Really beautiful park, stream running through, campfires allowed. Friendly helpful staff. Somewhat difficult drive up the 120 especially if you are in a large rig."
"Whip out your wallet and empty on it on the check-in desk of this thousand trails (or whatever) park."
9. Lake McSwain Recreation Area
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $30 - $40 / night
10. Diamond Gulch
"We arrived in the dark. We had reserved a site with a small two person tent already set up for us."
"Has water, portable toilets and heated showers. Campsite has Some shade from the sun. Also has a couple glamping tents aswell."
1 Site AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $30 - $89 / night
Drive Time
- 25 min from Modesto, CA
- 36 min from Stockton, CA
- 50 min from Merced, CA
- 1 hr 29 min from San Jose, CA
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Glamping Reviews near Oakdale, CA
225 Reviews of 24 Oakdale Campgrounds
Courtney G.
GuideThousand Trails Yosemite Lakes
Friendly staff, river access, and full hookups!
Overall VERY happy with this campground and would come back. We are thousand trails members and sometimes it’s not the best spots but the staff were so friendly and helpful and when we were having power issues they were able to move us to a better location (on the river) and have just really been accommodating. It’s essential to be down in the tree area at minimum for August. Under the solar panels is incredibly hot because the heat just traps underneath. The grounds of the campground do have a significant amount of trash…. That’s the only big downside. And that’s on the campers! Pick up your trash people….
- TThomas C.Guide
Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes
Amazing campground
Very scenic campground along a river 15 minutes from Yosemite national park
Eric T.
ScoutDelta Shores Resort and Marina
Very Friendly
Showers are clean, lots of play area, for kids.boating
- MMaria Luiza P.Scout
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Tower Park
I’m so sad
We had been looking forward to this camping trip, but unfortunately our experience at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Lodi was very disappointing. Before our trip, I paid the Lock Fee($40) specifically to guarantee the campsite we had selected. However, when we arrived, we were assigned to a completely different site. After setting up our trailer, we went back to the office to ask about it. Instead of correcting the mistake, another employee told us that we didn’t even have a reservation and that we needed to leave the campground. We had to search through our emails, show our reservation confirmation, and even provide proof of payment from our bank before they finally found our reservation. Only then were we moved to the campsite we had originally reserved and paid extra to secure. Unfortunately, the worst part happened on our last night. We were camping with friends, and between us we had two electric bikes—one worth nearly$5,000 and another worth over$1,000. We went to bed around 2:30 a.m., and everything was still there. When we came out of our trailers around 8:30 a.m., both bikes had been stolen. We immediately called the police. The responding officer told us that just two weeks earlier, another camper had all of the sound equipment stolen from their vehicle at the same campground. What disappointed us most is that the campground doesn’t appear to have adequate security measures, such as surveillance cameras, and there was no warning at check-in that thefts had recently occurred. Had we known there was an increased risk, we would have taken additional precautions with our valuables. When families choose a campground like this, they expect a safe, relaxing environment where they can enjoy nature without worrying that expensive belongings will disappear overnight. The campground has great amenities and is a fun place for families, but our experience with the reservation issues and the lack of security left us extremely disappointed. I hope management takes these concerns seriously, improves security, and is more transparent with guests so other families don’t have the same experience we did.
- MMajid H.Scout
Delta Shores Resort and Marina
Overall
Ok, but you guys need to improve lots stuff. Pool was out of order, stuff were not that friendly, I would suggest if you can concrete sites, hard for in and out
Debbie L.ScoutLake Amador Resort
RV camping among the residence.
Stayed two nights and had our 8 year old grandson with us. We got what we were told was the best full hook up RV site. I can see a little bit of the lake which is very nice. There is a lot of permanent residence mobile trailer homes. Not at all what I expected. It is dirt, rocks and trees that don’t really provide shade. There were cigarette buts all over our camp site. There is a small fire pit but no bbq. For a good five hours today there was some shooting off a gun. Our dog happens to be afraid of that sound so she spent most of the day inside the trailer. When we arrived we had no picnic table and nobody would answer the phone. My husband and I ended taking one from the empty site next to us. Then this morning I called trying to get the Wi-Fi password. They gave me the wrong one, I called back, they never answered. I left a message, they never called back. My grandson and I walked down a small boat ramp to the lake. The area was full of trash and there was sludge at least a foot off the shore. From there you can see many of the small boat ramps off the backs of the permanent trailers and they were in complete disrepair. I get the feeling no one cares.
I can’t speak to any other area in this resort. Only where we are physically. My Husband did say there was a nice pond with picnic tables and shade, but the dog was not allowed to be there so that wasn’t something that we could enjoy.
Tom H.ScoutYosemite Pines RV Resort & Family Lodging
Very misleading Website
Website says Luxurious sites, spacious sites. Our site was extremely narrow, sat on a hillside, unlevel, difficult to hook/unhook a 5th wheel because of the downhill. We booked a site for a 30 foot 5th wheel. After my negative review, they posted that LARGE trailers and 5th wheels might have issues??? 30 foot is not large. Our lawn chairs were literally 6 feet from our neighbors sewer hook up and our picnic table sat at about a 30 degree slope. They also said the staff tried to resolve my issues, which never happened. They have a lot of amenities, laundry, pool, etc. But the sites we saw were pretty much like ours. Make your own decisions, form your own opinions, but we'll never go back, nor will we recommend it to anyone.
