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Red Tail Ranch at Yosemite

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174 reviews
· Groveland, Tuolumne, California
90 acres hosted by Robb H.
5 RV/tent sites · 3 RV sites · 1 tent site
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Near Yosemite National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Big Oak Flat Entrance.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Only 25 minutes from Yosemite's entrance gate, come stay at stunning Red Tail Ranch and avoid the crowds of the big campgrounds. With fast wifi, abundant hot water for showers, clean/flush toilets and inside space for cooking with a commercial sink for dishes, all the necessities for a comfortable stay are on site. Use Red Tail Ranch as an ideal launching off point for Yosemite or stay on the property and enjoy all that it has to offer. Red Tail Ranch is a beautiful 90 acre property in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Among the oak woodlands, meadows and coniferous forest, there are numerous trails to explore the property and direct riding access to a developed mountain biking area nearby. Great birding, botanizing and wildlife watching opportunities abound. We have RV sites with hookups, a five site drive-in campground and one walk-in campsite- all with clean, flush toilet bathrooms, hot outdoor showers, indoor camp kitchen and gathering space. Whether your pitching a tent, parking a campervan or rv, there are opportunities for everyone. For large events, workshops or reunions, Red Tail Ranch can be rented out in its entirety- please reach out with any questions or how to do this. New additions to the campground include hammocks, basketball, cornhole, darts and a ring toss game for all to enjoy. We are 10 minutes from the small town of Groveland with a market and restaurants and just down the road from the put in for rafting on the Tuolumne river. Our pricing is a little higher than other places nearby and this is due to the property's great locations, incredible beauty, and all of the amenities added for a great experience. If wanting more information about Yosemite or the surroundings, host Robb Hirsch is a biologist and professional nature photographer with 25 years of experience in the area. He also is connected with all the local guides for any outdoor adventure referrals. Concerned about getting into Yosemite with the new summer reservation requirements? We know all the details, including how to navigate and get through or around the system. Stay with us and we will show you how to access the park with or without reservations.
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Headwaters RV #1
99% (58)
Vehicle site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 35 ft
This is one of 2 RV sites in the Headwaters Campground at Red Tail Ranch. It has full hookups (electricity, water, septic) and access to all of the trails and amenities of the campground and property. The sites are on the high point of Red Tail Ranch with glimpses of the high sierra through the trees. Red Tail Ranch is a stunning 90 acre property in the Sierra Nevada foothills, just 25 minutes from the Yosemite entrance gate. Among the oak woodlands, meadows and coniferous forest, there are numerous trails to explore the property and direct riding access to a developed mountain biking area nearby. Great birding, botanizing and wildlife watching opportunities abound. Use Red Tail Ranch as an ideal launching off point for Yosemite or stay on the property and enjoy all that it has to offer. We are 10 minutes from the small town of Groveland with a market and restaurants and just down the road from the put in for rafting on the Tuolumne river. Our pricing is a little higher than other places nearby and this is due to the property's great locations, incredible beauty, and all of the amenities added for a great experience. Notes: Dogs allowed on leash. Please only walk on trails, roads and obviously disturbed areas Camp Hosts live on the property and do 1-2 walk-throughs the campground a day to check on things, but may not be present upon arrival or departure, and respect hipcampers privacy.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
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Headwaters RV #2
99% (35)
Vehicle site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 35 ft
This is one of 2 RV sites in the Headwaters Campground at Red Tail Ranch. It has hookups (electricity, water), if septic hookup is also needed, take the RV1 site. All sites have access to the trails and amenities of the campground and property. An added benefit of this site is the built in wooden deck for outside enjoyment. The sites are on the high point of Red Tail Ranch with glimpses of the high Sierra through the trees. Red Tail Ranch is a stunning 90 acre property in the Sierra Nevada foothills, just 25 minutes from the Yosemite entrance gate. Among the oak woodlands, meadows and coniferous forest, there are numerous trails to explore the property and direct riding access to a developed mountain biking area nearby. Great birding, botanizing and wildlife watching opportunities abound. Use Red Tail Ranch