Dude Ranch
Reviewed Jun. 9, 2021

Free, pretty, slightly dirty

This campground is right near the water, there is a breeze and the sound of waves crashing which is lovely. Behind, there are rolling hills and cows. The campground itself is kind of a big grassy/paved area. There are picnic tables. There is a pit toilet which did not smell but did have lots of black flies :( there was trash in the fire pits and around the campground.

I stayed here because it’s free and near the river! It was my first time at a free campsite. There were flies and little bitey moth things—make sure you have something to keep out the bugs.

As a solo non-male traveler I felt pretty exposed here. There aren’t a lot of private flat areas (I camp in my Prius so it’s gotta be flat.) There were a few other campers, most in RVs.

There is, however, a sort of secret secluded camp site if you go to the end of campground and follow the little two track. My Prius doesn’t have enough clearance, but perhaps a more intrepid vehicle could. I saw someone parked way at the of the beach area which seemed like a sick spot.

As others mentioned, it’s windy!

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  • Review photo of Dude Ranch by sylvan , June 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Dude Ranch by sylvan , June 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Dude Ranch by sylvan , June 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Dude Ranch by sylvan , June 9, 2021