- PPierce V.Scout
Yosemite Pines RV Resort & Family Lodging
Quite areas
Great area, quiet. Only 5 minutes away from a small town for groceries. It is quite a drive to get to the actual locations in the Yosemite park from the campground. It’s about 30-40 min to the gate, and of course it takes another half an hour or more to get anywhere in the park- but next to being in the park itself, it is a great spot. Our specific spot at B38 was a little confusing as to how we were supposed to pull up to the hookups with another pull through spot angled right near to it- we were able to jackknife it in a decent spot after scoping it out…
Guide to Oakdale
Glamping in Oakdale, California provides access to the diverse Sierra Nevada foothills terrain with elevations ranging from 150 to 1,200 feet. Summer temperatures often reach 95-105°F between June and September, making water access important for comfort. Fall and spring offer milder conditions with daytime highs in the 70-80°F range.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Lake Tulloch RV Campground and Marina is known for productive fishing. "I stayed here for one night. There are sites on the lake with shade provided over the tables. It was mid week and was not crowded at all. The lake is gorgeous and at night there were several deer walking thru the site," notes Melissa B.
Day trips to historic towns: Gold rush towns are accessible from Acorn Campground. "There are multiple boat ramps, and large sites, many of them right on the lake. The gold rush towns in the foothills are close by too, so that opens up more day time activities," explains Darin D.
Stargazing: Clear night skies provide exceptional viewing opportunities. "It was so dark that I was able to do some great astrophotography," shares Scott R. from Tuttletown Recreation Area. The campground's dark skies and open space make it ideal for night sky observation.
Wildlife viewing: Watch for native wildlife at most campgrounds. "We camped out for 2 nights in spot 96... The view was amazing. It was so dark that I was able to do some great astrophotography," reports a visitor to Tuttletown Recreation Area.
What campers like
Lake swimming access: Many campers appreciate quick lake access. "The water isn't freezing, it's usually pretty warm. The lake isn't huge, but makes for great boating," notes Kellie D. from Lake Camanche.
Hiking trails: Multiple trails surround the recreation areas. "We enjoyed our stay at Lake McSwain. There's great trails, fishing and very friendly staff. The sites are clean and operational and everything is explained well prior to your stay," shares Jenna A.
Camp store convenience: On-site stores provide essentials at several locations. "There is a great little store called the Zippy Mart, located just outside the campground that sells bait, food, beer, firewood, etc, so if you forget something its easy to run there and pick it up," explains a visitor to Acorn Campground.
Glamping options with proper bedding: Yosemite Pines RV Resort offers enhanced glamping near Oakdale. "We stayed in a Yurt and it was absolutely amazing. We ended up coming in really late but they left our key for us. They were super accommodating. The Llamas were an absolute plus as well," reports Emily Grace M.
What you should know
Water levels fluctuate: Lake levels can change dramatically. "Sites that are right on the lake can end up being hundreds of feet from the lake if the water level is low. Early summer is the best time to go for high lake levels," advises a visitor to Acorn Campground.
Booking timeframes: Reserve early for peak periods. "Lake Comanche South Shore...Always 4+ campsites for 4-5 days around July 4th weekend (reserve at least 6 months out) to start our year off," recommends Julie E.
Campsite selection matters: Consider site locations carefully. "Sites are packed in tight. Def geared for tent camping although I was lucky enough to be here when it was dead empty and picked a good site for my 27' toy hauler," notes Hunter P. about Tuttletown Recreation Area.
Bathroom conditions vary: Facility maintenance differs between locations. "The bathrooms that were open were disgusting. No camp host onsite while we were there," reports Scott R. from Tuttletown Recreation Area. Another camper mentions, "Free warm showers and the bathrooms are fairly clean" at Lake McSwain Recreation Area.
Tips for camping with families
Petting zoo attractions: "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," says Jeanette D. about Yosemite Pines RV Resort.
Kid-friendly swimming spots: Several locations offer designated swimming areas. "The kids had fun playing at the playground, jet skiing, and making sand castles at the beach," shares Elisabeth from Lake Tulloch RV Campground.
Playground facilities: Some campgrounds maintain play equipment. "We visited a couple times and have enjoyed it. Staff is friendly and helpful. The kids had fun playing at the playground, jet skiing, and making sand castles at the beach," notes a Lake Tulloch RV visitor.
Weather preparation: Temperature swings can be significant. "If you are staying in a tent make sure to layer up and bring lots of blankets because nights can get very cold," advises an esmeralda from Lake McSwain Recreation Area.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling needs: Many RV sites require adjustment. "Leveling is required but there were pretty good lots," explains Brenna R. from Diamond Gulch.
Power options: Electrical hookups vary across campgrounds. "There are only a handful of 50amp spots and people move to them quickly after someone leaves lots of 30amp though so you might want to bring an adapter," advises William V. from Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes.
Dump station availability: Plan for waste management needs. "There is a nice dump station ($8 fee recommended.. pay station is at park entrance)," notes Hunter P. about Tuttletown Recreation Area.
Off-season benefits: Consider shoulder seasons for less crowding. "We stayed at the lake for one night, mid-week, off season. We were only one of a few handful of RVs in the RV section of the campground. I could imagine it being a loud party-scene in the summer," shares a visitor to Lake Camanche.
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