as an ideal launching off point for Yosemite or stay on the property and enjoy all that it has to offer. We are 10 minutes from the small town of Groveland with a market and restaurants and just down the road from the put in for rafting on the Tuolumne river. Our pricing is a little higher than other places nearby and this is due to the property's great locations, incredible beauty, and all of the amenities added for a great experience. Notes: No fires Dogs allowed on leash. There is also a large fenced in enclosure to let dogs run off leash. Please do not leave dogs in enclosure unattended There are two friendly labs that live on the property and may come by for a visit. Please only walk on trails, roads and obviously disturbed areas. This will protect sensitive habitat and keep you out of the poison oak. Camp Hosts live on the property and do 1-2 walk-throughs the campground a day to check on things, but may not be present upon arrival or departure, and respect hipcampers privacy.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
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/ night
for 2 guests
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Bluebird Camp
Booked 3 times
RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 20 ft
Bluebird is the newest of five sites in the Headwaters Campground and has the most shade under a large oak. All of the sites are relatively similar and close by with their own picnic tables and a very short walk to the bathrooms and rustic, outdoor, hot water showers. They also have access to the communal inside space to get out of inclement weather, for food prep or dishes in the commercial sink. All campers have access to the trails on the property and the hammocks, basketball, cornhole, darts and ring toss games in the campground. We are 25 minutes from the Yosemite National Park entrance and 15 minutes from the town of Groveland with a market and restaurants. Just down the road is the put in for rafting on the Tuolumne river and there are numerous hiking and biking opportunities nearby. Notes: No fires Dogs allowed on leash. There is also a large fenced in enclosure to let dogs run off leash. Please do not leave dogs in enclosure unattended There are two friendly labs that live on the property and may come by for a visit. Please only walk on trails, roads and obviously disturbed areas. This will protect sensitive habitat and keep you out of the poison oak. Camp Hosts live on the property and do 1-2 walk-throughs the campground a day to check on things, but may not be present upon arrival or departure, and respect hipcampers privacy.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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$60
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for 2 guests
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Lupine Walk-in camp
100% (14)
Tent site · Sleeps 4
For Red Tail Ranch visitors looking for a little more privacy and camping with a viewshed full of nature, there are walk-in campsites. These sites are a 300 yard walk down a short, moderately steep, hill from the parking area and facilities at the Headwaters Campground. Small flat pads for tents and chairs have been cut beneath the oaks with meadow views. The walk-in campsites have full access to the showers, bathrooms, communal cooking space in the Headwaters campground as well as all the trails on property. It is not recommended to have pets at the walk in sites. Red Tail Ranch is 25 minutes from the Yosemite National Park entrance and 15 minutes from the small town of Groveland with a market and restaurants. Just down the road is the put in for rafting on the Tuolumne river and there are numerous hiking and biking opportunities nearby. Notes: No Fires Dogs allowed on leash. There is also a large fenced in enclosure to let dogs run off leash. Please do not leave dogs in enclosure unattended There are two friendly labs that live on the property and may come by for a visit. Please only walk on trails, roads and obviously disturbed areas. This will protect sensitive habitat and keep you out of the poison oak. Camp Hosts live on the property and do 1-2 walk-throughs the campground a day to check on things, but may not be present upon arrival or departure, and respect hipcampers privacy.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
from
$60
/ night
for 2 guests
100 ft
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97% Recommend208 ratings · 174 reviews
Red Tail Ranch offers a charming escape for campers looking to explore Yosemite and its surroundings. The site is celebrated for its scenic beauty, clean facilities, and accommodating host, Robb, who is praised for his knowledge of the area. Campers appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and the convenience of amenities like outdoor showers and a communal kitchen. Wildlife sightings, such as deer and turkeys, add to the allure, making it a favored spot for those seeking tranquility close to nature.
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Groveland, Tuolumne, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Robb H.

Joined in February 2023
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