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Cole Ranch

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· Waterford, Stanislaus, California
5 acres hosted by Barry C.
5 RV/tent sites · 4 tent sites
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Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Creature comforts
Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
Big rig-friendly
Spacious, level camping well-suited for travel trailers over 40 ft long.
"I firmly believe that Nature brings solace in all troubles." -Anne Frank- Serene, quiet acreage on the Tuolumne River, with views of the snow capped Sierra Nevadas on a clear day. Scores of wildlife sightings, including river otters, eagles, wild turkeys, beavers, and many more. Perfect for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, or just relaxing. Like to fish? Fishing at Cole Ranch is a Love/Hate thing. If you Love to Fish, you will Hate to leave. Gateway to Yosemite National Park, the Mother Lode region, hiking trails, and spelunking opportunities. All sites have access to our community outdoor kitchen, which has a refrigerator, coffee bar, sink, BBQ's, and stoves. Also available is our bathrooms, quite possibly the cleanest campground bathrooms in the 13 western states, which include flushable toilets, two sinks, and warm showers. Book your visit now. (Group bookings must be approved by host. Group bookings that have not been pre-approved may be cancelled.) (Cole Ranch is a working ranch. Occasional noise from common ranching activities may be heard.) Check back here periodically for advisories on river conditions. ###EXCITING NEWS### We are working hard to open at least THREE new campsites. These new sites will be more secluded and private than current sites, each with its own path to the river. Contact Barry, coleranch23@icloud.com, for more information. **ADVISORY** River is currently running about 3' above normal. Except for Fisherman's Hideout, all sites remain open. Fisherman's Hideout is currently under water, but should be open some time in March. Will update as changes occur.
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Naomy B.recommends
March 13, 2024
River’s Edge Campsites
Great for a getaway camping trip!
Second timer here, and it’s safe to say that this campsite is one of my favorites!! Very Amicable Hosts and ambience. I am definitely going to be back here!! I would very much recommend to anybody who is looking for a relaxing camping trip. Their on site amenities are super convenient just in case you forget a thing or two! Our Host Barry is also awesome with helping us on any questions we had! Directions are clear and they give you a pamphlet with all the local amenities as well. I love this place!
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Christine A.recommends
March 11, 2024
River's Edge Premium RV Site 5
Beautiful Place
Beautiful place along the river. So serene and peaceful! We really enjoyed it. The property has been very well maintained and offers so many perks at no extra charge. Community BBQ and kitchen area is set up for all to use. The bathrooms and showers are super clean and set up just like home. Fire pits at each spot and they have firewood available to purchase. We were a 30’ Class A RV and access was fine.. no stress. The host has put alot of love into this campground and it shows. But we had all the privacy we wanted.
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Dante G.recommends
March 10, 2024
Blackberry Briar RV Park
Great getaway spot!
Cole Ranch was a perfect spot for a quick getaway for us! We've done many Hipcamps, all of them good and unique--but this one was one of the best. It has a great location by the Tuolumne River, nice green grass for this time of the year and very nice sites, ours was Site 1 Blackberry Briar. The bathrooms are great and the kitchen and patio area are spacious and come with a lot of items to help make your stay comfy. Barry and his wife are very nice people who have put an effort to make their Hipcamp great! It's very well kept, clean and we'll definitely go back again!
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Lovelle F.recommends
February 25, 2024
River’s Edge Campsites
Hidden Gem
Had the most amazing time at Cole’s Ranch ! Barry and his wife were super hospitable & made us feel so welcomed . Our stay was truly incredible. The views were majestic & you felt super immersed in nature . You can hear all the birds chirping & the sounds of a waterfall nearby . It was super serene & felt like a little slice of heaven. They even have a whole area with a bbq grill , and even stove tops to cook. Basically an outdoor kitchen which was super convenient . They also have a coffee station which is nice to enjoy in the morning . We also really enjoyed the fire pit at night which kept us nice and toasty . This is probably one of our top favorite places to go camping . The area is super nice , the lawn is very well kept & the views were spectacular. We got super lucky and got to enjoy the whole place to ourselves ! Our fur baby had the best time running around. Overall , I would totally recommend this place . Thank you for all the unforgettable moments here ! Planning to come back again in the near future .
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Anthony Q.recommends
January 14, 2024
Blackberry Briar RV Park
Tent camping
Barry was hospitable. Very clean and quiet place. We had the place to ourselves last night.. The view was amazing. Town was only few minutes away but secluded enough to feel and experience nature and solitude. Even the dog loved it. We will definitely be coming back and spend more days there, tent camping.
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Kate S.recommends
December 29, 2023
Blackberry Briar RV Park
Our New Favorite Site
Our new favorite campground! The views are spectacular, the area is peaceful, everything you need is on site and the hosts are some of the nicest people you could hope to meet. If you are looking for some river fun or just a relaxing place to get out and enjoy-this site is for the pace to go!
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Waterford, Stanislaus, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Miwok and Yokuts First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Barry C.Joined in November 2022
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